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Hello, Scottie families!
It has been such a fun week celebrating our amazing teachers and staff! Thank you to the PTO and volunteers for partnering with us this week. Our Scottie staff have felt the love, and we are grateful for all that they do to support our students!
Next week the PTO will hold their annual Spring Carnival, on Friday, May 15, from 6-8 PM! This is always a fun and popular event, and it can't be held without the support of our volunteers. Please consider signing up to help here, and see the information in the PTO section below for more details on this joyful, family event!
Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends, and Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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May 12 - Interims Go Home
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May 13 - 6th Grade Math SOL
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May 13 - Virtual PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 PM
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May 14 - 3rd & 4th Grade Math SOL
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May 15 - PTO Spring Carnival, 6-8 PM
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Staff enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by the Bonnie Brae PTO.
Our new Scotties jerseys are a hit with staff!
Parent Input for Next Year's Class Placement-Due Today
We are getting ready to discuss class placement for the 2026-2027 school year and would appreciate parent/guardian input for consideration during these discussions. If you would like to provide input, please complete this form by May 8, 2026. We look forward to continuing this collaboration with you and your children to best support their learning needs.
Standards of Learning Tests (Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6)
Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) standardized tests occur in reading, mathematics, and science. See below for the schedule of the grade level SOLs.
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May 13: 6th Grade Math SOL
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May 14: 3rd and 4th Grade Math SOL
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May 19: 5th Grade Science SOL
The Grade Level Tests webpage provides information by grade level about the general assessment schedule and reporting method for each required assessment type in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). If you have questions about state assessments, contact your student’s teacher or Natalie Vershaw, school test coordinator.
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast!
Have you volunteered to chaperone, work in the library, support a classroom, prepare materials, or help with classroom events?
Come celebrate with us on Thursday, May 21, from 8:35-9:15 AM in the cafeteria! We are partnering with the PTO to provide this opportunity to thank all of our wonderful volunteers. For planning purposes, volunteers are asked to please RSVP on our Volunteer Appreciation Google Form to share their intentions for the event.
Three-Hour Early Release - Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 20 is our next Early Release Wednesday.
Any changes or questions related to your child's early release plan for March 25 should be sent to bbesearlyrelease@fcps.edu. Changes to early release plans should be communicated by 10 AM on Wednesday, May 20.
Students will be dismissed three hours early at 12:15 PM.
As a reminder, if you shared that your child/children will need to stay at Bonnie Brae on our Early Release Wednesday, they will be dismissed at the regular time of 3:15 PM.
All preschool classes will follow their normal schedule.
Halfway Through Uncovering History in Language Arts
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 7 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored why the past is important, how communities evolve, and ancient cultures.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What is one thing people in the past did differently from us? Would you want to live back then? Why or why not?
- Activity: Ask your child to pretend they’ve created a new world. What would they name it? Who would live there? What would it look like and how would it change over time? Have them draw a picture.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from Bonnie Brae and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
Bonnie Brae Spring Carnival – May 15!
Mark your calendars for one of Bonnie Brae’s most anticipated events of the year—the Spring Carnival!
When: Friday, May 15 (6–8 PM)
Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary School (5420 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA)
Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer!
Tickets: Purchase tickets!
Join us for a fun-filled evening featuring:
- Games and prizes
- Inflatables
- Face painting
- Food trucks and pizza
- Kona Ice and more
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, celebrate spring, and enjoy our school community.
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. All children must be supervised.
We Need Volunteers! Help make this event a success—there are many ways to support.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join Us for the Final PTO Meeting of the Year! (Virtual)
All Bonnie Brae families are invited to attend our final PTO Meeting of the school year on Wednesday, May 13, 6-7 PM.
This has been a resounding year of success, with our community coming together to support students, staff, and school initiatives in meaningful ways. Thanks to your generosity and involvement, our fundraising efforts will make a significant impact on school programs and family support.
Join us online or by phone, (US) +1 650-667-3529 | PIN: 415 692 357#.
Come celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, hear updates, and help us look ahead to next year. We hope to see you there!
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May 19 - 5th Grade Science SOL
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May 20 - 3-Hour Early Release Closing, 12:15 PM
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May 21 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 8:35-9:15 AM
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May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
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May 26 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday (no school for students and staff)
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May 28 - SCA Spirit Day, Wacky Hair and Socks
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June 8 - Band, Chorus, & 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson)
- 5:30-6:15 PM - 4th Grade Strings
- 6:30-7:15 PM - 5th & 6th Grade Band
- 7:30-8:15 PM - 5th & 6h Grade Chorus
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June 9 - 5th & 6th Grade Strings Concert, 6:60-7:30 PM (Oak View)
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June 10 - Field Day
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June 12 - SCA Spirit Day, Hawaiian Luau
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June 16 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9-10:30 AM
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June 17 - Last Day of School, 1:15 PM Dismissal
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