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Hello, Scottie families!  

It's been another great week here at Bonnie Brae!  The weather has been beautiful, and we have enjoyed seeing our Scotties engaged in joyful learning throughout the building.  As the weather begins to get cooler, please be sure to send your child to school with a jacket or sweatshirt, with their name clearly written on the label.  

A reminder that Monday, October 12 is a School Planning Day, and there is no school for students.  Please see below for information from the PTO about the upcoming Fall Festival, which takes place next Friday, October 16.  

 Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends!

Morgan Birge, Principal

Raegan Hanson, Assistant Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Family.  Relationships.  Success.

• October 12 - School Planning Day (no school for students)
• October 13-October 22 - Book Fair (library)
• October 13 & October 14 - PTO Restaurant Day and Night, Spartans (11 AM-9 PM)
• October 14 - End of Final Building Phase Community Meeting, 6:30-7:30 PM (Cafeteria)
• October 16 - PTO Fall Festival, 6-8 PM

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

Fourth grade students worked together to learn more about helping others feel valued in group conversations.

Starting the day off with a good breakfast!

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 12, is a student holiday and school planning day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

Fall Picture Day Pictures

If you pre-ordered a fall picture package, it should be arriving in the upcoming weeks.

For families who did not have a chance to pre-order, it is not too late! Please visit  the Victor O'Neill's website to view and order photos. Use your child’s student ID number when asked for the online code.  If you are unsure of your child’s student ID number, please email your child's classroom teacher.

For questions about school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com.

Fall Picture Make-Up Day is Thursday, October 29.

One Scottie, One Book Adventure

One Scottie, One Book: A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold

During October, our school community will read A Boy Called Bat, a story about Bat, a boy who hopes to make a baby skunk his pet. As students read, they will explore themes of friendship, responsibility, and caring for animals. 

Books and chapter questions will be sent home with every student PreK-6 on today, Friday, October 9, 2026.  Students will read/listen to two chapters each evening at home. 

Families and students can view information related to our One Scottie, One Book adventure on our Bonnie Brae One Scottie, One Book webpage.

• View the reading schedule.

• View our chapter by chapter questions to help facilitate a discussion about the book at home. 

• Listen to individual chapters being read by Bonnie Brae staff.

• Play some Kahoots to review the story.

• Learn more about our Literacy Night (Thursday, October 29, 6-7:30 PM)

Join Us for Literacy Night!

• When: Thursday, October 29, 6-7:30 PM
• Where: Bonnie Brae Cafeteria and Gym

Literacy Night will feature literacy activities for students presented by Bonnie Brae staff, therapy dogs for children to read with, and a representative from the Burke Public Library to help families get library cards.

We invite families to join the fun by reading along and talking together about A Boy Called Bat. Ask your child what they think Bat should do or what makes a good friend and pet owner. We look forward to sharing this reading adventure with you!

Early Release Wednesdays - Complete the Form

Parents and caregivers, please be sure to complete the Early Release Wednesday form your child's teacher shared with you (and also located here) so we are aware how your child/children will go home on Early Release Wednesdays. Please complete the form for each child who attends Bonnie Brae by Friday, October 16.

Our first Early Release Wednesday is October 21.  Students will be released three hours early at 12:15 PM. 

As a reminder, if you complete the form and share that your student will need to stay at Bonnie Brae due to childcare needs on our Early Release Wednesday, they will be dismissed at the regular time of 3:15 PM. 

For a list of all Early Release Wednesday dates and more information, be sure to check out the FCPS website.  

All preschool classes will follow their normal schedule.

Outstanding Employee Nominations

Scottie families, help us celebrate the amazing people who make Bonnie Brae Elementary special! Nominations are now open for the 2026–2027 school year. Consider recognizing an outstanding teacher, new teacher, principal, professional staff leader, educational services employee, or operational services employee for the ways they support our students, staff, and FCPS initiatives. Submit a nomination using our Bonnie Brae Outstanding Employee Nomination Google Form. Thank you for helping our outstanding staff feel appreciated!

First Time Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School!

Bonnie Brae Elementary has been recognized by the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children as a “First Time Distinguished” Purple Star School. The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. 

Advanced Academics Programming News

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent AAP Family Coffee! All presented information is available on the FCPS AAP Website. The Program Overview section shares information about AAP services and contains video presentations of the material presented during our family coffee relating to AAP Elementary Services and Full-Time Screening and Identification. The Understanding the AAP Screening Process section of the site explains how to refer for each level of service. 

Full-Time Referral Deadlines are October 15 for Fall Screening  (new to FCPS students in Grades 3-6 as of January 2026) and December 15 for Spring Screening (current FCPS students in Grades 2-6). Please follow Full-Time Referral Instructions when submitting referral documents. Optional AAP Virtual Office Hours will be held throughout the fall to address any AAP related questions. Our next session will be held Friday, October 16 from 8:45am-9:30am. Participants should use this ZOOM link to join, no reservation is required. Please contact our AART, Larissa Sheehan, ltsheehan@fcps.edu, with any follow-up questions.

Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School

The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools. 

The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns. 

Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15. 

Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu. 

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. 

Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available. 

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

• Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
• Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.

TWO Day Restaurant Day and Night at Spartans

Join your fellow Scotties at Burke’s Spartans Family Restaurant for lunch or dinner on Tuesday AND Wednesday, October 13 and 14, 11 AM - 9 PM.

Where:  Spartans Family Restaurant (9542 Burke Rd., Burke, VA 22015)

You may dine in, carry out and order online noting Bonnie Brae. Show your flyer or tell your server for a portion of the proceeds to support the Bonnie Brae PTO. 

Fall Festival is 10/16

Join the PTO at the Fall Festival, Friday 10/16 from 6-8pm. This fun event will feature games, music, and food! Don’t forget to wear your costume for the costume contest.

Judging for the costume contest will be from 6-6:15. Winners will be announced at the end of the event. 

We can’t host this event without your support. Please volunteer here. This is not a drop off event, parents/guardians must be present with students. See you there!

Charleston Wrap is Here!

Whether you're looking for the perfect gift wrap or unique holiday goodies, we've got you covered. Plus, every purchase helps our school community shine brighter!

Join the Fun:

• Register Now: Head over to www.registercw.com and enter code 16200 to start your wrapping adventure. 
• Share the Love: Spread the word to friends and family using the links in your participant dashboard—let's make this our best fundraiser yet!
• Prefer to give directly? You can also support our school community with a direct donation using this Zeffy link. 

Let’s make this a wrap-tastic success—thank you for your support and enthusiasm!

First Parent Night Out of the Year

If you are ready for a break or your kids are ready for a night out, join Tumbles on Friday night, October 23rd 5:30-8:30 PM.

Register online our parent night out at Tumbles. 

Sibling discounts are available and $5 from each registration will be donated to th Bonnie Brae PTO. 

Location: 10621 Braddock Rd., Ste C-09

• October 21 - Three-Hour Early Release Wednesday, 12:15 PM
• October 21 - PTO Meeting, 6-7 PM (Bonnie Brae Library)
• October 23 - Parent Night Out, 5:30-8:30 PM (Tumbles)
• October 29 - Fall Picture Make-Up Day
• October 30 - SCA Spirit Day: Costume Day
• October 30 - End of 1st Quarter: 2-Hour Early Release, 1:15 PM
• November 2 - School Planning Day (no school for students)
• November 3 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
• November 10 - Quarter 1 Report Cards Go Home
• November 18 - PTO Meeting, 6-7 PM (Bonnie Brae Library)