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Dear Bull Run Families,
What a wonderful first week of school! It has been great seeing our hallways and classes filled with energy as students learn their new daily routines and build friendships with their classmates.
Thank you so much for your patience as we all adjust to arrival and dismissal processes. Transportation is typically slower during the first few weeks of school, and our new student ID card system will likely add an extra layer of adjustment that can cause minor delays (see information below in the highlights section). If there is ever a significant bus delay, we will send an E-Notify or Talking Points message to keep you updated. If you are simply wondering about a standard delay, feel free to reach out to me directly via Talking Points to check in.
For our Kiss and Ride families, especially those with younger students, you can help our line move quickly and safely by practicing a few quick routines at home:
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Learn Their Number: Practice your child’s Kiss and Ride number with them so they recognize it when staff call it out.
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Curb-Side Seating: Seat younger students on the passenger/curb side of the vehicle so they can enter and exit safely without you needing to step out of the car.
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Buckle Practice: Have your child practice unbuckling in the morning and buckling themselves in at dismissal.
As we head into Week 2, our teachers have been introducing lessons on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). Administration will also be meeting with each grade level next week to review our schoolwide expectations and talk about what it truly means to be Charger STRONG at Bull Run.
Tomorrow, Friday August 28th, is our first spirit day. Bull Run Elementary encourages every student and staff to wear our school colors (blue & white), or school spirit wear every Friday! See the Spirit Day section of the newsletter below for more details.
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mr. Marotta
*The full FCPS 2026-2027 calendar can be accessed here.
September 04 and 07: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day Holiday)
September 08: PTA Meeting (information coming soon)
September 11: Patriot Day (observance)
September 11-13: Rosh Hashanah (observance) begins and ends at Sundown
September 15 and 17: Back To School Nights
September 15 (PK-3); September 17 (4-6);
Two session options for families that may have multiple students in different grades:
5:30 – 5:50 Principal Welcome in Cafeteria for session 1
5:55 – 6:25 Classrooms Session 1 / Principal Welcome in Cafeteria for session 2
6:30 – 7:00 Classrooms Session 2
September 20-21: Yom Kippur (observance) begins and ends at Sundown
September 25: PTA’s Back To School Bash event, 5:30pm-7:30pm
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Mrs. Seema Dixit, Sully District Representative for the Fairfax County School Board, came to welcome all of our new students into the building this past Monday! We thank her for the support of our school!
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Ms. Herbst and her 2nd grade class spent time exploring and working with math manipulatives this week! |
Volunteers and Visitors at Bull Run: Beginning September 21st.
To ensure a smooth transition for all students, we will not be accepting classroom visitors or volunteers until the week of September 21st. This pause applies to all volunteer roles, including Wednesday Folder stuffers and library helpers, as well as guest visits to the cafeteria to eat lunch with your child.
Reserving these first few weeks exclusively for students and staff allows our young learners to build independence and confidence as they master school routines without added distractions. Additionally, it gives our staff the time needed to finalize classroom schedules, foster strong classroom communities, and fully solidify building security and guest sign-in procedures. We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we lay a strong, safe foundation for the year ahead, and we look forward to welcoming our wonderful family volunteers into the building starting September 21st!
TIPS AND REMINDERS:
New Bus Student ID Cards
As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, FCPS will implement a new student ID system for students who ride our school buses.
The IDs have been provided to all students who are assigned the bus and will continue into this upcoming week by the school. We will support affixing them to student back packs. Please DO NOT remove or move the badge from the back pack at any time. I
If they are not regular bus riders, you may remove it and keep it at home in a safe place in case the need ever arises.
Those students will be expected to tap on and tap off the bus. This will likely add some delays in student arrival and drop off times as the routines are established by the individual bus drivers.
The student IDs do not track student movement. The only information available is when a student taps on or off a bus. Much like our Here Comes the Bus app, our new app will allow parents/guardians to track the progress of the school bus. Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
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Here is an example of where the badge should be attached to student back packs. This location is intended to create ease of access and proximity to where the students will need to tap the badges on the bus. |
Upcoming PTA Events:
- Virtual PTA Meeting: September 8 at 7 PM (details coming soon)
- Back to School Bash: September 25
- Trunk or Treat: October 30 - NEW DATE
- Winterfest: December 4
The PTA Needs You!
Join the PTA to have a voice in shaping your child’s school, build lasting connections with families and teachers, and help create opportunities that make every student’s experience stronger and more successful.
- Volunteer for PTA "Power Hours" - Sign Up Today
- Can't volunteer time? The PTA has an Amazon Wishlist for event supplies for the upcoming events.
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After School Clubs - Registration Now Open
Chess Club All Grades: September 28-December 14 | Mondays | 4:15-5:15 PM Cost: $220 REGISTER
Flag Football Grades K-2: September 28-November 3 | Mondays | 4:15-5:15 PM Grades 3-6: September 24-November 12| Thursdays | 4:15-5:15 PM Cost: $160 REGISTER
RunFit Kidz Grades 1-6: September 22-November 10 | Tuesdays | 4:15-5:30 PM Cost: $134 REGISTER (Click on "register now" and select Bull Run Elementary School)
Music (Piano & Guitar) Grades 1-3: Guitar: September 22-November 10 | Tuesdays | 4:15-5:15 PM Grades 3-6: Piano: September 22-November 10 | Tuesdays | 4:15-5:15 PM REGISTER
SYA Soccer Grades 1-4: September 7-November 4 | Wednesdays | 4:15-5:15 PM REGISTER
Art Thursday 4:15-5:30 PM Registration coming soon
Sponsored by the BRES PTA, these introductory music classes require no prior experience or instrument. Parents and teachers are welcome to join as well!
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Who: Guitar for Grades 1–3 (with Ms. Berg); Piano for Grades 3–6 (with Dr. Lee)
When: Tuesdays, 4:15–5:15 PM | Sept 22 – Nov 10 (No class on Nov 3)
Cost: $140 for 7 weeks (+$15 fee if you don't own a guitar; includes a take-home portable fretboard)
Deadline: Register by Saturday, Sept 12
How to Join: Visit www.MusicallyCreative.com
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Not Just Dance After School Theatre Program A fun environment for kids to build confidence, communication, and imagination through improv games, role-playing, choreography, and scene work.
Who: Grades 1–6
When: Fridays, 4:15–5:15 PM | Sept 18 – Dec 18, 2026 (10 weeks; No class Sept 25, Oct 30, Nov 27, Dec 4)
Cost: $145 per student (includes a $5 PTA fee)
Deadline: Register by Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026 (First come, first serve)
How to Join: Register at notjustdance.net/special-programs/after-school-program/ or call 571-392-3209
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SYA After School Soccer Club Get active after school with co-ed skills, games, and fun!
Who: Grades 1–4
When: Wednesdays, 4:15–5:15 PM | Sep 7 – Nov 4, 2026 (No club on Oct 21)
Where: Indoors at Bull Run ES
Cost: $180 for 8 weeks
How to Join: Register at www.syasports.org or email info@syasports.org
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Jersey Day! Every First Friday of the Month!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student and staff member to wear a jersey, shirt or colors of their favorite team or sport!
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BULL RUN FRIDAYS!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student to wear our school colors (blue & white), or school spirit wear every Friday! This is a simple way we can show our community pride! Make a plan with friends and see how many of you can participate! Staff often wear their blue and white or Spirit Wear on Fridays too!
https://bullrun.deco-apparel.com/ Order Bull Run Spirit Wear at any time to get ready for the school year!
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Be on the look out for upcoming SCA Spirit Days throughout the year! |
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