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Hello Bull Run families,
A full week of school?! Even though the kids (and staff) may be tired, all put their best foot forward and jumped back into the routine!
Last night, the PTA and Mathnasium hosted our Math Night. It was awesome to see so many entertaining mathematics activities that families can do at home together. Learning and fun! See some pictures below from the event. We will definitely be bringing this back next year!
Next week we are off from school on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., but we will see everyone back again on Tuesday. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Rozzoni and I will be touching base with students about Charger STRONG expectations, now that they have had a week back in school with their teachers and have re-established their class rules.
REMINDERS:
Tomorrow, Friday 01/17, is Bull Run Spirit Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear blue and white or Spirit Wear.
If you are able, head over to Texas Roadhouse tonight between 5:00pm and 9:00pm (see flyer below). 10% of all food sales will benefit the Bull Run PTA.
Our sock fundraiser is still going on- Please fill out the ORDER FORM that was also sent home and send in payment by Tuesday, January 21st *please ask your child's teacher for a new form if you need one (it also linked above)*
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mr. Marotta
 Bull Run students playing a math game at Mathnasium's Math Night
 Students enjoying a math activity at Mathnasium's Math Night
January 13-17: FCPS Math Week (see information below)"
January 16: Texas Roadhouse 'Dine to Donate' PTA Fundraiser
January 16: Middle School Curriculum Night at Liberty MS (see information below)
January 19: Orthodox Epiphany
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Inauguration Day (NO SCHOOL)
January 28: End of 2nd Quarter
January 29: Lunar New Year/Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)
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*The full FCPS 2024-2025 calendar can be accessed here.
School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
- Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays.
- Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and the start of each month coincides with the birth of a new moon. The date of Eid a-Fitr is regionally decided, which can lead to unexpected date changes. Eid al-Fitr is currently slated to begin at sundown on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and lasts through sundown Monday, March 31, 2025. Monday is a holiday, with all schools and offices being closed. If the day for Eid changes after the school year begins, the calendar may be adjusted.
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FCPS CARES Program
Recognizing BRES staff who go above and beyond
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Bull Run Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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FCPS & MIND Research are hosting family math week January 13 - January 17. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in the math games with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video.
Fill in this google form each night after playing the game together!
Bull Run, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, is conducting the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. We will survey students in 6th grade, as well as classroom teachers. The purpose of the survey is to measure student support, student engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions in each school. This information will be used to guide educational practices that produce a safe and supportive school environment.
The student survey will be completed at Bull Run between January 21 - January 24 (note- this is a change due to snow days). The survey does not ask for your child’s name and all answers are anonymous. No one, including teachers and administrators, will know how your child answered the survey questions. You will not have access to your child’s survey answers. You may preview the questions asked in the student survey at this website: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.
The survey will ask questions such as how students feel about their school, how students get along with one another and their teachers, how students feel about school rules, and their perceptions of their teachers’ willingness to help them. Please note that there are questions about topics that may be sensitive to some, including questions about bullying, mental health, and suicide. This is a great time to talk to your child about these important issues. For guidance and more resources on these topics, please see https://tinyurl.com/MentalHealthdcjs or https://tinyurl.com/VDOEstudentservices.
The survey is voluntary and you and/or your child can decide they prefer not to participate. No action will be taken against you, your child, or the school if your child does not participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please complete this Google form or email Assistant Principal, Ms. Leslie Rozzoni (lerozzoni@fcps.edu) with your student’s name, student ID number, and teacher’s name by Friday, January 17.
You can find survey results for your school and division here: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.
Thank you for your cooperation in this important study of Virginia’s schools.
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Bull Run Elementary Spirit Days -
Wear Blue and White!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every students to wear our school colors, blue & white, every Friday! This is a simple way we can show our community spirit and love for all things BRES! Spirit wear is encouraged or wear your blue and white. Make a plan with friends and see how many of you can participate! Staff often wear their blue and white or Spirit Wear on Fridays!
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Jersey Day! Every First Friday of the Month!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student to wear a jersey, shirt or colors of their favorite team or sport!
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Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance web page for tips and strategies.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Academy – Where families can learn and get support for their child's school journey. Learn more on our website.
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Do You Know About Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
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Family Resource Center Webinars and FCPS Family Academy
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