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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 (2 hour early release)
 BMP grade 3 students take notes on each other’s presentations as part of the Wax Museum presentation.
Children are expected to attend school through the last day of school. This is important in helping making every moment count in moving our children forward in their learning.
If you are not able to have your child at Bren Mar Park through the last day of school, please contact Ms. Camargo at jpcamargo@fcps.edu
Doors open to students at 9:00 a.m. The school day begins at 9:15 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms and seats when the 9:15 a.m. bell rings. Kiss & Ride is closed at 9:14 a.m. Any students arriving at 9:15 a.m. or later must be brought to the front office and signed in as tardy.
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medications stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form (s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Shawrieka Carter, School Health Aide
Pre-purchased yearbooks have arrived and will be sent home with students this week.
A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, June 4th 9 – 9:30 in the front office – first come, first served!
Cost $15 – Cash only (exact change)
Don’t miss your last chance – supplies are limited!
Summer Reading Fun
Ideas for Helping children in Grades K–5 Keep Reading Skills Strong All Summer
Your children have worked so hard this year growing as readers, building confidence, and making wonderful progress. As we head into summer, we want to make sure all that hard work continues to grow, not slide away. Below are some simple, fun ideas to keep reading alive at home during the break. With just a little time each day, you can help your child stay on track and even discover a new love for reading.
- Everyday Adventures in Reading
Local libraries offer more than just books. Many host summer reading programs with games, activities, and prizes. Let your child choose books that match their interests—it helps foster independence and excitement about reading.
- Make Reading Part of Daily Life
Have children read everyday items like recipes, grocery lists, menus, and signs. Let them help cook by reading instructions or measure ingredients. Reading becomes relevant when it’s part of real life.
Head outside with a blanket, snacks, and a stack of books. Encourage your child to read aloud in a fun setting. Fresh air and reading go great together.
Turn stories into short plays. Children can dress up and perform their favorite scenes from books. This builds comprehension, vocabulary, and expressive reading skills.
- Create Comic Books or Picture Stories
Encourage kids to draw and write their own comics or picture books. Younger children can dictate while you write. This activity combines creativity with narrative structure.
- Fun Ways to Practice Reading
- Play Word and Reading Games
Board games like Scrabble Junior, Boggle, Zingo, or Sight Word Bingo build vocabulary and fluency. You can also make custom flashcards for scavenger hunts or matching games.
- Start a Pen Pal or Postcard Routine
Help your child write letters or postcards to relatives or friends. Waiting for and reading return letters builds anticipation and real-life reading purpose.
- Set Up a Book Bucks Reward System
Let your child earn “book bucks” for reading. They can trade them in for small rewards like choosing dinner, picking a family movie, or staying up 15 minutes later. This helps build a reading habit with positive reinforcement.
- Use Audiobooks for Read-Alongs
Listening to audiobooks while following along with the physical book improves fluency and listening comprehension. Great for road trips or quiet time at home.
- Keep a Bedtime Reading Routine
Even during summer, keep bedtime reading consistent. Alternate who reads aloud, or take turns reading pages or chapters together. Older siblings can read to younger ones as well.
- Bonus Tip: Model a Love of Reading
Let your children see you reading your own books, newspapers, or magazines. Talk about what you’re reading and why you enjoy it. Modeling a reading lifestyle encourages kids to follow your lead.
Thank you for being such wonderful partners in your child’s learning. With just a bit of reading each day, your child can head into the next school year feeling confident, capable, and excited to learn. Wishing you a fun, restful, and book-filled summer!
Happy Reading,
Ms. Left
  We’re excited to announce that Inova Cares, in partnership with Partnership for Healthier Communities, is hosting our Annual Pediatric Health Fair!
This event is for children aged 5 and older who are uninsured or covered by Virginia Medicaid and need vaccines and school physical forms completed to start school.
Slots are limited, so we encourage families to register early.
 Image from the FCPS boundary map representing proposed changes to BMP.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is undergoing a comprehensive boundary review. This review will assess the boundaries across our district to support student population growth, changes in school capacity, student health and wellness, and evolving community needs. Committees have been formed and community feedback sessions have been held.
There are 3 scenarios which can be reviewed online. The following is more information:
- Scenario 1: Bren Mar Park students attend Edison High School and Holmes Middle School. Students west of the 395 would go to North Springfield Elementary School. An attendance island (orange) will be created.
- Scenario 2: Bren Mar Park students attend Annandale High School and Holmes Middle School. Students west of the 395 would go to North Springfield Elementary School. An attendance island (orange) will be created.
- Scenario 3: Bren Mar Park students attend Annandale High School and Holmes Middle School. Students west of the 395 would go to North Springfield Elementary School. An attendance island (orange) will be created.
Learn more at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/maps/2024-2026-boundary-review
Provide feedback under the "Take Survey" tab at https://www.fcpsboundaryreview.org/
During a report to the School Board this month, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee. The committee includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
Throughout May and June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, there is a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Individual test websites provide report translations and help for interpreting test results. Please contact us with any testing questions or for additional information about how we use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. Find more information and an FAQ online.
Attendance matters. Students are expected attend school through the last day of school. However, should your child not be present on the last day of school to take home important items such as your child's final progress reports, these will be available for pick up through the end of July. All remaining items will be disposed of. The front office will be open to the public between 10 - 2 each non-holiday.
For registration appointments, a QR code be made available on the front doors to schedule an appointment with our registrar Ms. Camargo. Appointments can be made now through June 13, 2025 or July 14, 2025 through August 13, 2025. No new student registrations will be accepted on August 14th or 15th.
Know a senior graduating from high school who attended BMP? Please help us spread the word! The BMP Grad Walk is Friday, June 6 at 3:15 p.m.
RSVP to let us know that you are coming on this Google Form.
Students who turn 5 on or before September 30 are eligible to be registered for kindergarten for next school year. Learn more about the registration process at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements
Interested in learning more about kindergarten readiness? Families are encouraged to help their children develop in the following areas to prepare for the kindergarten classroom to develop skills in:
- Oral language (in any language) by talking about what you are doing and what your child is doing.
- Reading by reading together, letting your child hold the book, and pointing to words and talk about what they mean.
- Writing by encouraging your child to draw or write notes (even if they use only a few individual letters).
- Math by sorting objects such as clothing and touching and counting.
- Science by talking about what you see outside and collecting leaves, sticks or flowers and talking about their size and shape.
- Social studies by helping your child tell family stories and talk about why it is important to share with or take care of others.
- Emotional by helping your child understand that mistakes are a part of learning and developing independence in putting on clothes, using the bathroom and washing hands.
- Social by taking turns and focusing for increasing amounts of time.
- Physical Development by catching and visiting the playground.
Learn more at School Readiness at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum/early-childhood-education/school-readiness-and-transition-kindergarten
Your child can continue to learn and practice academic skills throughout the summer with a variety of tools offered through Fairfax County Public Schools. Visit https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/digital-resources-grade-level to learn more about digital resources that your child can access now and into the summer months.
Benjamin Clock, 3rd Grade Teacher Grade Teacher
This is my third year teaching at Bren Mar Park and I am excited to teach our Third Graders!
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Walden University.
Some of my hobbies are baking, reading, and working with Legos.
I have a dog and two cats at home.
I will be our schools Get2Green leader this year! I hope to encourage the students at our school to be passionate about the world they live in.
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