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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story
 Miss Mauro's second graders are learning all about animal adaptations! They're investigating and understanding how animals' behaviors and bodies change to survive the winter season. It's amazing to see their focus as they draw and write about these awesome animal survival strategies
A huge thank you to our incredible ESOL Team for leading a successful and informative Summit K12 Information Session! We loved connecting with so many engaged students and families. Learning together makes us stronger!
A Message from Our Admin Team
Dear Brookfield Community,
We hope this message finds you well as we wrap up a productive and exciting week here at school! We want to wish everyone a wonderful and restful weekend.
We have two quick, but important, reminders for you:
PTA Spirit Night is TONIGHT!
Please join us TONIGHT for our PTA Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese! This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to have some fun while helping us raise funds for the school.
- When: Today, Friday, October 17, 3-9 p.m.
- Where: Chuck E. Cheese (2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171)
We look forward to seeing many of our students and families there tonight!
Monday is a Holiday—No School
Just a friendly reminder that Monday, October 20, is a scheduled school holiday, and all schools and offices will be closed.
We encourage all our families to enjoy the long weekend together. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school bright and early on Tuesday, October 21.
Have a safe and relaxing weekend!
Sincerely,
Lesley Hassen, Principal
Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal
Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal
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SPIRIT NIGHT @ Chuck E. Cheese TONIGHT!
Join us tonight for Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese (2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171)! 🎉
Enjoy some pizza and playtime—20% of all event sales will be donated back to our PTA! 🍕💙💛
FCPS Outstanding Employee Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Brookfield Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link.
You may nominate one or more employees at our school for awards. Please note that one individual may only nominate one employee per category. When you complete the form, you will have the opportunity to write about how the employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category.
The Google Form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The awards category and eligibility requirements are below.
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Outstanding Teacher - Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
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Outstanding New Teacher - Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
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Outstanding New Principal - Be within the first 3 years of their assignment as principal in FCPS
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Outstanding School-Based Leader - At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (not the building principal) at their current location
- Common position in this category: Assistant Principal
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Outstanding Professional Employee - At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location
- Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers who serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chair, Reading Specialists
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Outstanding Operational Employee - At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
- Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison
The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Emily Zarybnisky at emzarybnisky@fcps.edu.
Chantilly High School Haunted House Event – Saturday, 10/25
 It's that time of year again for one of our community's favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Lacrosse & the Swim & Dive programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com
Have a Photo For The Yearbook?
Do you have a school photo for the yearbook? Click on brookfield.link/yearbook and share it with us! We will repost this link after school events. The Yearbook Committee thanks you for all your support!
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit the FCPS website for helpful ideas regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our school and your child’s [teacher or teachers] so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.
How AI Is Shaping Teaching and Learning
Meeting the Moment: FCPS Forward — AI, a conversation with division leadership, which will take place Monday, November 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at West Springfield High School. Attend to:
- Learn about the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
- Explore how AI can support FCPS student achievement and workforce readiness.
- Engage in a thought-provoking panel and keynotes.
- Help shape the future of innovation at Fairfax County Public Schools.
Agenda details will be shared with registered participants in the coming weeks. Contact DITEvents@fcps.edu with any questions.
Bond Referendums Support Communities
The building and renovation of Fairfax County public schools is not funded through the division’s annual operating budget.
Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. A $460 million bond referendum is on the November ballot. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a plan to vote by Tuesday, November 4.
FCPS Ombuds Office: Your Go-To Guide for the School System
Do you have a question or concern about Fairfax County Public Schools, but you don’t know where to find the answer? Dawn Clements wants you to know you can ask her! Dawn’s mission as the FCPS Ombuds is to make it easier to understand the school system and help build trust within the community. In honor of Ombuds Day, learn more about Dawn Clements and the Ombuds Office.
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings are underway. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our pyramid will be covered at the meeting on Thursday, October 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Chantilly High School, (Westfield and Chantilly Pyramids) in person or virtual. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the [Insert the pyramid your school is partnered with]. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
Elementary Language Arts Grades
Progress report grades in English language arts (ELA) have changed to reflect the 2024-25 curriculum, assessments, and Standards of Learning.
FCPS is raising the bar and setting high goals! We are teaching and grading students on the skills they need by the end of the school year. Think of it as a growth chart and each quarter students are measured in progress toward end of year expectations. In light of this, first quarter grades are often lower than the other quarters as students work to reach grade-level mastery.
This is an expected part of the learning journey. We are here to support every student as they progress in learning. We are celebrating the effort and growth toward these new, higher standards! Learn more about this change in ELA grading and reporting.
ONE MORE WEEK TIL GLOW RUN!
 We’re thrilled to kick off Glow Run 2025! This fundraiser is all about healthy habits, teamwork, and school spirit—and the best part? Everyone gets to join the fun! Students can even earn prizes, whether or not they participate in the donation drive. Keep an eye out—click here to visit our fundraising website!
Questions? PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com
Donations Needed: Candy!
We’re getting ready for our Staff Appreciation Event — “No Tricks, Just Treats” on Monday, October 27!
The PTA is asking for donations of individually wrapped candy and sweet treats to help stock our hospitality stations for the amazing Brookfield staff.
Please bring donations to the front office by Friday, October 24, or message us at PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com to arrange a pickup/drop-off.
Let’s make sure our staff gets all treats and no tricks!
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
October 17 - PTA Chuck E Cheese Night
October 20 - Diwali (No School)
October 23 - PTA Glow Run
October 31- Two-Hour Early Release (Last Day of the First Quarter)
November 3 and 4 - School Planning Day and Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
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Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
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