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Hello Bull Run families,
It was a short but busy week!
There are several things happening tomorrow, Friday 04/04:
* In the afternoon we will be having a Heritage Parade. Students are encouraged to wear colors or cultural clothing that represents their heritage! It is not mandatory to participate. If you are able to email me at JaMarotta@fcps.edu to let me know if you'd like your student to march in the parade, please do; but regardless-if a student shows up ready to march they will be able to! Celebrating the diversity of cultures within our school not only fosters unity but also gives everyone a chance to learn from one another.
* At 5:30pm our Heritage Night will begin! It should be a wonderful event for our families displaying their heritage with pride! There will be food samples, dances, songs, crafts and posters made by our families and staff members on display! There is still time to sign up to host a table tomorrow night (see link below)
HERITAGE NIGHT SIGN UP
* Tomorrow on the morning news show I will be announcing a new attendance initiative for the remainder of the school year. I am calling it the “The 20 Day Challenge”. Whichever homeroom in each grade level has the best overall percentage of attendance for 20 consecutive school days (beginning Monday, 04/07) will earn extra recess AND an ice pop party! This will hopefully incentivize the individual students, but also my hope is that the kids will hold each other accountable, and come together to earn the goal. We will be able to do this TWICE before the end of the school year. Part of our School Innovation and Improvement Plan is to get our chronic absenteeism rate below 10% for the year. WE WILL DO IT!
*Good luck to our 5th graders taking their IRW (Integrated Reading and Writing) assessment tomorrow!
* Tomorrow, Friday 04/04, is the first Friday of the month. That means students and staff are encouraged to wear jerseys of team colors of their favorite sports team!
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mr. Marotta
Ms. Watkins' 4th grade class gets ready for tomorrow's Heritage Parade!
April 9: Purple Up Day! Month of the Military Child (WEAR PURPLE!)
April 9: Volunteer Appreciation Day
April 9: 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 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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FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. |
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students. |
*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 IRW (Integrated Reading and Writing)
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
 Month of the Military Child April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families.
 Congratulations to the following students who represented Bull Run ES at the 2025 FCPS Sixth Grade All-County Chorus Festival: Yarezti Galvin, Sadie Housenger, Annie Jo, Ian Kraft, Carter Lewis, Ava Munuo, Baden Reklau, Sasha Sackey, Devyn Smith, & Chloe Vaughan. The festival was held on Friday, March 28th, and Saturday, March 29th, at Mount Vernon High School. There were approximately 850 students who participated. The concert was held on Saturday at 3:30PM under the direction of guest conductor, Chris Fox. Our students represented Bull Run in the best way, and we are extremely proud of them!
 Help clear out the Lost and Found! Come and claim your items!
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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Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Fairfax County residents believe in the value of a strong public school system. Residents live here because of the excellence of Fairfax County Public Schools, even our community members with grown children. Excellence in FCPS comes from its people — dedicated teachers and support staff who make sure that our students are ready to learn. Today, that excellence is at a crossroads.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will finalize the budget on Tuesday, May 6, and the current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Now is the time. Do we want continued excellence, or are we ready to consider cuts to important programs that we have come to expect from FCPS?
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Go to fcps.edu/crossroads.
Share Your Thoughts on School Start Times
FCPS would like to hear from all families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. Please check your email for a survey link from Fairfax County Public Schools. It was also sent to staff as well as to students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open through Saturday, April 12.
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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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