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 On the Tuesday Teacher Workday, the BMP Student Council Association completed a Day of Service project, collecting food and gently used clothing donations for ECHO, a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing, housewares and financial assistance to individuals and families in need in the Burke/Springfield community.
February 25 Student Experience Survey, Grades 3 and 5
February 27 Student Experience Survey, Grades 4 and ID/IDS
February 27 Family Dance Night, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
March 1-15 PTA Read-a-Thon!
March 9-13 Music in Our Schools Spirit Week
March 18 Early Release Wednesday, School Ends at 1:00 p.m.
March 19 Family Information Night: SOL Testing
March 19 Last day for Pre-Order Yearbook Sales
March 20 No School: Eid al-Fitr
March 30 - April 3 No School: Spring Break
April 6 No School: Teacher Workday
April 30 Family Game Night, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We need a representative for Bren Mar Park to attend sessions and experience the work first-hand, to see if you might like to continue serving in the role for SY 2026-27. This is an opportunity for increasing family voice and student engagement.
You can learn more about the group's work at https://www.fcps.edu/fcps-family-vision-group
If you are interested, please email Principal Williams at cewilliams2@fcps.edu.
Bren Mar Park students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will have the opportunity to take a Student Experience Survey to help staff better understand how students view and experience school. The goal of the survey is to elevate student voice in identifying strategic improvement opportunities for FCPS. The survey should take about 30 minutes for students to complete, although individual students will likely complete the survey more quickly. Families may choose to Opt Out of this survey for their child.
You can learn more at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/district-performance-transparency/policies-regulations-notices/student
Roof work is a part of the Bren Mar Park construction and renovation project and is necessary to properly maintain our facilities. Unfortunately, roofing odors are often generated during roofing projects due to the materials used. Roofing work does not occur directly over occupied areas. Barriers and signage will be posted. In addition, during asphalt application, contractors use an odor suppressant to reduce the smell.
Product information, such as specific materials used and their safety data sheets (SDSs), are available upon request.
If you have questions, please email Principal Williams at cewilliams2@fcps.edu
FCPS is offering take-home meal kits from Wednesday, February 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026 to support students who are fasting during the school day.
Thanks to a program from the Virginia Department of Education, students can now take healthy school meal kits home at the end of the day. These kits are designed to be eaten later that day and include both breakfast and lunch.
Families must sign up by deadlines in order to take advantage of this opportunity. Visit https://www.fcps.edu/meal-kits-fasting-students for more information.
Family Dance Night is coming! Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Thanks to a partnership with FCPS Food & Nutrition Services and with the support of Educate Fairfax, a free meal will be made available for every child and adult between 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Family Dance Night begins at 6:30 p.m.
Looking ahead to my favorite month of the year (Music in Our Schools Month!!), I am hoping you will join the music team for Spirit Week from March 9-13 to help celebrate the musical opportunities and achievements our students have.
Here are the theme days:
Music Matters Monday: Wear your favorite Music/Musician Themed Clothing
Turn Back Time Tuesday: Dress Up in something that represents your favorite decade of music
We Will Rock You Wednesday: Dress up like the ROCKSTAR you are!
Toot Your Own Horn Thursday: Dress like or accessorize with your favorite instruments
Finale Friday: Every musician deserves rest- wear your favorite post-concert pjs!
As we enter the month of Ramadan, we kindly ask that families do not join their students for lunch during this time.
We have several students who will be fasting, and we want to be mindful and respectful of their experience. Additionally, we are working to limit the number of extra visitors in the office and cafeteria to help maintain a calm and supportive environment for all students.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Thank you for your support.
FCPS Title 1 offers opportunities for families to learn more about Title 1 services and to build connections with other Title 1 communities. Bren Mar Park families are invited. You can attend in-person or participate online.
Save the Dates! Mark your calendars for 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on:
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Holmes Middle School
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Justice High School
 Order your BMP Yearbook. Yearbooks are on sale through March 20, 2026. Cash sales are accepted between 9:00 - 9:30 am.
In Language Arts, students in Grades K–5 are beginning Benchmark Unit 5, which explores technology, innovation, and perspective through reading, discussion, and writing. Students will read stories, biographies, and informational texts that encourage them to think critically about how technology shapes our lives and how different viewpoints influence understanding. Below is an overview of what each grade level will focus on, along with conversation starters you can use at home
Kindergarten – Why Do We Use Technology?
- Learning what technology is and how people use it every day
- Exploring how technology changes the way we work, learn, travel, and live
- Discussing how technology helps people interact with others in new ways
- Talking about tools that make tasks easier or faster
Talk with your child about:
- “What kinds of technology do we use at home or school?”
- “How does technology help people do things differently?”
- “How does technology help us talk or connect with others?”
Grade 1 – Technology at Work
- Reading about how technology is used in different jobs
- Learning how tools help people work efficiently and quickly
- Understanding how technology helps solve problems
- Exploring how technology improves the way people live and work
Talk with your child about:
- “What job did you read about today?”
- “How does technology help people do their work better?”
- “What problems does technology help solve?”
Grade 2 – Where Do Ideas for Inventions Come From?
- Reading about inventors and how inventions begin with ideas
- Learning that inventions can be inspired by nature
- Understanding that anyone can be an inventor
- Exploring how inventions are created to solve problems
Talk with your child about:
- “What inspired the invention you read about?”
- “What problems do inventions try to solve?”
- “What would you invent to help people?”
Grade 3 – What Is the Value of Innovation?
- Reading biographies of inventors and learning about technical innovations
- Understanding that inventors often build on the work of other inventors
- Exploring how technology helps connect people and cultures
- Discussing why innovation is important to society
Talk with your child about:
- “How did this invention change people’s lives?”
- “How did this inventor build on someone else’s ideas?”
- “How does technology help people connect with others?”
Grade 4 – Understanding Different Points of View
- Exploring what we learn when we look at the world through the lens of others
- Reading realistic fiction, with characters and events that could happen in the real world
- Learning that every story is told from a distinctive literary point of view
- Understanding how people’s unique perspectives influence how we understand others
Talk with your child about:
- “Whose point of view is this story told from?”
- “How might the story change if another character told it?”
- “How do different perspectives help us understand the world better?”
Grade 5 – Making Decisions About New Technology
- Reading about how technology can be controversial, with both positive and negative impacts on society
- Learning how people design and develop technologies, such as robots that do work efficiently
- Exploring how automation continues to change how we live and work
- Understanding how societies rely on innovation to drive the development of new technology
Talk with your child about:
- “How can technology help society?”
- “What problems can new technology create?”
- “How should people decide whether to develop or use new technology?”
This unit helps students strengthen reading and writing skills while encouraging them to think deeply about technology, innovation, and perspective. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning by asking questions and encouraging thoughtful conversations at home.
Our schools are the heart of our community, and we’d love for you to be a part of them. By volunteering with FCPS, you’re not just helping out—you’re investing in our students' success. Whether you're interested in assisting in the classroom or helping behind the scenes at events, your time makes a world of difference.
Those who are interested in volunteering must complete a volunteer application through FCPS. For student-based events, such as field trips, volunteers with completed level 3 applications will get first priority. Next, we will select those who have applied for level 3 and finally those families with level 1 or 2 completed applications.
You can apply and learn more at https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/volunteer-fcps
 2026 Read-A-Thon is Here!
We’re excited to kick off our 2026 Read-A-Thon — a fun way to celebrate reading while supporting our school community! Students will track reading minutes completed outside of school hours and can earn exciting prizes along the way. Whether your child loves curling up with a book, reading with family, or listening to an audiobook, every minute counts towards our school-wide goal of 100,000 minutes for extra recess!
How to Participate:
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Register your reader at app.99pledges.com/fund/brenmarpark
- Share your fundraising link with family and friends
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Track reading minutes from March 1-15 (limit of 900 minutes)
- Submit reading logs (if using the paper version) by Tuesday, March 17th
Let’s build strong reading habits and show our Mustang spirit — happy reading! Please contact BMP.PTA@gmail.com with any questions. Do not contact the school as the Read-a-Thon is managed by the PTA.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call our student information assistant at (703) 914-7203.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
K & K Insurance Group offers student accident insurance coverage that parents may purchase. For families without other medical insurance, this plan may be a helpful resource. Additionally, for families who already have coverage, this plan may help offset costs such as deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year.
More information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/school-health-services/voluntary-student-insurance
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