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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Welcome to the last week of school! Congratulations to all of our Fifth Graders on a successful Promotion Day. We are so proud to call each one of you a Braddock Eagle! We wish you all well in all your future endeavors. You'll do great things!

Also, thank you to all the teachers and volunteer parents that made the Field Day such a success. Our students loved it!

Let's give it our all in this last stretch!

With Warmest Regards, 

Braddock Staff

📈SOL Scores📈

SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

• For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
• For grade 3-8 students, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines .

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE .

Pediatric Health Fairs

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
• Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

Mental Wellness

Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference. 

Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.

Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources , sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected] , or visiting the FRC webpage .

😱 SOCIAL MEDIA: X/Twitter Update

This week, X (formerly Twitter) updated its policies to officially allow adult content on the platform.With this update, we even more strongly encourage you to reconsider your school’s use of X, unless it is an effective communication and engagement tool for your community. This is NOT a mandate. 

If you and your principal would like an official Facebook page or Instagram account for your school, reach out to Delaina McCormack this summer and we are happy to get you set up.

💡 SOCIAL MEDIA: Last week of school inspiration and AI tip

Need inspiration for last week/day of school? Here are a few ideas:

• Students/teachers telling about their favorite memory from the year ( Example from Olde Creek ES )
• Moments from the last day and waving goodbye to buses ( Example )
• Kindergartners giving advice to graduates (Examples from Valley Christian and Stevens Point District )
• Teachers giving final goodbyes or messages

Need more ideas? The following AI prompt gave a few more:

“ Imagine you are a strategic, award winning social media manager for a public school. But you don't have much time to dedicate to getting or creating content. Give me 10 ideas for last day or last week of school content to post on our school account that doesn't take much time to capture or produce .”

1. Classroom Selfies:Encourage teachers to take a quick selfie with their class and share it with a short, heartfelt message about the school year.
2. Student Artwork:Showcase end-of-year artwork or projects from students. Take photos of a few standout pieces and share them with a brief description.
3. Quote of the Day:Post a daily quote from students or teachers about their favorite memories of the school year.
4. Awards and Achievements:Highlight student achievements, awards, or recognitions from the past year with a simple photo of the award and a congratulatory message.
5. Throwback Thursday:Share photos from earlier in the school year, such as events, field trips, or special moments.
6. Thank You Messages:Post short video clips or photos of students and staff thanking their teachers, classmates, or parents for their support throughout the year.
7. School Spirit:Share photos of students and staff wearing school colors or spirit wear.
8. Best of the Year:Create a simple collage of the best moments of the school year using photos you already have.
9. Countdown:Post a daily countdown to the last day of school with fun facts or trivia about the school year.
10. Farewell Messages:Post goodbye messages from graduating students or retiring staff members, either in written form or as short video clips.

District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• End-of-Year Reminders
• Summer Resources
• SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

💙Inova Healthy Plate Club 💙

F REE virtual cooking program for kids!

💙🦅PTA News! 🦅💙 Every Thursday is Pizza Night!

Every Thursday is Pizza Night at Papa John's.  Don't forget to use the code BES4010 at check out.  You will receive 40% off and the BES PTA will receive 10% of the total sales.  The code is good from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM every Thursday for delivery or carry out.. 

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Monday, June 10 - 5th Grd Outdoor Party - 5th Grd Walk

💙Wednesday June 12 - 🦅 Last Day of School🦅- Q4 Progress Reports sent home

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade 

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

We're almost at the finish line! Two more weeks filled with Field Trips, Field Days, Parties, and Promotion Day! Parents, make sure to have all your dates right. We don't want either you or our students to miss out on anything.

And for our 5th grade parents, invitations, tickets, and letters, have already been sent out. Remember that Promotion Day is on Wednesday, June 5th at Annandale High School. If you still need more tickets for your family, make sure that your fifth grader requests them by a hand written letter to our principal, Keesha Jackson-Muir. We want all of you to be there!

With Warmest Regards, 

Braddock Staff

☀️Summer Camps☀️

Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!

Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email [email protected] or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.

Other Summer Learning Opportunities

Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.

Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy .

💪Attendance💪

 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance is important all year, up to the last day of school. Attendance affects student performance and school accreditation . See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources .

🥗Lunch Balances🥗

Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance! 

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance. 

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school yearto receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer. 

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year . Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch .

☎️Family Information Phone Lines☎️

 Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight LanguagesParents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers .

📝Testing Results📝

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines . 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments , including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 TestsVirginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning. Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUESigning up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more . 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information . 

💙Inova Healthy Plate Club 💙

F REE virtual cooking program for kids!

💙🦅PTA News! 🦅💙 Every Thursday is Pizza Night!

Every Thursday is Pizza Night at Papa John's.  Don't forget to use the code BES4010 at check out.  You will receive 40% off and the BES PTA will receive 10% of the total sales.  The code is good from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM every Thursday for delivery or carry out.. 

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Monday, June 3 - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal

💙Tuesday, June 4 - 4th Grd Field Trip - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal - Read On Hand Readers EOY Party

💙Wednesday, June 5 - 🦅 5th Grd Promotion Day🦅

💙Thursday, June 6 - End of Year Celebration (Kinder: Torres & Overton)

💙Friday, June 7 - Field Day - 5th Grd Party 

💙Monday, June 10 - 5th Grd Outdoor Party - 5th Grd Walk

💙Wednesday June 12 - 🦅 Last Day of School🦅- Q4 Progress Reports sent home

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade 

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Congratulations to our 4th and 5th graders on their Band, Strings, and Choir concerts! You were all so wonderful, and special thank you to all the teachers who worked to make this happen. You're all amazing!

Enjoy your long weekend! There will be no school on Monday due to being Memorial Day. However, remember that SOL Retakes and Makeups will be happening once your children come back.

And to all our proud 5th grade parents, our students will keep rehearsing for their well awaited Promotion Day, that will be occurring on June 5th at Annandale Highschool. Invitations have already been sent out!

With Warmest Regards, 

Braddock Staff

☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza☀️

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats. 

Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend . Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.

🥗Lunch Balances🥗

Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance! 

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance. 

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school yearto receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer. 

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year . Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch .

📝Testing Results📝

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines . 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments , including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 TestsVirginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning. Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUESigning up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more . 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information . 

💙Community Conversations💙

Dear Braddock Families,

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations  throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place  that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

Upcoming Community Conversations:

May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

at Katherine Johnson Middle School,

• Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 -

REGISTER  HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit our website .

We look forward to seeing you at one of the last two Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.

Yours,

Geovanny Ponce, Ed.D.

Chief of Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools

8115 Gatehouse Road

Falls Church, VA  22042  

[email protected]

(w) 571.423.1020

(c) 571.668.3294

💙🦅PTA News! 🦅💙 Every Thursday is Pizza Night!

Every Thursday is Pizza Night at Papa John's.  Don't forget to use the code BES4010 at check out.  You will receive 40% off and the BES PTA will receive 10% of the total sales.  The code is good from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM every Thursday for delivery or carry out.. 

Important Upcoming Dates

💙 Monday, May 27 -  Memorial Day (Holiday-No school)

💙Tuesday, May 28 - Reading SOL Retakes - Loepere and Carney's 2nd Grd Shark Dance

💙Wednesday, May 29 - Math SOL Retakes

💙Thursday, May 30 - Science SOL Retakes - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal

💙Friday, May 31 - SOL Retakes Make Ups - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal - Annandale Atom Parade

💙Monday, June 3 - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal

💙Tuesday, June 4 - 4th Grd Field Trip - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal - Read On Hand Readers EOY Party

💙Wednesday, June 5 - 🦅 5th Grd Promotion Day🦅

💙Thursday, June 6 - End of Year Celebration(Kinder: Torres & Overton)

💙Friday, June 7 - Field Day - 5th Grd Party 

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade 

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you well. 

SOL's have arrived and we are more than proud to announce that our eagles' hard work during these past few weeks has shown greatly. However, they're still not done yet. Science SOL's will be happening next week while Make Ups and Retakes will be occurring as well, so do keep an eye out for your children and make sure they get the needed rest for their final SOL's.

With Warmest Regards, 

Braddock Staff

FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps☀️

Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students .

Attendance

💪 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!

In FCPS, we all belong . From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources

FLE Material Review

Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m.View details and a feedback form .

Middle School Start Times

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

💙Community Conversations💙

Dear Braddock Families,

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations  throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place  that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

Upcoming Community Conversations:

May 16, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

at Poe Middle School, 7000

Cindy Ln, Annandale, VA 22003   -

REGISTER  HERE

May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

at Katherine Johnson Middle School,

• Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 -

REGISTER  HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit our website .

We look forward to seeing you at one of the last two Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.

Yours,

Geovanny Ponce, Ed.D.

Chief of Schools

Fairfax County Public Schools

8115 Gatehouse Road

Falls Church, VA  22042  

[email protected]

(w) 571.423.1020

(c) 571.668.3294

💙🦅PTA News! 🦅💙 Upcoming PTA Events:

💙The Last Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser for the year!💙

The last Chick-Fil-A fundraiser day will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 

You can purchase Chick-Fil-A at anytime throughout the day.  Use the work "Braddock" at check out or online using the Chick-Fil-A App.  10% of the day's sales will be donated to the BES PTA. 

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Tuesday, May 21  - 5th Grd Science SOL - 4th Grd Strings and Chorus Concert

💙Wednesday, May 22 - 5th Grd Science SOL Make-Ups

💙Thursday, May 23- Last Call SOL Make-Ups - 5th Grd Band/Strings/Choir Concert

💙Friday, May 24 - Pre-K Spring Breakfast - 2nd Grd Field Trip - 2nd-5th Ambassadors Field Trip

💙 Monday, May 27 -  Memorial Day (Holiday)

💙Tuesday, May 28 - Reading SOL Retakes - Loepere and Carney's 2nd Grd Shark Dance

💙Wednesday, May 29 - Math SOL Retakes

💙Thursday, May 30 - Science SOL Retakes - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal

💙Friday, May 31 - SOL Retakes Make Ups - 5th Grd Promotion Day Rehearsal - Annandale Atom Parade

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade 

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you and your family members well. Thank you for helping us celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Our teachers/staff were extremely grateful for the outpouring of cards, gifts and recognition.

A huge thank you goes to the members of our PTA for supporting the staff and helping to make this week successful. 

With Warmest Regards, 

Braddock Staff

FCPS Summer Extravaganza!

☀️ Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza

Don’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! 

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. 

Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!

Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend . Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.

Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps☀️

Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students .

Attendance

💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation . See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources . 

Ombuds

📞 FCPS Ombuds Provides Confidential GuidanceThe 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 get answers to 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, email [email protected] , visit their webpage , or submit a question . Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Middle School Start Times

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

💙🦅PTA News! 🦅💙

A message from the PTA:

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the activities.  We hope that you enjoyed them as much as we did.  Despite the rain, there were many smiling faces. We have posted pictures from the event to the Braddock PTA Facebook Page.   https://www.facebook.com/braddock.pta

We are already looking forward to Eagle Fest 2025!

Upcoming PTA Events:

💙PTA Board Election Meeting and Planning Session💙

The position of Secretary for the BES PTA is up for re-election.  We are seeking volunteers that are interested in being a part of the board.  Please let Tanya Swart, the BES PTA President, know if you are interested in this opportunity.  You can email her at [email protected]

We will meet, to vote on nominated individuals, on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the school cafeteria.  

Immediately after the meeting, we will begin planning the events that the BES PTA will sponsor during the 2024-2025 school year. 

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Monday, May 13th and Friday, May 17th - 2nd Grade Field Trip

💙Tuesday, May 14th - 3rd Grade Math SOL 

💙Thursday, May 16th - 4th and 5th Grade Math SOL 

💙Thursday, May 16th - 4th Quarter Interims Sent Home

💙 Friday, May 17th - Math SOL Make-Ups

💙Tuesday, May 21  - 5th Grade Science SOL - 4th Strings and Chorus Concert

💙Wednesday, May 22 - 5th Grade Science Make-Ups

💙Thursday, May 23- Last Call SOL Make-Ups - 5th Grade Band/Strings/Choir Concert

💙Friday, May 24 - 2nd Grade Field Trip - 2nd-5th Ambassadors Field Trip

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade 

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you and your family members well.

Next week is Braddock ES's Staff Appreication Week! The Admin Team and the PTA have put together a week of celebration for our staff. We would love if you and your child took a moment to write a note of appreciation for your child's teacher or favorite staff member. This can be sent via email, Talking Points, or the old fashion paper and pencil. 

REMINDER: This coming Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. the Braddock PTA is hosting EAGLE FEST!! 

If you purchased a wristband as a pre-order you can arrive at the blacktop at 10:00 a.m. to pick it up. Please have your child's name and grade ready. 

If you did not purchase a pre-order wristband you can buy one at the door for $25 each. Any child that plans to participate will need a wristband (as young as 2 years old). 

We hope to see you there! 

<3 Braddock Staff

🦅Eagle Fest! FCPS Summer Extravaganza!

☀️ Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza

Don’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! 

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. 

Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!

Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend . Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.

Attendance

💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation . See how to:

• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources . 

Ombuds

📞 FCPS Ombuds Provides Confidential GuidanceThe 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 get answers to 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, email [email protected] , visit their webpage , or submit a question . Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Middle School Start Times

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Tuesday, May 7th - 3rd Grade Reading SOL 

💙Thursday, May 9th - 4th and 5th Grade Reading SOL 

💙Monday, May 13th and Friday, May 17th - 2nd Grade Field Trip

💙Tuesday, May 14th - 3rd Grade Math SOL 

💙Thursday, May 16th - 4th and 5th Grade Math SOL 

💙Thursday, May 16th - 4th Quarter Interims Sent Home

💙🦅💙Braddock PTA 💙🦅💙 SAVE THE DATE: PTA Events

The PTA is planning to hose the following events at Braddock during the 23-24 school year. Mark your calendars now!! 

• May 4th - Eagle Fest!!! 

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade 

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 3rd Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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🦅💙🦅Can you believe that Eagle Fest is just 2 weeks away? 🦅💙🦅

The BES PTA has been planning this community event for months and now we need your help.  This community event is not just for Braddock Elementary School students, it is open to everyone.  We need your help to spread the word to your friends, family, and the community.  We are also looking for volunteers to help with all of the activities that we have planned. Adults and high school kids that are looking for volunteer hours can volunteer to help. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, they can sign up using our sign up genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E49ACA72BA2FC1-48577059-eaglefest#/

Wristbands can be pre-purchased on line for $20 or they can be purchased at the door for $25.  Wristbands are required to participate and adults are free to enter. All  pre-purchased wristbands can be picked up the day of the event in the pre-purchase line.    https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/1006272

Below are some images of what we have planned for Eagle Fest. 

We hope to see you there. 

**Spanish**

🦅💙¿Puedes creer que faltan solo 2 semanas para el Eagle Fest?🦅💙

 La PTA de BES ha estado planeando este evento comunitario durante meses y ahora necesitamos su ayuda. Este evento comunitario no es sólo para los estudiantes de la Escuela Primaria Braddock, está abierto a todos. Necesitamos su ayuda para correr la voz entre sus amigos, familiares y la comunidad. También estamos buscando voluntarios para ayudar con todas las actividades que hemos planeado. Los adultos y niños de secundaria que buscan horas de voluntariado pueden ofrecerse como voluntarios para ayudar. Si usted o alguien que conoce está interesado en ser voluntario, puede registrarse utilizando nuestro genio de registro. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E49ACA72BA2FC1-48577059-eaglefest#/

Las pulseras se pueden precomprar en línea por $20 o se pueden comprar en la puerta por $25. Se requieren pulseras para participar y los adultos pueden ingresar gratis. Todas las pulseras precompradas se pueden recoger el día del evento en la línea de precompra. https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/1006272

A continuación se muestran algunas imágenes de lo que tenemos planeado para Eagle Fest.

Esperamos verte ahí.

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you and your family members well. As we enter the final quater of the year there will be lots of exciting and important events happening. From end of the year assessments to celebrations continued strong attendance is important for all our students. 

Join us this upcoming Wendesday, April 17th at our Parent Coffee where we will be discussing the following topics: 

• Parenting the strong-willed child
• Encouraging postive choices
• Improving school performance
• Concrete solutions for tough kids
• Sleep, diet and behavior
• and some fun activites! 

We hope to see you there! 

<3 Braddock Staff

🦅Eagle Fest!

Want to volunteer???? Sign up HERE or contact Ms. Dowling via Talking Points

Want to buy a wristband? BUY IT HERE or complete the paper form and send in cash! 

✅ School Health Services

✅ School Health Services Satisfaction SurveyThe Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.

🥁 Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Immigrant Family Reunification

👨 ‍ 👩 ‍ 👧 ‍ 👦 Immigrant Family Reunification Class

A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 13, 20, or 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online . For more information, please contact Braddock Family Liason at 703-914-7300 or Sussy Tomer at [email protected] .

Middle School Start Times

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29 , 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School . 
• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Thursday, April 11, 2024 - PTA Meeting - Eagle Fest Planning

💙Monday, April 15, 2024 - Q3 Progress Reports Sent Home 

💙Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - Chic-Fil-A Night for Braddock!

💙Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Math and Science Night!

💙Monday, April 22, 2024 - Scholastic Book Fair 

💙Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 5th Grade Family Open House at Poe Middle School 

💙🦅💙Braddock PTA 💙🦅💙 SAVE THE DATE: PTA Events

The PTA is planning to hose the following events at Braddock during the 23-24 school year. Mark your calendars now!! 

• April 11th - General Membership Meeting
• May 4th - Eagle Fest!!! 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Please email [email protected] or contact Ms. Dowling on Talking Points to sign up to help at Eagle Fest. 

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling -  [email protected]   or (703) 914-7388

• 1st Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you and your family members well. The purpose of this message is to notify you that a solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. 

Here's what you need to know:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.  
• Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m.

Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal.

If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.

For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage .

Sincerely With Warmest Regards,

Keesha Jackson-Muir

Principal 

Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces

• New Regulation on Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces

FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.

These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs.

Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Ms. Jackson-Muir at 703-914-7300 regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502 . Visit FCPS' Religious Accommodations in Schools for Students webpage for more information.

🥁 Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Family Summit

• Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit
  Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,at Marshall High School . The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan . 

Middle School Start Times

⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29 , 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School . 
• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

Important Upcoming Dates

💙Thursday, April 11, 2024 - PTA Meeting - Eagle Fest Planning

💙Monday, April 15, 2024 - Q3 Progress Reports Sent Home 

💙Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - Chic-Fil-A Night for Braddock!

💙Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Math and Science Night!

💙Monday, April 22, 2024 - Scholastic Book Fair 

💙Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 5th Grade Family Open House at Poe Middle School 

💙🦅💙Braddock PTA 💙🦅💙 SAVE THE DATE: PTA Events

The PTA is planning to hose the following events at Braddock during the 23-24 school year. Mark your calendars now!! 

• April 11th - General Membership Meeting
• May 4th - Eagle Fest!!! 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Please email [email protected] or contact Ms. Dowling on Talking Points to sign up to help at Eagle Fest. 

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

Eneida Thomas-  [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten
• 2nd Grade
• 4th Grade

Maureen Lopez -  [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• Kindergarten
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling -  [email protected]   or (703) 914-7388

• 1st Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here:  Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003   |  Main Phone: 703.914.7300
Attendance: 703.914.7333 |  Web | Calendar |  Facebook |  Twitter