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Hello, Scottie families!  

Thank you to the PTO for supporting our Valentine's Day lunch today!  We are grateful that so many of our Scottie families were able to attend.  What a great way to celebrate our first full week of school since mid-January, Valentine’s Day, and the 100th day of school today.  

A reminder that Monday is Presidents' Day and Tuesday is a teacher workday, and schools are closed.  We will see our students back at Bonnie Brae on Wednesday, February 18.  

Enjoy the long weekend with your family and friends! 

Morgan Birge, Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Family.  Relationships.  Success.

• February 16 - Presidents Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
• February 17 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
• February 19 - Warm Up FCPS Spirit Day (see details below)

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

Mrs. Cori Lonnett, School Counselor, has been named the FCPS Region 4 Outstanding Professional Employee for the 2025-2026 school year!

Smiles for sunshine!

Presidents Day (Holiday) and Teacher Workday

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.  

Schools are closed on Tuesday, February 17, for a teacher workday.

Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day

Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.

Club and Candid Photos Day - Monday, February 23

Club and Candid Photos Day is Monday, February 23. One Victor O'Neill photographer will take candid photos while visiting learning spaces.  Another Victor O'Neill photographer will take club and group pictures. If your child participates in any of the listed clubs and groups, they will have their picture taken on February 23.  Girls on the Run will have their group photo taken in the spring.

The club and group picture schedule is below.  

Smiles for time with classmates and teachers!

Three-Hour Early Release - Wednesday, February 25

Wednesday, February 25 is our next Early Release Wednesday.

Any changes or questions related to your child's early release plan for February 25 should be sent to bbesearlyrelease@fcps.edu. Changes to early release plans should be communicated by 11 AM on Wednesday, February 25.

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.

Meal Kits for Fasting Students

From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:

• Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
• Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
• Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800. 

Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence

Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School. 

The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available. 

Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students

On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)

Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:

• Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
• Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
• Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.

The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.

Order Our 2025-2026 Bonnie Brae Yearbook!

Bonnie Brae yearbooks are officially on sale!  All orders (online only) are due by April 17, 2026. The prices detailed below are for all yearbooks purchased by April 17, 2026.

• Soft cover yearbooks are $18
• Hard cover yearbooks are $24
• Option to add a foil name stamp for an additional $4  

To order a Bonnie Brae ES Yearbook via credit card online, visit https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool and use School ID Number 732269. 

We will have a limited number of yearbooks for sale on-site in June at a cost of $20 per soft cover yearbook (no hard cover yearbooks or foil name stamps will be sold on-site).

Yearbooks are expected to arrive late-May/early June. 

Visit the Bonnie Brae Yearbook webpage for details.

Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. 

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps

Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.

Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes. 

New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.

Planning for Life in and After High School for Students with IEPs

Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school. 

The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School. 

Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance. 

Robinson Fanquest!

What is It?

Fanquest is a Special Olympics basketball tournament where Special Olympians compete together with their peers. It’s a huge event with lots of fun. Before the games begin there will be a tailgate in the main hall with games, facepaint, baked goods, and more activities!

• Middle and elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. 
• Bring money for the Oasis snack bar and booths at the tailgate.
• Everyone is invited. We want as much community involvement as possible to make our athletes feel supported.
• Wear camo or green colors!
• Cheer loud and have fun while supporting the athletes!

When and Where is It?

• When: Friday, March 6 
  • Tailgate starts at 5:30 PM
  • Basketball game starts at 7 PM
• Where: Robinson Secondary 

FCPS FAMILY ACADEMY – FEBRUARY WEBINARS

Looking for ways to support your child’s growth, connect with other families, and take care of yourself? The FCPS Family Academy is here for you! The Family Academy offers in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families.

Examples of Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

• Fri., Feb. 13 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. How to Develop Flexibility with Your Child
• Fri., Feb. 20 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. The Social Lives of Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students: Friendship, Belonging, and Identity

Learn more and register here: FCPS Family Academy Webinar Catalog

• February 23 - Club and Candid Photos Day
• February 25 - 3-Hour Early Release Closing, 12:15 PM
• February 27 - SCA Spirit Day: Sequins and Sweats
• March 3 - Third Quarter Interims Go Home
• March 18 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7 PM
• March 20 - Eid al-Fitr Holiday (no school for students and staff)
• March 25 - 3-Hour Early Release Closing, 12:15 PM
• March 26 - Individual & Class Picture Day
• March 27 - SCA Spirit Day:Dress Like a Teacher
• March 27 - Two-Hour Early Release (End of Third Quarter)

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