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Hello, Scottie families!  

We are less than one week away from our big staff basketball game!  Come out to Robinson Secondary School next Thursday, March 26, starting at 6 PM, to see the Bonnies take on the Scotties in what promises to be a fun evening.  Other performances include the National Anthem by members of the BBES chorus, the Bonnie Brae cheer team, and the Bonnie Brae pep band will be getting us pumped up before and during the game.  See the PTO section below for more details, or to volunteer to support at the event itself.  We hope to see you there!

Thank you to the PTO for recently providing snacks and treats for our staff.  The lounges have been stocked, and the sweet treats have been delicious.  Our teachers and staff are extremely grateful for the opportunity to grab a snack to help fuel their day.  Additional thanks to the PTO for a successful Read-a-Thon fundraiser.  It appears that all schoolwide incentives were reached, and there will be pie-the-principals and administrator goat kissing in the future! 

Next Wednesday, March 25 is our March Early Release Wednesday.  Parents and caregivers, be sure that any changes to your child’s Early Release Wednesday plan has been shared with their homeroom teacher.  Finally, Friday, March 27 is the last day of the 3rd quarter, a 2-hour early release (for all students), and our March SCA Spirit Day - Dress Like a Teacher Day!  Come dressed as a teacher or wear Bonnie Brae colors of blue and white.   

Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends. 

Morgan Birge, Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Family.  Relationships.  Success.

• March 23 - Club & Candid Photos Day
• March 25 - 3-Hour Early Release Closing, 12:15 PM
• March 25 - Sweet Frog PTO Restaurant Event, 2-9 PM
• March 26 - Individual & Class Picture Day
• March 26 - Staff Basketball Game at Robinson, 6-8 PM
• March 27 - SCA Spirit Day:Dress Like a Teacher
• March 27 - Two-Hour Early Release (End of Third Quarter), 1:15 PM

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

The excitement is contagious when a student loses a tooth!

First grade Scotties performed Reader's Theater for families.

Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (evening only observance day, holiday)

Thursday, March 19, is an evening only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown. Friday, March 20, is a holiday and all schools and offices are closed. See the complete school year calendar.

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.  

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.

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.

Standards of Learning Tests (Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6)

Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) standardized tests occur in reading, mathematics, and science. See below for the schedule of the grade level SOLs.

• April 30: 5th and 6th Grade Reading SOL
• May 6: 3rd and 4th Grade Reading SOL
• May 8: 5th Grade Math SOL
• May 13: 6th Grade Math SOL
• May 14: 3rd and 4th Grade Math SOL
• May 19: 5th Grade Science SOL

The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/student-assessment/grade-level-tests) provides information by grade level about the general assessment schedule and reporting method for each required assessment type in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). If you have questions about state assessments, contact your student’s teacher or Natalie Vershaw, school test coordinator.

Students came to school ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed!

We would love your help in the cafeteria! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link below: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3253

All volunteers must complete the FCPS volunteer process and be approved as a Level 2 volunteer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kedolan@fcps.edu.

Thank you for supporting our school community!

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.

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.

This Is Us! - A Celebration of our Bonnie Brae Community

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.

2026 Special Education Family Conference

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School. 

Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.

Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.

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. on: 

Thursday, April 16, at Ravensworth Elementary School (note date change).

2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters

Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.

Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.

Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.

BBES Family Course on Schoology: New Update New information has been uploaded to our Family Schoology Course. New this week:  Join Girl Scouts at Bonnie Brae! In order to access Schoology, you must be signed up for a