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Bren Mar Park welcomed new staff this week!
August 20 Open House for Preschool & Sensory Sensitive, 3:30 p.m.
August 20 Open House for All, 4:00 p.m.
August 24 First Day of School, Doors Open at 9:00 a.m.
August 24 Title 1 Event: Boohoo / Yahoo Breakfast
August 28 Early Release Wednesday Responses due in ParentVUE
August 31 Welcome Kindergarteners! Spirit Week
September 22 Title 1 Annual Meeting with Principal Williams, 5:15 p.m.
September 22 Back to School Curriculum Night, 6:00 p.m.
Open House is on Thursday, August 20, 2026. This is an opportunity for families to visit the classroom, meet the staff, and learn important information about the first days of school. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend with their family members! Families may also choose to bring school supplies.
Families of preschool students and students or family members that may be sensitive to louder environments or more crowded spaces are invited to join us from 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
All other families, we ask that you join us from 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
The front office will be closed to the public during this event.
Whether you are celebrating your child heading back to school or tearing up while waving good-bye, you are invited to join other Bren Mar Park family members at our annual Boohoo / Yahoo Breakfast. We will be in the BMP cafeteria after the starting bell rings at 9:15 a.m. Breakfast items are provided as part of our Title 1 grant funding. You will also get to met your administrative team, the PTA, and learn about school and ways that you can help your child at home this year.
DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: The Bren Mar Park Cafeteria
A response from each BMP family is needed to allow us to plan and prepare for this school year's Early Release Wednesdays, which are September 30, November 18, January 17, and April 7.
Family responses should be submitted through ParentVUE or contact made with the BMP front office so that we can make the changes for you.
All responses should be completed no later than Friday, August 28, 2026.
Help us welcome our kindergarteners and learn all about colors! We invite every child to wear:
Monday, August 31 - Wear red.
Tuesday, September 1 - Wear orange.
Wednesday, September 2 - Wear yellow.
Thursday, September 3 - Wear green.
Tuesday, September 8 - Wear blue.
Wednesday, September 9 - Wear purple.
Thursday, September 10 - Wear grayscale.
Friday, September 11 - Wear BMP spirit wear or Red, White & Blue.
Construction continues...
On July 16, 2026, the Fairfax County School Board directed the Superintendent to amend all device regulations, including Regulation 2601, the Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R).
During the instructional day, students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices. Personal devices include, but are not limited to:
- Personal laptops
- Personal tablets
- Smartphones
- Smartwatches
- Other personal electronic communication or devices
The requirement does not apply when a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), or Section 504, outlines device requirements.
The updated Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) includes new Universal Grade Matrices outlining behavior expectations and responses for grades K-3 and 4-8. You can find it at https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/district-performance-transparency/policies-regulations-notices/student-rights.
A new ParentVUE mobile app is available in the Apple and Google app stores. This version provides caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app can be used through this Fall, however families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Families needing assistance can submit a Support Request.
If you are new to ParentVue, you are encouraged to review the ParentVUE Account Overview to learn how to get started.
Our school health team can administer medication to students as needed, provided we have parental permission.
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Delivery: An adult must deliver all medication directly to the school health team. Never send medication to school with a child.
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Authorization: Please complete and submit the proper form to authorize the school to dispense medication to your student.
More information and the forms can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/school-health-services
Every FCPS student who rides a bus will receive an identification card. Bus riders will be expected to tap their cards when boarding and exiting each day.
With just over one week until the school year starts, now is the time to getting back on a school schedule! Research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights that school-aged children need at least 9 hours of sleep per night, emphasizing that sleep consistency is critical for attention, mood regulation, and academic success. Abruptly shifting sleep schedules on the first day of school can leave children feeling tired or anxious. Shifting bedtimes and wake-up times back by just 15 minutes every few days allows the internal body clock to adjust naturally, ensuring children can arrive well-rested and ready to learn.
You can help your child by starting now the process of:
- Setting an earlier bedtime, allowing time for your child's body to complete evening routines such as showering, brushing teeth, and a calming activity (such as reading or listening to calming music).
- Building a calm, predictable bedtime routine, including setting a routine for turning of screen time, changing clothing/brushing teeth, and a calm down activity to prepare the body for a full night's rest. You may also choose to lay out clothes or check backpacks to simplify the morning routines.
- Transitioning to an earlier wake up time, allowing time for your child to fully wake up and complete morning routines in order to arrive at the bus stop or school on time.
- Building a calm, predictable morning routine, which can include how they will be woken up (alarm clock or family member), when to get out of bed (time to snooze?), time for getting dressed, and brushing teeth before heading out the door to arrive at the bus stop or school on time.
For a stress-free start, consider a "dress rehearsal" a few days before school begins. Practice the full morning timeline—waking up, getting ready, and even making the trip to school between 9:00-9:15 a.m. By prioritizing sleep and fine-tuning the schoolyear rhythm early, you can give your child the gift of a calm, strong start to the new academic year.
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