Welcome to Our Braddock ES Family, #OneFamily
Greetings, Braddock Families & Community!
We want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued partnership in your children's education. We deeply appreciate your commitment to sending your students to school each and every day. Your dedication to ensuring consistent attendance plays a vital role in their academic success and overall well-being.
As of today, Monday, April 7, 2025, Braddock ES has a 13.9% Chronic Absenteeism Rate, with 131 chronically absent students out of 961 students.
As we approach the testing season, regular school attendance is crucial because it fosters academic growth which allows students to engage in lessons that build their academic knowledge and avoid falling behind.
We understand that occasional absences are unavoidable. However, we encourage you to prioritize regular around this upcoming testing season. Remember, every day in the classroom counts! Please support us so that we can ensure that every student reaces their full potential.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support.
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Sincerely With Warmest Regards,
Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal
knjacksonmui@fcps.edu
🎨 Annadale Pyramid Art Show
A huge thank you to our amazing parents for your incredible support during the Annandale Pyramid Art Night! It was a truly vibrant and engaging evening for our students and families, and its success wouldn't have been possible without your collective dedication, hard work, and the wonderful efforts of our Art Teachers. We are so grateful!
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.
Braddock is excited to announce our Inclusion Spirit Week, taking place April 7th-11th. This week is dedicated to celebrating and promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Please see the flyer for details on how your student can participate.
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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.
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To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting our school community to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 9, for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
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Calling all 5th Grade Families! You're invited to our Family Open House on Thursday, April 10th, to learn more about Poe Middle School. Meet the teachers, tour the school, and discover all it has to offer. Transportation will be provided. See the flyer for complete details.
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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🌷 April 14-18 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break!
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Upcoming Events
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4/8
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1st Grade Field Trip to Washington DC - England, Smith, Brown, Domenech
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4/9
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1st Grade Field Trip to Washington DC - Rimson, Shanahan, Budet, Park
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4/10
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5th Grade Family Open House
5:30 PM, Poe Middle School
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4/11
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Kindergarten Field Trip - Children’s National Museum
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4/22
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Full-Time AAP Orientation
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Cafeteria
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4/24
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3rd Grade Musical
6:30 p.m.-8:00 PM, Gym
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FCPS 3-Hour Early Release Days for Braddock *Dismissal at 12:40 PM
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April 21st
May 12th
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Upcoming Testing Schedule
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4/7
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Reading iReady (4th & 5th Grades)
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4/8
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Reading iReady (3rd Grade)
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4/8 - 6/6
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iReady Passage Reading Fluency, CORE, and DSA (4th & 5th Grades)
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4/9
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Math iReady (4th & 5th Grades)
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4/10
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Math iReady (3rd Grade)
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4/22 - 5/16
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Virginia Language and Literacy Screener (PreK - 3rd Grades)
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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.
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.
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
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
🦅Christie Goodman - cngoodman@fcps.edu or call 703 914 7323
🦅Maureen Lopez - mmlopez1@fcps.edu or 703-914-7304
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