March 2013 - Fairfax County Public Schools
March 2013 - Fairfax County Public Schools
March 2013 - Fairfax County Public Schools
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Volume VIII Issue VII<br />
Office :<br />
703-321-3900<br />
Health Room :<br />
703-321-3910<br />
Attendance :<br />
703-321-3939<br />
15 Teacher Work Day<br />
No School for Students<br />
10 PTO Meeting<br />
7:30 P.M.<br />
Library<br />
12 End of 3rd Quarter<br />
18 Spring Picture Day<br />
19 Twin Day<br />
29 Open House<br />
Rising Kindergartener Orientation<br />
1:30—3:00 P.M.<br />
24 2nd Grade Field Trip<br />
Green Springs Gardens<br />
30 3rd Grade Field Trip<br />
Colvin Run Mill<br />
Bonnie Brae Star<br />
Bonnie Brae Elementary School<br />
5420 Sideburn Road<br />
<strong>Fairfax</strong>, Virginia 22032<br />
We dare, dream, see and do. You count on us; we count on you!<br />
Welcome<br />
To the first Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer<br />
One of many to come.<br />
<strong>March</strong> 20, <strong>2013</strong><br />
We are glad to have you giving your time and service to<br />
Bonnie Brae!
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FEBRUARY GOLD STAR WINNERS<br />
Congratulations to our Gold Star Students! February’s Character Trait:<br />
Compassion<br />
FIRST GRADE<br />
Xander, Anna, Animesh, Arika, Alexander, Ben,<br />
Natalia, Simon, Vada, Briana<br />
SECOND GRADE<br />
Chriselle, Kelly, Nick, Simon, Tony, Brianna, Bao,<br />
Vladi, Jacki<br />
THIRD GRADE<br />
Thomas, Tara, Caitlin, Will, Erin, Jace, Meghan,<br />
Santiago<br />
KINDERGARTEN<br />
Nayer, Evan, Matthew, Jessica, Elaha, Samantha,<br />
Peyton, Isabel, Devin<br />
FOURTH GRADE<br />
Amara, Peter, Jack, Taylor, Rana, Phoebe,<br />
Charlize, Benjamin<br />
FIFTH GRADE<br />
Tori, Andy, Tthan, Mahre, Abby, Azad, Owen,<br />
Anabelle<br />
SIXTH GRADE<br />
Sophie, Khuyen, Bilal, Ryan, Karim,<br />
Enoch<br />
SPRING BREAK WILL SOON BE HERE!<br />
The Bonnie Brae school office will be closed during<br />
Spring Break (<strong>March</strong> 25th—29th). Also, please<br />
remember that there is no school for students on<br />
Monday, April 15th (Teacher Work Day).
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CALLING ALL RISING KINDERGARTEN<br />
STUDENTS AND PARENTS!<br />
We will be having our Kindergarten Orientation on Monday,<br />
April 29th from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to<br />
bring their rising kindergartners. Please call the main office<br />
for more information and to request a registration packet.<br />
We look forward to seeing you there!<br />
Important Documents and Health Documentation Requirements for<br />
Registering a Kindergartener or New Student<br />
Please Note: All documents presented for enrollment must be originals<br />
1. Proof of residency<br />
A deed, lease agreement, or resident manager’s letter is acceptable. If the family is<br />
living with a relative or friend, the homeowner/leaseholder must provide a notarized<br />
affidavit accompanied by a lease or deed.<br />
2. Proof of Birth<br />
A birth certificate. If a birth certificate is not available, an affidavit with<br />
substantiating documentation is required.<br />
3. School records and/or transcripts are required of secondary students and recommended<br />
for elementary students.<br />
4. Health Documentation<br />
Physical Examination Certificate completed by a licensed physician, nurse<br />
practitioner or physicians assistance under supervision of a licensed physician.<br />
Physical Examination Certificate must be dated on or after September 4th, 2012<br />
to be valid for the <strong>2013</strong>—2014 school year.<br />
Immunizations: Please refer to Student Registration website for most current<br />
immunization requirements as they are subject to change:<br />
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/StudentRegistration/registration-requirements.shtml
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Department of Financial Services<br />
FAIRFAX COUNTY Office of Food and Nutrition Services<br />
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6840 Industrial Road<br />
Springfield, VA 22151<br />
Phone: (703) 813-4800<br />
Fax: (703) 813-4954<br />
April <strong>2013</strong><br />
Food and Nutrition Services has developed monthly Energy Zone articles that schools are<br />
welcome to use in your monthly parent newsletters. Below, you will find an article for your April<br />
newsletter.<br />
ENERGY ZONE KIDS FITNESS CHALLENGE<br />
Research shows children copy the behavior of adults in their life. If parents are<br />
physically active, the children will be active too. Exercise burns calories, which assist in<br />
maintaining ideal weight. Fit adults and children exercise 60 minutes per day.<br />
KEEP MOVING TO STAY IN SHAPE TIPS<br />
Plan daily family walks.<br />
Limit television or computer time to 1 to 2 hours per day.<br />
Make exercise fun.<br />
Encourage play outside with other children.<br />
Assign chores that involve activity such as cleaning or walking the dog.<br />
Help your children find physical activities they enjoy.<br />
Remember, making a healthy change takes time and don’t expect perfection.
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Department of Financial Services<br />
FAIRFAX COUNTY Office of Food and Nutrition Services<br />
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6840 Industrial Road<br />
Springfield, VA 22151<br />
Phone: (703) 813-4800<br />
Fax: (703) 813-4954<br />
Abril <strong>2013</strong><br />
Los Servicios de Alimento y Nutrición han desarrollado artículos mensuales de Zona de Energía<br />
que las escuelas pueden utilizar en los boletines de noticias para los padres. Abajo, usted<br />
encontrará un artículo para su boletín de noticias de Abril.<br />
DESAFÍO DE BUENA FORMA FÍSICA DE ZONA DE ENERGÍA PARA NIÑOS<br />
La investigación muestra que los niños copian su comportamiento de los adultos en sus<br />
vida. Si los padres estan físicamente activos, los niños serán activos también. Hacer<br />
ejercicio quema calorías, lo cual ayuda a mantener un peso ideal. Los adultos y los<br />
niños competentes hacen ejercicios por 60 minutos por día.<br />
CONSEJO PARA MOVERSE Y MANTENERSE EN FORMA<br />
Planee caminatas en familia diariamente.<br />
Limite el tiempo en la television o computadora de 1 a 2 horas por día.<br />
Diviertase hacienda los ejercicios.<br />
Promueva el jugar afuera con otros niños.<br />
Asigne tareas que impliquen actividades como la limpieza o el caminar al perro<br />
Ayude a sus niños a encontrar actividades que ellos disfruten.<br />
Recuerde, hacer un cambio saludable toma tiempo y no espere ser perfecto.
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Celebrating student<br />
artwork from Robinson<br />
Secondary, and Bonnie<br />
Bra, Fairview, Laurel<br />
Ridge, Oak view and<br />
Terra Centre Elementary<br />
<strong>Schools</strong>.
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Important Immunization Information for Rising Sixth Graders<br />
Tdap Immunization required for all 6th grade students<br />
Virginia law requires that all students entering sixth-grade have a tetanus, diphtheria,<br />
pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization prior to entry into school.<br />
Parents of current fifth-graders should review their children's immunization records. Your<br />
family physician or the <strong>Fairfax</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department Clinic will be able to assist parents<br />
in determining whether the student is in eligible to receive the Tdap booster immunization.<br />
Should the child not be old enough or the previous vaccine is less than five years ago, your<br />
child must have a medical exemption from the doctor/clinic stating when he or she will receive<br />
the TDap in order to attend school.<br />
The Tdap booster immunizations can be obtained from your child’s physician. School<br />
required immunizations are also available at the <strong>Fairfax</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department at no<br />
charge. Documentation that your student has received this immunization is required and must<br />
be brought to the school.<br />
Click on the following link for more information:<br />
http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/healthservices/tdap.shtml .<br />
Herndon-Reston District Office<br />
1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100<br />
Reston, VA 20190<br />
703-481-4242 TTY 711<br />
Annandale District Office<br />
7611 Little River Turnpike<br />
Suite 400-E (East Wing)<br />
Annandale, VA 22003<br />
703-534-8343 TTY 711<br />
<strong>Fairfax</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department<br />
10777 Main Street, Suite 203, <strong>Fairfax</strong>, VA 22030<br />
Phone: 703-246-2411 TTY: 711<br />
Fax: 703-273-0825<br />
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd<br />
Clinic Sites<br />
Joseph Willard Health Center<br />
3750 Old Lee Highway<br />
<strong>Fairfax</strong> City, VA 22030<br />
703-246-7100 TTY 711<br />
Mount Vernon District Office<br />
8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233<br />
Alexandria, VA 22309<br />
703-704-5203 TTY 711<br />
Springfield District Office<br />
Cary Building, First Floor, Suite A100<br />
8136 Old Keene Mill Rd<br />
Springfield, VA 22152<br />
703-569-1031 TTY 711
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5420 SIDEBURN ROAD<br />
6 th GRADE HONORS CHORUS<br />
Congratulations to the Bonnie Brae 6 th Grade Honors Chorus members<br />
for a wonderful performance at the annual Robinson Secondary Assessment<br />
concert Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 5.<br />
Bonnie Brae students sang with the Robinson Elementary Honors Chorus<br />
and represented Bonnie Brae in a top-notched manner.<br />
We are so proud of you!<br />
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6th Grade Honor Chorus Students also had the pleasure of hearing all the Middle<br />
and High School Choruses perform for them .<br />
A great big Thank You to all the<br />
Dads, Granddads, Uncles, Step-Dads, adult Brothers etc. who came in support of the<br />
WATCH D.O.G.S. program launched at Bonnie Brae.<br />
The turn out to the Pizza Night Invite on <strong>March</strong> 14th was amazing.<br />
The WATCH D.O.G.S. program is an innovative program being used by schools across<br />
America to positively impact student’s with committed involvement by male role models.<br />
The Bonnie Brae community is fortunate to have such an energetic support base.<br />
Students and staff are excited to be working with the Fathers and Father-figures in the<br />
weeks and months to come.<br />
Thank you for your commitment to Bonnie Brae and most of all it’s students.
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Art Stars of the Month!
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5420 SIDEBURN ROAD<br />
Art Stars of the Month!<br />
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Bonnie Brae is a participant in the Together in Education program. Every time you shop at<br />
Harris Teeter and use your customer VIC card a percentage of your purchase total goes to the<br />
school of your choice. This offer is not limited, Parents, Grandparents, relatives and friends can<br />
designate Bonnie Brae as the beneficiary.<br />
<strong>Schools</strong> are able to spend this money on anything they wish.<br />
There is still time for the current school year to link your Harris Teeter VIC card to Bonnie Brae.<br />
To link your VIC card, have the school code 5454 and your VIC card ready at:<br />
Any Harris Teeter register/cashier<br />
harristeeter.com<br />
The customer service desk at any Harris Teeter store<br />
This program also includes percentages of each prescription filled at the Harris Teeter pharmacy.<br />
For more information about this program visit harristeeter.com<br />
Attention Bonnie Brae Families<br />
Don’t forget to purchase your Yearbook!!<br />
Yearbooks can be ordered until Friday, April 5th for<br />
$15.00.<br />
Orderforms are available at the office.
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Bonnie Brae PTO<br />
Spring Fundraiser<br />
Boosterthon<br />
We are excited to announce that we are once again partnering with Boosterthon for our main<br />
PTO fundraiser of the school year—the Boosterthon Fun Run!<br />
The Boosterthon Fun Run is a healthy alternative to traditional product sales fundraisers.<br />
This years theme is Highway USA, the eight day program promotes fitness, leadership and<br />
character.<br />
Last year an amazing total of over $25,000 was raised to build an outdoor classroom. Although,<br />
we’ve hit some snags on the way, plans are moving forward and we are confident that<br />
our outdoor classroom will be completed this spring.<br />
For this year, Principal Bruce has requested funds for much needed technology and upgrades<br />
including laptops, software, iPads, digital cameras, projectors and more. Like last year, 10%<br />
of the first collection will go directly to the classroom teachers.<br />
Thank you for being such a wonderful group of parents! The investment you make in the lives<br />
of our students and our school is noticed and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at<br />
the Boosterthon Fun Run!<br />
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN DATES & BASICS<br />
The event will kick off with a 30 minute school-wide Pep on April 3rd<br />
and will conclude with the Fun Run on April 12th<br />
We encourage students to get pledges toward the number of laps they will run at<br />
the Fun Run. Students will run between 25-35 laps with 35 laps being the cap.<br />
(each lap is about 1/20 of a mile)<br />
Connect your child to friends and family who can give a pledge<br />
Come cheer on your child at the Boosterthon Fun Run<br />
Every student participates in the Fun Run and receives a “Boosterthon All-Star” t-shirt, regardless of the<br />
pledges raised.
13<br />
20<br />
27<br />
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5420 SIDEBURN ROAD<br />
14<br />
Grade 3 History<br />
21<br />
Grade 6 Reading<br />
28<br />
Grade 6 Math<br />
Spring Reminders<br />
Spring break starts Monday, <strong>March</strong> 25th and ends Friday, <strong>March</strong> 29th. The school<br />
offices will be closed during this time.<br />
15<br />
Grade 5 Reading<br />
22<br />
Grade 3 Reading<br />
(Part 1)<br />
16<br />
Grade 4 History<br />
Grade 5 Science<br />
23<br />
Grade 3 Reading<br />
(Part (II)<br />
17<br />
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Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, April 5th for $15.00. If paying by check please make<br />
it out to Bonnie Brae Elementary.<br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
3<br />
Spring pictures Thursday, April 18th.<br />
Standards of Learning Testing (SOL) is right around the corner…..<br />
MAY<br />
JUNE<br />
Grade 4 Math<br />
(Part I)<br />
4<br />
*Testing dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.<br />
29<br />
Grade 5 Math SOL<br />
(Part I)<br />
30<br />
Grade 5 Math<br />
(Part II)<br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
Grade 4 Math<br />
(Part II)<br />
5<br />
Grade 3 Math<br />
(Part I)<br />
6<br />
Grade 3 Math<br />
(Part II<br />
Grade 6 History<br />
24<br />
Grade 3 Science<br />
31<br />
Grade 4 Reading<br />
7<br />
SOL Testing Ends
BONNIE BRAE ELEMENTA RY SCHOOL<br />
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Robinson Area Orchestra<br />
Bonnie Brae is congratulating the following students for their above and beyond commitment<br />
the Robinson Area Concert. These students practiced many hours and auditioned<br />
for the Orchestra. Every Monday after school students met and rehearsed in<br />
preparation for their final concert. The Robinson Area Orchestra Concert on <strong>March</strong><br />
11th was a great success and enjoyed by many.<br />
We are proud to recognize the following Bonnie Brae Students:<br />
4th Grade<br />
Anders<br />
5th Grade<br />
Emma, Nathan, Emma, Abby<br />
6th Grade<br />
Dante, Clara, Maggie, Mikhail, Gabriela, Esther, Christina<br />
Congratulations on a job well done !<br />
Have a wonderful,<br />
fun-filled<br />
Spring Break
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