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Hello, Scottie families!  

We hope everyone was able to stay safe and warm this week, and that there were opportunities to get outside and enjoy the snow (when not digging out from it!).  A huge thank you to our custodians, who have worked tirelessly all week to ensure that our sidewalks are as clear as possible of snow and ice.  When we return next week, please be cautious and patient, as there will be spots still somewhat covered along some walkways.  Thank you for the support as we navigate the cold and piles of snow in the coming days and weeks.

Stay safe and warm this weekend.  We look forward to seeing our students again on Monday. 

Morgan Birge, Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Family.  Relationships.  Success.

• February 3 - End of Second Quarter
• February 3 - Strings Winter Concert, 6:30-7:30 PM (Oak View ES)
• February 6 - Club and Candid Photos Day (see schedule below)

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

Our custodians worked hard this week to make sure our parking lots, sidewalks, and Scottland Yard were safe for students and staff.

FCPS Devices and Power Cords - Bring Back to School

Students brought their FCPS device (laptop or iPad) and power cord home to use during the snow days.
The FCPS device and power cord need to be returned to Bonnie Brae on the first day back to school after our snow days. Please remind your child to charge the device before returning it to school.

End-of-Quarter 

Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3. 

Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. See Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments. 

See the complete school year calendar.

Club and Candid Photos Day - Friday, February 6

Photographers from our yearbook company, Victor O'Neill, will be at Bonnie Brae on Friday, February 6. One photographer will take candid photos while visiting learning spaces.  Another 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 February 6.

The club and group picture schedule is below.  

Valentine's Day Lunch

We are excited to invite Bonnie Brae families in for lunch on Friday, February 13!  Parents and guardians are invited to attend lunch during their child’s lunch period.  Students will be able to purchase lunch from the cafeteria on February 13, and while we do not have enough for parents to purchase from Bonnie Brae, we encourage any family members who attend to bring a lunch to eat with their child (family members can also bring a lunch in this day for their child if they wish as well!).  If your child is in a class that you do not see on the list below, please email their teacher directly for a specific lunch time. If you would like to join your child/children for lunch on Valentine’s Day, please complete this form so we can plan for seating. We look forward to seeing you!

Lunch Schedule for Friday, February 13:

• 10:50-11:20 - Grade 3
• 11:20-11:50 - Kindergarten
• 11:45-12:15 - Grade 4
• 12:05-12:35 - Grade 6
• 12:20-12:50 - Grade 1
• 12:40-1:10 - Grade 2
• 12:40-1:10 - EAC
• 1-1:30 - Grade 5

If you would like to volunteer to support before, during, or after lunch on February 13, please email the PTO at secretary@bonniebraepto.org to let them know you can help!

Upcoming Events (This is Us & Staff Basketball Game)

We have some exciting and much loved community events coming soon!  Mark your calendars and join us for:

• Thursday, March 26 - Staff Basketball Game at Robinson (6-8 PM)
• Thursday, April 23 - This is Us! A Community Cultural Celebration Event at Bonnie Brae (5:30-7 PM)

More information to come about both events!  Make sure to save the dates and join us!  

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.

Welcome Future Bonnie Brae Kindergarteners!

Bonnie Brae is excited to welcome families registering children for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year!  Visit the FCPS Online Registration page to start the registration process for your rising kindergartner using our online application.

Here’s what families need to know:

• Who’s registering: Incoming kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year

• What to bring (required documents):

  • Original birth certificate

  • Photo ID of the enrolling parent or guardian

  • Proof of residency (one of the following):

    • Lease agreement

    • Deed

    • Mortgage statement

  • If renting: Lease and three (3) current bills showing your address

  • Health records, including:

    • Physical exam

    • Immunization records

• Important reminder:

  • All documents must be current and accurate

  • Registration cannot be completed without all required paperwork

• Questions or need support?

  • Contact Jenny Rios Godoy at jrriosgodoy@fcps.edu

• Save the date!

  • Kindergarten Orientation: Friday, April 10

Bonnie Brae Elementary looks forward to partnering with families and helping students begin an exciting learning journey.

FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance

The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Voluntary Student Insurance

Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents may want to consider if purchasing voluntary student insurance is right for their family.

K & K Insurance Group has student accident insurance coverage available for purchase by parents. If you do not have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Additionally, even if you have other coverage, this plan can help fill expensive gaps caused by deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year.  Learn more about K & K Student Accident Insurance on the FCPS Voluntary Student Insurance webpage.

Bonnie Brae Ice Skating Fundraiser – Plan Ahead!

Start planning now for a fun winter outing with family and friends!

Join the Bonnie Brae community for public ice skating at Fairfax Ice Arena and support our school at the same time.

When: Sunday, February 1 (12 -3:45 PM)

Where: 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031

$2 from every paid admission will be donated to the Bonnie Brae PTO.

Important: To ensure Bonnie Brae receives credit, please bring the Ice Skating Fundraiser flyer/coupon and present it at the cashier when you arrive.

Skate with friends, enjoy a winter afternoon, and help support PTO programs and activities for our students. We hope to see lots of Scottie families on the ice!

• February 10 - Report Cards Go Home
• February 11 - 100th Day of School
• February 11 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7 PM
• February 13 - Valentine's Day Family Lunch (cafeteria)
• February 16 - Presidents Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
• February 17 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
• February 25 - 3-Hour Early Release Closing, 12:15 PM
• February 27 - SCA Spirit Day: Sequins and Sweats
• March 3 - Third Quarter Interims Go Home

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