💙🐎💛 Brookfield News and Notes 2/22/2026


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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story

Parents and children working together on reading
Parent Literacy Coffee
Parent Literacy Coffee
Parents working on Language Arts with thier children

Thank you to all the Brookfield families that joined us for our Literacy Coffee! We had over 90 families in attendance!

Families learned more about our literacy instruction and how to support their child's reading and writing at home. Families also took time to visit their child's classroom!

Facilities Worker and Students

Caught a sweet moment in the hallway today! One of our FCPS Office of Facilities and Management team members was lending a helping hand when a group of second graders paused to say, “Thank you for helping our school.” Their spontaneous gratitude says so much about the caring community we’re building together. We couldn’t resist capturing the smiles and thumbs up that followed!


A Message from Our Admin Team

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Dear Brookfield Community,

Fairfax County Public Schools has announced that schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, February 23, due to weather conditions.

Please continue to monitor FCPS communications and local updates in the coming days.

As a reminder, we will have our scheduled 3-hour early release on Wednesday, February 25. Please plan accordingly for dismissal.

We hope everyone is staying warm and safe during this winter weather. Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility.

We also want to share an update about our beloved Dance Party Fridays tradition. Our students and staff look forward to this joyful end-of-week celebration, and it has become a special way for us to build community together.

As we enter the month of Ramadan, we want to be mindful and respectful of members of our school community who are observing this important and sacred time. Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and spiritual focus for Muslims around the world. Out of respect for those observing, we will pause playing music for Dance Party Fridays over the next few weeks.

We appreciate your support as we continue to foster an inclusive environment where all students and staff feel seen, valued, and respected. Dance Party Fridays will resume after Ramadan concludes.

Thank you for your understanding and for partnering with us to support our diverse and caring school community.

Warmly,

Lesley Hassen, Principal

Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal

Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal


Register Today With Volunteer FCPS

Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Brookfield Elementary. All volunteers must:

  • Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS. 
  • Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS. 
  • Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.  

At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information. 

Regístrese Hoy como Voluntario para FCPS

El sistema “Volunteer FCPS” les permite a los individuos encontrar y registrarse para tomar oportunidades de ser voluntarios. El sistema garantiza un ambiente seguro, consistente y acogedor en nuestra escuela Brookfield. Todos los voluntarios deben:

  • Crear un perfil en el sistema “Volunteer FCPS”. 
  • Registrarse en oportunidades de voluntariado a través del sistema “Volunteer FCPS”. 
  • Anotarse al entrar y al salir de la escuela, usando el kiosko para visitantes.  

Puede completar una orientación para ser voluntario en volunteer.fcps.edu. Visite la página de Preguntas Frecuentes de Volunteer FCPS para que encuentre más información.


New Visitor Management System

We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry. 

For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.

But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school. 

If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!

Nuevo Sistema de Manejo de Visitantes a las Escuelas

Nos entusiasma anunciar que nuestras escuelas están ahora usando el nuevo sistema “Raptor Visitor Management System”, VMS. Esta actualización forma parte del compromiso que nuestras escuelas y FCPS mantienen con la mejora de la seguridad escolar y con la simplificación del proceso que deben seguir los visitantes a las escuelas. El sistema VMS garantiza que ningún visitante esté en el registro de delincuentes sexuales.

Para la mayoría de los visitantes, la experiencia como usuarios será la misma que ahora tienen cuando se anotan en la oficina principal de cualquier escuela.

Pero ahora contamos con una aplicación que puede hacer mucho más rápido el proceso de anotarse en la escuela. Aquellos visitantes que descarguen la aplicación RaptorSafe App y creen un “Pasaporte Raptor”, pueden verificar su información con antelación, antes de llegar a la escuela. Esta aplicación le dará un código QR que puede usar cuando se anote en la entrada de la escuela.

Si tiene preguntas, o necesita asistencia con el nuevo sistema, por favor contacte a nuestra oficina principal. ¡Gracias por su colaboración haciendo nuestras escuelas más seguras!


A Message from CYA Football

Registration is opening for the Chantilly Youth Association 2026 Football seasons! Whether you’re looking for Flag Football or Tackle, we have a spot for you this Spring and Summer. For more information

  • General Inquiries: cyafootballorg@gmail.com 
  • Program Director: jhuard@chantillyyouth.org 
  • Phone: 813-313-0899
  • Registration 
  • Flyer

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New Brookfield Spirit Wear!

Brookfield T-Shirts, 10 Dollars, Blue and Black available

Broncos, it’s time to level up your school spirit! Our brand-new Brookfield Elementary spirit shirts have officially arrived and are ready for order.

  • 💲 Price: Only $10!

  • 🎨 Colors: Available in classic Blue and Black.

  • ✨ Style: Soft, comfortable, and perfect for Spirit Days or everyday wear.

🛒 SHOP NOW:https://brookfield.givebacks.com/shop 


PTA February Calendar

February Calendar

We’re looking forward to a fun-filled month ahead!

Have questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com
🌐 BrookfieldPTA.org | BrookfieldES.fcps.edu
💬 Stay connected on WhatsApp: Brookfield Elementary School PTA


Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!

Mark Your  Calendars
  • February 25 - 3-Hour Early Release
  • March 8 - Daylight Savings Begins 
  • March 10 - PTA Community Meeting
  • March 12 - PTA Science Fair
  • March 25 - 3-Hour Early Release
  • March 27 - 2-Hour Early Release
  • March 30-April 6 - Spring Break

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