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Upcoming Events October

• 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
• 31 - End of First Quarter - Two Hour Early Release

November

• 1 - Student Holiday - Diwali Holiday
• 4 - Student Holiday
• 5 - Student Holiday - Election Day

News and Notes Bronco Quad Village

The decks and stairs are on many of the quads and the power poles are up!  We will soon see a parking area between Lees Corner and our learning village.  It will provide close by parking for staff working in the quads. 

Calling All Veterans and Active Military Members!

We invite you to join us in honoring Veterans Day by visiting our classrooms and sharing your experiences with our elementary students. It's a wonderful opportunity to inspire and educate young minds about service.

FCPS is closed for Veterans Day. We are inviting all Veterans into the building on Friday, November 15.

If you're interested in participating, please contact Kevin Feighery at [email protected], and we will connect you with a classroom.

Thank you for your service!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

FCPS Student Experience Survey

Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

A limited number of classes in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

Brookfield is Hiring!

Brookfield is hiring for a student monitor. The job pays $17.88 an hour. Monitors provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and noninstructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.

Qualifications are: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please contact assistant principal, Margaret Sisler at [email protected] if interested.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Q&A with Dr. Reid at Rocky Run Middle School

Dr. Reid is coming to Rocky Run Middle School and the community is invited.

Read-A-Thon FUNdraiser - Have You Donated Yet?

HOOF-IT: Read-A-Thon FUNdraiser is quite the cliff hanger! October 31 is the last day!

You’ve got the write stuff. Donate today!

Donations can be made to a specific student or to a classroom:

https://brookfield.givebacks.com/

Winter Clothing Collection

Please consider donating new or gently used clothing for Brookfield students. Donations can be dropped off at the front office or during the Cookies & Canvas event.

Questions? [email protected]

Reminders Mark Your Calendars!

Coming Up:

October 28th - 3 hour early release. Students MAY stay at school until 2:55 if arranged.

October 31st - 2 hour early release. ALL students go home at 12:55.

November 1st - Holiday - school closed

November 4th/5th - Teacher workdays/conference days - students do not attend.

Get Ready for Some Spooky Fun TOMORROW for Everyone!

Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com

Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

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Upcoming Events October

• 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
• 31 - End of First Quarter - Two Hour Early Release

November

• 1 - Student Holiday - Diwali Holiday
• 4 - Student Holiday
• 5 - Student Holiday - Election Day

News and Notes Brookfield's Educational Village 

Did you see we have more quads that arrived last week?  Each day we see more and more coming into the field! The construction team is back and the nice weather this week means they have been working hard to connect the quads and build the entrance decks. 

Mark Your Calendars

Planning Ahead:

October 28th - 3 hour early release. Students MAY stay at school until 2:55 if arranged.

October 31st - 2 hour early release. ALL students go home at 12:55.

November 1st - Holiday - school closed

November 4th-5th - Teacher workdays/conference days - students do not attend.

Fall Picture Payments are Due by October 31

To order online you go to www.strawbridge.net, click order pictures and then enter the online code that is under the student name.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Brookfield Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link.

You may nominate one or more employees at our school for awards. Please note that one individual may only nominate one employee per category. When you complete the form, you will have the opportunity to write about how the employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category.

The Google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The awards category and eligibility requirements are below.

Outstanding Teacher - Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. 

Outstanding New Teacher - Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. 

Outstanding Leader - At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (not the building principal) at their current location  Common position in this category: Assistant Principal. 

Outstanding Professional Employee - At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location. 

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support, Specialist, Instructional Coach, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers who serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chair, Reading Specialists. 

Outstanding Operational Employee - At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location.

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison

The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Zarybnisky at [email protected].

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Drug take back day provides Fairfax County residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications, including those prescribed by veterinarians.

The FCPS Office of Student Safety & Wellness wanted to share about this upcoming community event.

Read-A-Thon Fundraiser!

BKES PTA believes the HOOF-IT: Read-A-Thon is the PERFECT FUNdraiser! It promotes strong reading habits and encourages reading a wide variety of books, and everyone can join in and earn prizes, regardless of whether they participate in the donation drive. The funds raised will help with field trips, after-school programs, birthday books, appreciation events, the Winter Carnival, BINGO, classroom grants and so much more.

Please consider donating to a classroom or individual student HERE! 

Every donation helps!

Student registration information can be found HERE.

Winter Clothing Drive

Please consider donating new or gently used clothing for Brookfield students. Donations can be dropped off at the front office or during the Cookies & Canvas event.

Questions? [email protected]

Reminders Spooky Fun for All! Saturday, October 26

Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com

Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703.814.8700

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Upcoming Events October

• 14 - Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples' Day 
• 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
• 31 - End of First Quarter - Two Hour Early Release

November

• 1 - Student Holiday - Diwali Holiday
• 4 - Student Holiday
• 5 - Student Holiday - Election Day

News and Notes Brookfield's Educational Village 

Electrical work was paused last week as crews from Dominion Energy deployed to the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. Move-in timelines for  won’t be impacted as the expectation for weather related delays are built into the schedule.

National School Lunch Week

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

PTA Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

BKES PTA believes the HOOF-IT: Read-A-Thon is the PERFECT FUNdraiser! It promotes strong reading habits and encourages reading a wide variety of books, and everyone can join in and earn prizes, regardless of whether they participate in the donation drive. The funds raised will help with field trips, after-school programs, birthday books, appreciation events, the Winter Carnival, BINGO, classroom grants and so much more.

Please consider donating to a classroom or individual student HERE! 

Every donation helps!

Student registration information can be found HERE.

Reminders Spooky Fun for All! Saturday, October 26

Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com

Free Food Giveaway - Fresh Foods and Pantry Staples

The monthly free food distribution held by a community partner is this  Saturday, October 12th from 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. while supplies last.

The free food giveaway will take place on the following dates at Brookfield Elementary School:

 October 12th
 November 9th
 December 14th 

Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703.814.8700

Attendance: 703.814.8787 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Events October

• 9 - National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day
• 14 - Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples' Day 
• 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
• 31 - End of First Quarter - Two Hour Early Release

November

• 1 - Student Holiday - Diwali Holiday
• 4 - Student Holiday
• 5 - Student Holiday - Election Day

News and Notes Brookfield's Educational Village 

The quads have moved into formation this week!  It appears our bathroom unit may have also arrived.  The team will continue working this fall to ready these units for us.

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

Chantilly High School Haunted House

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

Read-A-Thon: Have You Signed Up Yet?

BKES PTA believes a Read-A-Thon is the PERFECT fundraiser! It promotes strong reading habits and encourages reading a wide variety of books, and everyone can join in and earn prizes, regardless of whether they participate in the donation drive.

Register HERE!

Reminders Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day is Next Wednesday

Walk, bike and roll to school day is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. We’d love to see as many students walking or biking to school on that day to stay active!

Free Food Giveaway - Fresh Foods and Pantry Staples

The monthly free food distribution held by a community partner will resume Saturday, October 12th from 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. while supplies last.

The free food giveaway will take place on the following dates at Brookfield Elementary School:

 October 12th
 November 9th
 December 14th 

Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703.814.8700

Attendance: 703.814.8787 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Events October

• 1 - Advanced Academic Programs Parent Information Meeting
• 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday
• 4 - Student Holiday
• 9 - National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day
• 14 - Student Holiday - Indigenous Peoples' Day 
• 28 - Three Hour Early Release Monday
• 31 - End of First Quarter - Two Hour Early Release

News and Notes Brookfield's Educational Village Takes Shape

Our Educational Village will be constructed over the next 4-6 weeks, depending on weather.  We will get electricity, fencing, ramps, and more.  

We also learned that we'll keep about 3/4 of our field inside the track and one of the backstops/kickball fields during the construction.  Good news! 

FCPS Early Release Mondays (ERM)

Brookfield had our first of seven Early Release Mondays this past week, and many of our students went home at 11:55 a.m. as planned.  Thank you!  The more students who can go home at 11:55 a.m. on these Early Release Mondays will allow for more planning time for our teachers to prepare engaging lessons for our students.  Here are the remaining Early Release Monday calendar dates for Brookfield as provided by FCPS:

• October 28, 2024
• December 9, 2024 (Changed from November 25)
• February 24, 2025
• March 17, 2025
• April 28, 2025
• May 19, 2025

Please note one change, there will NOT be an Early Release Monday in November, that has now moved to December 9th. 

Interims

Our Broncos are off to a great start this year, and we are already at the midway point in the 1st Quarter!  If your student’s teacher has identified an area of concern in Attendance, Citizenship, or Academics throughout these first six weeks, your student will receive an Interim Report in Tuesday folders to come home on Tuesday, October 1st.  Interim reports are a way for teachers to communicate with parents about areas for focus and growth for students before Report Cards are sent home at the end of each Quarter.  If your student receives an Interim Report and you’d like to know more, please contact your student’s homeroom teacher.  If you haven’t already, be sure to schedule your 1st Quarter Parent/Teacher Conference with your student’s homeroom teacher so you can say up to date and informed about your student’s progress in late October or early November.

📝 Sign and Return Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Document

This SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses for our students here in Fairfax County Public Schools.  Parents using SIS ParentVUE can easily complete this task as you will be prompted to sign the document when logging into your SIS Account.  A printable version of the same document with a place for a parent signature FCPS SR&R Homepage. This form needs to be electronically signed in SIS ParentVUE, or printed and returned with your student by Monday, September 30.

National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day

Join the movement!

October 3rd/4th - Student Holidays

There is no school on October 3rd and 4th.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.

📆 Fall Immunization Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department is providing immunizations for FCPS elementary students during early release Mondays at their health clinics this fall. 

Find out the clinic date, locations, and how to make an appointment: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/locations 

Find out more about the immunizations required for K-12 students to attend public school in Virginia: https://www.fcps.edu/immunizations 

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Meeting

An Advanced Academic Programs parent information meeting will be held at Brookfield Elementary School on Tuesday, October 1 at 8:15 a.m. in the school cafeteria. The Advanced Academic Resource teachers will provide information about levels of service, explain the screening process, and answer questions about advanced academic services. For more information, please contact Sally Chadbourn ([email protected]) and Emily Zarybnisky ([email protected]).

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

PTA Read-A-Thon Fundraiser!

BKES PTA believes a Read-A-Thon is the PERFECT fundraiser! It promotes strong reading habits and encourages reading a wide variety of books, and everyone can join in and earn prizes, regardless of whether they participate in the donation drive.

Register HERE!

Reminders Free Food Giveaway - Fresh Foods and Pantry Staples

The monthly free food distribution held by a community partner will resume Saturday, October 12th from 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. while supplies last.

The free food giveaway will take place on the following dates at Brookfield Elementary School:

 October 12th
 November 9th
 December 14th 

Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703.814.8700

Attendance: 703.814.8787 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Events September

• 23 - Three Hour Early Release
• 27 - SCA Spirit Day - Superhero Day

October

• 1 - Advanced Academic Programs Parent Information Meeting
• 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday
• 4 - Student Holiday

News and Notes Brookfield's Educational Village Takes Shape

Construction crews are making quick progress setting up our educational village.  Classrooms should be active following the winter break.

First Early Release - Monday the 23rd

This coming Monday Brookfield students will be released at 11:55 a.m. If you indicated on the survey that you child needs child care, your child will stay at school. If you indicated you did not need child care, your child will go home.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Tandra Jones ([email protected]) or Monica Evans ([email protected]), our school counselors , to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow! 

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Staff Appreciation Event - Friday, September 27

Donations can be dropped off at the front office or brought to the PTA President's house by Friday, September 27th. If you would like us to pickup your donation, please message the PTA President at [email protected] to arrange it.

Read-A-Thon Packets Will Be Coming Home Soon!

Read-A-Thon Fundraising packets for the HOOF-IT event will be sent home with students next week. The Read-A-Thon will take place from October 1 to October 31, 2024.

Questions? [email protected]

Reminders Follow us on Social Media

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Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

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Upcoming Events September

• 19 - Back to School Night - 6:15 p.m.
• 23 - Three Hour Early Release
• 27 - SCA Spirit Day - Superhero Day

October

• 1 - Advanced Academic Programs Parent Information Meeting
   

News and Notes Back to School Night 

We look forward to seeing all of you at our Back to School Night event on Thursday, September 19th. This is an opportunity to learn about your child's teacher, classroom and school expectations, and curriculum. 

Students: Support staff will help direct parents to drop off their children in one of three locations.  Activities will be available and staff will supervise students.

• Gym: K- Grade 2
• Library: Grades 3-4
• Rooms 116 and 117: Grades 5-6

Parents: Go directly to classrooms

Sessions:

• Session 1:  6:30-7:10
• Transition 7:10
• Session 2:  7:20-8:00

Announcement of end of night:  8:00

Resource Fair closes at 8:15.

Brookfield Staff & Community Meeting RECORDING.  Community Input Needed

Dear Brookfield Elementary School Staff and Community, 

It was wonderful to connect with many of you virtually last night, along with the Human Resources, to provide a presentation outlining the principal selection process.  If you were unable to attend the meeting and are interested in viewing the presentation, please access the recording using the link below (Open in Chrome, and when copying & pasting the passcode, please copy right onto the last character).

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/4sOkrUPxPLahAxYxshsoIb5mqCHcTxlJmGOPmkWFubdPBzRjzEjtrUN_WpnIWhcx.ctXE6DiDG24a_Aft

Passcode: $CRkwVmBv6

As mentioned in our previous communication, your input is very important to us and drives every step of the principal selection process.  We invite you to offer your individual, written input via email regarding the skills, experience, and leadership characteristics needed for Brookfield Elementary School. You might also address any challenges or issues that a new principal will need to address. Please be assured that all input is confidential.   Below you will see suggestions for input and how you would submit it by, Monday, September 16.

Additionally, the advisory panel will be comprised of three staff and three parent representatives from the Brookfield community.  If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please submit your information by the close of business, Monday, September 16, using the Google document form.  Please review the meeting recording for additional details on the panel process and the commitment required of panelists.  The Region 5 Leadership Team will review all submissions and select staff and community members to serve as panelists or alternates for these interviews.  Individuals selected to serve in this capacity will be contacted by the Human Resources department overseeing this process.

I look forward to working closely with Brookfield faculty, staff, parents, and community members during the principal selection process.

Sincerely,

Rebecca G. Baenig

Assistant Superintendent, Region 5

✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

🍽️ Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias  starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available. 

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.

Chantilly High School Homecoming - Tonight!

From the Chantilly High School Principal:

We are excited to welcome the Charger community to Chantilly football games. Homecoming is tonight, September 13. Events begin at 4:30 PM with the Homecoming Parade from Greenbriar Shopping Center and ending at Greenbriar West Elementary School. Join us for Taste of Chantilly where local food trucks and vendors will be selling food, crafts and fun on the Chantilly Tennis courts from 5-6:30 p.m.  Kickoff for Chantilly Varsity Football versus the McLean Highlanders is at 7 p.m., Gates open at 6 p.m.  Admission is $5 for students, $7 for adults.

All Chantilly HS students will be asked to show their Chantilly student ID.  Middle and Elementary aged students must be accompanied by a paying adult to provide supervision throughout the game. No outside food, water bottles, bags or backpacks are permitted in the stadium.

Back to School Night TODAY is the final deadline for Fall PTA After-School Programs!

 

TODAY is the last day to enroll in Fall PTA After-School Programs!

All programs, except for Girls on the Run and MLS Go, can be enrolled in online HERE.

MLS Go! PTA Fall After-School Program

Register HERE!

Girls on the Run! PTA Fall After-School Program

Register HERE!

Reminders Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

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Upcoming Events September

• 10 - PTA Meeting - 7:00 p.m. in the Library
• 13 - Picture Day!
• 19 - Save the Date! Back to School Night
• 23 - Three Hour Early Release
• 27 - SCA Spirit Day - Superhero Day

News and Notes

Construction crews were hard at work this week beginning site preparations for temporary classrooms ahead of our re-construction process.

An Early Release is Coming, Do We Know Your Plans?

Good Morning Brookfield Families: 

Our first Early Release Monday is September 23, and we need to know the dismissal plan for each child at Brookfield.  We need to know if your child needs to stay at school that afternoon when students are dismissed at 11:55 a.m. 

Please complete the Brookfield survey here:  https://forms.gle/7VmXvxh1i1Q3cw999 by Friday, September 6th.

Students staying after dismissal will be supervised by Brookfield Staff until 2:55 pm.  It is critical we have an accurate count to ensure coverage for students and planning time for staff.

Thank you!

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12

The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.

The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.See how Goal 1 is being put into practice.

Fall Advanced Academics Program Newsletters

Available in English and Spanish

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

⚠️ Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.  

🩹 Immunization Requirements

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

First PTA Meeting of the School Year!

Join the BKES PTA on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 PM in the school cafeteria for our first meeting of the school year! We'll be voting on the 2024-2025 PTA budget, discussing the upcoming Read-A-Thon fundraiser, planning future events, and much more.

Questions? [email protected]

Website: BrookfieldPTA.org

Deadline for Fall PTA After-School Programs is NEXT WEEK!

 

The last day to enroll in Fall PTA After-School Programs is Friday, September 13th!

All programs, except for Girls on the Run and MLS Go, can be enrolled in online HERE.

MLS Go! PTA Fall After-School Program

Register HERE!

Girls on the Run! PTA Fall After-School Program

Register HERE!

Reminders Picture Day Is Coming….Friday September 13

All pictures will be taken in the gym.  Wear your best smile!

Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

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Upcoming Events August

• 30 - Student Holiday

September

• 2 - Student Holiday
• 5 - Open Community Zoom Meeting 
• 10 - PTA Meeting - 7:00 p.m. in the Library
• 19 - Save the Date! Back to School Night
• 23 - Three Hour Early Release
• 27 - SCA Spirit Day - Superhero Day

Principal's Message Message from Maureen Boland, Interim Principal

Parents and friends of Brookfield,

I am so excited to help Brookfield Elementary School out as we transition to a new principal. As a retired principal, this is one of my favorite things to do. I just spent my week getting to know the school. It seems like an awesome place to learn and grow. During this time of transition, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].

Thank you,

Maureen Boland

News and Notes August 30 - September 2 Labor Day (Holiday)

Friday, August 30 and Monday, Sept. 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.

See the complete school year calendar.

Open Community Zoom Meeting - Principal Selection Process

We will begin the search for your next principal in the coming weeks.  An important step in this procedure is to inform staff and parents about the principal selection process.  Therefore, all staff and parents are invited to attend a virtual informational meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 5:30 PM.  We also invite you to review this video developed by our Department of Human Resources providing an overview of the principal selection process.

 

Date/Time

Link to Join the Meeting

September 5th

5:30 PM

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96454000868?pwd=a3EMbuH2TJxFH3CzNidipSEljq8cVN.1&from=addon

The Brookfield Principal Advisory panel will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024. We invite you to offer your individual, written input regarding the skills, experience, and leadership characteristics needed for Brookfield Elementary School.  You might also address any challenges or issues that a new principal will need to address.  Input is confidential and will not be discussed at the meeting.  We welcome your input now, upon receipt of this letter, and are hopeful that many of you will share your thoughts using the Google form link Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest by Friday, September 13th at 3:30 PM.  In addition, this form also offers the opportunity to express whether you might be interested in serving as a member of the advisory panel.  Staff and community members selected to be panelists or alternates for this panel will be contacted by the Human Resources department overseeing this process.

✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Important! Limited Early Release Mondays

As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.

You can help us with planning for the seven early release Mondays. An email was sent to all families on Wednesday, August 14th, and part of that message includes a survey families can take to let us know if they need assistance for childcare on these early release days. Please help us anticipate the number of student who will need to stay at school until regular dismissal time by filling out this survey for each child that attends our school.

We realize there are many details for us to finalize before our first early release Monday in mid-September. Thank you for your patience, we strive to create a positive and successful experience for students, families, and teachers. 

Early release Mondays for our school include:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

If you have questions about Early Release Mondays, please reach out to Anthony Ramakis at [email protected].

Picture Day Is Coming….Friday September 13

All pictures will be taken in the gym.  Wear your best smile!

First PTA Meeting of the School Year!

Join the BKES PTA on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 PM in the school cafeteria for our first meeting of the school year! We'll be voting on the 2024-2025 PTA budget, discussing the upcoming Read-A-Thon fundraiser, planning future events, and much more.

Questions? [email protected]

Website: BrookfieldPTA.org

Fall PTA After-School Programs!

 

Flyers and enrollment forms for the Fall PTA After-School Programs will be distributed to students at the end of August.

All programs, except for Girls on the Run and MLS Go, can be enrolled in online HERE.

MLS Go! PTA Fall After-School Program

Register HERE!

Girls on the Run! PTA Fall After-School Program

Register HERE!

Reminders Attendance is Important

One of our goals at Brookfield is to make sure your child is safe and accounted for. That is why it is important for you to let us know when you will be keeping your child home from school. Please contact our attendance office either by phone at 703-814-8787, by email at [email protected], or by signing into your ParentVue account and submitting the absence there. Thank you!

Follow us on Social Media

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Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

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Upcoming Events August

• 30 - Student Holiday

September

• 2 - Student Holiday
• 19 - Save the Date! Back to School Night
• 23 - Three Hour Early Release

News and Notes Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website. 

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. 

Bronco Block

Buddy the Bronco is making new friends again this year!

School Board Representative Seema Dixit Welcome Video

YouTube (with English captions)

YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve school board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local school board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the school board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch school board meetings.  

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at (703) 814-8700. 

Jr. Charger Dance Team Clinic

When: Sunday, September 15th from 1:00 - 4:00

Where: Chantilly High School Gymnasium

For more information, contact Coach Katherine - [email protected]

Fall PTA After-School Programs!

 

Flyers and enrollment forms for the Fall PTA After-School Programs will be distributed to students at the end of August.

All programs, except for Girls on the Run and MLS Go, can be enrolled in online HERE.

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Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

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Upcoming Events August

• 19 - First Day of School
• 30 - Student Holiday

September

• 2 - Student Holiday
• 19 - Save the Date! Back to School Night

Principals' Message

Dear Brookfield Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Open House event today! Thank you for coming with your child to meet the teacher, see the classroom, and drop off supplies. We’ve never seen our staff so excited, and it’s clear everyone was energized by the return of our Broncos to the building.

We hope you enjoy the weekend and look forward to opening our doors at 7:55 a.m. Monday!

Ellen Mukai

Anthony Ramakis

Margaret Sisler

News and Notes New Attendance Reporting Process for the 2024-25 School Year!

Starting August 19, 2024, FCPS is making it easier for parents and caregivers to report student absences. Families will now be able to report absences directly through ParentVUE.  This new feature is designed to simplify the attendance process and improve communication between parents and schools.

How can you report a full day absence?

• In ParentVUE:  A new ParentVUE link for reporting attendance will be provided closer to the start of the school year.
• By Phone:  Call and leave a message at 703-814-8787
• Email:  [email protected]

If you have not yet signed up for a ParentVUE account yet, please contact Hilda Gomez Perez by email [email protected] or phone 703-814-8700 to request an activation key.  An FCPS ParentVUE account allows you to access information about your child’s class performance, grades, and more

🔖 Bookmark the School Year Calendar

Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:

• Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
• Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days. 

Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.

Bus Loop Safety

From 7:40-8:15 and from 2:30-3:15 cars will need to park on the street and not enter the bus loop.   Please use sidewalks and crosswalks to arrive at the front doors safely.  Parents and students should not be walking through the bus loop or walking on the grass down the hill in front of the bus loop.

Limited Early Release Mondays

As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.

You can help us with planning for the seven early release Mondays. An email was sent to all families on Wednesday, August 14th, and part of that message includes a survey families can take to let us know if they need assistance for childcare on these early release days. Please help us anticipate the number of student who will need to stay at school until regular dismissal time by filling out this survey for each child that attends our school.

We realize there are many details for us to finalize before our first early release Monday in mid-September. Thank you for your patience, we strive to create a positive and successful experience for students, families, and teachers. 

Early release Mondays for our school include:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

If you have questions about Early Release Mondays, please reach out to Anthony Ramakis at [email protected].

Bell Schedule

Starting Monday, August 19th, Brookfield's bell schedule will be 8:10- 2:55. Students can begin entering the building at 7:55 a.m.

Safety at Kiss and Ride

Please be aware of the following rules and traffic laws when dropping off and picking up your student.

Dropping Off Students

• No Taking In or Discharging of Passengers on a Highway: This violation occurs when parents drop off/pick-up their students by pulling to the curb/shoulder of a travel lane to drop off/pick up their student. Vehicles can only take in or discharge passengers when vehicles are pulled to the curb/shoulder in a legal parking lane.

Parking

• No parking within 20’ of an intersection.
• No Stopping on a Highway.
• No Parking within 10’ of a Driveway
• No Parking within 30’ of a Stop Sign
• No Parking in or within 20’ of a Crosswalk

U-Turns

• Virginia Code places limitations on U-turns. The driver of a vehicle shall not turn their vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction except at an intersection.

Kiss and Ride provides a safer alternative to dropping off or picking up your student along Lees Corner Road. Once the drop-off/pick–up periods begin, the process usually takes no more than five minutes. Please use care as we have a large volume of walkers utilizing the crosswalks in the area.

Dismissal

To ensure the safe dismissal of students, it is important that you contact the school at 703-814-8700 if there's a change to your child's normal dismissal process. Change must be made before 2:30 pm to make sure the information gets to your child and their teacher.

Although sending an email to your child's teacher is good practice, teachers are not always able to check their emails during the day, and may not be aware of a change. Calling the front office ensures that both the teacher and your child will get your message in a timely manner and avoid confusion at dismissal.

Also important; if your child goes to daycare after school, PLEASE remember it is your responsibility to call the daycare directly with any changes to your child's schedule.

Any person, other than the parent/ guardian, picking up your child MUST be listed on the emergency care form. You may add additional persons to the form at any time during the school year by coming into the front office.

Welcome Back Chalk the Walk

Join us in welcoming back Brookfield's Broncos by Chalking the Walk on Sunday, August 18th at 3 p.m. Bring your creativity to decorate Brookfield's sidewalks with encouraging messages, beautiful drawings, and inspiring quotes using colorful chalk.

Reminders Follow us on Social Media

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Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703.814.8700

Attendance: 703.814.8787 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Upcoming Events August

• 19 - First Day of School
• 30 - Student Holiday

September

• 2 - Student Holiday

Principals' Message

Dear Brookfield Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Teachers returned to school yesterday and can’t wait to see our students and their families on Friday at the Open House event! We are also finalizing class lists, and you should hear from us on Wednesday afternoon regarding your child’s homeroom teacher this year.

We also wanted to share information about the Magic School Bus and the Schedule for Open House.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Ellen Mukai

Margaret Sisler

Anthony Ramakis

News and Notes

Tuesday, August 13: Chantilly Pyramid Magic School Bus Supplies Event 

This evening staff members from Chantilly Pyramid Schools will be riding a Magic School Bus to distribute school supplies to our students.

The Magic School Bus will be making stops at the following locations at the following times:

• Brookfield ES Parking Lot- 5:00-5:30
• Chantilly Mews- 5:40-6:10
• Fields of Chantilly- 6:15-6:45

Brookfield will also be distributing school supplies to our students at our Open House Event on Friday. We want to make sure everyone has what they need to learn this year!

Friday, August 16th: Open House Event for ALL Students

Bring your child to meet their teacher, see their classmates, and drop off school supplies in their classrooms during our annual Open House event. We’ll have our PTA and other community organizations in the cafeteria sharing information about their programs. Here are the times for each grade level to attend:

• 1st and 2nd Grade: 9:00 – 9:45
• 3rd and 4th Grade: 10:00 – 10:45
• Kindergarten: 12:00 – 1:00
• 5th and 6th Grade: 1:15 – 2:00

Monday, August 19th: First Day of School

Please make sure your child knows how they are going home on the first day.

 

Thank You for the Welcome Back Breakfast

We want to express our sincere thanks for all of the delicious food our community brought for our teachers’ Welcome Back Breakfast sponsored by the PTA. It was a lovely event and we are grateful for the many ways our community shows support and kindness to our school staff.  Thank you!

Reminders Follow us on Social Media

Bookfield on Facebook

Brookfield on Instagram

Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.  

Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools that have not been assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform that the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.

4200 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Main Office: 703.814.8700

Attendance: 703.814.8787 | Web | Twitter | Facebook