Welcome to Our Braddock ES Family, #OneFamily

Greetings, Braddock Families & Community!

This week, our students participated in the Midyear Students Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) Town Hall Assembly. This assembly served as an important refresher on our school's expectations and commitment to creating a positive learning environment. During the assembly, students reviewed our Braddock Promise: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. We discussed how these principles guide our behavior and interactions within our school community. We also reinforced academic and behavior expectations, ensuring students understand what is required for success. Additionally, we highlighted the critical role of daily attendance in achieving academic goals. We believe this assembly provided a crucial opportunity for students to reflect on their responsibilities and understand how their actions contribute to our thriving school environment. Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing these important values at home.

Sincerely With Warmest Regards,

Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal

knjacksonmui@fcps.edu 

Highlights from the Week

Thank You for a Fantastic Art & Music Night! 🎨🎶

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for our Art & Music Night! It was a wonderful evening filled with creativity and community spirit. A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for making this event such a success. Your support helps keep the arts alive in our school! We look forward to more inspiring events in the future.

Important Dates

National Women’s History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.

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.

Fasting Meal Kits Available for Braddock Students (Feb 28 - Mar 28, 2025)

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 10 for the week of March 17
• March 17 for the week of March 24

Middle School Transition Fair:

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

Kindergarten Orientation & Registration

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!

Getting Ready for SOL Testing

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

Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students. All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start offer high-quality early learning for eligible children in Fairfax County. Pre-K serves 4-year-olds and accepts some 3-year-olds (by Sept. 30), while Early Head Start, at Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood Elementary, supports children 6 weeks–2 years and expectant mothers. 

Enrollment is based on need, not first-come, first-served. Apply online, by email, mail, or in person at 7423 Camp Alger Ave, Falls Church, VA 22042. For application questions, call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).

FCPS Trust Policy

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.

Step-By-Step Family Preparedness Plan

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. 

Follow Us on Social Media

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 

Concerns or questions from parents

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

• 4th - 5th

🦅Christie Goodman - cngoodman@fcps.edu or call 703 914 7323

• 2nd - 3rd

🦅Maureen Lopez - mmlopez1@fcps.edu or 703-914-7304

• Pk - K -1st

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