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 Family Game Night was filled with fun and laughter. Over 100 children and their family members talked, strategized, and applied their math skills over board games.
May 1 Family Market 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
May 10 Summer Extravaganza at Woodson High School
May 12 Early release school day
May 26 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
June 4 Last Day of School for PreK and ECCB Students
June 10 Last Day of School for PAC Students
June 11 Last Day of School for K-5 Students
Bren Mar Park Staff Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9. This is a time to pause and thank the staff for all of the hard work they do each day for the children in our community.
Did you know that Bren Mar Park has 89 employees who work with and for children each day? Roles include teachers, specialist teachers (Art, PE, Music), content specialists (Reading, Math, Advanced Academics, Instructional Coach, ESOL and Special Education), Instructional Assistants, and others! Please join us in celebrating the amazing BMP staff!
Monday, May 5
Tuesday, May 6
Wednesday, May 7
Thursday, May 8
Friday, May 9
Congratulations! Join VDOE in celebrating Victor Spadaro of Abingdon Elementary (Arlington) and Matthew Barker of Bren Mar Park Elementary (Alexandria) for being named SHAPE America Southern District’s Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year, respectively! Their dedication to fostering inclusive, engaging, and active learning environments sets a powerful standard for educators across the Commonwealth. We’re proud to have two such inspiring leaders representing Virginia in health and physical education.
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Students who turn 5 on or before September 30 are eligible to be registered for kindergarten for next school year. Learn more about the registration process at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements
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.
Tech Tips for SOL Success!
As our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders prepare to take their SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments in a few weeks, technology can be a valuable tool to support your child's preparation at home. Here are a few ideas:
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Practice with SOL-Type Questions: The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website has released practice items and sample tests (available at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/student-assessment/sol-practice-items-all-subjects). Reviewing these together can help your child become familiar with the format and types of questions.
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Interactive Review Websites: Platforms like Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) offer free video lessons and practice exercises covering a wide range of subjects. You can target specific skill areas where your child might need extra support.
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Utilize School Resources: Check Schoology to see what your child has been learning this year. Teachers have posted assignments, games, and study guides throughout the year that your child can review.
Keep in mind that technology is just one piece of the puzzle. Combining these digital tools with encouragement and positivity will set your child up for success!
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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It is amazing how quickly the construction work is moving along! The blacktop, field, and former playgrounds are now showing major changes as the construction crew prepares for the construction of the 2-story building and extended parking lot. Students are transitioning to a rotation between the temporary playground and our inner courtyard for outdoor recess time. Construction will impact our Field Day, which will now be our FUN Day and hosted within the school building, as well as our International Night, which will involve us blocking off a part of the parking lot. Construction near the school building will be put on pause on SOL testing administration days, which take place in May.
Virginia SOL assessments are standardized tests designed to measure student achievement in reading, math and science and are given to students in grades 3, 4 and 5. They are used to determine if students are meeting the state's established expectations for learning. SOL online practice items are available at https://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/virginia/va-practicetest.html?links=1 - no sign in is required. The audio option is for students who are learning English as a second language or for students who qualify for this option. Paper pencil practice items can be found at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/student-assessment/sol-practice-items-all-subjects
The Bren Mar Park SOL testing schedule is as follows:
Friday, May 2 SOL Pep Rally & Celebration!
Wednesday, May 8 Grade 3 - Reading
Thursday, May 16 Grade 3 - Math
Thursday, May 9 Grade 4 - Reading
Friday, May 17 Grade 4 - Math
Tuesday, May 7 Grade 5 - Reading
Tuesday, May 14 Grade 5 - Math
Tuesday, May 21 Grade 5 - Science
Make up sessions for emergency absences continue through Friday, May 24, 2025.
Brooke Howell, 1st Grade Teacher
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Greetings! This is my 20th year in education. I spent most of my career as an elementary school librarian. I took a break in service after my husband and I had twins - a girl and a boy! During this time, I was a homeschool portfolio reviewer.
A twin myself, my sister and I are graduates of FCPS and attended Parklawn ES, Holmes MS, and Annandale HS. This is my second year at Bren Mar Park ES, where my niece attended the entirety of her elementary school years.
I love to spend time with my family, cook, create on my laptop, walk by the Potomac, and dance to Afrobeats!
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