Brookfield News and Notes 7/10/2025

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Our Broncos, Our Moments, Our Story

AVID Summer Institute Orlando, FL

Our dedicated Brookfield staff recently attended the AVID Conference in Orlando, Florida! They're back and buzzing with new strategies and inspiration to foster a college and career-ready culture for all our Broncos. Get ready to see their learning in action!

Construction Collage

Exciting changes are happening at Brookfield this summer! Our campus is abuzz with construction and renovations, all designed to create an even better learning environment for our Broncos. We appreciate your patience as we build for the future!


From Our Hearts to Yours: A Message from the Admin Team

Admin Reno Photo

Dear Brookfield Community,

We hope this letter finds you enjoying a wonderful and restful summer break! While the school halls might have less people, there's still plenty happening here at Brookfield.

As the last school year wrapped up, we were thrilled to send our dynamic 5th-grade team to the AVID Conference in Orlando, Florida. They learned about so many innovative ideas to continue fostering success for our students, and we can't wait to see them put into action, leading to a positive impact on our entire community!

You've probably noticed that our exciting renovation and construction project is in full swing! The transformation is truly exciting, and we're certainly in this together as we navigate this journey and these changes. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to create an even better learning environment for everyone.

We're also currently seeking a passionate and dedicated special education teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year. If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference in the lives of our students, please email us.

For all the latest events and updates (including school supply lists, kindergarten registration, renovation updates, and more), please be sure to visit the Brookfield website. We're busy prepping the building and planning for the return of our students, staff, and families. We miss everyone dearly and hope you are all having a fantastic summer!

Warmly,

Lesley Hassen, Principal

Margaret Sisler, Assistant Principal

Anthony Ramakis, Assistant Principal


Join Our Bronco Family: Special Education Teacher Vacancy 

Special Education Vacancy

We're currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our Brookfield family for the upcoming school year! If you or someone you know might be a perfect fit for this rewarding role, please email Principal Hassen directly at lhhassen@fcps.edu to learn more. We can't wait to welcome a new member to our team!


New Family Orientation: Thursday, August 7

New Family Orientation

Get ready, new Brookfield Broncos! We're thrilled to welcome our newest students and their families to Brookfield at our New Family Orientation. Join us on Thursday, August 7, from 1-2 p.m. to learn all about our wonderful school. We can't wait to see you there!


Chantilly Pyramid Magic School Bus: Thursday, August 7

Chantilly Pyramid Magic School Bus

On Thursday, August 7, Chantilly Pyramid Schools will be riding a Magic School Bus to distribute school supplies to our students.

The Magic School Bus will be making stops at the following locations at the following times:

  • Brookfield ES Parking Lot- 55:45-6:15 p.m.
  • Chantilly Mews- 6:30-6:50 p.m.
  • Fields of Chantilly- 7-7:30 p.m.

Brookfield will also be distributing school supplies to our students at our Open House Event on Friday, August 15. We want to make sure everyone has what they need to learn this year!


Brookfield Open House: Friday, August 15

Brookfield Open House

Join Us for the Brookfield Elementary Open House!

Get ready, Broncos! We're thrilled to invite all Brookfield Elementary families to our annual Open House on Friday, August 15. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your teachers, drop off school supplies, and get ready for a great school year!

Important Information for Your Visit:

  • Staggered Arrival Times: To manage parking and ensure a smooth experience due to ongoing construction and renovations, we're staggering arrival times by student last name:

    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Last Names A-G

    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Last Names H-O

    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Last Names P-Z

  • Classroom Locations:

    • PreK - 2nd Grade: Located in the main building.

    • 3rd - 6th Grade: Located in Broncoville.

  • What to Expect:

    • Meet Your Teachers: Connect with your child's educators for the upcoming year.

    • Supply Drop-Off: Bring in any school supplies you have.

    • Resource Tables: Visit the cafeteria for valuable community resources and information.

    • Food Trucks: Grab a bite from the food trucks that will be on site!

Parking will be limited due to construction, so please plan accordingly and arrive during your designated time slot.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-814-8700.

We can't wait to welcome back our Broncos!


Kindergarten Registration is Open: Spread the Word!

Kindergarten Registration

Please remind your neighbors and friends that it is time to register for kindergarten at Brookfield. Contact Hilda Gomez Perez with any questions.

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. 

Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.

A strong start is Goal 1 of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

Helping Your Child Prepare for Kindergarten

We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Explore the resources on FCPS’ School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage for ways to help ensure your child starts kindergarten with confidence.

Online Registration is Available

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.


Early Release Wednesday Schedule

Early Release Wednesday Schedule

Early release Wednesdays will start in mid-September 2025. Each elementary school will have a total of eight early release days throughout the school year, which is about one per month. Lunch will be provided on early release Wednesdays.

Early release Wednesdays for elementary schools in the Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Hayfield, Justice, Lewis, Mount Vernon, Oakton, Robinson, South County, Westfield, and West Potomac pyramids:

  • September 17

  • October 15

  • November 19

  • December 17

  • February 25

  • March 25

  • April 29

  • May 20

Please visit the Early Release Wednesday Website for more information. 


Mark Your Calendars, Broncos!

Mark Your Calendars

August 7 - New Family Orientation from 1-2 p.m.

August 7 - Chantilly Pyramid Magic School Bus (times vary)

August 15 - Open House from 12-3 p.m.

August 18 - First Day of School

August 29-September 1 - Labor Day Break (No School)

September 23 - Rosh Hashanah (No School) 

2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar 


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