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 Welcoming Students on the First Day of School at Bren Mar Park Elementary
August 31 Welcome Kindergarteners! Spirit Week
September 3 Bren Mar Park Boundary Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
September 4-7 No School for Labor Day Weekend
September 22 Title 1 Annual Meeting with Principal Williams, 5:15 p.m.
September 22 Back to School Curriculum Night, 6:00 p.m.
September 30 3 Hour Early Release, School Ends at 1:00 p.m.
Changes to Bren Mar Park boundaries, and the students who will attend our school, are being considered for revision.There will be a learning and feedback session at Bren Mar Park Elementary School on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
You can learn more at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/maps/boundary-adjustments-information/bren-mar-park-boundary-study
Join us at our Annual Title 1 Meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Learn about what it means to be a part of a Title 1 school community, how federal funds are used to support our students, and ways in which the school hopes to work with families for their children's learning.
You can learn more at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/district-performance-transparency/title-i-program
Join us at our Back to School Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. There will be 2 sessions:
Session 1 6:00 - 6:40 p.m.
Session 2 6:50 - 7:30 p.m.
You will learn about your child's classroom, what topics your child will study this year, assessments your child will take, and get answers to questions that you may have.
For a successful school experience for everyone, we remind families to please:
- Arrive to bus stops at least 5 minutes prior to the assigned bus arrival time. Make sure that your child has his/her student ID for the bus each day.
- Use the Kiss & Ride process; do not park in the neighborhood and have your child walk to or from the school alone.
- Follow all traffic laws, including reduced speed and not parking in front of driveways or in the crosswalks.
- Ensure all emergency contact information is updated with any changes during the school year.
- Always bring a government-issued identification (such as a drivers license) when coming into the school building.
 BMP Second Graders
Help us welcome our kindergarteners and learn all about colors! We invite every child to wear:
Monday, August 31 - Wear red.
Tuesday, September 1 - Wear orange.
Wednesday, September 2 - Wear yellow.
Thursday, September 3 - Wear green.
Tuesday, September 8 - Wear blue.
Wednesday, September 9 - Wear purple.
Thursday, September 10 - Wear grayscale.
Friday, September 11 - Wear BMP spirit wear or Red, White & Blue.
Yetta Williams, Advanced Academics
 Hello! I am Ms. Yetta Williams, the Advanced Academic Programs Resource teacher at Bren Mar Park Elementary.
Advanced Academics: GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) & POG/POL (Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning)
This year, we are excited to launch critical and creative thinking in Advanced Academics, with an intentional focus on GLAD and POG/POL. Our goal is to strengthen the social skills that support meaningful learning for all students. Through this work, students will learn how empathy influences the way they think, communicate, collaborate, and respond to others. Students will continuously build upon these skills as they set goals, work toward them, reflect on their progress, and recognize their own growth. We are creating a classroom community where students feel valued, supported and empowered to learn at their level while also understanding why their learning matters to their overall development.
If you have any questions about our Advanced Academic Programs please do not hesitate to contact me at yfwilliams@fcps.edu.
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Bren Mar Park has a handbook available for families to understand important procedures and practices. It is on our Bren Mar Park website at https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/family-resources
On July 16, 2026, the Fairfax County School Board directed the Superintendent to amend all device regulations, including Regulation 2601, the Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R).
During the instructional day, students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices. Personal devices include, but are not limited to:
- Personal laptops
- Personal tablets
- Smartphones
- Smartwatches
- Other personal electronic communication or devices
The requirement does not apply when a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), or Section 504, outlines device requirements.
FCPS has introduced new parent controls in the Lightspeed Parent Portal to help families manage access on FCPS-issued devices outside of school hours.
Through the Lightspeed Parent Portal, families can now:
- Set Custom Schedules: Pause or restrict internet access during specific times and days (e.g., bedtime, homework, or family hours).
- Create Custom Web Rules: Add specific websites to a custom block list to restrict access on their child's device.
For additional details, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal page on the FCPS website.
The updated Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) includes new Universal Grade Matrices outlining behavior expectations and responses for grades K-3 and 4-8. You can find it at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/district-performance-transparency/policies-regulations-notices/student-rights.
A new ParentVUE mobile app is available in the Apple and Google app stores. This version provides caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app can be used through this Fall, however families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Families needing assistance can submit a Support Request.
Our school health team can administer medication to students as needed, provided we have parental permission.
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Delivery: An adult must deliver all medication directly to the school health team. Never send medication to school with a child.
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Authorization: Please complete and submit the proper form to authorize the school to dispense medication to your student.
More information and the forms can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/school-health-services
Every FCPS student will receive an identification card. Bus riders will be expected to tap their cards when boarding and exiting each day.
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