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Hello, Scottie families!
What a great event last night! The Bonnies vs. Scotties basketball game was a blast! Thank you to our Scottie staff and the PTO for their efforts to support and help organize this great community event!
Please see below for an opportunity to support our 6th grade fundraising effort by purchasing some delicious donuts. Hurry, the last day to order is April 1!
The year is flying by, as today marks the end of the 3rd quarter! A reminder that Monday, March 31 is a holiday and there is no school. On Tuesday, April 1, we look forward to greeting our newest Scotties and their families at our kindergarten orientation, from 9-10:30 AM.
We will see our students back in school on Wednesday, April 2, as we begin the 4th quarter, and we kickoff Month of the Military Child. Please see the section below for more details on events and opportunities to support our military connected students and families.
We hope you have a chance to spend some time with family and friends, and also get some fresh air while enjoying the spring weather this weekend. Go Scotties!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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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
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Humor
Character Strengths: You like to laugh and bring smiles to other
people.
Quote of the Week: “Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.”
-AUNG SAN SUU KYI
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...
Go Scotties and Bonnies!
Bonnie Brae Purple Star Student Ambassadors preparing for Purple Up! Day!
Ms. Cheung and 6th grade students dressed alike for Multiples Day!
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.
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. to Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
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.
Helping Your Child Prepare for Kindergarten
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Explore the resources on FCPS’ School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage for ways to help ensure your child starts kindergarten with confidence.
Purple Star Student Ambassadors creating together as they prepare for Purple Up! Day.
Month of the Military Child
Did You Know?
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices because children serve too. Keep growing, Scotties! To learn more each day, watch the morning news segments w/ our Purple Star Student Ambassadors or check out the “Did You Know?” sections in our Month of the Military Child calendar.
Bonnie Brae (BBES) invites you to recognize the resilience of our military-connected youth (MCY) during April, the Month of the Military Child! Consider sharing your military-connection experiences HERE.
Spring Individual and Class Photo Day
Our Spring Picture Day takes place on Thursday, April 10. Students will have their individual photo taken, along with a class picture.
Bonnie Brae Yearbook-Order Deadline Extended!
Bonnie Brae yearbooks are officially on sale! All orders (online only) are now due by April 18, 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 18, 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.
Bonnie Brae Field Day
Bonnie Brae Field Day 2025 is being held in the spring this year, on Friday, April 25! Volunteers make all the difference. Set-up begins early, with assistance most needed from 7:30-8:30 AM. Leaders or co-leaders for stations are indispensable, and the schedule for the day is listed below. If you can help set-up or lead a station, we would love to hear from you! Please sign up on our Field Day Volunteer Google Form to let us know how you would like to support this fun day!
Field Day Schedule (Friday, April 25, 2025):
9:00-10:45 AM, Grades K, 1, 2, 4
1:15-3:00 PM, Grades 3, 5, 6, Enhanced Autism
Top 10 Reasons Bonnie Brae Is Extraordinary
At Bonnie Brae, we’re proud of our students, staff, and families and the ways they make our community special. Check out 10 reasons we’re proud to be Scotties and why Bonnie Brae is an amazing place to learn and grow!
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!
Coming Soon: School Start Times Survey
Last year, FCPS held community forums and surveyed middle school families regarding middle school start times. Now, we would like to hear from all staff and families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. The goal remains to begin middle school at 8 a.m. or later at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
On April 1, a survey link will be sent by email to staff, parents/caregivers, and students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open for two weeks and will be available in multiple languages.
Save the Date for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
6th Grade Promotion Fundraiser - Order Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Who doesn't love a warm and tasty doughnut? Support our 6th grade promotion by pre-purchasing Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! Pre-order by April 1 for local pickup. Use the QR Code above (view our Doughnut Flyer) or visit our pre-order website.
Pickup Time: Saturday, April 5, 9-10 AM
Pickup Location: Bonnie Brae Elementary School
***Any orders not picked up will be donated to first responders.***
Tumbles Parents Night Out - COMING SOON!
Drop the kiddos off at Tumbles and head out kid-free for a Parents Night Out! Kids will enjoy luminous arts and crafts, a cosmic obstacle course, laser dance party, and pizza dinner!
When: April 26th from 6-9PM
Where: Tumbles in Fairfax
Who: Kids ages 3-10yrs
Cost: $40/kid (sibling discount available)
Email tumbles.fairfax@gmail.com to register today!
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!
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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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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April 22 - Earth Day
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April 25 - Field Day
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9:00-10:45 AM, Grades K, 1, 2, 4
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1:15-3:00 PM, Grades 3, 5, 6, Enhanced Autism
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April 28 - SCA Spirit Day: Out of this World!
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April 28 - Three-Hour Early Release Monday, 12:15 PM
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May 2 - Parent Coffee: SOL Test Taking Tips for Parents & Caregivers, 8:35-9:15 AM (library)
Stay up to date on all things BBES! Subscribe to our School Calendar.
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar
Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)
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