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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Upcoming Dates/Events

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Yearl 

September 25        Holiday: Yom Kippur ( No school)

September 28       Family Information: AAP Information, 6:30 p.m.

September 29        BMP Coffee and Conversation, 9:30 a.m., presenting

"Establishing Strategies and Routines for a Successful Year"

October 9            No School - Staff Development

October 19         Family Engagement: Social Emotional Wellness, 6:30

 

No School on Monday

In honor of Yom Kippur, there is no school for staff or students on Monday, September 25, 2023.

We look forward to seeing your child again at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

 

Family Information Night: AAP

Join us in-person or online to learn more about the Advanced Academics programming opportunities available here at Bren Mar Park from our Advanced Academics Teacher, Yetta Williams.  It will be from 6:30 - 7:30 in our library or online.  The link will be sent in a TalkingPoints message on Wednesday evening.

 

Specialist Spotlight: Library

Hi Families!  This is your librarian, Mrs. Watson!  I’m excited for another great year!  If your child is in Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade, he or she will come to the library each week to hear a story, learn library skills, and check out books.  If your child is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, he or she will come every other week for a longer lesson and learn how to use the library to find information and to also check out books.  Please learn your child’s library day and return books to school on or before that day.   Here are the steps to have your child check to see what books he or she has checked out:

• Open Destiny - the library catalog
• Click ‘Login’ in the top right
• Click the blue box that says ‘Sign in with Google’
• Your child should log in using his or her Google email address and personal password (the same way he or she logs into myON and Schoology)
• In the top bar, click ‘My Stuff’ and then ‘Checkouts’
• Now your child can see what books to find at home to return

Happy Reading!

 

BMP Coffee & Conversation

Join us for our first Coffee and Conversation of the year on Friday, September 29th at 9:30 a.m. September’s topic, “Establishing Strategies and Routines for a Successful Year” presented by our school counselors, Mackenzie Cate and Michelle Kramer.

 

Student attendance - every day matters! Here's why Donations Welcomed

Bren Mar Park continues to welcome new students to our school community. Not all are able to provide requested School Supplies.  Any community supports in donations of the following items would be much appreciated:

• Dry erase markers
• Composition, notebooks
• Colored pencils 
• Spiral notebooks
• Dry-erase board

Volunteer Opportunity - Challenged Materials Review Committees

Passionate about helping select high-quality materials for our children?  Bren Mar Park is seeking 2 individuals who are available to serve on a Challenged Materials Review Committee if a departmental committee is needed. Parents/guardians cannot be employed by FCPS and contact information should be provided. If willing, please email Principal Williams at [email protected]  by Friday, September 29.  We appreciate your support.

 

AAP Elementary Continuum

FCPS is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.  All students have access to critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving in level 1 services.  Some students may access specific, advanced differentiation in specific subjects.  Identified students in grades 3+ can receive part-time AAP services in weekly classes as part of the level 3 program.  Identified students in grades 3+ can receive full-time services here at Bren Mar Park in the Local Level IV program or at the center school, Belvedere Elementary School.  Students are identified through a screening process in which families are welcome to submit referrals and student work samples. For more information, visit

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

Family Information Night for Advanced Academics will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the BMP library.

 

Science Fair Getting to Know Your BMP Staff

Samantha Teegarden, 2nd Grade Teacher

• This is my first year at BMP and in second grade. I am so excited to be here!
• I taught 7 years in 5th, a year as an interventionist, and a year in 4th. 
• I went to Annandale High School, JMU, and GMU. 
• My husband and I have one daughter, Marlena, who will be 2 in September. She’s pretty much my hobbies for now, but I also love to bake, read, and spend time outdoors.

 

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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Students engage in learning about students' rights and responsibilities with Ms. Floyd and Mrs. Williams.  We discussed the reasons it's important to follow the rules.

Upcoming Dates/Events

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Yearl 

September 21        Picture Day beginning at 9:30 a.m.

September 21        Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

September 25        Holiday: Yom Kippur

September 28       Family Information: AAP Information, 6:30 p.m.

September 29        BMP Coffee and Conversation, 9:30 a.m., presenting

"Establishing Strategies and Routines for a Successful Year"

 

Specialist Spotlight: Counselors

We are your Bren Mar Park School Counselors, Mrs. Michelle Kramer and Ms. Mackenzie Cate. We support all students' social-emotional, academic and career goals to help them be productive citizens in our school. We teach classroom counseling lessons, where we cover topics including friendship, empathy, bullying prevention, and coping with big feelings. We also hold small groups and lunch bunches, and may check-in with individual students for brief counseling as needed. Our goal is to keep students in class happy, healthy and learning.

 

This week during our lessons, students are learning about the role of a Counselor and what we can do to help them in school. We are also learning and reviewing our school expectations, such as being respectful to all staff and students, being mindful of our school and how important it is to keep our area clean in the cafeteria. We are also reading the book, “Our School is a Family.” This story talks about how important it is to develop a great relationship with your classmates and adults in school, and how school is a safe place full of people who care and love you. We encourage you to talk to your child about their friends at school and what adults they can go to for help.

 

We are holding a Social Emotional Learning Family Night on October 19th at 6:30 pm. Come learn about ways you can help your child cope with big feelings!

Please feel free to reach out if you have any concern regarding your child.

Michelle Kramer [email protected]

 & Mackenzie Cate [email protected] 

Volunteer Opportunity!

Thursday, September 21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. is the Bren Mar Park Picture Day.  We are looking for volunteers to:

• Welcome students into the gym and direct them to the photographer
• Collect paperwork from students
• Help check our students to make sure they are "picture ready"

If you are willing and interested in helping, please contact Ms. Benavides.

 

Picture Day is Sept. 21

Come in your best dress on this day for individual school photos.  Student pictures will also be included in the school yearbook, which will be available for online purchase in the month of February.

 

Back to School Night is Sept. 21

We invite families to join us for Back to School Night beginning at 6:00 p.m.  There will be two sessions so families can learn about what their children will be learning in the different grade levels.

• 6:00 - 6:20  Specialists/Admin & School board welcomes
• 6:30 - 7:00  Session 1
• 7:00 - 7:15  Transition
• 7:15 - 7:45  Session 2 

 

We want your Input: Coffee & Conversations

Bren Mar Park hosts monthly Coffee and Conversations. They are typically held the last Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m., both virtually and in person as well as recorded and posted on the BMP website for later viewing. 

These are meant to be informal presentations on topics of interest to our Bren Mar Park families and encourage questions and conversation. Each year we ask our families what they would like covered. These are your coffees and your community, so we welcome your input.

Share your ideas through this Google Form

 

Student Snacks

All K - 5 students are welcome to bring snacks to school.  We encourage healthy choices, such as fruit or crackers. Students are expected to eat their own snack items and not share with other students for safety reasons.  

 

Missed Days Add Up Quickly!

• Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.
• Excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your child to keep up with others, especially in math and reading.
• Kindergarten and first grade are critical. Missing school during these years makes it more difficult for children to learn later.

Learn more about the importance of attendance on the FCPS Attendance website.

If your student is going to be absent, please submit an absence using our 24/7 attendance phone line at 703-914-7272 or  complete the attendance form at 

https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/attendance-form 

 

Getting to Know Your BMP Staff

Kimberly Robinson, 1st Grade Teacher

Hello! I am excited to be returning to 1st grade. Here is a little bit about me:

• I attended James Madison University where I received my Masters in Elementary Education.
• This will be year 8 for me– second year at Bren Mar Park. I previously taught in Shenandoah County. 
• In my free time, I love going on walks with my dog Bentley, roaming around Target, and checking out cute coffee shops.

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Bren Mar Park Elementary students have enjoyed two weeks of colorful Spirit Days!

Upcoming Dates/Events

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Yearl 

September 21        Picture Day beginning at 9:30 a.m.

September 21        Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

September 25        Holiday: Yom Kippur

September 29        BMP Coffee and Conversation, 9:30 a.m., presenting

"Establishing Strategies and Routines for a Successful Year"

 

Specialist Spotlight: Advanced Academics with Yetta Williams

This first quarter our critical and creative thinking lessons focus on Visualization.  This skill focuses on consciously forming a mental image of something that is not actually present.  Students use sensory information to stimulate their imagination.  This skill can be used to help students set goals by allowing them to visualize a plan to achieve their goals.  Visualization can also be used in reading to help deepen comprehension and empathy.  It can also be used in mathematics to visualize the problem and help solve it. 

At Home Connection: Have students set a goal and create a poster about it.  Visualize the elements that they need to reach their goal.  What steps will they take to get to their goal?  Include these steps on the poster.  After completing the poster, snap a picture and share it with me at [email protected].  I can’t wait to see your creations!

 

Volunteer Opportunity!

Thursday, September 21 beginning at 9:30 a.m. is the Bren Mar Park Picture Day.  We are looking for volunteers to:

• Welcome students into the gym and direct them to the photographer
• Collect paperwork from students
• Help check our students to make sure they are "picture ready"

If you are willing and interested in helping, please contact Ms. Benavides.

 

Picture Day is Sept. 21

Come in your best dress on this day for individual school photos.  Student pictures will also be included in the school yearbook, which will be available for online purchase in the month of February.

 

Back to School Night is Sept. 21

We invite families to join us for Back to School Night beginning at 6:00 p.m.  There will be two sessions so families can learn about what their children will be learning in the different grade levels.

• 6:00 - 6:20  Specialists/Admin & School board welcomes
• 6:30 - 7:00  Session 1
• 7:00 - 7:15  Transition
• 7:15 - 7:45  Session 2 

 

We want your Input: Coffee & Conversations

Bren Mar Park hosts monthly Coffee and Conversations. They are typically held the last Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m., both virtually and in person as well as recorded and posted on the BMP website for later viewing. 

These are meant to be informal presentations on topics of interest to our Bren Mar Park families and encourage questions and conversation. Each year we ask our families what they would like covered. These are your coffees and your community, so we welcome your input.

Share your ideas through this Google Form

 

Student Snacks

All K - 5 students are welcome to bring snacks to school.  We encourage healthy choices, such as fruit or crackers. Students are expected to eat their own snack items and not share with other students for safety reasons.  

 

Missed Days Add Up Quickly!

• Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.
• Excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your child to keep up with others, especially in math and reading.
• Kindergarten and first grade are critical. Missing school during these years makes it more difficult for children to learn later.

Learn more about the importance of attendance on the FCPS Attendance website.

If your student is going to be absent, please submit an absence using our 24/7 attendance phone line at 703-914-7272 or  complete the attendance form at 

https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/attendance-form 

 

Getting to Know Your BMP Staff

Emily Mextorf, 1st Grade Teacher

 

Hi! This is my tenth year in FCPS, but first year at Bren Mar Park (and first year teaching 1st grade!). 

I grew up in New Jersey and went to West Chester University in Pennsylvania for undergrad. I had a baby girl, Addie, in December 2022, and am very excited to be back in the classroom this year!

In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, and roaming the aisles of TJMaxx.

 

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

As our kindergarteners review and learn their colors, the entire Bren Mar Park Elementary School community is celebrating a colorful spirit week!

 

Upcoming Dates/Events

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

August 28 - September 8        Spirit Weeks:  Welcome Our Kindergarteners

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

September 21            Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

September 25            Holiday: Yom Kippur

 

No School Labor Day Weekend

There is no school for staff or students on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day holiday.  The Bren Mar Park front office will be closed.

 

Specialist Spotlight: Art with Mrs. Springfield

Mustang artists are busy starting the year off with fun projects!  All students started the first week with painting, and different grades will be transitioning into collage and clay projects in the coming weeks.  Our students are very excited to be back in the art room and have done an amazing job remembering routines and learning new ones.  Please note the day that your student has art so they can wear appropriate clothes for any accidental mess that might occur.  We do have smocks that student can get themselves, so please let your child know if you want him/her to wear a smock.  We are in need of baby wipes for the art room!  If you can donate some wipes, please leave in the office.  Thank you so much for all of the donations so far!

 

Back to School Night is Sept. 21

We invite families to join us for Back to School Night beginning at 6:00 p.m.  There will be two sessions so families can learn about what their children will be learning in the different grade levels.

 

Student Birthdays

No edible birthday treats are allowed due to allergies. We encourage families who wish to celebrate their child's birthday to do so in other ways, such as providing non-edible treats.   

You can learn more in the BMP Family Handbook.

 

Free Student Breakfast & Lunch

Bren Mar Park has been identified a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This allows the school to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting applications. For those families who may qualify for free and reduced meal pricing, you are encouraged to still complete the application in order to receive other additional benefits.

 

Missed Days Add Up Quickly!

• Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.
• Excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your child to keep up with others, especially in math and reading.
• Kindergarten and first grade are critical. Missing school during these years makes it more difficult for children to learn later.

Learn more about the importance of attendance on the FCPS Attendance website.

If your student is going to be absent, please submit an absence using our 24/7 attendance phone line at 703-914-7272 or  complete the attendance form at 

https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/attendance-form 

 

Schoology: Parent and Guardians

Parent and Guardians have access to school and classroom information through Schoology.  Families must have an active ParentVue account to access Schoology.  Information on how to get signed up can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/parents

 

Spirit Weeks: Welcome Our Ks

Next week we host a color-filled spirit weeks to welcome our kindergarten students and help them learn color names and identify the different hues.  All are welcome to join!

MONDAY – HOLIDAY

TUESDAY – Blue

WEDNESDAY – Purple

THURSDAY – Choose Your Favorite Color

FRIDAY – BMP Spirit Wear

 

Getting to Know Your BMP Staff

Tanya Van Pool - Student Information Assistant

This is my 2nd year at BMP, but my 4th year at FCPS. I moved to Northern Virginia in 2002 after graduating from Florida State University. In my past life, I worked in television (audience measurement and programming). 

I enjoy going on trips (big Disney fan) with my husband and daughter.

 

 

Christa Luna, 1st Grade Teacher

Hi!  I am so happy to be teaching 1st Grade at BMP! My daughter’s name is Elyse and she will be in 1st Grade this year as well! 

Over the last 12 years I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade both in Texas and Oklahoma! In 2017 I received my MA in Education Administration from the University of Oklahoma and before leaving OKCPS I was a middle school Assistant Principal and a Principal at the elementary level. For the last 3 years I was the Regional Director for 2 private schools in the Ashburn area.

I am excited to return to public schools and have the opportunity to spend more time with my daughter!

 

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Second grade students starting the year excited and ready to learn.

 

Upcoming Dates/Events

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

August 28                  First Day of School for ECCB and PreK

August 28 - September 8        Spirit Weeks:  Welcome Our Kindergarteners

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

September 21            Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

No School Labor Day Weekend

There is no school for staff or students on Friday, September 1 or Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day holiday.  The Bren Mar Park front office will be closed.

 

Back to School Night is Sept. 21

We invite families to join us for Back to School Night beginning at 6:00 p.m.  There will be two sessions so families can learn about what their children will be learning in the different grade levels.

 

Free Student Breakfast & Lunch

Bren Mar Park has been identified a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This allows the school to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting applications. For those families who may qualify for free and reduced meal pricing, you are encouraged to still complete the application in order to receive other additional benefits.

 

Missed Days Add Up Quickly!

• Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.
• Excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your child to keep up with others, especially in math and reading.
• Kindergarten and first grade are critical. Missing school during these years makes it more difficult for children to learn later.

Learn more about the importance of attendance on the FCPS Attendance website.

If your student is going to be absent, please submit an absence using our 24/7 attendance phone line at 703-914-7272 or  complete the attendance form at 

https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/attendance-form 

 

Schoology: Parent and Guardians

Parent and Guardians have access to school and classroom information through Schoology.  Families must have an active ParentVue account to access Schoology.  Information on how to get signed up can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/parents

 

Spirit Weeks: Welcome Our Ks

Next week we host a color-filled spirit weeks to welcome our kindergarten students and help them learn color names and identify the different hues.  All are welcome to join!

MONDAY – Red

TUESDAY – Orange

WEDNESDAY – Yellow

THURSDAY – Green

FRIDAY – HOLIDAY

 

MONDAY – HOLIDAY

TUESDAY – Blue

WEDNESDAY – Purple

THURSDAY – Choose Your Favorite Color

FRIDAY – BMP Spirit Wear

 

Getting to Know Your BMP Staff

Elizabeth Williams is a native of Phoenix, Arizona and has been in Virginia since 2009.  She holds with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and a Masters in Educational Leadership, both from Northern Arizona University.  She has been in education for over 20 years and has been at Bren Mar Park since 2019.  She is committed is building partnerships between the school and families and is passionate about seeking ways to help students achieve their greatest potential and empowering children to follow their dreams.

Mrs. Williams is a wife and mother of 3.  Her oldest started college this year.  She loves cats and has 4 at home, along with 2 dogs who chase them!  She spends time in nature and enjoys new experiences. 

 

Ms. Floyd originally from Richmond, Virginia. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Education in both Elementary Curriculum and Instruction and Education Leadership from George Mason University. She has over 20 years of experience in elementary education. She started her career with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) as a classroom teacher and math coach.

She has a passion for meeting each student by name and by need. She truly believes in building relationships and trust with students, staff, parents, and community members.

She enjoys doing yoga, trying out unique restaurants, being part of book club discussions, and taking scenic walks.

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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Somos una comunidad de estudiantes que prospera en un mundo diverso!

Somos una familia.

Somos capaces

Nos cuidamos los unos a los otros.

¡Todos pertenecemos!

 

Estudiantes de segundo grado inician el año emocionados y listos para aprender.

 

Fechas y eventos importantes

Calendario de FCPS para el año escolar 2023-24

28 de agosto: Primer día de clases para ECCB y PreK

28 de agosto - 8 de septiembre:  Semanas de espíritu escolar: Bienvenidos a nuestros estudiantes de kindergarten

Día festivo del 1 al 4 de septiembre: Fin de semana del Día de los Trabajadores - No hay clases

21 de septiembre: Noche de regreso a clases, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

No hay clases el fin de semana del Día de los Trabajadores

No habrá clases para el personal ni para los estudiantes el viernes 1 de septiembre ni el lunes 4 de septiembre en honor al feriado del Día de los Trabajadores. La oficina principal de Bren Mar Park estará cerrada.

 

La "noche de regreso a clases" es el 21 de septiembre

Invitamos a las familias a unirse a nosotros para la Noche de Regreso a Clases a partir de las 6:00 p.m. Habrá dos sesiones para que las familias puedan conocer lo que sus hijos aprenderán en los diferentes grados.

 

Desayuno y almuerzo gratis para estudiantes

Bren Mar Park ha sido identificado como una Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP). Esto permite a la escuela servir desayuno y almuerzo sin costo a todos los estudiantes matriculados. Para aquellas familias que puedan calificar para recibir comidas gratis o a precio reducido, se les recomienda completar la solicitud para recibir otros beneficios adicionales.

 

¡Los días perdidos se suman rápidamente!

• Sólo unos pocos días perdidos al mes suman varias semanas escolares perdidas en un año.
• Las ausencias justificadas e injustificadas pueden hacer que a su hijo le resulte más difícil mantenerse al día con los demás, especialmente en matemáticas y lectura.
• El kindergarten y el primer grado son fundamentales. Faltar a la escuela durante estos años hace que a los niños les resulte más difícil aprender más adelante.

Obtenga más información sobre la importancia de la asistencia en el Sitio web de asistencia de FCPS.

Si su estudiante va a estar ausente, envíe una ausencia usando nuestra línea telefónica de asistencia las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana al 703-914-7272 o complete el formulario de asistencia en

https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

 

Schoology: padres y tutores

Los padres y tutores tienen acceso a la información de la escuela y el aula a través de Schoology. Las familias deben tener una cuenta ParentVue activa para acceder a Schoology. La información sobre cómo registrarse se puede encontrar en https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/parents

 

Semanas de espíritu escolar: Bienvenido a nuestros estudiantes de Kinder

La próxima semana organizaremos una semana de espirtu escolar llena de color para dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes de kindergarten y ayudarlos a aprender los nombres de los colores e identificar los diferentes tonos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a vestirse de colores!

LUNES – Rojo

MARTES – Naranja

MIÉRCOLES – Amarillo

JUEVES – Verde

VIERNES – VACACIONES

 

LUNES – VACACIONES

MARTES – Azul

MIÉRCOLES – Púrpura

JUEVES – Elige tu color favorito

VIERNES – BMP Spirit Wear

 

Conociendo a su personal de BMP Directrora

Elizabeth Williams es nativa de Phoenix, Arizona y ha estado en Virginia desde 2009. Tiene una Licenciatura en Ciencias en Educación Primaria con especialización en español y una Maestría en Liderazgo Educativo, ambas de la Universidad del Norte de Arizona. Ha trabajado en educación durante más de 20 años y ha estado en Bren Mar Park desde 2019. Está comprometida a construir asociaciones entre la escuela y las familias y le apasiona buscar formas de ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar su mayor potencial y empoderarlos para que sigan sus sueños. .

La Sra. Williams es esposa y madre de tres hijos. Su hija mayor comenzó la universidad este año. Le encantan los gatos y tiene 4 en casa, ¡y 2 perros que los persiguen! Pasa tiempo en la naturaleza y disfruta de nuevas experiencias.

 

 

Sub-directora

La Sra. Floyd es originaria de Richmond, Virginia. Tiene una Licenciatura en Sociología y una Maestría en Educación tanto en Currículo Primario como en Instrucción y Liderazgo Educativo de la Universidad George Mason. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en educación primaria. Comenzó su carrera en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) como maestra de aula y entrenadora de matemáticas.

Le apasiona conocer a cada estudiante por su nombre y por su necesidad. Ella realmente cree en construir relaciones y confianza con los estudiantes, el personal, los padres y los miembros de la comunidad.

Le gusta hacer yoga, probar restaurantes exclusivos, participar en debates en clubes de lectura y realizar paseos panorámicos.

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Tomorrow is the First Day of School

TOMORROW MORNING is the first day of school for kindergarten, grades 1-5 and Preschool Autism Classrooms (PAC)!  The Bren Mar Park staff is excited to welcome back our students!

Doors open at 9:00 a.m.  Dismissal begins at 4:00 p.m.  Please ensure that students are at the school with adult supervision prior to the doors opening. The first few days of school can be delayed in pick up or arrival times by busses, and Kiss & Ride may move a little slower as we all work to ensure every child's safety.  Please be patient.

Some ideas to help your child be ready for the first day of school:

       - Talk to your child about any fears or anxiety he / she might have. 

       - Help your child memorize important contact phone numbers.

       - Make sure your child knows how he / she is going home on the first day.

       - If taking the bus home, visit the bus stop and identify what makes that  bus stop unique.

 

Monday, August 28 is the first day of school for Early Childhood Class Based (ECCB) with Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Sperty and PreK with Ms. Diana.

 

BMP Front Office Hours

The Bren Mar Park front office is open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on days students are in the building.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

Those who ordered school supply kits  from the PTA fundraiser will have kits delivered to the classroom in time for Open House.

For those who did not order the kits, school supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the Bren Mar Park website. 

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

August 21                  First Day, 9:00 a.m. - Students can buy breakfast

August 28                  First Day of School for ECCB and PreK

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

September 21            Back to School Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Open House, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.

Come and visit your child's classroom and learn about what your child will be learning this school year.  Two sessions will be available so families can visit the classrooms for different children.

         9:00 - 9:30        Open House

       9:30 - 10:15        Session 1:  Curriculum Information Session

      10:15 - 10:30       Open House/Transition

      10:30 - 11:00       Session 2:  Curriculum Information Session

Families are welcome to delivered purchased child's school supplies to the classrooms during this time.  School kits purchased through the PTA fundraiser will be in classrooms by this time.

 

Kiss & Ride

All PreK and Kindergarten students will automatically receive Kiss & Ride cards.  However, if you have a child in grade 1 - 5 that may use Kiss & Ride at any time this school year, please register to get your card HERE.

 

FCPS Job Opportunities BMP Front Office Hours

August 14 - 17             8:30 - 4:30        Front Office is Open 

August 18                    8:30 - 2:00        Closed

                                    2:00 - 4:00        Front Office is Open

Starting August 21       8:30 - 4:30        Front Office is Open

 

First Days of School

Monday, August 21 is the first day of school for kindergarten, grades 1-5 and Preschool Autism Classrooms (PAC)!  Doors open at 9:00 a.m.  Dismissal begins at 4:00 p.m.  We hope to see every child with us on Day 1!

And, before school starts, meet with friends - old and new - at our Playground Playdates.  The date has changed to Saturday, August 19th.  See the end of the newsletter for more information on these and other upcoming events!

Monday, August 28 is the first day of school for Early Childhood Class Based (ECCB) with Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Sperty and PreK with Ms. Diana.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

Those who ordered school supply kits  from the PTA fundraiser will have kits delivered to the classroom in time for Open House.

For those who did not order the kits, school supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the Bren Mar Park website. 

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP (This is a change of dates)

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

August 21                  First Day, 9:00 a.m. - Students can get breakfast

August 28                  First Day of School for ECCB and PreK

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Interested in working at BMP?

Bren Mar Park is seeking two additional student monitors for the upcoming school year.  This is an hourly position.  The work schedule is 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. on days that students are in the building.  Student monitors are responsible for supervising children at recess and other locations throughout the building.  If you're interested, please submit your resume at https://brenmarparkes.fcps.edu/about/why-work-bren-mar-park 

 

Open House, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.

Come and visit your child's classroom and learn about what your child will be learning this school year.  Two sessions will be available so families can visit the classrooms for different children.

         9:00 - 9:30        Open House

       9:30 - 10:15        Session 1:  Curriculum Information Session

      10:15 - 10:30       Open House/Transition

      10:30 - 11:00       Session 2:  Curriculum Information Session

Families are welcome to delivered purchased child's school supplies to the classrooms during this time.  School kits purchased through the PTA fundraiser will be in classrooms by this time.

 

FCPS Job Opportunities BMP Front Office Hours

August 7                      9:00 - 1:00        Front Office is Open

August 8                      Front Office Closed for Training

August 9 - 11               9:00 - 1:00        Front Office is Open

August 14 - 17             8:30 - 4:30        Front Office is Open 

August 18                    8:30 - 2:00        Closed

                                    2:00 - 4:00        Front Office is Open

Starting August 21       8:30 - 4:30        Front Office is Open

 

First Days of School

Monday, August 21 is the first day of school for kindergarten, grades 1-5 and Preschool Autism Classrooms (PAC)!  Doors open at 9:00 a.m.  Dismissal begins at 4:00 p.m.  We hope to see every child with us on Day 1!

And, before school starts, meet with friends - old and new - at our Playground Playdates.  The date has changed to Saturday, August 19th.  See the end of the newsletter for more information on these and other upcoming events!

Monday, August 28 is the first day of school for Early Childhood Class Based (ECCB) with Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Sperty and PreK with Ms. Diana.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

Those who ordered school supply kits  from the PTA fundraiser will have kits delivered to the classroom in time for Open House.

For those who did not order the kits, school supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the Bren Mar Park website. 

 

Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP (This is a change of dates)

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day, 9:00 a.m. - Students can buy breakfast

August 28                  First Day of School for ECCB and PreK

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Open House, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.

Come and visit your child's classroom and learn about what your child will be learning this school year.  Two sessions will be available so families can visit the classrooms for different children.

         9:00 - 9:30        Open House

       9:30 - 10:15        Session 1:  Curriculum Information Session

      10:15 - 10:30       Open House/Transition

      10:30 - 11:00       Session 2:  Curriculum Information Session

Families are welcome to delivered purchased child's school supplies to the classrooms during this time.  School kits purchased through the PTA fundraiser will be in classrooms by this time.

 

BMP Front Office Hours

August 7                      9:00 - 1:00        Front Office is Open

August 8                      Front Office Closed for Training

August 9 - 11               9:00 - 1:00        Front Office is Open

August 14 - 17             8:30 - 4:30        Front Office is Open 

August 18                    8:30 - 2:00        Closed

                                    2:00 - 4:00        Front Office is Open

Starting August 21       8:30 - 4:30        Front Office is Open

 

First Days of School

Monday, August 21 is the first day of school for kindergarten, grades 1-5 and Preschool Autism Classrooms (PAC)!  Doors open at 9:00 a.m.  Dismissal begins at 4:00 p.m.  We hope to see every child with us on Day 1!

And, before school starts, meet with friends - old and new - at our Playground Playdates.  The date has changed to Saturday, August 19th.  See the end of the newsletter for more information on these and other upcoming events!

Monday, August 28 is the first day of school for Early Childhood Class Based (ECCB) with Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Sperty and PreK with Ms. Diana.

 

Online Registration is Available

Online Registration is now available for families to apply for students entering Kindergarten through grade 12 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Please use the links below for other registration needs:

• New Preschool students, visit the Early Childhood Registration page.
• Non-parent registrations, visit the Special Registration Situations page.
• Rising kindergarten students that were enrolled in one of our FCPS preschool programs last school year, please contact the registrar at the school the student will attend kindergarten for the upcoming school year. School information can be found on the Schools and Centers page.

Parents must have a SIS ParentVUE Account to complete the Online Registration process.  Visit https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration

  Summer Food Service

Bren Mar Park is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.  Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.  Meals will be served in the school cafeteria and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.  The Summer Food Service Program will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th.

FCPS offers no-cost breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger.  There is no registration involved and everyone is welcome! Meals must be consumed at the school.  It's also a great time to connect with others.

     - Breakfast will be served between 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

     - Lunch will be served between 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.fcps.edu/feeds 

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

Those who ordered school supply kits  from the PTA fundraiser will have kits delivered to the classroom in time for Open House.

For those who did not order the kits, school supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the Bren Mar Park website. 

 

Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP (This is a change of dates)

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast available

August 28                  First Day of School for ECCB and PreK

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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We are a community of learners... thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Join the BMP Team!

Bren Mar Park is seeking adults who enjoy helping children learn in the classroom!  We are hiring for the instructional assistant and student monitor positions.

Instructional Assistant is a contracted position that includes benefits. IAs work on some teacher workdays and have many of the student holidays off.  The responsibilities include following a schedule to teach and work with small groups and whole classes of children.  Interested?  Submit your resume here.

Student monitors is an hourly position.  Student monitors work when students are in the building from 8:45 - 4:15 p.m.  Students monitors have all holidays and teacher workdays off.  The responsibilities include following a schedule to supervise recesses and in the cafeteria. Interested?  Submit your resume here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Williams at [email protected] 

 

First Day of School is August 21

Monday, August 21 is the first day of school!  Doors open at 9:00 a.m.  Dismissal begins at 4:00 p.m.  We hope to see every child with us on Day 1!

And, before school starts, meet with friends - old and new - at our Playground Playdates.  The date has changed to Saturday, August 19th.  See the end of the newsletter for more information on these and other upcoming events!

 

Online Registration is Available

Online Registration is now available for families to apply for students entering Kindergarten through grade 12 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Please use the links below for other registration needs:

• New Preschool students, visit the Early Childhood Registration page.
• Non-parent registrations, visit the Special Registration Situations page.
• Rising kindergarten students that were enrolled in one of our FCPS preschool programs last school year, please contact the registrar at the school the student will attend kindergarten for the upcoming school year. School information can be found on the Schools and Centers page.

Parents must have a SIS ParentVUE Account to complete the Online Registration process.  Instructions and links are at https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration

  Summer Food Service

Bren Mar Park is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.  Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.  Meals will be served in the school cafeteria and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.  The Summer Food Service Program will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th.

FCPS offers no-cost breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger.  There is no registration involved and everyone is welcome! Meals must be consumed at the school.  It's also a great time to connect with others.

     - Breakfast will be served between 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

     - Lunch will be served between 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.fcps.edu/feeds 

 

Summer Front Office Hours

The Bren Mar Park front office hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays, during the summer months.  The front office is closed on holidays, including Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

Those who ordered school supply kits  from the PTA fundraiser will have kits delivered to the classroom in time for Open House, which will be Friday, August 18th.

For those who did not order the kits, school supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the Bren Mar Park website. 

 

Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP (This is a change of dates)

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast available

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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We are a community of learners thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Grade 5 students were celebrated by their BMP family the last week of school with a "Clap Out" before moving on to middle school.  Once a Mustang... ALWAYS a Mustang!

 

Summer Food Service

Bren Mar Park is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.  Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.  Meals will be served in the school cafeteria and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.  The Summer Food Service Program will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th.

FCPS offers no-cost breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger.  There is no registration involved and everyone is welcome! Meals must be consumed at the school.  It's also a great time to connect with others.

     - Breakfast will be served between 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

     - Lunch will be served between 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

For more information, visit https://www.fcps.edu/feeds 

 

Summer Front Office Hours

The Bren Mar Park front office hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays, during the summer months.  The front office is closed on holidays, including Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

School supply kits orders are now being accepted!  Ordered kits through this PTA fundraiser will be delivered to your child's classroom before the first day of school.  No shopping... less hassle!

School supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the school website. 

 

New Student Registration

Student registration is open for the 2023-24 school year, including for rising kindergarten students.  Children who will be age 5 by September 30 may be registered for kindergarten this upcoming school year.  Click below for direct links to the documentation you will need to have ready.  When completed, please call 703-914-7200 or email Mrs. Van Pool at [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment:

     - PreK Application

     - Kindergarten

     - Grades 1 - 5

 

You may call the front office to schedule an in-person appointment.  The summer registration appointments resume on July 13, 2023.

 

Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

July 3 and 4              Holiday:  Independence Day - Office Closed

 

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m. - No breakfast served

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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We are a community of learners thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Congratulations to our grade 5 students who will be moving on to middle school.  Once a mustang... ALWAYS a mustang!

 

Message from Dr. Fabio Zuluaga, Region 2 Assistant Superintendent

It is with bittersweet emotions that I am announcing my retirement from Fairfax County Public Schools effective July 1; my last day with the school division will be June 30.  I have been in education for 35 years: 10 years in Kansas City, MO, 11 years in Lexington, KY, and now 14 years in Fairfax. I feel like it is the right time for me to start a new chapter in my life. When I first came to the United States, I started out as a secondary science teacher in Kansas City, MO. I culminated my professional journey by being appointed an assistant superintendent in the best school district in the country: Fairfax. I have had incredible opportunities and gifts during my career, for which I am very grateful. Some of the most amazing gifts I have been given over the years have been the relationships I have been blessed to have with our faculty/staff, students, and families.

 

Summer Front Office Hours

The Bren Mar Park front office hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. , Monday through Fridays, during the summer months.  The front office is closed on holidays, including Monday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth and Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

School supply kits orders are now being accepted!.  Ordered kits through this PTA fundraiser will be delivered to your child's classroom before the first day of school.  No shopping... less hassle!

School supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the school website. 

 

New Student Registration

Student registration is open for the 2023-24 school year, including for rising kindergarten students.  Children who will be age 5 by September 30 may be registered for kindergarten this upcoming school year.  Click below for direct links to the documentation you will need to have ready.  When completed, please call 703-914-7200 or email Mrs. Van Pool at [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment:

     - PreK Application

     - Kindergarten

     - Grades 1 - 5

 

Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

Saying Good-Bye

We wish the following Bren Mar Park staff well wishes as they begin a new journey... once a Mustang, ALWAYS a Mustang!

 - Christine Millett, general music, becoming a librarian

 - Mary-Colleen Howell, grade 1, moving to another FCPS school

 - Sara Savage, special education, moving out of state

 - Sarah Maro, grade 1, moving out of state

 - Shelley Goduti, special education, moving to another FCPS school

 - Will Pearce, general music, moving to another FCPS school

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

June 19                     Holiday:  Juneteenth - Office Closed

July 4                        Holiday:  Independence Day - Office Closed

 

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m.

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Medication Pick Up at School

Dear Bren Mar Park Families,

With only a few days remaining of school, the Health Room would like to remind you that any unclaimed medication remaining at school at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023 will be destroyed or placed in a secure container at the school for FCPS Safety and Security staff to pick up.

We are not permitted to send medications home with students.

Please make arrangements to pick up your students medication before 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023.

 

Thank you,

Dee Wilkes, Public Health Nurse

[email protected]

571-536-9780

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

June 16                     Last Day of School; School Ends at 2:00 p.m.

June 19                     Holiday:  Juneteenth - Office Closed

June 20 - Aug 18       Summer Office Hours, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

July 4                         Holiday:  Independence Day - Office Closed

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

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We are a community of learners thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Congratulations to our former BMP students who graduated this year. We enjoyed cheering them on at our Class of 2023 GradWalk! 

 

Last Bulletin of the School Year!

Can you believe that it is almost the end of the school year!?!  This is our last newsletter for the 2022-23 school year.  Some final wishes and reminders for our Bren Mar Park community... 

• Congratulations to our former BMP students who are graduating high school seniors this school year! 
• Congratulations to our 5th graders who are promoting on to middle school!
• The BMP front office is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. during the summer months.  July 4th is a holiday for all staff.
• If you are moving out of Bren Mar Park boundaries, please notify your child's teacher and/or email Mrs. Van Pool at [email protected] 
• Student registration is open, including for rising kindergarten students.
• BMP Open House will be on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 9:00 - 11:00
  • Please bring school supplies if you did not order a supply kit.
• We hope to see every child on the first day of school next school year,
  • August 21, 2023 for PAC and grades K-5
  • August 28, 2023 for PreK and ECCB preschool
• Consider joining the Bren Mar Park PTA!

 Have a safe and wonderful summer holiday!

 

Registration is Open for 2023-24

Student registration is open for the 2023-24 school year, including for rising kindergarten students.  Children who will be age 5 by September 30 may be registered for kindergarten this upcoming school year.  Click below for direct links to the documentation you will need to have ready.  When completed, please call 703-914-7200 or email Mrs. Van Pool at [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment:

     - PreK Application

     - Kindergarten

     - Grades 1 - 5

 

Back to School Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

BMP Summer Office Hours

The BMP front office is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. during the summer months.  June 19th and July 4th are holidays for all staff.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

School supply kits orders are now being accepted!.  Ordered kits through this PTA fundraiser will be delivered to your child's classroom before the first day of school.  No shopping... less hassle!

School supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the school website. 

 

VDOE Learning Grants

Tutoring Grants Available for Families

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is now accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program. 

The program was created to help Virginia families address the impact of the pandemic on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants. 

Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account.

 

Specialist Spotlight: Music

What a great year we have had in music this year! All grade levels have completed music reading activities, movement activities, and grades 3-5 learned how to play the recorder! But I think the favorite new game in music class this year was “Music 4 corners”!

Our chorus, band, and strings students put on two great concerts and learned a lot this year. We are very proud of all of them. If you still have a band or string instrument that needs to be returned, please bring it back to school ASAP. Since is it is getting so late in the year, it is ok to bring them to Mrs. Millett’s music room and she will hang on to them until Mr. Woessner and Mr. Johnson can pick them up.

Thanks for a great year and have a wonderful summer!

Mrs. Millett and Mr. Pearce

 

The Many Faces of BMP Important Upcoming Dates/Events

June 16                     Last Day of School, School Ends at 2:00 p.m.

June 19                     Holiday:  Juneteenth - Office Closed

July 4                        Holiday:  Independence Day - Office Closed

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m.

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

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We are a community of learners thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

Lost & Found

It is almost the end of the school year, and we still have many lost and found items remaining.  Please look over the pictures!  If something looks familiar, please come to the school to pick it up or talk with your child to have him/her claim it tomorrow during the school day.

All items remaining at the school after June 16, 2023 will be donated.

Pictures below.

Sweatshirts

Sweatshirts and jackets

Jackets

Jackets

Other items

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

June 16                     Last Day of School, School Ends at 2:00 p.m.

June 19                     Holiday:  Juneteenth - Office Closed

July 4                        Holiday:  Independence Day - Office Closed

 

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m.

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

We are a community of learners thriving in a diverse world!

We are a family.

We are capable.

We are caring.

We all belong!

 

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Last Bulletin of the School Year!

Can you believe that it is almost the end of the school year!?!  This is our last newsletter for the 2022-23 school year.  Some final wishes and reminders for our Bren Mar Park community... 

     - Congratulations to our former BMP students who are graduating high school seniors this school year!

     - Congratulations to our 5th graders who are promoting on to middle school!

     - The BMP front office is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. during the summer months.  July 4th is a holiday for all staff.

     - If you are moving out of Bren Mar Park boundaries, please notify your child's teacher and/or email Mrs. Van Pool at [email protected] 

     - Student registration is open, including for rising kindergarten students.

     - BMP Open House will be on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 9:00 - 11:00

                       - Please bring school supplies if you did not order a supply kit.

     - We hope to see every child on the first day of school next school year,

                        - August 21, 2023 for PAC and grades K-5

                        - August 28, 2023 for PreK and ECCB preschool

      - Consider joining the Bren Mar Park PTA!

      - Have a safe and wonderful summer holiday!

 

Registration is Open for 2023-24

Student registration is open for the 2023-24 school year, including for rising kindergarten students.  Children who will be age 5 by September 30 may be registered for kindergarten this upcoming school year.  Click below for direct links to the documentation you will need to have ready.  When completed, please call 703-914-7200 or email Mrs. Van Pool at [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment:

     - PreK Application

     - Kindergarten

     - Grades 1 - 5

 

Back to School Immunizations and Physicals

Be ready for the first day of school with required immunizations and physicals!

 

BMP Summer Office Hours

The BMP front office is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. during the summer months.  June 19th and July 4th are holidays for all staff.

 

School Supplies for 2023-24

School supply kits orders are now being accepted!.  Ordered kits through this PTA fundraiser will be delivered to your child's classroom before the first day of school.  No shopping... less hassle!

School supply lists are available for the 2023-24 school year on the school website. 

 

VDOE Learning Grants

Tutoring Grants Available for Families

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is now accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program. 

The program was created to help Virginia families address the impact of the pandemic on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants. 

Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account.

 

Important Upcoming Dates/Events

June 16                     Last Day of School, School Ends at 2:00 p.m.

June 19                     Holiday:  Juneteenth - Office Closed

July 4                        Holiday:  Independence Day - Office Closed

 

August 18                  Open House & Curriculum Information Sessions, 9:00

August 19                  Playground Playdates at BMP

                                          PreK and K, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 1-2, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

                                          Gr 3-5, 11:00 - 11:45a.m.

August 21                  First Day of School, 9:00 a.m.

September 1-4          Holiday:  Labor Day Weekend - No School 

 

FCPS Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

6344 Beryl Road, Alexandria, VA 22312  | Main Office: 703-914-7200
Attendance: 703-914-7272 | Web | Twitter