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Hello Bull Run families,
I hope everyone had an amazing week!
We have lots of excitement building up to Spring Break, and even more to come when we are back in the building. Next Friday, 04/04, is Heritage Night! Please consider hosting a table that night (prepare food samples, a dance, music, pictures, crafts, etc. Additionally, let us know if you would like your student to participate in our Heritage Parade, celebrating their culture! You can sign up and give information on the link below:
HERITAGE NIGHT / PARADE SIGN UP
Celebrating the diversity of cultures within our school not only fosters unity but also gives everyone a chance to learn from one another.
REMINDERS:
Tomorrow, Friday 03/28, students and staff are encouraged to wear Bull Run spirit wear or colors!
MONDAY and TUESDAY (3/31 and 4/1) there is NO SCHOOL.
Have a wonderful long weekend, and Eid Mubarak to all of our families celebrating the end of Ramadan!
-Mr. Marotta
March 27: Centreville Pyramid Band Concert (CVHS) 7:00pm
March 28: End of 3rd Quarter
March 30/31: Eid-al-Fitr (NO SCHOOL)
April 1: Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL)
April 3: Westfield Pyramid Art Show Opening Reception and Awards (Westfield HS) 5:00pm
April 3: PTA Meeting @ 7:00pm (Bull Run Library and Zoom)
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99295620114?pwd=E9yBhagtHKo2OfICwk9zabYjFOTPad.1
Meeting ID: 992 9562 0114 Passcode: 339220
April 4: Bull Run's Heritage Night 5:30pm-7:30pm
April 9: Purple Up Day! Month of the Military Child
April 9: Volunteer Appreciation Day
April 10: El Fresco Tex-Mex Grill Spirit Night
April 12: Passover
April 13: Theravada New Year (Songkran)
April 14-18: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
April 20: Easter and Orthodox Easter
April 22: Earth Day
April 23: Full-Time AAP Orientation 5:30-7:00pm
April 25: Inclusion Revolution Pep Rally 3:00pm
April 28: Three-Hour Early Release Monday
April 30: Spring Chorus Concert 7:00pm
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*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
- Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays.
- Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
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April 4th- 5th grade Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) assessment
April 29th - 3rd Grade Reading
May 1st- 4th Grade Reading
May 6th- 6th Grade Reading
May 8th- 5th Grade Reading
May 13th- 6th Grade Math
May 15th- 4th Grade Math
May 16th- 5th Grade Math
May 20th- 5th Grade Science
May 22nd-3rd Grade Math
We recently had a successful Math Kangaroo test at Bull Run Elementary School, with a total of 27 students participating!
The Kangaroo Math Competition is an international school-level mathematics competition that focuses on original and thought-provoking mathematics questions meant to test the problem-solving and reasoning abilities of students. Way to go Bulls! Thank you to Ms. Sonam Gupta for leading the experience, and the parent volunteers that supported.
We Want Your Feedback: Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire!
On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of Bull Run should have received an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form.
This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
It will remain open through April 4 and will be collected online.
Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
PTA is looking for a few board members this year, as several members have come to the end of their term. We are in need of a President, Vice President and Secretary. Bull Run PTA needs a President and CANNOT run without one.
Please consider joining the PTA Board: Term is 1 year (July-June) and we will show you the ropes! Participating in this is a rewarding experience! If you have more questions or would like to be nominated at our May 2025 election, please email: bullrunptapresident@gmail.com
Sign up genius for STEAM Night: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4AADA828A31-55940449-steam
May 5th-9th
PTA Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/VCFQC9IOUIBW/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
Volunteer to monitor recess so our teachers can take a break!:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4AADA828A31-55937922-teacher
Please buy a yearbook before they sell out! $28
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/
Bull Run Elementary School Code: 15367025
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Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for orientation (more information to come at a later date). Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Maria Betancourth, our school registrar.
Try Online Registration
Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
- ¡Es el Momento de Inscribirse para el Kindergarten!
Asistir al kindergarten ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación esenciales que usarán durante toda su vida. Las escuelas públicas del Condado de Fairfax normalmente llevan a cabo eventos de inscripción para kindergarten-incluyendo orientación-en la primavera durante Lunes o Abril. Los niños elegibles también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo temprano ayuda a las escuelas a prepararse y asegurarse de que tengan a mano los maestros y recursos que necesitan el primer día de clases.
Después de determinar a qué escuela asistirá su hijo, las familias deben prepararse para la inscripción reuniendo documentos y completando formularios, los detalles se pueden encontrar en la página web de inscripción de kindergarten de FCPS. FCPS ofrece apoyo y recursos para todas las familias para ayudar con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para apoyo en otros idiomas, visite la página web de inscripción de kindergarten.
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Bull Run Elementary Spirit Days -
Wear Blue and White!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every students to wear our school colors, blue & white, every Friday! This is a simple way we can show our community spirit and love for all things BRES! Spirit wear is encouraged or wear your blue and white. Make a plan with friends and see how many of you can participate! Staff often wear their blue and white or Spirit Wear on Fridays!
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Jersey Day! Every First Friday of the Month!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student to wear a jersey, shirt or colors of their favorite team or sport!
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Recognizing BRES staff who go above and beyond
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Bull Run Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process
⏰ 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.
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Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
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Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Academy – Where families can learn and get support for their child's school journey. Learn more on our website.
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Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
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FCPS This Week
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