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Hello, Scottie families!  

The PTO Read-a-Thon is rolling along, and we have already earned two incentives, to include a schoolwide pajama day on March 19, and a popsicle party in April.  Keep reading, everyone!  Thank you for your support of the PTO and the Read-a-Thon!  

We are looking forward to our annual staff basketball game, the Scotties vs. the Bonnies on March 26 (6 PM) at Robinson Secondary School!  Come see over 20 Bonnie Brae staff members showing off their basketball prowess, with student performances by our cheer team, pep band, and chorus.  Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this fun event!  

Have a great weekend with your family and friends, Scotties.

Morgan Birge, Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Family.  Relationships.  Success.

• March 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
• March 10 - Third Quarter Interims Go Home

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

Ms. Warr, one of our music teachers, reading and singing with our preschool students.

Three-Hour Early Release - Wednesday, March 25

Wednesday, March 25 is our next Early Release Wednesday.

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

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.

Club and Candid Photos Day - Monday, March 23

Club and Candid Photos Day takes place on Monday, March 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 March 23.  

The club and group picture schedule is below.  

Spring Individual and Class Photo Day-Thursday, March 26

Our Spring Picture Day takes place on Thursday, March 26.  Students will have their individual photo taken, along with a class picture.  

• Approximately ten days after picture day, families will have the option to order online. Victor O'Neill will offer free shipping during a two week period once images are online.
• Victor O’Neill Studios will notify Bonnie Brae when images are ready to be viewed.  We will then communicate this information to families.

• Please feel free to direct questions regarding picture day or online ordering to our office at the following email: Underclass@vosphoto.com.

Burke School Fundraiser at Wendy's-March 10

The Burke School PTA is hosting a fundraiser and reaching out to our local community for support. Because many of our families live outside the immediate area, we rely on the generosity of our neighbors to help make these events successful.

Please consider supporting us by purchasing a meal at the Wendy’s in Burke Towne Center on March 10 (6056 Burke Commons Road, Burke, VA 22015).  Burke School will receive 20% of sales when you say “Burke PTA” at checkout.

Burke School serves FCPS students from across the district and is dedicated to educating children with diverse abilities, needs, and backgrounds. Your support truly makes a difference for our students.

Thank you for supporting the Burke School community!

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 

Kindergarten Orientation - Friday, April 10

Have a rising kindergarten student? Join us for Bonnie Brae's Kindergarten Orientation!   

What: Kindergarten Orientation (for rising kindergarten students and their parents)

Where: Bonnie Brae Elementary

When: Friday, April 10, 1-2:30 PM (doors open at 12:45 PM)

Learn More About This Event & Sign Up:

• Visit our Kindergarten Orientation page on our Bonnie Brae website to learn more about this exciting event and to sign up for our Kindergarten Orientation.  

Register Your Kindergarten Student for School:

• Prepare for kindergarten registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit the FCPS Kindergarten Registration webpage.  Online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open.

Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition

Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link. 

Kindergarten Registration

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment (the student and one caregiver must be present).

Read more about the registration process. 

This Is Us! - A Celebration of our Community of Families Event

You are invited to join us for our "This Is Us! - A Celebration of Our Bonnie Brae Community" on Thursday, April 23, from 5:30-7 PM.  We will learn about the cultures and traditions that make up our Bonnie Brae community as we experience performances, demonstrations, food, and a share fair. We are looking for families to share about their culture and traditions with our Bonnie Brae community. 

Please view our This Is Us! webpage and our This is Us! flyer (sent home in today's Tuesday Folder) to learn more about this event and to register to share about your family's culture, heritage, and traditions.

To sign up for an event(s), please complete the below Google Form or complete and return the bottom portion of our This is Us! flyer to your child’s teacher at your earliest convenience, no later than Thursday, March 26.

• Complete this Google Form (English)
• Complete this Google Form (Spanish)
• Complete this Google Form (Korean)

Once you have signed up for an event (potluck, share fair, performance/demonstration, parade of families), a staff member will be in touch with follow up information.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to celebrating Bonnie Brae families! 

Please reach out to Larissa Sheehan (ltsheehan@fcps.edu) and Catherine Weiss (cweiss@fcps.edu) with any questions.

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update

Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports. 

If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations. 

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:

• Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.

2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled

FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

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.