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Hello, Scottie families!
We can't wait to see everyone next Friday, August 21, for our Open House and Bonnie Brae Back-to-School BBQ Bash! Beginning next week, homeroom teachers will be reaching out to briefly connect with families to introduce themselves prior to Open House. Please see below for details on other pertinent beginning of the year information.
See you all next week, and have a great weekend!
Morgan Birge, Principal
Raegan Hanson, Assistant Principal
Rose Stephens, Assistant Principal
Family. Relationships. Success.
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August 21 - Open House and Bonnie Brae Back-to-School BBQ
- PreK, PAC and Kindergarten: 9-10 AM
- EAC & Grades 1-6: 11 AM-12:15PM
- Bonnie Brae Back-to-School BBQ: 12:15-1 PM
A few amazing highlights that happened this week...
Bonnie Brae patrols practiced safety procedures during Patrol Camp.
Teachers are setting up the classrooms and getting excited to welcome students!
First Day of School
Monday, August 24, is the first day of school. See the complete school year calendar.FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. Follow FCPS and your school on social media to see photos and videos throughout the school year!
Be First-Day Ready
Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Also find out what will be new this school year.
Back to School Events & Important Information
We look forward to seeing all of our Scotties at our upcoming Back-to-School Events. These events are listed below and detailed on our Bonnie Brae School Back-to-School webpage.
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Friday, August 21 - Open House and Supply Drop-Off
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9-10 AM: PreK, Preschool (ECCB), PAC, and Kindergarten
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11-12:15 PM: Grades 1-6 and EAC
- Friday, August 21 (12:15-1 PM) - Bonnie Brae Back-to-School BBQ Bash
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Monday, August 24 (Doors Open at 8:20 AM) - First Day of School
- Parents can walk students to classroom doors on the first day only.
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Thursday, September 17 (6-7:30 PM) - Back-to-School Night
School Supply Lists and Family Toolkit
Families can also find school supply lists and the Family Toolkit (important actions items) linked on our Back-to-School webpage.
Kindergarten Parent Coffee
We would like to invite kindergarten parents to our “Tears and Cheers” coffee and donut gathering with the administrators, from 8:30-9:00 AM on the first day of school, Monday, August 24. This is a great way to start the year! While there will not be a formal presentation, parents will have an opportunity to meet our administrators and other kindergarten families. We look forward to seeing many of you at 8:30 AM on Monday, August 24 in our Bonnie Brae cafeteria!
Kiss and Ride Sign Up
As we welcome students back to Bonnie Brae ES, we want to ensure the safe arrival and departure of each child. Bonnie Brae ES has an established area called the Kiss & Ride (at our side parking lot), which is designed as a safe place for adults in private vehicles to load and unload children. With the cooperation of all drivers, we will be able to provide an efficient and safe transfer of children.
If you are interested in using Kiss and Ride to drop off or pick up your child, please complete the Kiss and Ride form. Returning and new Kiss and Riders will receive new tags prior to students returning.
Arriving at Bonnie Brae
All Bonnie Brae visitors will press the bell located to the left of Door 1, and will then enter the main office through the door immediately on the left upon entry into the vestibule.
Bonnie Brae Student Arrival and Dismissal
- Door 1
- Walkers, bike/scooter riders, and bus riders will enter and exit through Door 1, the main entrance.
- Door 4
- PAC students will enter and exit through Door 4.
- Door 5
- Kiss and Ride students will enter and exit through Door 5.
- Door 8
- Back gate walkers will enter and exit through Door 8.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Families may use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to confirm whether or not child care on the four early release Wednesdays will be needed. If your plans change during the school year, please email bbesearlyrelease@fcps.edu.
Bonnie Brae's early release Wednesdays for 2026-27:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
New Student Device Requirement
Starting this school year, students may only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.
Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies.
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.
Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families.
All Your FCPS Links in One Spot
There are a lot of school and FCPS webpages to bookmark, but the FCPS mobile app serves as your central hub!
Check daily meal menus and calendars with no login required, or use one-tap quick links to launch SIS ParentVUE, Schoology, and MySchoolBucks.
Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS on WhatsApp
- Family Academy
- Study Help and Support in Schoology
- Football Game Safety Measures
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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August 24 - First Day of School for the 26-27 School Year!
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September 4-September 7 - Labor Day Break (no school)
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September 17 - Back-to-School-Night (all grade levels), 6-7:30 PM
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September 21 - Yom Kippur (no school)
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September 24 - Fall Picture Day (individual photos only)
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September 25 - PTO Movie Night
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FCPS Standard School Year Calendar
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