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Fifth Grade Green Engineering in Action! - Our fifth graders explored green engineering by experimenting with insulators and conductors, then put their learning to the test by designing solar ovens using reusable materials. The highlight—cooking s’mores! It was exciting to feel the hot air when the ovens were opened, even if the chocolate and marshmallows didn’t melt all the way. A big shout-out to some of our amazing 5th-grade teachers, Ms. Williams, Ms. Smith, and Ms. Snyder-Dangler, along with librarian, Ms. Gavin, and our AART, Ms. Chadbourn, for making this hands-on learning experience possible!
Students in Mrs. Foster's class had a great time with the Jamestown Outreach program! They explored how the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands adapted to their environment through hands-on learning.
A Message from Our Admin Team
Dear Brookfield Community,
Happy New Year! 🎉 We are thrilled to wish you and your loved ones a joyful, healthy, and successful 2026.
We are excited to share that we had a very successful first week back at school. Students and staff returned energized and ready to learn, and it has been wonderful to see our classrooms filled with focus, engagement, and positive routines as we prepare to close out the second quarter.
As we move forward, we would like to remind families of the importance of regular attendance. Being present each day plays a critical role in students’ academic success, social development, and overall school experience. We are proud to celebrate that Brookfield has seen a reduction in absenteeism—thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring students are at school, on time, and ready to learn each day.
As we kick off the 2026 new year, we are also grateful to share that Brookfield remains in a strong position with school supplies and resources. Thanks to the generosity of many organizations and community members from the beginning of the school year, our students and staff continue to be well prepared for learning each day. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following for their generosity and support:
- Apple Federal Credit Union
- Asha-Jyothi
- AT&T
- Church of the Epiphany Anglican
- Costco
- FCPS School Board (Seema Dixit)
- Hess Construction
- Khalfani
- Kids In Need Foundation
- KidsRFirst
- Mt. Olive Baptist Church
- Office Depot
- Ourisman Chantilly Toyota
- Parsons
- Sewa International (Washington DC Chapter)
- Suffolk Construction, and
- Brookfield families, alumni, staff, and community members.
Your support makes a meaningful difference for our Brookfield community, and we are truly thankful.
We wish everyone a wonderful week ahead. We hope to see many of our families on Tuesday evening at our PTA Community Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Your involvement and partnership are always appreciated.
Warm regards,
Lesley Hassen, Principal
Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal
Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal
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Family Math Week starts January 12
 FCPS and Mind Education are celebrating learning with a Family Math Week. Starting Monday, January 12, families can access free math games and stories for students in grades K–6. https://www.mindresearch.org/fairfax-math-week/
How it works:
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Flexible: Play for 15+ minutes at home on your own schedule.
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Accessible: All content is in English and Spanish.
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Screen-Free Options: Print versions are available online.
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Global Stories: Explore math through history and geography in countries like Ghana and China.
To Participate: Visit our website on January 12. Click the day of the week, then select your child’s grade and language.
From our Parent Liaison
English Learner Events at Chantilly Regional Library
Happy New Year, dear families!
Did you know the Chantilly Regional Library offers free English-learning-focused events like English conversation groups, one-on-one English practice, and other programs that help English Language Learners (ELLs) practice and build confidence? You can find the most up-to-date schedule of ESL and English language learning events (including dates, times, and how to register) on the Fairfax County Public Library events calendar:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar?cid=6524&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=6524&audience=2189&cm=3438&inc=0
Eventos para Estudiantes de Inglés en la Biblioteca Regional de Chantilly
¡Feliz Año Nuevo, estimadas familias!
¿Sabían que la Biblioteca Regional de Chantilly ofrece eventos gratuitos enfocados en el aprendizaje del inglés, como grupos de conversación en inglés, práctica de inglés uno a uno, y otros programas que ayudan a los estudiantes de inglés (ELL) a practicar y ganar confianza? Pueden encontrar el calendario más actualizado de eventos de ESL y aprendizaje del idioma inglés (incluyendo fechas, horarios y cómo registrarse) en el calendario de eventos de la Biblioteca del Condado de Fairfax en el siguiente enlace:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar?cid=6524&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=6524&audience=2189&cm=3438&inc=0
Superintendent Presents Recommendation for Boundary Changes
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid recommended proposed boundary changes to the School Board at its January 8 board meeting. Meeting materials include:
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m., in the Jackson Middle School auditorium. Speakers may address the FY 2027 CIP or the proposed school boundary adjustments. If you would like to testify regarding the proposed school boundary adjustments, you may arrive 45 minutes before the hearing begins (5:15 p.m.) to sign up to speak in person. You will be placed at the end of the speaker queue.
The School Board will vote on the superintendent’s recommendation for boundary changes and implementation on Thursday, January 22. Learn more about the comprehensive boundary review.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Hábitos Saludables para Prevenir la Propagación de la Influenza y Otros Gérmenes
El Condado de Fairfax ha estado observando altos niveles de casos de enfermedad de la influenza (la “flu”). El número de visitas a las salas de emergencias y centros de cuidados urgentes ha aumentado, especialmente entre niños, además de que múltiples casos de “flu” han ocurrido dentro de nuestras comunidades e instalaciones escolares.
Lea los consejos del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para reducir la propagación de la “flu” y de otros gérmenes.
Follow Our Budget Process
Encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process and look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education. Key decision dates and engagement opportunities are coming up in the next few weeks:
- The Fairfax County delegation to the General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2026 session on Saturday, January 10, at 9 a.m. in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Fairfax County residents can sign up in advance to speak at the hearing online or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151, TTY 711, by Thursday, January 8, at noon.
- Thursday, January 22, Dr. Reid will present the proposed budget to the School Board.
Visit our budget webpage for more information.
Siga el Proceso de Nuestro Presupuesto
Anime a sus vecinos, amigos y miembros de su comunidad a que sigan el proceso del presupuesto y a que busquen cualquier oportunidad para compartir sus ideas acerca del financiamiento de la educación pública. En las próximas semanas, se tomarán varias decisiones claves y habrá oportunidades de participación:
- La delegación del Condado de Fairfax ante la Asamblea General del Condado efectuará una audiencia pública acerca de la próxima sesión del 2026 el sábado, 10 de enero, a las 9 a.m. en el Auditorio de la Junta en el Centro Gubernamental del Condado de Fairfax.
Los residentes del Condado de Fairfax pueden inscribirse aquí para hablar en la audiencia online o pueden contactar al Departamento de Servicios Administrativos llamando al 703-324-3151, TTY 711, antes del mediodía del jueves, 8 de enero.
- Jueves, 22 de enero, la Dra. Reid presentará el presupuesto propuesto a la Junta Escolar.
Visite nuestra página web del presupuesto para que encuentre más información al respecto.
From the Brookfield PTA
PTA Community Meeting - January 13
Please join the PTA on Tuesday, January 13 at 7 PM in the school cafeteria for our first Community Meeting of 2026.
PTA Spring After-School Programs
Keep an eye out for flyers about our PTA Spring After-School Programs—they’ll be sent home in students’ Tuesday folders in the coming weeks! 👀📄
Questions? PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
January 13 - PTA Community Meeting at 7 p.m.
January 19 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
January 23 - PTA BINGO Night
January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter (2-Hour Early Dismissal)
January 29 - Student Holiday (Staff Development)
January 30 - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
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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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