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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story
This week, we were excited to welcome School Board Member Ms. Seema Dixit (Sully District) and Member at Large Mr. Kyle McDaniel! They observed amazing lessons in 1st and 4th grade math, 5th grade language arts, and P.E., getting a firsthand look at the great things happening every day at Brookfield.
A Message from Our Admin Team
Dear Brookfield Community,
Today, we officially mark the end of our first quarter! We are incredibly proud of the growth and hard work our students have demonstrated since the start of the school year. Seeing their enthusiasm and academic progress is truly inspiring.
As we close out this quarter, this is a crucial time to remind all families to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is such an important opportunity to partner with our teachers, celebrate your student's accomplishments, and share about their academic progress and instructional next steps. Your involvement is essential, and we look forward to connecting with you one-on-one to ensure continued success for your student.
We are so proud of our incredible students and our dedicated Brookfield teachers. Our staff is working diligently every day to provide the engaging instruction and targeted supports needed for all our students to continue growing. Their commitment to excellence makes all the difference.
We hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend. Please remember that students have an extended break this coming week: there is no school for students on Monday (School Planning Day) and Tuesday (Election Day).
We look forward to seeing all our Brookfield Broncos bright and early on Wednesday morning as we kick off the second quarter!
Sincerely,
Lesley Hassen, Principal
Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal
Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal
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Principal's Spotlight on Our Community
This week, I am thrilled to feature Ms. Taylor Barlow! Ms. Barlow is a dedicated parent, an active member of our PTA, and a wonderful community volunteer.
Recently, Ms. Barlow has been volunteering her time in our Brookfield cafeteria while our dining room assistant is away. She arrives before lunch begins and stays until the last student leaves. Every single day, she shows up with a smile on her face and an abundant amount of love and kindness in her heart.
We are so grateful for her time and positivity. Ms. Barlow, our Brookfield community is truly a better place because you are a part of it! Thank you!
Do you know a parent, caregiver, family member, or guardian who is going above and beyond in our community? I would love to hear more about the impact they are making and feature them in an upcoming newsletter. Please email me at lhhassen@fcps.edu.
Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
This Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
Fin del Horario de Verano ("Fall Back")
Este Domingo, 2 de noviembre, a las 2 AM, termina el horario de verano. No olvide retrasar sus relojes una hora.
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November 3 and 4 - No School - School Planning Day and Election Day
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Food Pantry
St. Timothy Catholic Church
13807 Poplar Tree Rd., Chantilly, VA 20151
1-800-873-0613
Food Distribution: 3rd Saturday of each month – 9:00 – 11:00 am
Food for Others
www.foodforothers.org
703-207-9173 Fax: 703-207-9204
Food Distribution: Monday and Thursday at 6:00 pm
Fairfax Circle: West of Fairfax Circle, ¼ mile west on US 50, north on Draper Drive to the end of
the street at Kingsbridge. In the parking lot of Yorkville Apartments, facing Kingsbridge.
GRACE Ministries
Centreville Library Food Distributions
14200 St Germain Dr, Centreville, VA 20121
Contact Phil Mohr at pmohr@centreville-umc.org
Food Distribution: Every 4th Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM
Centreville Library parking lot
Distributions can include non-perishable foods, along with fresh produce,
dairy and/or meat.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)
13888 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA 20151
703-988-9656
http://www.wfcmva.org
Food Distribution: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact WFCM for program eligibility requirements and the process
for receiving food assistance.
FACETS
Food Assistance
10700 Page Ave Suite 160, Fairfax, VA 22030
For more information call (703) 352-5090
Programas de Asistencia Alimentaria erca de la escuela Brookfield
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Banco de Alimentos
Iglesia Católica de San Timoteo
13807 Poplar Tree Rd., Chantilly, VA 20151
1-800-873-0613
Distribución de alimentos: tercer sábado de cada mes, de 9:00 a 11:00 h.
Food For Others
www.foodforothers.org
Teléfono: 703-207-9173 Fax: 703-207-9204
Distribución de alimentos: lunes y jueves a las 18:00 h.
Fairfax Circle: al oeste de Fairfax Circle, 400 metros al oeste por la US 50, luego al norte por
Draper Drive hasta el final de la calle en Kingsbridge. En el estacionamiento de los apartamentos
Yorkville, frente a Kingsbridge.
GRACE Ministries
Distribución de alimentos en la biblioteca de Centreville
14200 St Germain Dr, Centreville, VA 20121
Contacto: Phil Mohr pmohr@centreville-umc.org
Distribución de alimentos: Todos los cuartos jueves del mes de 5:30 a
6:30 PM en el estacionamiento de la Biblioteca de Centreville. Las
distribuciones pueden incluir alimentos no perecederos, junto con
productos frescos, lácteos y/o carne.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)
13888 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA 20151
703-988-9656 http://www.wfcmva.org
Distribución de alimentos: De lunes a viernes de 11 a.m. a 2 p.m.
Miércoles y jueves por la tarde, de 16:30 a 19:00 horas.
Comuníquese con WFCM para conocer los requisitos de elegibilidad
del programa y el proceso para recibir asistencia alimentaria.
FACETAS
Asistencia alimentaria
10700 Page Ave, Suite 160, Fairfax, VA 22030. Para más información, llame al (703) 352-5090.
Resources for Furloughed Families
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
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SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, at 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, at 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Rocky Run Middle School Exchange Program Opportunity for the 2026-27 School Year
Will your child be attending Rocky Run Middle School as a 7th Grader during the 2026-2027 school year? We have a unique opportunity for adventurous students to participate in an “exchange” program with students from the Warriner School in Bloxham, England. There will be an interest meeting for parents and students to learn about the program on November 19th at 6:30 pm in the Rocky Run Library. This program is open to all current 6th-grade students who will be attending Rocky Run as 7th-graders next year. Please see the attached flyer and video for more information. Questions? Contact Laura Robertson at lsrobertson@fcps.edu, 703-802-7700
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
🗳️ Election Day is Next Week. Make a Voting Plan!
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4. Remember to vote. Learn how bonds help build strong communities.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
PTA Fall/Winter Spiritwear Sale
Brookfield Elementary Fall/Winter Spiritwear Sale is here!
Show your school pride with our new, limited-time logo. Choose from a Black, Navy Blue, or Tie-Dye Tee, Long Sleeve Tee, or a cozy Hooded Sweatshirt.
Paper order forms will be sent home in Tuesday Folders soon. Orders can be returned to school with students or placed online at: HTTPS://Brookfield25.ITEMORDER.COM
Ordering deadline: November 21, 2025
Grab your gear and support Brookfield spirit!
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
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)
November 11 - Veterans Day (No School)
November 19 - 3 Hour Early Release
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
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Click on the links below to follow us on Social Media. Like, follow, and share to see what's happening at Brookfield!
Brookfield on Facebook
Brookfield on Instagram
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Visit the Brookfield ES Website
Technology Support for Families
Monitor your child's academics with a SIS Parent Account
Sign Up for Brookfield News and Notes
Join the Brookfield PTA
Brookfield PTA Homepage
Recognize a Brookfield or FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
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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