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4th Graders exploring greetings in different languages |
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PE is so much fun |
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2nd Graders enjoying the sunshine |
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Recess is a great place to work on our communication skills |
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Fall Family Literacy Night! |
 Dear Braddock Families,
As we wrap up the first quarter, we are excited to be off to a strong start in Quarter 2! We look forward to continuing to build on our students' growth and success.
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for last night's Family Literacy Night! We had an incredible turnout, and it was wonderful to see so many families learning, connecting, and celebrating literacy together.
We also want to thank our families for your continued support of our PTA and for the many ways you partner with us to make Braddock a special place for our students. Your involvement and partnership truly make a difference!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Principals,
Laena Lee, Christopher Kamar, Julie Kubiak, and Natasha Findley
Happy National School Psychologist Week!
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During the week of November 9-13, the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and schools across the United States will mark National School Psychology Week (NSPW). We appreciate the work you do for our community Ms. Bender. |
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Meet Ms. Susan Bender
Meet Ms. Bender, our exceptional school psychologist. Our School Psychologist helps identify student needs through assessments, teaches coping and problem-solving skills, supports behavioral and emotional challenges, and collaborates with teachers and families to develop strategies for success.
Fun Facts: I was in a dance company for 10 years. I love interior design and designed an entire small office building!
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Arrival and Dismissal Safety Reminders
Thank you to all our families of students who are walkers in grades 2–5 for adjusting to the new pickup time of 3:44 PM. We appreciate your flexibility and cooperation as we continue to prioritize student safety during dismissal.
We also want to remind families that our school doors open at 8:40 AM, and our arrival window is from 8:40–8:55 AM. Students who arrive before 8:40 AM are not supervised by school staff, which creates a safety risk. Please ensure that your child is not left unattended on school grounds before 8:40 AM. If you arrive early, please remain with your child until supervision begins.
Thank you for your partnership in keeping all our Braddock Eagles safe
Quarter 1 Progress Report
Quarter 1 Progress Reports will be sent home on Thursday, November 12. Please take a moment to review your child’s progress and ensure that your child returns the envelope to school. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning!
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Braddock’s Scholastic Book Fair is coming November 13–20! We hope this event inspires a love of reading in our students! |
As a reminder, SACC is closed on Veteran’s Day (Wednesday, November 11, 2026).
A big THANK YOU to El Encanto Latino for partnering with the Braddock Elementary PTA for our Food Truck Night!
The food was absolutely fantastic, and we are especially grateful to have partnered with a local business owned by one of our very own Braddock parents!
Thank you to all the families, friends, and staff who came out to enjoy a delicious meal, support a local business, and give back to our school. A percentage of all sales from the evening was generously donated back to the Braddock PTA, helping us continue to support our students, teachers, and school community!
We loved seeing our Braddock community come together and look forward to welcoming El Encanto Latino back for future events!
🦃 Braddock Elementary Turkey Trot-a-Thon!
Friday, November 13, 2026
Get ready to trot for a great cause! The Braddock Elementary PTA is excited for this year’s Turkey Trot-a-Thon, bringing our students, families, and school community together for a fun-filled day of movement, school spirit, and giving back!
This year, we’re raising funds to support student field trips and community-based events at Braddock Elementary, helping create meaningful educational experiences and opportunities for our school community to come together!
🍂 Cheer on Your Eagle!
Families are invited to come out and cheer on their students as they participate in the Turkey Trot-a-Thon!
While students are running, parents and caregivers can decorate a die-cut eagle with their child’s name to celebrate their participation. These eagles will become part of a special school display!
🦃 Help Us “Stuff the Turkey!”
We’re putting a fun twist on fundraising this year! We’ll have a special turkey ready to be “stuffed” with donations, and we need your help to fill it up!
Families are encouraged to bring a cash donation and “Stuff the Turkey” during their child’s Turkey Trot session. Every dollar helps support student field trips and community events that benefit our Braddock Eagles!
- Cash donations: Any amount is welcome! We suggest a donation of $2 per student, but every contribution makes a difference.
- Online donations: Prefer to donate electronically? You can contribute through our Givebacks fundraising page. The minimum online donation is $5.
Donate online:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/besannandale/campaigns/e365a7c4840321
🙋♀️ Volunteers Needed!
We need parent and caregiver volunteers to help make this event a success!
Volunteers will assist with distributing and collecting die-cut eagles, helping families with donations, and supporting activities during their student’s grade-level session.
We’re looking for two volunteers per grade level, and volunteers should plan to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled session.
🏃 Turkey Trot-a-Thon Schedule
5th Grade
1st Grade
4th Grade
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E49ACA72BA2FC1-67380420-turkey
🦅 Every Eagle Makes a Difference!
Whether you’re volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or helping us “Stuff the Turkey,” your participation helps strengthen our school community.
Thank you to Mr. W, Mr. Jackson, our parent volunteers, and all our Braddock families for helping make this event possible!
Let’s get moving, Stuff the Turkey, and support more field trips, family activities, and community events for our Braddock Eagles!
Coming Soon: Polar Pals Holiday Gift Shop! 🎁
Get ready for some holiday magic at Braddock Elementary! Our Polar Pals Holiday Gift Shop, one of the PTA’s biggest fundraisers of the year, is coming soon!
Students will have the opportunity to experience the joy of giving as they shop for special holiday gifts for their families and loved ones. It’s a wonderful way for our Braddock Eagles to celebrate the season while supporting our school!
☕ Special Event: Cocoa & Friends!
On the final evening of our Holiday Gift Shop, we’ll be hosting Cocoa & Friends, a festive family event to bring our school community together and celebrate the holiday season!
🎄 More details, including dates, shopping information, and event activities, will be shared in next week’s Eagle Express!
Stay tuned for holiday fun, festive surprises, and opportunities to make special memories with our Braddock community! ❄️
💙 Stay Connected with Braddock PTA!
There are so many ways to get involved and support our school!
Thank you for being part of our Braddock community. Together, we can make a difference for our students, teachers, and families!
11/9-PTA Board Meeting
11/13-Turkey Trot & Thanksgiving Lunch
11/13-11/20-Scholastic Book Fair
11/17-5th Grade AVID Trip to George Mason University
11/18- 3-Hour Early Release
11/19- ML Family Night ( 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm)
11/25 - 11/27-No School - Thanksgiving Break
Special Education Family Conference
Coming Soon! The Annual Special Education Family Conference
Join more than 600 families and community members for the Special Education Family Conference on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
Visit the FCPS Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn about the opening panel discussion, breakout sessions, and the exhibitor hall list.
Still need to register for this year’s conference? Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to register, request special accommodations, and select language interpretation needs.
SIS ParentVUE Quarterly Outage
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable to students and parents during end-of-quarter updates through Monday, November 9, at 9 a.m.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, view ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Open to All
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax. These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community. If you would like to volunteer for any of these events, please complete this form by Monday, November 16th.
- When:
- Monday, November 23, 6 to 7 p.m. at Bailey’s Lower Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary School.
- Tuesday, November 24, 6 to 7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Herndon High School.
- Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool meals program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
- Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
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