Welcome to Our Braddock ES Family, #OneFamily
Greetings, Braddock Families & Community!
Hope this message finds you and your family well. The purpose of this communication is to remind you that regular school attendance is critical to your child’s success. Every day counts!
Being in school is the most important place for students to learn. Our teachers are prepared to deliver engaging and enriching lessons, and consistent attendance ensures your child does not miss out on valuable learning time. If your child is not currently meeting grade-level expectations, regular attendance is even more critical.
At Braddock, we are dedicated to helping your child reach their full potential and get them to grade level and beyond. So, let’s partner together to make sure your child is present and ready to learn every day!
Currently, Braddock ES has a 85.5% Positive Attendance! Please help us get to a 90% Positive Attendance rate for the month of March by sending your children to school every day.
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Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal
knjacksonmui@fcps.edu
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Upcoming Events
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3/5
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Family Event: How to navigate the school website and other online resources
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Cafeteria
Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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3/6
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Art and Music Night
5:00 - 6:30 PM, Cafeteria
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3/12
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Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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3/14
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Pre-SchooMeeting: On Safety
9:00 AM-10:30 AM, Library
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3/18
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Kindergarten Orientation
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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3/19
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Family Event: Education & Awareness - Getting Ready for SOL Testing
9:30 AM -10:30 AM, Cafeteria
Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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20th
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Virginia Literacy Act Family Reading Plan Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM OR 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Cafeteria
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26th
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Family Program: Weekly Family Engagement & Information Meetings
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Cafeteria
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27th
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Math & Science Night
5:15 PM – 7:45 PM, Gym
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FCPS 3-Hour Early Release Days for Braddock *Dismissal at 12:40 PM
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March 10th
April 21st
May 12th
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Upcoming Testing Schedule
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1/21 - 3/21
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WIDA ACCESS for ELLs (K-5)
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3/26
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Integrated Reading and Writing SOL (5th Grade Only)
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Braddock students fasting during the school day can request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits from February 28 to March 28, 2025. These refrigerated kits, based on the school menu, require heating at home. Students may receive one breakfast and one lunch daily and must pick up their own kits after school—adults cannot collect them. Parents/guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the following deadlines:
- March 3 for the week of March 10
- March 10 for the week of March 17
- March 17 for the week of March 24
Join us for a hands-on session to learn how to navigate the school website and access important online resources! This event will help parents/guardians find key information, stay connected, and support their child’s education.
📅Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
⏰Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍Location: Cafeteria
Join us for a creative and fun-filled Art & Music Night on March 6 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria! Enjoy hands-on crafts, make your own instruments, and celebrate the joy of art and music with family and friends. Don’t miss this exciting event!
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. For more information and registration, please see the flyer.
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School
Prepare for an exciting school year by attending our Kindergarten Orientation and Registration. Learn about our program, meet our teachers, and complete the registration process. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our school community!
Join us for a crucial family event focused on preparing your child for SOL testing. We'll provide valuable information and strategies to help your student succeed. Learn about the Standards of Learning (SOL), understand testing expectations, and discover resources to support your child at home. Don't miss this opportunity to partner with us in your child's academic success!
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Cafeteria
Get ready for a summer filled with enriching opportunities! Fairfax County Public Schools will soon open registration for exciting summer camps at Lake Braddock Secondary School in July, running from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bus transportation available. Key highlights include:
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Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) for K-5 students offers hands-on exploration in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business. Watch this video to learn more.
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Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) for grades 2-5 provides a week of arts immersion in dance, music, theater, and visual arts with FCPS fine arts teachers.
Registration opens March 10 and closes June 6. Visit the Summer Learning page for more details.
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Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Join us for the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, a free, in-person event at South Lakes High School on Saturday, March 15, from
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This summit, an extension of the Special Education Conference, features keynote speakers Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, breakout sessions on special education and global family topics, a student showcase, an exhibitor hall, and valuable networking opportunities. Register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
FCPS is committed to providing all students and families with a Safe, Welcoming, and Inclusive space. It is important to know that schools will not collect or maintain any information on the citizenship or immigration status of students or their families. For more information, contact us at 703-914-7300 OR scan the QR code below.
Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise. For example, this Resource Toolkit goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer.
Stay connected with Braddock Elementary School by following us on social media! It's the best way to keep up with our latest news, celebrate student achievements, and be part of our vibrant community. Whether you're a student, parent, or community member, you'll find exciting updates, important announcements, and inspiring stories that showcase the spirit of Braddock.
Links: Facebook, Instagram
Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:
🦅Christopher Kamar - cskamar@fcps.edu or call 703-914-7388
🦅Christie Goodman - cngoodman@fcps.edu or call 703 914 7323
🦅Maureen Lopez - mmlopez1@fcps.edu or 703-914-7304
Follow us on social media for more updates:
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