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Hello, Scottie families!
What an incredible week! We enjoyed so many special events this week! We had the pleasure of hearing and seeing our students perform during our day and evening band, strings & chorus concerts. As as a promise from the funds raised during the spring PTO Read-a-Thon, administrators had to work from the roof on Tuesday, followed by our schoolwide dance party and "silly string the administrators" on Wednesday. Great fun in celebration of the money raised for a great cause!
The last week of the year is finally upon us, and it is packed with grade level parties and end of the year special events, including 6th grade promotion on Tuesday, June 10. See below for 6th grade promotion details!
A reminder that the last day of school is Wednesday, June 11, and we have a 2-hour early dismissal at 1:15 PM that day. Have a great last weekend before the end of the school year!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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June 10- Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony, 9-10:30 AM
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June 11 - Last Day of School, two-hour early release, 1:15 PM
Positivity Project for Families
Families can find resources to help continue the discussion of character strengths at home by visiting the Positivity Project for Families webpage.
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Students enjoyed listening to the beautiful music created by our Bonnie Brae band!
Our fifth and sixth grade chorus members captivated the audience with their voices during their concert.
Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony
Due to space constraints, we will be hosting our 6th grade promotion ceremony in two different locations: 9 AM (Koehler & C. Chung’s classes) in the cafeteria and 9:15 AM (J. Cheung, Vericker, & Sorenson's classes) in the gym. Please be mindful that there will be seating available for two family members per student, with limited extra seats for others. We are excited to celebrate our 6th graders promotion to middle school! This is a special day for our 6th grade students and families, and we look forward to recognizing them on Tuesday, June 10!
Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed at 1:15 PM.
Best Buddies Award
Bonnie Brae ES has been named the Elementary School Level Outstanding Chapter of the Year for Best Buddies VA & DC. Best Buddies recognized Bonnie Brae for the work of the newly established Best Buddies chapter, led by Mrs. McCormick, to include outstanding staff and student leadership, member involvement, and engaging events. Some events highlighted at Bonnie Brae ES were participation in the friendship walk, an ice cream social, creating holiday cards for a local nursing home, participation in the Feet Meet, and a weekly coffee and snack cart run by buddies. Best Buddies shared that Bonnie Brae has embodied what Best Buddies stands for- inclusion for all.
Changes to Breakfast and Lunch Menus for Remainder of Year
To maintain renovation timelines, our cafeteria kitchen will be closed through the end of the school year. Temporary serving lines will be set up in the cafeteria for the remainder of the school year, and breakfast/lunch will be served from these temporary lines. View the updated menus for the final three weeks of the year:
Our kitchen renovation will begin over Memorial Day weekend, and the cafeteria renovation will take place this summer. As shared previously, the renovated cafeteria (and kitchen) is expected to be completed for the start of the 2025-2026 school year, and the expanded section of the cafeteria is scheduled to open in January, 2026.
Bonnie Brae Bookmobile Returning This Summer!
Bonnie Brae Elementary School (BBES) will continue the Bonnie Brae Bookmobile to provide books to students during Summer 2025. The Bonnie Brae Book Mobile will run on June 25, 2025 from 12-2:00 p.m. and July 15, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. and will be stopping at four locations in the community, with the last stop being the BBES parking lot, to distribute books and popsicles to interested students. Specific location stops will be announced next week!
If you are interested in supporting, please fill out the form
Summer Popsicles on the Playground Events
We are looking forward to bringing students and families together for some Summer fun!
Thursday, July 10 from 2-3 PM - Rising Kindergarten Families Popsicles on the Playground
- We are thrilled to host our Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground event to welcome rising kindergarten students and families on the playground on the baseball field!
Thursday, July 31 from 4-5 PM - Rising Kindergarten and New Students Popsicles on the Playground
- We look forward to meeting rising Kindergarten families and families new to Bonnie Brae during our Popsicles on the Playground event on our playground on the baseball field!
Community Boundary Review Meeting
The final community meeting to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before summer break will take place Friday, June 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
Click on the date to register. The meeting will be hybrid (in-person and virtual). Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed.
If you register to attend online, you will receive a Zoom link within 24 business hours. The email will come from “no-reply@zoom.us.” Check your spam folder if you do not receive the link.
At the meeting, an online tool will allow participants to submit feedback. Comments will be displayed in real time, and all collected input will be compiled, analyzed, and uploaded to our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage.
End-of-Year Reminders
The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals for Students: Details Coming Soon
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.
Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please contact us at SummerMeals@fcps.edu or at 703-813-4800.
Free Virtual Mental Health Consultations for Parents and Secondary Students
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer free virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 23 through August 1. Any FCPS parent, or middle or high school student, will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Learn more in the latest Healthy Minds blog.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades:
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide not to have your child receive the HPV vaccination. If that is the case, the school does not require documentation.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) before the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the Fairfax County Health Department.
End of Year/Summer Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: Summer Academy
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Be a Special Education Teacher
- Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving this Summer
- Exploring Summer Fun Without Leaving Your Home
- Social Emotional Learning in the Summer
- Self-Care Resources for Parents, Family Members, and Caregivers
- Self, Health, and Relationship Education (SHaRE)
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
- Accessibility on the FCPS Website
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
Language Arts Summer Learning: Magazines, Weekly Plans, Activities, and More
We will be sending students home with two Benchmark magazines to help them practice their reading and writing skills during the summer. You will also receive a letter from our school with weekly learning plans and activities.
Find more ways to support your child's literacy skills on FCPS’ Summer Learning Resources webpage. All of these activities are optional, but we encourage families to help their students practice reading and writing during summer break, so that they can start strong next school year.
Pre-Order School Supplies for 25-26
Save time, money, and headache while also supporting a PTO fundraiser! Pre-order your school supplies for next year for your Scottie through our partner, Campus Survival Kits. They get delivered straight to your Scottie's classroom before Open House! Buy it now here!
Bonnie Brae families can find school supply lists and the online ordering link on our Bonnie Brae School Supplies webpage.
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Papa John's Fundraiser - EVERY MONDAY!!
Support the PTO with this great deal! This fundraiser will end for this school year on 6/9/2025, so grab some pizza with a great deal while it lasts!
Order online and get 40% OFF all regular menu prices and Papa John's will donate 10% of sales to the PTO!
When: EVERY MONDAY (exp. 6/9/25)
Where: Papa John's Burke
MUST USE PROMO CODE: BBES4010
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June 19 - Juneteenth
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June 25 - Bonnie Brae Bookmobile, 12-2 PM
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July 10 - Popsicles on the Playground (rising kindergarten families), 2-3 PM
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July 15 - Bonnie Brae Bookmobile, 2-4 PM
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July 31 - Popsicles on the Playground (rising kindergarten and new student families), 4-5 PM
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