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 Focused minds at work! Our students were engaged in learning with Ms. Sharif.
Dear Braddock Families,
It’s hard to believe we already completed Week 6! Our Eagles are settling into their routines, building relationships, and continuing to learn and grow each day.
We are excited to launch our very first Eagle Connection Newsletter for the year, a weekly way for families to stay connected to important updates, upcoming events, and celebrations happening at Braddock.
This week, we are introducing our Administrative Team, and each week we will highlight different staff members so you can get to know the wonderful people who support our Eagles every day.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We are so happy to have your children with us each day!
Warmly,
Principals,
Laena Lee, Christopher Kamar, Julie Kubiak, and Natasha Findley
Follow Us on Instagram & Facebook! 📱
Stay connected with all the great things happening at Braddock by following us on Instagram and Facebook!
A big shout-out to Katie for keeping our website and social media updated and helping us share all the wonderful things happening across our school community. Thank you, Katie!
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AAP Family Night – October 14 at 5:00 PM
We invite Braddock families to join us for our AAP Family Night on October 14 at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria. We’ll share information about Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at Braddock and provide an opportunity for families to ask questions and learn more about available supports.
We hope to see you there
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Meet Ms. Natasha Findley, Assistant Principal!
Ms. Findley is excited to continue supporting our Braddock Eagles and families as a member of our leadership team. This year, she will primarily support Grades 1 and 3, as well as our Multilingual Learner and Advanced Academic programs.
If you have questions or need support, you can reach Ms. Findley at nafindley@fcps.edu
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Meet Ms. Kubiak, Assistant Principal!
Ms. Kubiak is excited to support our Braddock Eagles and families as a member of our leadership team. This year, she will primarily support PreK, Kindergarten, and Grade 4, as well as our Special Education program.
If you have questions or need support, you can reach Ms. Kubiak at jbkubiak@fcps.edu
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Meet Mr. Christopher Kamar, Assistant Principal!
Mr. Kamar is excited to support our Braddock Eagles and families as a member of our leadership team. This year, he will primarily support Grades 2 and 5, as well as Safety and Security across our school community.
If you have questions or need support, you can reach Mr. Kamar at cskamar@fcps.edu
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 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, 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.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
New Menu Items
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Fall into Flavor With FCPS’ New Breakfast and Lunch MenuFCPS’ new September and October menu items are packed with classic favorites and fresh global inspiration. Check our new online menu system to see when you can try new recipes based on student feedback, and developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts.
Menu items include:
- Breakfast items such as honey chicken biscuits, guava pastelitos (whole-grain pastries filled with tropical guava fruit), and roasted apple parfaits, made with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola.
- Lunch items such as crunchy beef or fiesta tacos, ramen bowl with diced chicken or hard-boiled egg, beef or vegan banh mi burger, and southwest fiesta soup with corn chips.
Stay up to date on FCPS menus and nutrition news by subscribing to the Food and Nutrition Services newsletter.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
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New ParentVUE Mobile App Is Here
The new ParentVUE mobile app is available in the Apple and Google App stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their ParentVUE account. The previous app will be deactivated at the end of 2026.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature. Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
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FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page
On behalf of our PTA President, Ms. Suzanne Fortnum
Dear Braddock Community,
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday evening for our Meet & Greet with Ms. Lee and the PTA Board! It was wonderful to see so many members of our Braddock community come together, connect, share ideas, and help us imagine what this year can look like.
One of the things I left the evening most excited about was hearing new ideas directly from our families. One suggestion was a pupusa event — a wonderful opportunity to come together around food, culture, and community. We’d love to continue finding ways to celebrate the many cultures, traditions, talents, and experiences that make Braddock ourcommunity.
As a PTA Board, we don’t know what we don’t know. Your voices and perspectives help us better understand what our families value and how we can build a stronger, more connected school community. Whether you share an idea, volunteer, attend an event, or simply show up for one another, your participation matters.
And if you haven’t already, join the PTA. Membership is just $10, and every new member strengthens our ability to create opportunities for our students, support our teachers and staff, and bring our families together.
Join the Braddock PTA today: Become a PTA Member — $10
Last night was a wonderful reminder of the energy, creativity, and care within this community. I’m so excited about what we can build together in the year ahead.
Thank you for being part of what makes Braddock such a special community. Let’s keep the momentum going!
Warmly, Suzanne Fortnum PTA President
 Our new Braddock Spirit Wear is here, and we can’t wait to see our students, families, and staff showing their Eagle pride! 🦅
This year’s collection has something for everyone and is a fun way to celebrate our school community while also supporting the Braddock PTA. A portion of every purchase comes directly back to the PTA to help fund programs, events, and experiences for our students and families.
Ready to order? Simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer to browse the new spirit wear collection and place your order.
⭐ First-Round Order Deadline: October 31 ⭐
We’re excited to bring even more school spirit to Braddock this year and can’t wait to see everyone sporting their new gear!Braddock
10/09 Parent Coffee at 9:15 AM in the cafeteria
10/12 No School for students- Indigenous Peoples' Day
10/12 PTA Board Meeting at 6 PM
10/14 AAP Family Information Night at 5 PM
10/18 Fall Picture Make Up Day
10/27 5th Grade Field trip- Ms. Rodriguez, Ms. Wilder-Bushey, Ms. Ramos' classes
10/28 4th Grade Field trip
10/28 5th Grade Field trip- Mr. Cook, Ms. Long, Ms. Holland-Senter and Ms. Mahmoud's classes
10/30 End of 1st Quarter- 2-Hour Early Release
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