Bonnie Brae ES: Family Newsletter (May 29)

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Principal's Message

Hello, Scottie families!  

As we approach the final month of the school year, we are looking forward to many exciting events.  Be sure to check out the calendars below for all that is happening at Bonnie Brae prior to the last day of school, which occurs on June 17.  

We had a blast with our May SCA Spirit Day, wacky hair and socks day today, and we will hold our final SCA Spirit Day in two weeks on June 12 -- Hawaiian Luau Day. 

Have a wonderful weekend with your family and loved ones.

Morgan Birge, Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal


Family.  Relationships.  Success.


Week at a Glance

June 1 - Onsite Yearbook Sales Begin in Front Lobby (8:15-8:30 AM)

June 1-June 5 - Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week


Scottie Feature

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

a student dressed up with wacky hair, mustache, and big puffy eye brows

Students enjoyed wearing their finest whacky hair (and glasses and mustache!) for our SCA Spirit Day!.


two students playing a guitar game

Our sixth grade Scotties enjoyed a very special field trip!


Updates

calendar reminder graphic

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)

The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:15 PM.


Yearbook Onsite Sales Starts Monday, June 1

If families did not pre-order a Bonnie Brae Yearbook, we will have a limited number of softcover yearbooks for sale in our front lobby as students arrive in the morning (8:16-8:30 AM).  Onsite sales start Monday, June 1st and will continue until we are sold out.

Yearbooks can be purchased for $20 (one per student).  Students should bring in exact cash or a check made out to "Bonnie Brae Elementary", with "Yearbook" written in the For section. 

Yearbooks will be distributed to students on the following dates:

  • Sixth grade students on June 15
  • All other students on June 16

Medication Pick-Up Information

The school health room is reminding parents and caregivers that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time (1:15 PM) on the last day of school, June 17, 2026. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

If you have any questions, please contact your School Health Aides, Mrs. Hagos and Mrs.Waldeck at 703-321-3910, or your school Public Health Nurse, Kelly Scheider at kscheider@fcps.edu.


chick fil a restaurant week

6th Grade Fundraiser - Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week

Help support our 6th grade end of year festivities by joining us at our Chick-fil-A Restaurant Week!  

When: June 1 - June 5

Where: 5815 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA 

Why: 15% of sales will be donated

How: Mention Bonnie Brae or use Mobile Order Code: BB6GE


Five guys restaurant night

6th Grade Fundraiser - Five Guys Restaurant Night on June 9

Help support our 6th grade end of year festivities by joining us at our Five guys Restaurant Night!

When: Tuesday, June 9 from 4-8 PM

Where: Five Guys, 5761 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke VA

Why: 20% of all purchases go towards 6th grade end of year festivities


School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget

On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.

The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.


Two students wearing wacky socks

Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.


Optional FCPS Student Device Summer Check Out

Students, with parent permission, will have the option to take an FCPS device home for summer (this is not required) This opportunity ensures every student has continued access to personalized learning tools—like Benchmark Universe and ST Math—during the summer.  We know families think carefully about screen time and media balance and well-being. If taken home, the device should be used for assigned learning activities.  Explore our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for Families for strategies in managing technology.  If you wish for your child to check out an FCPS device for the summer, please email your child's teacher. All FCPS student devices and power cords that are checked out will need to be returned to Bonnie Brae's main office on or before Friday, July 31.


Bonnie Brae ES PTO

School Supplies Online Ordering

Bonnie Brae Elementary School Supply Kits – 2026/2027 School Year

We are excited to announce that Bonnie Brae Elementary has partnered with Campus Survival Kits as our official school supply vendor for the 2026–2027 school year!

Families can now conveniently pre-purchase teacher-requested school supplies online and have kits delivered directly to the school before the first day of class.

Ordering Information

Why Families Will Love This Option

  • Teacher-requested supplies included, including preferred brands, colors, sizes, and specialty items
  • Supplies delivered directly to the school
  • Time-saving and stress-free back-to-school shopping
  • Competitive pricing
  • Headphone replacement guarantee throughout the school year
  • Every kit purchased helps provide additional supplies for our school and classrooms
  • Uniform supplies help support classroom organization and maximize instructional time

Grade-Level Pricing

  • Kindergarten – $72
  • 1st Grade – $77
  • 2nd Grade – $86
  • 3rd Grade – $81
  • 4th Grade – $71
  • 5th Grade – $74
  • 6th Grade – $79
  • Enhanced Autism – $61 + tax

We appreciate your support as we continue planning for a successful and organized start to the 2026–2027 school year!


Pizza Boli flyer with restaurant night information

Bonnie Brae PTO Summer Pizza Fundraiser!

Support our school all summer long while enjoying dinner at Pizza Boli's in Fairfax Station!

When: Starting June 2, Every Tuesday All Summer (4–8 PM)

Where:  Pizza Boli's (5624 Ox Rd, Suite B, Fairfax Station)

What: 20% of sales will be donated back to Bonnie Brae PTO and Large 2-topping pizza special: $10.99

Flyer must be shown (you keep flyer throughout summer) and offer is valid for in-store pickup only.

Thank you for supporting Bonnie Brae! 


Upcoming Events

  • 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
  • June 9 - 5th & 6th Grade Strings Concert, 6:30-7:30 PM (Oak View)
  • June 9 - Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4-8 PM
  • June 10 - Field Day
  • June 12 - SCA Spirit Day, Hawaiian Luau
  • June 16 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9-10:30 AM
  • June 17 - Last Day of School, 1:15 PM Dismissal
  • June 19 - Juneteenth Holiday (schools closed)

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