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Hello, Scottie families!
It's been a geat, full week of school! It continues to be cold outside, and next week is looking to be even colder. Please be sure to send your children to school dressed for the weather -- coats, hats, gloves, etc.
Next Friday, January 24, we have our PTO Bingo Night, with proceeds supporting 6th grade end-of-year activities. We hope to see many of our Bonnie Brae families there!
Please be sure to check out the section below about temporary updates to our kiss & ride traffic flow. This update is required to support the work being done on the addition to the building, and it has been shared with us by FCPS Office of Design and Construction that we can anticipate returning to our typical traffic flow after approximately 6-8 weeks.
A reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will see our Scotties back in school on Tuesday, January 22.
Have a great weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Melissa Johnson, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (no school for students and staff)
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January 24 - PTO Bingo Night, 6-8 PM (Cafeteria)
Positivity Project
Upcoming Weekly Focus: Perseverance
Character Strengths: You complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.
Quote of the Week: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if
you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
-MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
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...
Ms. Na's students enjoyed singing the "Goldfish" song.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
Click the map to see a larger image of temporary changes to our Kiss and Ride traffic flow.
Temporary Kiss and Ride Traffic Flow Changes
In order to maintain project timelines, we have learned from Design and Construction that HESS needs to have access for a longer period of time each day to the parking lot area near the new addition (by the current kiss and ride load/unload area). Next week on Thursday, January 23 we will be reversing the flow of kiss and ride traffic around the parking lot loop. Please see our Bonnie Brae Kiss and Ride webpage to view a larger image.
HESS has shared with us that this should be in place for approximately eight (8) weeks, and we will then return to the current kiss and ride traffic flow.
Quarter End and Teacher Workday
Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. Wednesday, January 29 is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.
Take Your Snow and Shovel It
Neither VDOT nor the county clears snow and ice from public walkways (sidewalks and trails). While not legally obligated, residents and businesses are asked to help keep sidewalks safe, when possible, by clearing snow off the sidewalks in front of their property so that all pedestrians, especially school children, those with disabilities and the elderly, may walk securely.
As a community, we need to come together and take our snow and shovel it!
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Order Our 2024-2025 Bonnie Brae Yearbook!
Bonnie Brae yearbooks are officially on sale! All orders (online only) are due by April 4, 2025. Soft cover yearbooks are $18, hard cover yearbooks are $24, and there is an option to add a foil name stamp for an additional $4. These prices are for all yearbooks purchased by April 4, 2025.
To order a Bonnie Brae ES Yearbook via credit card online, visit https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/bty/findmyschool and use School ID Number 725788.
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 will be sold on-site).
Yearbooks are expected to arrive late-May/early June.
Visit the Bonnie Brae Yearbook webpage for details.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Santanisha Chang, at schang@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon
All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
Scottie Love Spiritwear Store NOW OPEN!!!
Show your Scottie LOVE and get your limited release Valentine's themed spiritwear here today! The store is open until January 26th, so place your order now! Orders will be sent home with your student before Valentine's Day.
Open Board Positions
Be a part of making our Scottie community so amazing by joining the PTO! Make new friends, serve your community, and help make magical memories for your kiddos!
The following board roles are open for 2025-2026:
Treasurer Backfill: Learn from the BEST! Our current Treasurer will roll off next year as she says farewell to Bonnie Brae, so train under her and offer support for next year!
Co-VP Programs: Do you love our awesome after school clubs? We'll need a new lead to keep them running next year!
Co-VP Fundraising: Help raise funds for all the amazing things we offer throughout the year!
Staff Basketball Game - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you had fun last year at the BBES Staff Basketball Game and want to help make it even bigger and better, please join the planning committee! Your fun ideas and help will grow this event and make it super special!
Send an email to president@bonniebraepto.org to sign up today. You'll be contacted by the Events Lead shortly.
6th Grade Promotion Fundraiser - BINGO NIGHT!
Come support the 6th Grade Promotion fundraiser for a fun filled night of BINGO!
When: 1/24 from 6-8PM
Where: BBES Cafeteria
Bingo Cards: $2 each or 10 for $10
Hotdog combo for $5 (hotdog/drink/chips)
All students must be accompanied by an adult, this is not a drop-off event.
Papa John's Fundraiser - EVERY MONDAY!!
Support the PTO with this great deal!
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
Dave and Buster's Family Fun Night - COMING SOON!
Mark your calendars for an exciting night full of family fun! We're partnering with Dave and Buster's for a fundraiser where the PTO will receive 20% of all food and game-play sales! More details coming soon!
When: Monday, February 10th from 5-8PM
Where: Dave and Buster's Fair Oaks
PTO Subscription Calendar
We're catching up with technology and cutting down on paper waste! Help us save trees and reduce flyers for every event/fundraiser by subscribing to the PTO Calendar. Visit our website here for instructions: https://www.bonniebraepto.org/calendar
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January 28 - Second Quarter Ends
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January 28 - Winter Strings Concert (Grades 5 & 6 Strings Students), 6:30-7:30 PM (Oak View Elementary)
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January 29 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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January 30 - Third Quarter Begins
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February 7 - Clubs and Candids Photos
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February 10 - Dave & Busters PTO Family Fun Night, 5-8 PM (Fair Oaks)
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February 14 - Valentine's Day Luncheon
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February 17 - Washington's Birthday/Presidents' Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
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February 19 - PTO Meeting, 6-7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
Stay up to date on all things BBES! Subscribe to our School Calendar.
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar
Printable FCPS 2024-25 School Calendar (PDF)
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