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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story
Spring Sprouts and Blooming Readers made the most of spring break with a week full of fun, learning, and adventure! 🌷📚 Students dove into hands-on activities that sparked curiosity and creativity, all while building their reading skills. One of the highlights was our exciting trip to Frying Pan Farm, where students explored, discovered, and connected their learning to the world around them. What a joyful way to grow and learn together this spring! 🌼🐄
What a colorful celebration of creativity! 🎨 The Chantilly Pyramid Art Show was filled with imagination, talent, and joyful expression from students across our community. From bold brushstrokes to intricate designs, every piece told a story and showcased the incredible artistic spirit of our learners. A huge thank you to Ms. Gong and Ms. McKay, our amazing art teachers, for inspiring our students. We are so grateful for all you do to make creativity shine! ✨
Field Day was a blast from start to finish! ☀️ From high-energy races to team challenges and lots of laughter in between, our students showed off their teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit all day long. The smiles say it all, what a fantastic day of fun and fitness! A big thank you to Ms. Barker and Mr. Bernatzky, our incredible PE teachers, for organizing such an exciting event and keeping everyone moving and motivated. We appreciate all you do! 🏃♂️🎉
Thank You, Ms. Sisler and Mr. Ramakis
Dear Brookfield Community,
Last week, we celebrated Assistant Principals Week, and I want to take a moment to recognize and honor two truly exceptional leaders, Ms. Sisler and Mr. Ramakis.
If you watched any of the Women’s Final Four, you saw what it looks like when talent, preparation, and relentless determination come together in service of a team. The best teams aren’t just made up of great individual players; they are built on trust, communication, resilience, and a shared commitment to something bigger than themselves. That is exactly what Ms. Sisler and Mr. Ramakis embody every single day at Brookfield.
They are the definition of team. Whether they’re supporting students, problem-solving alongside staff, stepping in wherever needed, or quietly ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, they lead with purpose and heart. Like the strongest teams on the court, they anticipate needs, lift others up, and stay focused on the goal, even when the game gets tough.
Their work also reflects the spirit of this powerful quote by Brené Brown (included in the image):
“Our job is not to deny the story, but to defy the ending—to rise strong, recognize our story, and rumble with the truth until we get to a place where we think, ‘yes. This is what happened. And I will choose how the story ends.’”
Ms. Sisler and Mr. Ramakis live this out in their leadership. They face challenges head-on, support others through difficult moments, and help shape positive outcomes for our students and staff. They don’t shy away from the hard parts of the work; instead, they lean in, helping our community grow stronger, more reflective, and more united.
I am incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment to Brookfield and for the way they show up for all of us, every day.
Please join me in celebrating and thanking Ms. Sisler and Mr. Ramakis for all they do! 💙💛
With gratitude,
Principal Hassen
SCHOLASTIC - It’s BOOK FAIR time!
 Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on April 13-April 17! We will also have a Family Night on Wednesday April 15th from 4:30-6:30 before the Band concert! Happy Spring Reading!
Interested in setting up an eWallet? Visit our school's Book Fair homepage to get started: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookfieldelementaryschool1
Feria del Libro Scholastic
¡Su hijo(a) está cordialmente invitado a nuestra Feria del Libro de Scholastic del 13 al 17 de abril! ¡También tendremos una Noche Familiar el miércoles 15 de abril de 4:30 a 6:30 p. m., antes del concierto de la banda! ¡Feliz lectura de primavera!
¿Interesado en configurar un eWallet? Visite la página web de la Feria del Libro de la escuela para comenzar: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/brookfieldelementaryschool1
This Week We Purple Up! 💜
We invite our Brookfield Family to Purple Up as we celebrate and honor the Month of the Military Child.
- Monday, April 13 - Military Monday - Dress in the colors of your favorite branch of the military.
- Tuesday, April 14 - Shine Bright and Show Your Stripes - Wear red, white, and blue.
- Wednesday, April 15 - Purple Up! - Wear purple to support our military students and families.
- Thursday, April 16 - Blend in to Stand Out - Dress in different camouflage patterns.
- Friday, April 17 - Wear Red - Remember Everyone Deployed
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
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.
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.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!
 Concerts
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Band Concert: Wednesday, April 15
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Chorus Concert: Wednesday, April 22
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Strings Concert: Thursday, April 23
In School Events
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Book Fair Week: April 13 – 17
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Book Fair Night: April 15, 4:30 - 6:30
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Purple Up Day: April 15 (Wear Purple to support military students)
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SCA Rainbow Day: April 24 (Wear Your Brightest Colors)
Looking Ahead to May
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Talent Show: May 1
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PTA Community Meeting: May 12
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International Night: May 15
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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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