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Hello, Scottie families!
Happy Friday! We had a great first PTO meeting of the year Wednesday evening. Thank you to those who were able to attend, as it was good to hear from our librarian, Lora Lewis, and to connect in our beautifully renovated library with new families, returning families, and PTO Board members.
Next week on Friday morning we host our October parent coffee. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend our AAP family information parent coffee, led by Bonnie Brae AAP teachers, on October 2, 2026, from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Bonnie Brae Library .
Finally, we end this week with our PTO outdoor movie night tonight. A reminder that movie night is a family event, and it is for Bonnie Brae students and parents/caregivers only. Students must remain at the front of the school (the playground is closed due to darkness) and must be accompanied to movie night by a parent/caregiver. We look forward to seeing our Scottie families this evening in the grassy area outside of Door 4!
Have a great weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Raegan Hanson, Assistant Principal
Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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September 25 - PTO Movie Night, 6:30-9 PM (front of school lawn)
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October 2 - AAP Family Information Parent Coffee Meeting, 8:30-9:30 AM (Bonnie Brae Library)
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
During Idea Lab, students collaborated with classmates and provided feedback about each other's dream treehouse. Students then revised and refined their creations.
Staff enjoyed a barbeque hosted by our administration and Mr. Collazo.
Early Release Wednesdays - Complete the Form
Parents and caregivers, please be sure to complete the Early Release Wednesday form your child's teacher shared with you (and also located here) so we are aware how your child/children will go home on Early Release Wednesdays. Please complete the form for each child who attends Bonnie Brae by Friday, October 16.
Our first Early Release Wednesday is October 21. Students will be released three hours early at 12:15 PM.
As a reminder, if you complete the form and share that your student will need to stay at Bonnie Brae due to childcare needs on our Early Release Wednesday, they will be dismissed at the regular time of 3:15 PM.
For a list of all Early Release Wednesday dates and more information, be sure to check out the FCPS website.
All preschool classes will follow their normal schedule.
Our Purple Star School Celebrates Blue Star Welcome Week!
Bonnie Brae is proud to be a Purple Star School, honoring and supporting our military-connected students, staff, and families.
From September 26 – October 6, 2026, we join schools nationwide in celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week, a time to warmly welcome military-connected families and staff, especially those who may have recently joined our community.
Here’s how we’re celebrating:
• Military-kids activity, schoolwide news announcements, and our weekly newsletter features.
• Invitations for military families to connect with after-school programs, volunteer opportunities, and PTO events.
• A warm welcome at upcoming school-wide gatherings, e.g. Movie Night, Fall Festival et al—please say hello and share a smile!
To all our military families: Thank you for your service and sacrifices. We are honored to have you as part of the Bonnie Brae family.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January 2026 may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Raegan Hanson, School Testing Coordinator, at rnhanson@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend our AAP Family Information Parent Coffee Meeting led by Bonnie Brae AAP teachers supporting Advanced Academics on October 2, 2026, from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Bonnie Brae Library . Below are the topics to be discussed:
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AAP Continuum of Services: Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
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Full-Time AAP Identification: Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Larissa Sheehan, AART, at ltsheehan@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Movie Night is Tonight!
Join us for Movie Night tonight, Friday, September 25, hosted by the Bonnie Brae PTO.
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Movie: Toy Story 5 starts at 7 PM
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Concessions: Open at 6:30 PM
- pizza, candy, popcorn, and chocolate
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Where: Outside on the Lawn
Bring a chair, and enjoy a movie under the stars with your best Bonnie Brae friends! Volunteer here. See you under the stars!
***This is not a drop off event. Guardians must be present with children.***
Fall Club Registration Closes Tonight at 10 P.M.
Thank you to all of our Scottie families who have enrolled for fall clubs this week! We still have spots available, so don’t miss out on the fun!
Visit the PTO website to sign up now, as we will be closing club registration at 10 p.m. tonight. After that time, we will begin verifying information and finalizing our rosters for the school administration, so we will not be able to accept any additional signups.
Clubs will begin the week of October 5. Questions? See the FAQ section on the PTO website or contact us at afterschool@bonniebraepto.org. We look forward to a wonderful session of clubs!
Every Tuesday is Pizza Tuesday!
Pizza Boli's is donating to support our school activities EVERY TUESDAY all school year! Show this flyer in store for pickup between 4 and 8pm so 20% of sales can support the Bonnie Brae PTO.
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October 2 - AAP Information Parent Coffee, 8:30 AM
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October 6 - Quarter 1 Interims Sent Home
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October 12 - School Planning Day (no school for students)
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October 13-October 22 - Book Fair
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October 16 - PTO Fall Festival, 6-8 PM
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October 21 - Three-Hour Early Release Wednesday, 12:15 PM
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October 21 - PTO Meeting, 6-7 PM (Bonnie Brae Library)
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October 29 - Fall Picture Make-Up Day
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October 30 - End of 1st Quarter: 2-Hour Early Release, 1:15 PM
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November 2 - School Planning Day (no school for students)
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November 3 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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