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Hello, Scottie families!
The PTO Read-a-Thon is close to finishing up, with over 93,000 minutes read! That’s A LOT of reading, and we are grateful for everyone’s efforts to ensure the PTO Read-a-Thon has been a huge success. The Read-a-Thon itself has extended to Monday, March 10. See below for details. Thank you for your support of the PTO and the Read-a-Thon!
We are already looking forward to our “This is Us!” celebration of our community of Bonnie Brae families, on Thursday, April 10 from 5:30-7 PM. Please be sure to check out the section below for more information, which includes a link to share your interest in the event!
As a result of the success of the Read-a-Thon, Bonnie Brae students have earned a schoolwide pajama day, which will take place next Friday, March 14! Wear your comfy pajamas, or celebrate your school spirit by wearing Bonnie Brae colors of blue and white.
Have a great weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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March 9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
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March 12 - Chipotle Restaurant Night, 4-8 PM
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March 14 - Read-a-thon Pajama Day
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Classrooms will spend time reviewing the character strengths listed below.
Character Strengths: Cheering Others, Love, Humility, Love of Learning, and Gratitude
Positivity Project for Families
Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Kindergarten students discovered new types of books during their "Book Tasting".
Kindergarten students enjoyed participating in a "Book Tasting".
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
Read-a-thon Pajama Day (Friday, March 14)
Our Scotties did it! You earned a Read-a-thon Pajama day!
Wear pajamas on Friday, March 14. Stuffed animals that fit in a backpack are also invited!
Read-a-thon Pajama Day Options (wear sneakers - no slippers):
- Pajamas
- Bonnie Brae spirit wear
- Clothing that is blue and white
Early Release Monday – March 17, 2025
Our next 3-hour early release day is Monday, March 17. Students will follow their last early release plan. Any changes or questions related to your child's early release plan for March 17 should be sent to bbesearlyrelease@fcps.edu. Changes must be made by Wednesday, March 12. All preschool classes will follow their normal schedule.
Kindergarten Orientation and Registration
Save the date! Have a rising kindergarten student? Kindergarten Orientation takes place at Bonnie Brae on Tuesday, April 1, from 9-10:30 AM (doors open at 8:45 AM)!
Kindergarten Orientation is for parents and rising kindergarten students. Visit our Kindergarten Orientation page on our Bonnie Brae website to learn more about this exciting event and to sign up for our Kindergarten Orientation.
View our Kindergarten Orientation flyer for more details.
Sign up for our Bonnie Brae Kindergarten Orientation today on our Kindergarten Orientation Google Form so we know you are coming.
Prepare for kindergarten registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit the FCPS Kindergarten Registration webpage. Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open.
Mrs. Sloane and Mrs. Belita are ready for March Madness!
This Is Us! - A Celebration of our Community of Families Event
You are invited to join us for our, "This Is Us! - A Celebration of Our Community of Families" at Bonnie Brae on Thursday, April 10 5:30-7 PM. We will learn about the cultures and traditions that make up our Bonnie Brae community as we experience performances, demonstrations, food, and a share fair. We are looking for families to share about their culture and traditions with our Bonnie Brae community.
Please view our This Is Us! webpage and our This is Us! Flyer (sent home in this week’s Tuesday Folder) to learn more about this event and to register to share about your family's culture, heritage, and traditions.
To sign up for an event(s), please complete the below Google Form or complete and return the paper handout to your child’s teacher at your earliest convenience, no later than our new extended deadline of Friday, March 21.
Once you have signed up for an event (potluck, share fair, performance/demonstration, parade of families), a staff member will be in touch with follow up information.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to celebrating Bonnie Brae families!
Please reach out to Larissa Sheehan (ltsheehan@fcps.edu) and Catherine Weiss (cweiss@fcp.edu) with any questions.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children. We will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. School staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches. You can purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie between now and March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day!
Order Our 2024-2025 Bonnie Brae Yearbook!
Bonnie Brae yearbooks are officially on sale! All orders (online only) are due by April 4, 2025. Soft cover yearbooks are $18, hard cover yearbooks are $24, and there is an option to add a foil name stamp for an additional $4. These prices are for all yearbooks purchased by April 4, 2025.
To order a Bonnie Brae ES Yearbook via credit card online, visit https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool and use School ID Number 725788.
We will have a limited number of yearbooks for sale on-site in June at a cost of $20 per soft cover yearbook (no hard cover yearbooks will be sold on-site).
Yearbooks are expected to arrive late-May/early June.
Visit the Bonnie Brae Yearbook webpage for details.
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Join us, the SUPER SCOTTIES, as we participate in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on the National Mall in Washington, DC on April 26. The Best Buddies Friendship Walk raises funds and awareness for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our Scottie family is so excited to be participating in the walk this year and joining with others, in investing in a world where people with IDD are fully accepted and integrated into society. Visit the Best Buddies Friendship Walk page to learn more about this event!
Our Scottie community can join us either by donating, or by joining our team and walking with us. Visit our Super Scotties Fundraiser page to donate or join our team!
Students demonstrated perseverance while completing a Scratch coding challenge!
Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County.
Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
Share Your Input on the County Budget
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
Preparing for Tough Conversations With Teens
Discussing tough topics like fentanyl and other drugs can feel challenging — no matter how close you are with your child. Explain to your teen that it’s important to learn about fentanyl so they know what to do if a friend overdoses. Prepare in advance with the tips below:
- Set the stage. Choose a casual environment that’s free from distractions. Talk while driving, taking a walk, or doing chores together.
- Make it a two-way discussion. Ask open-ended questions.
- Stay patient and reserve judgment.
- Check in with your child early and often.
Visit our website for more information on how to Become Unskippable with your teen
Read-a-thon Fundraiser - EXTENDED!
Great news! Our readers are all hard at work, so we've decided to EXTEND the end of the Read-a-thon to Monday, March 10th so our Scotties can continue earning more prizes this weekend! This will also give us extra time to reach our highest goal of $40,000 and hit our grand prize of getting our ADMINISTRATORS to work from the ROOF for a day!!! Check out our Read-a-thon prizes!
We have raised $31,275, read $93,631 total minutes, and our students have earned a Pajama Day, Dance Party Break and SILLY STRINGING the Administrators for their all-school prizes! Log those minutes and share your student's donation page! There are SO MANY PRIZES to earn, and we are expanding the popsicles on the playground prize to each of the highest earning class FROM EACH GRADE!
Also remember the BONUS PRIZE! At the end of the fundraiser, we'll tally all funds raised and minutes read, and each Scottie will be entered into a raffle for a DRONE, Amazing Comic Book Shop gift cards, and more! One raffle ticket will be earned and entered into the raffle for every $100 raised and 250 minutes read.
We are still working towards our overall goal of $40,000, which helps pay for tech updates and smart projectors, STEM supplies, staff support/appreciation, field trip buses, school assemblies, and so much more!
If you haven't registered yet, it's free and quick, so register NOW to start earning prizes!
Chipotle Restaurant Night - COMING SOON!
Take the night off from cooking and join our Scottie friends for a yummy dinner at Chipotle! Make sure to show the flier to ensure 25% of sales comes back to the PTO!
When: Wednesday, March 12th from 4-8PM
Where: Chipotle, 5747 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke
Online Fundraiser Code: XZHBQBJ
Open Board Positions
Be a part of making our Scottie community so amazing by joining the PTO! Make new friends, serve your community, and help make magical memories for your kiddos!
Nominations will be made at the March PTO Meeting (3/19) and Voting will occur at the May PTO Meeting (5/21). The following board positions are open for 2025-2026:
Treasurer Backfill: Learn from the BEST! Our current Treasurer will roll off next year as she says farewell to Bonnie Brae, so train under her and offer support for next year!
Co-VP Programs: Do you love our awesome after school clubs? We'll need a new lead to keep them running next year!
Co-VP Fundraising: Help raise funds for all the amazing things we offer throughout the year!
President-Elect: Train under the 25-26 President so you'll be ready to rock and roll as President the following year!
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Papa John's Fundraiser - EVERY MONDAY!!
Support the PTO with this great deal!
Order online and get 40% OFF all regular menu prices and Papa John's will donate 10% of sales to the PTO!
When: EVERY MONDAY (exp. 6/9/25)
Where: Papa John's Burke
MUST USE PROMO CODE: BBES4010
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PTO Subscription Calendar
We're catching up with technology and cutting down on paper waste! Help us save trees and reduce flyers for every event/fundraiser by subscribing to the PTO Calendar. Visit our website here for instructions: https://www.bonniebraepto.org/calendar
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March 17 - Three-Hour Early Release Monday, 12:15 PM
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March 19 - PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
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March 27 - Staff Basketball Game, 6-8 PM (Robinson Secondary)
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March 28 - Last Day of Third Quarter
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March 28 - SCA Spirit Day: Multiples Day
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March 31 - Holiday, Eid-al-Fitr (no school for students and staff)
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April 1 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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April 1 - Kindergarten Orientation, 9-10:30 AM
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April 2 - 4th Quarter Begins
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April 9 - Purple Up! Day
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April 10 - Individual and Class Photo Day
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April 10 - This Is Us! A Celebration of Our Community of Families, 5:30 - 7 PM (cafeteria and gym)
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April 14-18 - Spring Break (no school for students and staff)
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Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)
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