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We all belong!
 A kindergartner admiring her writing! The students completed the entire writing process by brainstorming, drafting, editing, revising and publishing!
March 31 NO SCHOOL: Eid-al-Fitr
April 1 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Workday
April 5 Idiom Day: Dress Up as an Idiom
April 14-18 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
May 10 Summer Extravaganza at Woodson High School
May 26 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
June 4 Last Day of School for PreK and ECCB Students
June 10 Last Day of School for PAC Students
June 11 Last Day of School for K-5 Students
March is National Reading Month, and we want to celebrate in a big way by helping our school/PTA raise funds! You can help by:
1. REGISTER YOUR STUDENT - Every student that is registered enters their class for a chance to win free breakfast! Registering is completely free. Go to http://getmovinfundhub.com/ to register or re-register and complete their website by uploading a picture of your child. School identifier is 654425910e331
2. DONATE - If you would like to, make an online donation.
3. SHARE - Share your child’s page with family, friends, and on social media.
Our school goal is to raise $5,000 which will go towards fun events at the school for our students and our teachers, classrooms, field trips, and upgrades we can help with during our school’s renovation.
Additionally, the class that raises the most money will get to choose a lunch, an extra recess, an ice cream party, or an extra “whatever you want” PE class.
Thank you for your continued support of our school, your student, and commitment to the success of our school and community!
Bren Mar Park PTA
BMP.pta@gmail.com- email with any questions
Bren Mar Park staff remind our families to help with creating a safe environment and being courteous in our local neighborhood, especially during arrival and dismissal times. Traffic during these times can be unsafe for pedestrian traffic or prevent families from leaving or arriving to their homes.
As a community, please remember and honor the Bren Mar Park requests:
- Use Kiss & Ride: Families who drive their children to school should utilize the Kiss & Ride process. This helps to minimize congestion and ensures a safer drop-off experience for all. Please follow the designated Kiss & Ride procedures to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
- Walking to School: For those families who walk their children to and from school, please be sure to follow any guidance or direction provided by our staff members. Their instructions are designed to keep everyone safe during arrival and dismissal times. Cars should not be parked in the local neighborhood and children then walk onto the school campus.
- Follow all Traffic Laws and Guidance: Families who choose to drive a car to the school building are expected to follow all traffic safety laws in support of a safe local community, especially during arrival and dismissal. Such laws include:
- Park in legal spaces; do not park in front of driveways, within 15 feet of an intersection or in a fire lane
- Drive forward; do not complete a U-turn on Beryl Road
- Be aware of and follow traffic safety staff directions
We thank you for your support and collaboration in helping us to make Bren Mar Park a safe and welcoming place for everyone!
Join us on Friday for a special spirit day. Dress up as an idiom! An idiom is a group of words that doesn't exactly mean what the words say. Examples are:
Don't cry over spilled milk.
Under the weather.
Hold your horses.
Two peas in a pod.
Bren Mar Park is a Purple Start Designated School! We celebrate the month of the military child in April.
Bren Mar Park Elementary warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the extraordinary resilience of our military-connected children this April, designated as the Month of the Military Child! These remarkable students navigate unique challenges with strength and grace, and we want to honor their contributions. To participate in this special month, we encourage you to explore the calendar of events provided by FCPS and engage in meaningful conversations and activities with your child. Together, we can recognize and appreciate the sacrifices and triumphs of our military families, fostering a supportive and understanding community within our schools.
 Calendar of Activities - Month of the Military Child
 
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.
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.
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.
With a updated building comes an updated mustangs mascot!
 We're galloping into a new era with a brand-spanking-new logo that's bursting with school spirit! Forget boring, we've lassoed a design that's pure mustang magic. And the reviews are in! One student exclaimed, "It's cool! This one is more realistic. You get a better picture of the mustang!" Another chimed in, "I like this new logo better than the old one. It's more detailed and the color is better. It fits more with our school!" We're absolutely head-over-hooves in love, and we're betting you will be too. Let this wild new logo kickstart a stampede of pride and unity across our students, staff, and families! Kickoff officially begins on April 1, 2025.
What is Strategy-based Fact Instruction?
It is helping students to become flexible thinkers and using what they know to problem solve.
Here are some examples of strategies for basic addition:
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Counting On - Yes, this is a strategy. It’s not the most efficient, but it’s better than counting all.
For example, one way to find 8 + 4 is to count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and then 9, 10, 11, 12. So counting on from 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) is definitely more efficient. It is a strategy to know that when solving 4 + 8, you can count on starting at the bigger number.
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Make A Ten - This strategy is for students who understand composing and decomposing numbers. Basically, you split one addend to make a ten out of the other addend.
For example, to solve 8 + 4, I would split the 4 into 2 + 2, use 2 to make a 10 with the 8, and then add the other two. So…8 + 4 = 8 + 2 + 2
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Use Doubles - Students learn their doubles (2 + 2, 3 + 3, 4 + 4, etc.) quite easily. Knowing their doubles can help with near-doubles facts, like 6 + 7.
For example, ask a student by 6 + 7 and ask them: What’s 6 + 6? Most likely they will reply 12 and can get the answer.
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THINK +10 FOR +9 Adding 9’s are hard! But, adding 10 to a number is easy. So, when you see 9 + 6, you can think 10 + 6 and then just subtract 1.
Here are some examples of strategies for multiplication:
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Skip counting - It is a popular strategy because kids can catch on pretty quickly. It also makes a connection between addition and subtraction.
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Equal groups - Making equal groups
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Arrays - Arrays are made by setting any object into columns and rows. This strategy is great for visualizing the problem.
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Split Strategy - Break up the numbers into smaller chunk. Then add the total.
For example: 43 x7 40 x 7 = 280
3 x 7 = + 21
301
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Halve and Double - One of the factors (numbers in multiplication problem) is halved and the other factor is doubled. Usually, this strategy is used to make one of the factors into a friendly number to multiply.
There’s a big difference between memorizing and understanding. We want kids to have automaticity with their facts, but we want that fluency to be and understanding of how numbers are related.
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child's development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
- communication,
- fine and/or gross motor skills,
- self-help skills,
- problem solving
- attention skills
Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) is the state’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. ITC provides evaluations and services for children who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to contact 571-423-4121 with questions or to make a referral.
✨ Helping students meet the criteria for kindergarten readiness is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan.
 Free quality half-day preschool program. An inclusive program for children with disabilities between the ages of 3 - 5 years old offered through Fairfax County Public Schools.
The FCPS CARES Program allows the community to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond! We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of a BMP employee or group of employees who should receive recognition.
Submit an FCPS CARES today!
Here is what you need to know:
- Submissions are entered through StaffConnect. Select “I want to submit a(n)” and scroll to “FCPS Cares Submission.” The report will use the word “incident,” which is a generic term for all submissions, regardless of type.
- A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s).
- All submissions will be posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.
Arden Sperty, ECCB Teacher
This is my 31st year teaching at Bren Mar Park!
As a kindergarten teacher, I am passionate about early childhood education and setting a strong foundation for students! The joy that kindergarteners bring to the learning environment is contagious - they keep me moving, singing, and laughing each day!
My daughter was a former mustang and now she is a junior in high school! I enjoy being a “cheer mom,” movies, road trips (especially those that involve food and ice cream), musicals, and all things Disney!
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