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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story
Thank you to King Arthur Baking Company for coming to Brookfield and sharing your "Bake For Good" program with our students. They learned the craft of bread baking from scratch— and the science behind measuring, mixing, and kneading with care.
Before a single note is played, it’s all about the mechanics. Mrs. Seipp shows us that a well-maintained instrument is the key to a great sound. Checking our valves and warming up the brass isn't just a chore—it’s how we ensure we're ready to perform our best.
A Message from Our Admin Team
Dear Brookfield Community,
As we head into the weekend, we hope you’re beginning to feel the hint of warmer weather in the air! A little sunshine seems to lift everyone’s spirits, and we’ve loved seeing that positive energy shining through our school this week.
We are so proud of the way our Broncos continue to show up each day ready to learn, grow, and support one another. As we move into the coming weeks, we ask for your partnership in reminding your children about The Brookfield Way. At Brookfield, we are respectful, responsible, and ready—in every classroom, hallway, playground, cafeteria, and learning space throughout the school day. When our students carry these expectations with them in all environments, our entire community thrives.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are grateful for our Brookfield families and the strong community we build together.
Wishing you a restful, refreshing weekend filled with family time and a bit of that warmer air. We look forward to seeing our Broncos back on Monday, ready to shine!
Warmly,
Lesley Hassen, Principal
Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal
Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal
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Picture Day - Friday, March 13
Smile for the camera! Spring Individual and Class Picture Day is Friday, March 13.
Check your child’s Tuesday folder for the order forms. Please remember to send those forms back by Friday, March 13. We can't wait to see those smiles!
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Volunteers Needed for Our Friday “Fresh Pack” Program!
Dear Brookfield Families,
We are currently seeking parent volunteers to support our weekly Fresh Pack program. Each Friday morning, we pack 100 food bags for students in our school community, and we would love your help!
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When: Fridays
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Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45/9:00 a.m.
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Volunteers Needed: 4–5 parents each week
With 4–5 volunteers, the packing process is quick and efficient. It’s also a meaningful, hands-on way to support our students. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other parents and be an active part of our school community.
If you are available to help, please sign up using the link below: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054BA8AB2FA1FFC07-61326069-copy/72231922
Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference for our students and families!
¡Se necesitan voluntarios para nuestro programa “Fresh Pack” de los viernes!
Estimadas familias de Brookfield,
Actualmente estamos buscando padres y madres voluntarios para apoyar nuestro programa semanal Fresh Pack. Cada viernes por la mañana preparamos 100 bolsas de alimentos para estudiantes de nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Nos encantaría contar con su ayuda!
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Cuándo: Viernes
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Hora: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45/9:00 a.m.
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Voluntarios necesarios: 4–5 padres cada semana
Con 4–5 voluntarios, el proceso de preparación es rápido y eficiente. Además, es una manera significativa y práctica de apoyar a nuestros estudiantes. No pierda la oportunidad de conocer a otros padres y ser una parte activa de nuestra comunidad escolar.
Si está disponible para ayudar, por favor inscríbase usando el siguiente enlace: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054BA8AB2FA1FFC07-61326069-copy/72231922
¡Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para marcar la diferencia en la vida de nuestros estudiantes y sus familias!
Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Sleep Awareness Week
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid
Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
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Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Glen Forest.
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Lunes, 23 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
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Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
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Lunes, 20 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Westgate.
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Miércoles, 22 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Crestwood.
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Chantilly Girls Basketball Camp
 Chantilly Girls Basketball is happy to announce our camp dates for Summer 2026. Come be a part of the best girls basketball camp in Northern Virginia!
Every camper gets a free T-shirt, and the snack bar will be open! 🥤
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yf8ppu9f
Have questions? Reach out to chantillygirlsbasketball@gmail.com or call 703-424-5868.
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!
New Brookfield Spirit Wear!
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.
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💲 Price: Only $10!
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🎨 Colors: Available in classic Blue and Black.
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✨ Style: Soft, comfortable, and perfect for Spirit Days or everyday wear.
🛒 SHOP NOW:https://brookfield.givebacks.com/shop
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
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
PTA Meeting - March 10
 Come join us for our PTA Community Meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 PM in the Cafeteria!
Questions?
PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com
Science Fair - March 26
🔬🧪 Get ready to experiment with excellence! 🧪🔬
The PTA Science Fair is coming up on Thursday, March 26th—and it’s sure to be a blast! 💥
Flyers will be coming home in students’ Tuesday Folders, so be on the lookout (no microscope needed 😉).
Be sure to react quickly—the deadline to register is Friday, March 20th! Don’t let this opportunity evaporate!
Questions? PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
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March 10 – Birthday Books & PTA Community Meeting
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March 20 – NO SCHOOL
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March 25 – 3-Hour Early Release
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March 26 – PTA Science Fair
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March 27 – 2-Hour Early Release
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March 30 - April 6 – NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
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Join the Brookfield PTA
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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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