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Hello, Scottie families!  

While our time together this week has been short with the closings and delayed openings, we have had a great week reconnecting with one another at Bonnie Brae after all the days off.  We  are looking forward to our Valentine's Day lunch coming up next week on Friday, February 13.  See below for the time schedule and more details. 

Thank you for continuing to be cautious and patient with our arrival and dismissal each day.  We appreciate the support as we navigate the cold and piles of “snowcrete” that are still piled up along our local roadways and sidewalks.  

Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast again for tomorrow and Sunday.  We hope you all stay warm, stay safe, and you have a chance to enjoy the weekend with family and friends.

Morgan Birge, Principal

Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal

Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal

Family.  Relationships.  Success.

• February 10 - Report Cards Go Home
• February 11 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7 PM
• February 12 - 100th Day of School
• February 13 - Valentine's Day Family Lunch (cafeteria)

A few amazing highlights that happened this week...

Fifth grade students worked on their revising and refining skills while collaborating with Adobe Express AI.

Ms. Amal and one of the our PreK students enjoying snack time.

Finishing Up Different Perspectives in Language Arts 

Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about the perspectives of characters, authors, and readers. 

Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:

• Question: If your pet (or a stuffed animal) could talk, what do you think it would say about its day?
• Activity: Ask your child to retell a familiar story from another character’s point of view.

At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.

Meal Kits for Fasting Students

From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:

• Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
• Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
• Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800. 

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!

Presidents Day (Holiday) and Teacher Workday

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.  

Schools are closed on Tuesday, February 17, for a teacher workday.

Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day

Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.

Rescheduled Club and Candid Photos Day - Monday, February 23

Our new Club and Candid Photos Day is Monday, February 23. One Victor O'Neill photographer will take candid photos while visiting learning spaces.  Another Victor O'Neill 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 23.  Girls on the Run will have their group photo taken in the spring.

The club and group picture schedule is below.  

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.

Help Keep Bonnie Brae Phone-Free!

Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans. 

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 321-3900. 

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.

Bonnie Brae Elementary PTO Meeting – February 11

The Bonnie Brae Elementary PTO invites all families and staff to join us for our next PTO meeting. This meeting will be held in person with a virtual attendance option for those unable to attend on campus.

Date: Wednesday, February 11 

Time: 6 - 7 PM  

Location: In-Person at Bonnie Brae Elementary

Virtual Option: Google Meet

Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yst-awiz-xgq

Agenda Highlights:

• Valentine’s Day Luncheon planning and updates
• Upcoming Readathon fundraising event
• Updates from PTO Board members
• Update from School Administration
• Open discussion and community input

Your ideas, questions, and feedback are greatly appreciated, and we encourage all parents and caregivers to participate — whether in person or virtually.

We look forward to seeing you on February 11!

• February 16 - Presidents Day Holiday (no school for students and staff)
• February 17 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
• February 23 - Club and Candid Photos Day
• 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
• March 18 - PTO Meeting (in-person), 6-7 PM
• March 20 - Eid al-Fitr Holiday (no school for students and staff)

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