Mustang Message - August 15, 2025


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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Open House Lunch

Congratulations on an amazing Open House!  It was great to see the hallways filled with excited children again.  Thank you for your work and preparation to make it a success!

 

Important Dates

Aug 18     First Day of School, Doors Open at 9:00 a.m.

Aug 18     Boohoo/Yahoo Breakfast, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Aug 25     First Day of School for ECCB/PreK

Aug 29     Holiday: No School - Labor Day Weekend

Sept 1      Holiday: No School - Labor Day Weekend

 

School Supply Lists

School supply lists are available online at https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/academics/school-supply-lists 

 

Early Release Wednesdays for K-5

After a successful pilot of 3-hour Early Release Mondays last school year, FCPS is shifting to Early Release Wednesdays for elementary schools for this school year. This change addresses scheduling issues related to frequent Monday holidays and provides a more consistent schedule for staff planning.  3-hour Early Release is only for students in grades K-5; preschool students have a regularly scheduled school day.  

Bren Mar Park is a part of the Annandale High School Pyramid.  Our Early Release Wednesday dates for SY 2025-26 are:

  • September 10

  • October 29

  • November 12

  • December 10

  • February 18

  • March 18

  • April 22

  • May 13

The Bren Mar Park school day will end at 1:00 p.m. on these dates.  Supervision will be provided for student supervision at no-cost to families for those who have unique childcare needs.  A survey will go out to families to assess needs for planning on Monday, August 25, 2025.  

 

Attendance Matters!

Every day matters at Bren Mar Park ES!  

Consistent school attendance is crucial for the academic and social development of the children in our school community.  Regular attendance leads to better academic performance, development of life skills, and strengths a child's sense of belonging within the school community.  

To support your child's attendance, we ask that all family vacations and trips which would take your child out of school are scheduled on an already-scheduled day off from school.  You can view the 2025-26 FCPS calendar at https://www.fcps.edu/calendars 

2025-26 student days off are:

     Aug 29                                                         Jan 1-2, 29-30

     Sept 1, 9, 23                                                    Feb 16-17

     Oct 2, 20                                                      Mar 20, 30-31

     Nov 3, 4, 11, 26-28                                       Apr  1-6, 10

     Dec 22 - 31                                                  May 25-27

 

Boohoo/Yahoo Breakfast

Boohoo Yahoo Breakfast

Whether you're cheering or shedding a tear, let's celebrate the first day of school together! Join us for a gathering to mark this milestone. This is a chance for our school community to connect, share stories, and meet new families. Bring a favorite snack to share, and come say hello to our admin team and the PTA. It's a great opportunity to learn a little more about the year ahead and build a supportive network for our kids.