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Hello, Scottie families!
What an amazing PTO Spring Carnival last week. Thank you to our PTO and all the volunteers for supporting this fun family event! Next week, on Friday we look forward to our May SCA Spirit Day - Wacky Hair and Socks Day! Come wearing your favorite silly socks, wacky hair (or both!), or wear Bonnie Brae colors of blue and white.
Bonnie Brae Field Day 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10. Volunteers make all the difference! Leaders or co-leaders for stations are indispensable. EAC and grades 4-6 will participate from 9:15-11:00. Volunteers are needed from 8:45-11:00. Grades K-3 will participate from 1:15-3:00. Volunteers are needed from 12:45-3:00. If you can help set up or lead a station, we would love to hear from you! Please follow the link to volunteer hereto let us know how you would like to help!
A reminder that due to the holidays and teacher workday, there is no school until Thursday, May 28. Have a great extended weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal
Natalie Vershaw, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
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May 26 - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
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May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday (no school for students and staff)
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May 27 - PTO Restaurant Night, Freddy's, 5-9 PM
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May 28 - 6th Grade Five Guys Restaurant Night, 4-8 PM
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May 29 - SCA Spirit Day, Wacky Hair and Socks
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Students in Ms. Bauer and Ms. Shirey's fifth grade classes had so much at their Glow Party.
Fifth grade students enjoyed the glowing glasses and music during the Glow Party.
SOL Preliminary Scores in ParentVUE
FCPS has begun loading preliminary SOL scores directly into ParentVUE. Scores will be updated twice weekly, every Wednesday and Friday.
Please keep in mind that there is a processing window of several days between the test date and the score appearing in the portal. For example:
- Tests taken on Friday, Monday, Tuesday will typically be viewable by Friday.
- Tests taken on Wednesday, Thursday will likely be available the following Wednesday.
Log in to your ParentVUE account to stay updated on your student’s progress. Visit the FCPS SOL Test Result website for more information.
Yearbook Onsite Sales Starts Monday, June 1
If families did not pre-order a Bonnie Brae Yearbook, we will have a limited number of softcover yearbooks for sale in our front lobby as students arrive in the morning (8:16-8:30 AM). Onsite sales start Monday, June 1st and will continue until we are sold out.
Yearbooks can be purchased for $20 (one per student). Students should bring in exact cash or a check made out to "Bonnie Brae Elementary", with "Yearbook" written in the For section.
Yearbooks will be distributed to students on the following dates:
- Sixth grade students on June 15
- All other students on June 16
6th Grade Fundraiser - Five Guys Restaurant Night on May 28
Help support our 6th grade end of year festivities by joining us at our Five guys Restaurant Night!
When: Thursday, May 28 from 4-8 PM
Where: Five Guys, 5761 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke VA
Why: 20% of all purchases go towards 6th grade end of year festivities
Fine and Performing Arts Summer Camps
The Fine Arts Office offers three exciting full day summer camps for students currently in grades K-11. All three camps keep students engaged over the summer and provide the opportunity to explore the arts at a competitive and accessible price point. Free transportation and tuition assistance is available.
Find details about all our programs, including secondary camps, elementary camps, and the theatre-specific production camp on our website.
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
Mental Health Resources
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Freddy’s Fundraiser Night – Support Bonnie Brae PTO!
Take a night off from cooking and support Bonnie Brae PTO at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers!
When: Wednesday, May 27, 5–9 PM
Where: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 10030 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
How:
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In-Person: Mention the Bonnie Brae fundraiser or show the flyer at checkout
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Online/Mobile Orders: Use promo code, GIVEBACK
Bonnie Brae PTO will receive 15% of qualifying sales from dine-in, carryout, and mobile orders.
Bring the whole family for great food, frozen custard treats, and a fun way to support our school community. Thank you for supporting Bonnie Brae Elementary!
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June 8 - Band, Chorus, & 4th Grade Strings Concert (Robinson)
- 5:30-6:15 PM - 4th Grade Strings
- 6:30-7:15 PM - 5th & 6th Grade Band
- 7:30-8:15 PM - 5th & 6h Grade Chorus
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June 9 - 5th & 6th Grade Strings Concert, 6:60-7:30 PM (Oak View)
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June 10 - Field Day
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June 12 - SCA Spirit Day, Hawaiian Luau
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June 16 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9-10:30 AM
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June 17 - Last Day of School, 1:15 PM Dismissal
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June 19 - Juneteenth Holiday (schools closed)
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