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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story
Our kindergarten students read "The Couch Potato," a story about the importance of finding a balance between technology and outdoor, active fun!
Students involved in the Get 2 Green program were invited on a field trip to the Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. They learned more about sustainability, crops, and ecosystems.
A Message from Our Admin Team
Dear Brookfield Community,
As we head into Spring Break, we want to take a moment to wish all of our Broncos and their families a safe, restful, and enjoyable week. This is a wonderful time to recharge and spend quality time together.
While you enjoy the break, we encourage our students to keep their minds active, whether it’s reading a good book, practicing math skills in fun ways, or exploring the outdoors. A balance of learning, play, and relaxation will help everyone return refreshed and ready.
When we return, we will officially begin the 4th quarter, the home stretch of the school year. We are excited to continue supporting our Broncos as they finish strong, and we look forward to all the growth and accomplishments still to come.
Please note that the Brookfield main office will be open Monday through Thursday during Spring Break if you need assistance.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Have a wonderful Spring Break, and we’ll see you soon!
Warmly,
Lesley Hassen, Principal
Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal
Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal
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Share Your Feedback – Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Survey
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Brookfield will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
Field Day is Coming April 9!
Field Day is almost here! We need your help to make it a success. Please consider volunteering for a few hours using the Sign Up Genuis link below.
- April 9
- Grades 5-6, 9-10:30am
- Grades 3-4, 11am-12:30pm
- Grades 1-2, 1-2:30pm
- April 8
- Pre-K and Kindergarten, 12:45-1:45pm
(**Pre-K and Kindergarten will have their Field Day on Wednesday, April 8th from 12:45-1:45pm. The specialists will be running their stations, so we do not need parent volunteers, but please feel free to come and watch!)
Volunteers, please arrive at 8:40am for grades 5-6; 10:40 for grades 3-4; and 12:40pm for grades 1-2. Games will start at 9:00am, 11am, and 1:30pm but we would like you here 20 minutes beforehand so you can have a chance to learn how your station will run. Thank you!
Any questions, please contact Cindy Barker at CRBarker@fcps.edu
Grades 1-6 Volunteer Sign Up Link:
Volunteer Sign Up Link Field Day 2026
¡El Día de Campo está cerca el 9 de abril!
- 9 de abril
- Grados 5-6, 9-10:30 am
- Grados 3-4, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
- Grados 1-2, 1-2:30 pm
- 8 de abril
- Preescolar y Kindergarten: 12:45 a 1:45 pm
¡El Día de Campo ya casi está aquí! Necesitamos su ayuda para que sea un éxito. Por favor consideren ofrecer su tiempo como voluntarios por unas horas usando el enlace de Sign Up Genuis a continuación.
(**Preescolar y Kindergarten tendrán su Día de Campo el miércoles 8 de abril de 12:45 a 1:45 pm. Los especialistas estarán a cargo de sus estaciones, así que no necesitamos padres voluntarios, ¡pero no dude en venir a vernos!)
Voluntarios, por favor, lleguen a las 8:40 am para los grados 5-6; 10:40 am para los grados 3-4; y 12:40 pm para los grados 1-2. Los juegos comenzarán a las 9:00 am, 11:00 am y 1:30 pm, pero nos gustaría que estuvieran presentes 20 minutos antes para que puedan conocer el funcionamiento de su estación. ¡Gracias!
Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor, contacten a Cindy Barker a CRBarker@fcps.edu.
Enlace de inscripción para voluntarios de grados 1 al 6:
Volunteer Sign Up Link Field Day 2026
Special Education Family Conference April 18, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools.
Hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate Dr. Shelley Moore, connect with helpful resources, meet other families, and take part in engaging sessions. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Registration is open! Save your spot and register today
Date - Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location - Marshall High School
Conferencia Familiar sobre Educación Especial 18 de abril de 2026
Acompáñenos en la Conferencia Familiar de Educación Especial 2026, Más Fuertes Juntos: Conectando Familias y Escuelas.
Escuche a la reconocida educadora y defensora internacional, la Dra. Shelley Moore, conéctese con recursos útiles, conozca a otras familias y participe en sesiones dinámicas. Habrá cuidado infantil, adaptaciones e interpretación en varios idiomas disponibles.
¡La inscripción ya está abierta! Reserve su lugar e inscríbase hoy mismo.
Fecha: sábado, 18 de abril de 2026 Hora: 8:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.
Lugar: Marshall High School
SCHOLASTIC It’s BOOK FAIR time!
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Dates: Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17
Interested in setting up an eWallet? Easy for families to set up, easy for others to contribute. eWallet lets your child shop independently and choose books they want to read. After the Fair, any unspent funds become a Scholastic eGift balance to use at a future Fair or to shop online.
Visit our school's Book Fair homepage to get started: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookfieldelementaryschool1
Feria del Libro Scholastic
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Fechas: Lunes 13 de abril – Viernes 17 de abril
¿Interesado en configurar un eWallet? Sencilla para que las familias la configuren, sencilla para que otras personas contribuyan. La eWallet permite a su niño o niña comprar de manera independiente y elegir los libros que desea leer. Al concluir la Feria, los fondos no utilizados se convierten en un saldo a favor como Scholastic eGift para utilizar en una futura Feria o para comprar en línea.
Visite la página web de la Feria del Libro de la escuela para comenzar: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookfieldelementaryschool1
FCPS Commitment to Weather Safety
At FCPS, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority — no matter the season. In extreme cold, we monitor National Weather Service (NWS) guidance, adjust outdoor activities, and ensure our buildings are warm and secure. In extreme heat, we modify or cancel outdoor activities, use on-site measurements to guide athletic decisions, and promote hydration and cooling breaks.
FCPS has plans in place to provide guidance during severe weather, including storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Decisions are informed by industry best practices, weather alerts, and a commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy year-round. Read more about weather safety, including the differences between an advisory, watch, and warning.
El Compromiso de FCPS con la Seguridad Meteorológica
En FCPS, la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y visitantes es nuestra mayor prioridad, independientemente de en qué temporada estemos. Cuando tenemos frío extremo, monitoreamos las indicaciones del Servicio Climatológico Nacional (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés), ajustamos las actividades al aire libre, y nos aseguramos de que nuestras instalaciones estén a buena temperatura y seguras. Cuando hay calor extremo, cancelamos o modificamos las actividades al aire libre, medimos la temperatura en el sitio para tomar decisiones sobre actividades atléticas, y promovemos la hidratación y la toma de recesos frecuentes para enfriar el cuerpo.
FCPS cuenta con planes que proveen directrices en momentos de clima severo, incluyendo inundaciones y tornados. Las decisiones que tomamos están basadas en el uso de las mejores prácticas de la industria, en alertas meteorológicos y en nuestro compromiso por mantener a nuestra comunidad escolar a salvo y sana, durante todo el año. Lea más acerca de la seguridad meteorológica, incluyendo cuál es la diferencia entre un “advisory” o aviso, un “watch” o alerta, y una “warning” o advertencia.
Provide the County Government With Feedback on its Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Opportunities to provide feedback to the county include Budget Town Hall Meetings airing on Channel 16 on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., (Springfield District) and Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., (Franconia District).
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
Comparte su Opinión Sobre el Presupuesto del Gobierno del Condado
Cerca del 70% del presupuesto de FCPS proviene de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax. La Junta de Supervisores se encuentra revisando el Presupuesto Publicado para el Año Fiscal (FY) 2027 y considera posiblemente hacerle ajustes, antes de aprobarlo en mayo. Las oportunidades disponibles para darle su opinión al condado son las Reuniones Comunitarias sobre el Presupuesto, transmitidas en el Canal 16, el martes 7 de abril, a las 7 p.m., (Distrito de Springfield) y el viernes 10 de abril, a las 6 p.m., (Distrito de Franconia).
Usted también puede opinar durante las audiencias públicas sobre el Presupuesto que el condado realizará el martes 14 de abril, a las 4 p.m., el miércoles 15 de abril y el jueves 16 de abril, a las 3 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Junta en el Centro Gubernamental. Regístrese con antelación para tener derecho de palabra en la reunión.
Visite la página web de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax para que sepa más sobre el Presupuesto del condado para el año fiscal (FY, siglas en inglés) 2027.
Discover What’s New on the Menu
FCPS is excited to bring new and flavorful menu items to students while continuing to meet the high nutrition standards you trust. The school division’s registered dietitian team has developed standards to make school meals healthier while still tasting great.
Here’s what students can look forward to:
- New globally inspired dishes that offer exciting flavors from around the world.
- Fresh ingredients like whole grains, lean proteins, and plant-based options.
- Scratch-made items like homemade granola.
- Vegetarian options like the meatless Philly melt are available alongside classic favorites.
Our goal is to provide balanced, safe, and flavorful meals that support students’ learning, growth, and overall health.
Want to know what’s on the menu? Food and Nutrition Services has menus available.
Descubra qué hay de Nuevo en el Menú
En FCPS, estamos entusiasmados por presentarles a los estudiantes nuevos y sabrosos ítems en el menú, mientras mantenemos los estándares nutricionales en que usted confía. Nuestro equipo de nutricionistas licenciados han desarrollado los estándares necesarios para hacer que las comidas escolares sean sanas y sabrosas.
Esto es lo que los estudiantes podrán encontrar:
- Nuevos platos inspirados por la cocina internacional, que ofrecen sabores interesantes de todo el mundo.
- Ingredientes frescos como granos enteros, proteínas magras y opciones de origen vegetal.
- Ítems hechos en nuestra cocinas, como la granola casera.
- Opciones vegetarianas como el sándwich sin carne “Philly melt”, que están disponibles junto a otros platos clásicos que están entre los favoritos de todos.
Nuestra meta es ofrecer comidas balanceadas, seguras y sabrosas que respalden el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y la salud general de los estudiantes.
¿Quiere saber qué hay en el menú? Los Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición tienen los menús disponibles.
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.
Please reach out to Liz Fisher at Brookfield with any specific questions.
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.
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. on:
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.):
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.
Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April
Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days. Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
Actualización sobre los Miércoles de Salida Temprana en abril
El martes 21 de abril, es ahora un día de trabajo para los maestros y de desarrollo para el personal por causa de las elecciones especiales recientemente anunciadas, que impactarán a todas las escuelas de FCPS.
Los estudiantes tendrán ahora un día completo de instrucción y saldrán a la hora regular de salida, tanto el 22 como el 29 de abril, los cuales eran antes miércoles de salida temprana para las escuelas primarias.
Estos ajustes les permiten a nuestro personal tener todavía tiempo para dedicarlo a la planeación, colaboración e instrucción profesional, sin tener que reducir el tiempo de enseñanza durante otros días de clases.
Lea la carta a los padres de estudiantes de escuela primaria de la Dra. Reid para que encuentre más detalles.
CHANTILLY ROBOTICS
STEM SUMMER CAMP: PYTHON AND ROBOT BUILDERS
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When: July 13–17, 2026 (9 AM – 4 PM)
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Where: Chantilly High School
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Eligibility: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th [graders]
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Price: $300 (Financial assistance is available)
Description & Registration
IGNITE YOUR PASSION FOR TECHNOLOGY! An intense, comprehensive 5-day experience diving deep into Python programming and hands-on robotics. Build, code, and control robots. Prepare for a spark that lasts far beyond summer!
Flag Start - Spring Flag Football League
Flag Star Football is launching its Spring Flag Football League in Reston and is looking for a few more players to complete the field! Whether your child is brand new to football or already loves to compete, this league is all about great games, great teammates, and a positive sports experience.
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Who: 2nd–8th graders (boys & girls, all skill levels welcome)
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When: Saturdays, April 18 – June 6
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Where: Local Reston/Herndon fields
Players can register as free agents and we’ll place them on a team — or rally 10+ friends and form your own squad.
To help get things started, FCPS families can use promo code FCPSRESTON for 50% off registration.
Register here: https://flagstarfootball.sportngin.com/register/form/175837137
Questions? Reach out to ximena@flagstarfootball.com.
Commanders Camp
Commanders Camps are coming to Chantilly this summer! Get ready for high-energy flag football, skill-building, and team-first fun crafted for rising 2nd through 7th graders of every experience level!
Franklin Middle School will be hosting 3 Commanders Flag Football Camps run by Flag Star Football this summer. For more information visit www.commanderscamps.com or scan the QR Code below.
- July 20 through July 24
- July 27 through July 31
- August 3 through August 7
Camp Runs 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Franklin Middle School
3300 Lees Corner Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Register today at www.commanderscamps.com or the QR code provided on the flyer for registration.
Special Offer: Save $75 for FCPS families with code: FCPSFIRSTYEAR.
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
Got Talent? The Talent Show is Coming Soon!
Talent Show auditions will be held after school on Thursday, April 9. Rehearsals are scheduled for April 16, 23, and 30. Students must also be available to participate in the Talent Show on Friday, May 1 at 6:30 PM.
If you have any questions, please contact PTA.Brookfield@gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
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March 30 - April 3 – NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
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April 6 - No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)
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April 10 - No School for Students: School Planning Day
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April 21 - No School for Students: Election/Teacher Work Day
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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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