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We are a family.
We are capable.
We are caring.
We all belong!
 First graders engaged in partner reading!
March 6 Family Market 4:30 - 6:00
March 7 & 21 Family Coffee @ 9:30
March 10 3 hours early dismissal
March 31 NO SCHOOL: Eid-al-Fitr
April 1 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Workday
April 14-18 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
Next week is Read Across America week. During this week, schools and libraries across the country celebrate the love of reading. National SEL day also falls during this week. This is a day to support children’s social and emotional well-being. We’ve blended these two events into a week-long BMP celebration. Here are our spirit days for March 3-7:
Motivational Monday - SELebrate reading by wearing a shirt with a positive message that promotes kindness.
Triumphant Tuesday - SELebrate your future by dressing like the successful person and leader you want to be.
Work It Out Wednesday - Wear athletic clothing or sportswear to SELebrate how you can work out problems.
Thriving Thursday - SELebrate that reading is for everyone by wearing rainbow or BRIGHT colors, sparkles, sequins, or tie-dye to show how YOU shine and sparkle!
Furry Friend Friday - SELebrate reading by wearing your pajamas to school. Bring a small stuffed animal to school and cozy up with a good book.
Happy Reading!!
What: Encapsulation (Critical and Creative Thinking)
Encapsulation is an important communication skill as well as processing strategy for students as they synthesize content. It supports convergent thinking as students name and notice big ideas.
As students work towards encapsulating ideas, we have had students create an elevator speech, generate/sort/synthesize, or write tweets or hashtags related to lessons in multiple subjects.
For example: Why is it important to celebrate Holidays (Students provide one clear statement and support with three pieces of evidence).
At Home Connection: Make a Hashtag or Tweet about Holidays and the importance of celebrating them. Take a picture and share it with me at yfwilliams@fcps.edu
Yearbook Sales - Cash
Monday March 3rd through Friday March 21st
9am-9:30am
Front Office or buy online
 Yearbook Sales begin March 3rd. Order online at www.barksdalephoto.com
(access code 0036558YB ), or pay by cash. Cash will be accepted in the front office from 9am-9:30am (exact change please). Deadline to order is March 21st
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day; adults cannot collect them. However, parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Are you interested in being on a Renovation Purchasing Decision Committee? Staff and families who express interest will be invited to sit in on sales pitches around different school-based design decisions, such as student desks and chairs, office seating, etc. They will share their feedback and recommendation on styles, colors, design and overall preferred purchases. Input will be taken into consideration for the final decision-making. Much of this will take place on different days throughout the summer months; it would be ok if an interested person could not attend all of the presentations.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please email Principal Williams.
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools —Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. Registration for the 2025-26 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 4, through Friday, April 4. Learn more about the programs on the Elementary Magnet Schools page and information on the magnet lottery on our Registration page.
Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
Monday, March 7, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. He will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. He will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their Autistic children.
Register here
Calming the Chaos: Teaching Emotional Regulation to Twice-Exceptional (2e) Students
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Oladimeji as she supports families to understand the unique emotional regulation challenges of Twice Exceptional (2e) students, including the interaction between giftedness and disabilities, identify proactive strategies to help 2e students recognize, express, and manage emotions effectively, Implement practical tools and techniques at home to foster emotional self-regulation and resilience and collaborate with schools and professionals to support emotional growth in their child’s academic and social environments.
Register here
We are pleased to announce the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, an event hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. Participants can expect engaging discussions on general and special education topics around the following themes: advocating for your student, supporting your student, partnering with your school, and understanding your students' learning. Alongside a variety of exhibitors offering resources and details on community events and services, our student showcase will provide a platform for students to showcase their creativity and leadership by sharing projects and initiatives they've designed or led.
Register for the 2025 Family Summit
Saturday, March 15, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
South Lakes High School
Ready for an unforgettable summer of learning and fun? From STEAM and cooking to health, trades, and computer science – there's something for every student. This summer, students of all ages can experience summer learning fun. Registration opens for a variety of programs on March 10th! Visit our summer learning page to see all of the available programs
Summer Learning Page
Tonya Edlow, PAC Teacher
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This will be my 5th year as a PAC teacher at BMP. I started my teaching career working as a special education paraprofessional and substitute teacher in New Jersey. I later taught 1st grade and Pre-k for several years.
Before coming to FCPS, I worked as an ABA Therapist, doing clinical work at a private practice in Loudoun County. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education and a M.Ed in education. I love to bake, spend time with family, and go on nature hikes with my Siberian Husky, Londyn Blue.
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