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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you well. The purpose of this communication is to cordially invite you to attend our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. Please come to the main entrance (Door #1) to sign in.

Reminder: During the month of May, I will be facilitating building tours on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (See schedule below: Tour of Braddock Elementary School).

Wishing you well! 

Principal, K Jackson-Muir

Teacher Appreciation Week 

There are never enough words to express our appreciation for the amazing teachers here at Braddock Elementary School. We will do our best to show them how much we love them next week during Teacher Appreciation Week. Encourage your child to write a letter or make a card showing their teacher how much they appreciate them!

Say “Thank You!” to Your Favorite Teacher:

 FCPS is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Social Media. They are asking students and families to submit a recorded message thanking and celebrating our school’s amazing teachers and staff. Your video message may be selected to share with our teachers and community on FCPS’ website and social media channels throughout Teacher Appreciation Week. Surprising our teachers and staff with these messages of gratitude and support is part of the fun, so keep your contribution under wraps until May. More information and a submission form are available online. Please be aware, the submission form requires a Google account. If you do not have a Google account and wish to be part of the celebration, share your messages on social media and tag FCPS on Facebook or Instagram.

Gift Card Raffle: 

The Braddock PTA will continue to collect $5-$10 gift cards to raffle off to our staff during the week of Teacher Appreciation. If you would like to contribute to the raffle, please drop off the gift card at the main office or contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] We appreciate your support in celebrating the amazing work our teachers are doing this year and every year! Right now we have 12 gift cards, we would LOVE to get to 20! 

Tour of Braddock Elementary School

Principal, Keesha Jackson-Muir will be providing families with a tour of our school on Tuesdays during the month of May at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The dates are as follows:

• Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser
  • Friday, May 9, 2023
  • 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• May Flight Path Sent Home
• Braddock Ribbon Cutting
  • Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • 12:30 p.m.
• No School for Staff or Students
  • Monday, May 29, 2023
  • Memorial Day Holiday
• Virtual Town Hall 
  • Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Spring BINGO with the PTA
  • Friday, June 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
• 4th Grade Spring Music Concert
  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023
• 5th Grade Spring Music Concert
• Thursday, June 8, 2023
• 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 
• Wednesday, June 14th
• Annandale HS at 5:00 p.m. 
• Reception to follow 
• Last day of School for the 22-23 School Year
  • Friday, June 16, 2023

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

Braddock SOL Testing

3rd Grade Testing Dates: 

• Tuesday, May 9th - Reading SOL
• Tuesday, may 16th - Math SOL 

4th Grade Testing Dates: 

• Wednesday, May 10th - Reading SOL
• Wednesday, May 11th - Math SOL 

5th Grade Testing Dates: 

• Thursday, May 11th - Reading SOL
• Thursday, May 18th - Math SOL 
• Wednesday, May 24th - Science SOL 

 

Annandale Summer Sports Camps

Annandale Community:

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp. 

If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at [email protected].

 

Summer Camps at Annandale are available and filling up fast! Sign Up at https://bit.ly/AHSCAMP23

1. June 20-23 Multi Sport Camp
2. June 26-29th Olympics Camp
3. July 10-14 9am-3pm Basketball ($250)
4. July 10-14 Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse
5. July 17-21 Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse
6. July 24-28 Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week! We like to shower our fabulous teachers with love that week. One of the ways we do that is by raffling off gift cards! If you are able to donate $5, $10, $15 gift cards to places like, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Giant, Target, or local businesses - the PTA and teachers would be VERY grateful!

 

Drop at the Front Office, Send with your child, or contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] to contribute. 

POG Family Corner The Critical and Creative Thinker Attribute What is a Critical and Creative Thinker?

Students that embody the attribute of critical and creative thinkers create unique solutions to challenges that arise and make the world a better place by asking, “How can I make a difference?”

Critical and Creative Thinker Skills and K-6 Objectives:

• Engages in problem solving, inquiry, and design of innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to improve outcomes.

• I can revise and refine my ideas.

• Uses information in novel and creative ways to strengthen comprehension and deepen awareness.

• I can create unique solutions.

• Demonstrates divergent and ingenious thought to enhance the design-build process.

• I can revise and refine my ideas.

• Expresses thought, ideas, and emotions meaningfully through the arts.

• I show that I am creative.

• Evaluates ideas and information sources for validity, relevance, and impact.

• I show that I am creative.

• Reasons through and weighs evidence to reach conclusions.

• I ask questions to clarify, explore, and assess ideas.

 Support the Critical and Creative Thinker Attribute at Home 

Consider telling your child when they are demonstrating a skill at home or in a social setting, "You were a critical and creative thinker today when you built a car out of Legos."

Instead of asking your child "What did you learn today?" try these questions instead.

• How were you a creative and critical thinker today?
• During ___, did you ask any questions? How did it help your thinking?
• Did you have opportunities to problem-solve? How did it help you find a solution?
• Were you creative today? What did you do to be creative?

PTA Updates

PTA GOAL: Raise enough money to send every single child on a field trip during the school year! 

 

How can you help?

• Become a member!

• Purchase spirit wear at events!
  • https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

• NEW: Sponsor Sign! 
  • https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/837574 

• NEW: Share contact information for local businesses

• NEW: Donate gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Sponsor Sign: 

You can have your very own BES PTA SPONSOR SIGN with a $25 donation to the PTAWe can supply you with either the materials to put the sign in your yard or hang on your wall - your choice! 

Contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] for more information! 

https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/837574 

Local Business Sponsorships: 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003  |  Main Phone: 703.914.7300
Attendance: 703.914.7333 | Web | Calendar | Facebook | Twitter

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you well. The purpose of this communication is to cordially invite you to attend our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. Please come to the main entrance (Door #1) to sign in.

Reminder: During the month of May, I will be facilitating building tours on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (See schedule below: Tour of Braddock Elementary School).

Wishing you well! 

Principal, K Jackson-Muir

Teacher Appreciation Week 

There are never enough words to express our appreciation for the amazing teachers here at Braddock Elementary School. We will do our best to show them how much we love them next week during Teacher Appreciation Week. Encourage your child to write a letter or make a card showing their teacher how much they appreciate them!

Say “Thank You!” to Your Favorite Teacher:

 FCPS is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Social Media. They are asking students and families to submit a recorded message thanking and celebrating our school’s amazing teachers and staff. Your video message may be selected to share with our teachers and community on FCPS’ website and social media channels throughout Teacher Appreciation Week. Surprising our teachers and staff with these messages of gratitude and support is part of the fun, so keep your contribution under wraps until May. More information and a submission form are available online. Please be aware, the submission form requires a Google account. If you do not have a Google account and wish to be part of the celebration, share your messages on social media and tag FCPS on Facebook or Instagram.

Gift Card Raffle: 

The Braddock PTA will continue to collect $5-$10 gift cards to raffle off to our staff during the week of Teacher Appreciation. If you would like to contribute to the raffle, please drop off the gift card at the main office or contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] We appreciate your support in celebrating the amazing work our teachers are doing this year and every year! Right now we have 12 gift cards, we would LOVE to get to 20! 

Tour of Braddock Elementary School

Principal, Keesha Jackson-Muir will be providing families with a tour of our school on Tuesdays during the month of May at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The dates are as follows:

• Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser
  • Friday, May 9, 2023
  • 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• May Flight Path Sent Home
• Braddock Ribbon Cutting
  • Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • 12:30 p.m.
• No School for Staff or Students
  • Monday, May 29, 2023
  • Memorial Day Holiday
• Virtual Town Hall 
  • Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Spring BINGO with the PTA
  • Friday, June 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
• 4th Grade Spring Music Concert
  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023
• 5th Grade Spring Music Concert
• Thursday, June 8, 2023
• 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 
• Wednesday, May 14th
• Annandale HS at 5:00 p.m. 
• Reception to follow 
• Last day of School for the 22-23 School Year
  • Friday, May 16, 2023

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

Braddock SOL Testing

3rd Grade Testing Dates: 

• Tuesday, May 9th - Reading SOL
• Tuesday, may 16th - Math SOL 

4th Grade Testing Dates: 

• Wednesday, May 10th - Reading SOL
• Wednesday, May 11th - Math SOL 

5th Grade Testing Dates: 

• Thursday, May 11th - Reading SOL
• Thursday, May 18th - Math SOL 
• Wednesday, May 24th - Science SOL 

 

Annandale Summer Sports Camps

Annandale Community:

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp. 

If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at [email protected].

 

Summer Camps at Annandale are available and filling up fast! Sign Up at https://bit.ly/AHSCAMP23

1. June 20-23 Multi Sport Camp
2. June 26-29th Olympics Camp
3. July 10-14 9am-3pm Basketball ($250)
4. July 10-14 Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse
5. July 17-21 Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse
6. July 24-28 Girls Field Hockey and Lacrosse

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week! We like to shower our fabulous teachers with love that week. One of the ways we do that is by raffling off gift cards! If you are able to donate $5, $10, $15 gift cards to places like, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Giant, Target, or local businesses - the PTA and teachers would be VERY grateful!

 

Drop at the Front Office, Send with your child, or contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] to contribute. 

POG Family Corner The Critical and Creative Thinker Attribute What is a Critical and Creative Thinker?

Students that embody the attribute of critical and creative thinkers create unique solutions to challenges that arise and make the world a better place by asking, “How can I make a difference?”

Critical and Creative Thinker Skills and K-6 Objectives:

• Engages in problem solving, inquiry, and design of innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to improve outcomes.

• I can revise and refine my ideas.

• Uses information in novel and creative ways to strengthen comprehension and deepen awareness.

• I can create unique solutions.

• Demonstrates divergent and ingenious thought to enhance the design-build process.

• I can revise and refine my ideas.

• Expresses thought, ideas, and emotions meaningfully through the arts.

• I show that I am creative.

• Evaluates ideas and information sources for validity, relevance, and impact.

• I show that I am creative.

• Reasons through and weighs evidence to reach conclusions.

• I ask questions to clarify, explore, and assess ideas.

 Support the Critical and Creative Thinker Attribute at Home 

Consider telling your child when they are demonstrating a skill at home or in a social setting, "You were a critical and creative thinker today when you built a car out of Legos."

Instead of asking your child "What did you learn today?" try these questions instead.

• How were you a creative and critical thinker today?
• During ___, did you ask any questions? How did it help your thinking?
• Did you have opportunities to problem-solve? How did it help you find a solution?
• Were you creative today? What did you do to be creative?

PTA Updates

PTA GOAL: Raise enough money to send every single child on a field trip during the school year! 

 

How can you help?

• Become a member!

• Purchase spirit wear at events!
  • https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

• NEW: Sponsor Sign! 
  • https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/837574 

• NEW: Share contact information for local businesses

• NEW: Donate gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Sponsor Sign: 

You can have your very own BES PTA SPONSOR SIGN with a $25 donation to the PTAWe can supply you with either the materials to put the sign in your yard or hang on your wall - your choice! 

Contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] for more information! 

https://besannandale.memberhub.com/store/items/837574 

Local Business Sponsorships: 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003  |  Main Phone: 703.914.7300
Attendance: 703.914.7333 | Web | Calendar | Facebook | Twitter

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you well. The purpose of this communication is to inform you that our building is almost complete. During the month of May, I will be facilitating building tours on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (See schedule below). Report to the Main Office entrance a few minutes before the scheduled time. Please don’t be late. 

TENTATIVE: Dr. Michelle Reid, Superintendent, has scheduled our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tuesday, May 23rd at 12:30 p.m. Hope you are able to join us! 

Wishing you well! 

Principal, K Jackson-Muir

Dismissal Time & Office Hours:

This is a reminder that our students are dismissed between 3:40 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. Remaining students after this time frame will be escorted to the Main Office. Parents, please remember that our office closes promptly at 4:00 p.m.

Tour of Braddock Elementary School

Principal, Keesha Jackson-Muir will be providing families with a tour of our school on Tuesdays during the month of May at 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The dates are as follows:

• Tuesday, May 2nd  at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 23rd at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.  OR 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Bike to School 

Wednesday, May 3rd is Bike to School Day! FCPS is encouraging students to strap on a helmet and lace up their shoes for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Braddock ES has three bike stations where students who wish to ride their bikes can store and lock their bikes. The bike stands are located between the cafeteria and the main entrance. For safety reasons, we have a camera that will monitor the bikes and any activity going on in that area.

Spirit Week – May 1st – May 5th

• Monday – We are Calm, Cool, Collected on Mellow Monday (Yellow Clothes)
• Tuesday – Talk about it Tuesday (Black and White or Wear a shirt you can read)
• Wednesday – Work it out Wednesday (Sports Clothes or Math Clothes)
• Thursday – Therapeutic Thursday – (Pajama or Comfy Clothes)
• Friday – WE ARE the BESt!  (Blue and White or Spirit Wear)

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser
  • Friday, May 9, 2023
  • 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Braddock Ribbon Cutting
  • Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • 12:30 p.m.
• No School for Staff or Students
  • Monday, May 31, 2023
  • Memorial Day Holiday
• Virtual Town Hall 
  • Thursday, June 1, 2023
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• 4th Grade Spring Music Concert
  • Tuesday, June 6, 2023
• 5th Grade Spring Music Concert
• Thursday, June 8, 2023

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

Taste of Annandale

The community is invited to the Taste of Annandale, a free family-friendly festival April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive.

The Taste of Annandale features live performances, food trucks and restaurants, children’s programming and activities, a 5K race, a best-dressed pet contest, vendors, a chili cookoff, beer garden, and the police helicopter.

The Taste of Annandale is organized by the Annandale-Mason Roundtable, a nonprofit formed by volunteers. The festival was developed with two major goals in mind: to bring the community together to celebrate Annandale and to shine a spotlight on local businesses and organizations.

Since the first Taste of Annandale in 2015, it has grown every year to become the biggest street festival in the area. The festival’s partners include the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Mason Police District, Celebrate Fairfax, and the ACCA Child Development Center.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Hadyn Kihm, 703-324-5713, mailto:[email protected]

Annandale Summer Sports Camps

Annandale Community:

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp. 

If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at [email protected].

Teacher Appreciation Week

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week! We like to shower our fabulous teachers with love that week. One of the ways we do that is by raffling off gift cards! If you are able to donate $5, $10, $15 gift cards to places like, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Giant, Target, or local businesses - the PTA and teachers would be VERY grateful!

POG Family Corner The Collaborator Attribute What is a Collaborator?

Students that embody the attribute of collaborator work respectfully with others by honoring different viewpoints, ideas, and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Collaborator Skills and K-6 Objectives:

• Respects divergent thinking to engage others in thoughtful discussion.

• I respectfully listen to other points of view.

• Demonstrates the ability to work interdependently within a group to promote learning, increase productivity, and achieve common goals.

• I share my ideas with my team and encourage others to help.

• Analyzes and constructs arguments and positions to ensure examination of a full range of viewpoints.

• I try to see things from other people’s side.

• Seeks and uses feedback from others to adapt ideas and persist in accomplishing difficult tasks.

• I give helpful feedback to others and I use feedback from others to improve my work.

• When problems arise, I help find solutions.

 Support the Collaborator Attribute at Home 

Consider telling your child when they are demonstrating a skill at home or in a social setting, "You were a collaborator today when you helped your sister with reading a word."

Instead of asking your child "What did you learn today?" try these questions instead.

• How were you a collaborator today?
• How did you help your team finish the [activity, project, assignment]?
• Did you have a chance to see things from a different side? What did you learn when you did that?

PTA Updates

PTA GOAL: Raise enough money to send every single child on a field trip during the school year! 

 

How can you help?

• Become a member!

• Purchase spirit wear at events!

• NEW: Sponsor Sign! 

• NEW: Share contact information for local businesses

• NEW: Donate gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Sponsor Sign: 

You can have your very own BES PTA SPONSOR SIGN with a $25 donation to the PTAWe can supply you with either the materials to put the sign in your yard or hang on your wall - your choice! 

Contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] for more information! 

Local Business Sponsorships: 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Every school in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan in place. Keeping students and staff safe is a priority. We practice a number of safety drills throughout the school year, including lockdown drills which helps us know what to do if there is a potentially violent intruder inside the school or on school property.

Today, our school conducted a lockdown drill and teachers talked to students to prepare them for the drill. As a part of our safety training, we also show students a video regarding lockdown drills so students would know what a lockdown looks like in the school.

I am very proud of our students today. They listened to directions and the drill was conducted in a calm and orderly fashion. Our students did a great job, and I encourage you to discuss the drill with them.  Additional guidance on discussions with your child about lockdown drills can be found in the Parent/Guardian tip letter, as well as on the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page.

Our emergency preparedness plans have been developed in coordination with the FCPS Office of Safety and Security, local law enforcement, emergency management officials, and FCPS mental health professionals. The plans are regularly reviewed and updated and include procedures on how to respond to critical incidents such as fires, tornadoes, and other events. Students and staff regularly practice safety drills.

I will continue to keep you informed of safety and security measures in place at our school. If you have questions, please call or contact the school office.  I appreciate your continued support in these matters.

Sincerely,

 

K. Jackson-Muir

Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal

Braddock ES

 

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for all of us. We have a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan for our school that is reviewed and updated regularly. Our plan includes procedures on how to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Students and staff regularly practice these drills every school year. We also practice lockdown drills.

A new Virginia Law (22.1-137.2) requires schools to notify parents at least 24 hours before a school practices a lockdown drill. However, we are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill. We are required to practice lockdown drills two times a year. FCPS lockdown drills do not include any type of active shooter scenario training, they are instruction and classroom based.

We will conduct a lockdown drill at our school soon. Our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are exempt from mandatory participation in lockdown drills during the first 60 days of the school year. They will participate in our second and final drill later this school year.

Additional information on our lockdown drill program to include parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this content, you should discuss the value of these safety drills with your child.

Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for your help to keep our school safe. 

Sincerely,

K.Jackson-Muir

Keesha Jackson-Muir, Principal

Braddock Elementary School

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Our Main Office is officially open and it is beautiful. Once our renovation team is still working diligently to complete items throughout the building. Hopefully, by the end of the month, I will be able to provide you with a tour of school. For now, please feel free to come in and see our Main Office Area. 

NEW PROTOCOL for Entry --for the safety of students, staff, and you our families 

• 1st: Ring the Doorbell and our Office Staff will greet and obtain information from you.
• 2nd: The Door will automatically open, please enter and take a seat. 

NOTE:

•  If you are picking up your child early, our Office Staff will ask you to write your child’s name in the Check-Out log, and request to see your photo ID.
• If you are here for a meeting or registration, you will be ushered into the Main Office and then escorted to the meeting space or registration table.

Bike to School 

Wednesday, May 3rd is Bike to School Day! FCPS is encouraging students to strap on a helmet and lace up their shoes for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Braddock ES has three bike stations where students who wish to ride their bikes can store and lock their bikes. The bike stands are located between the cafeteria and the main entrance. For safety reasons, we have a camera that will monitor the bikes and any activity going on in that area.

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Virtual Town Hall 
  • Thursday, April 13, 2023
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• School Holiday - No School for Staff or Students
  • Friday, April 21, 2023
• Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser
  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023
  • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

NOVA Summer STEM Camps and Paid Summer Internships:Braddock Ambassadors' Community Drive

Led by STEM teachers and college students enrolled in STEM programs, Northern Virginia Community College’s STEM Camp program introduces Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to thousands of grade-school students. Camps are focused on hands-on, project-based learning that provides students with excellent opportunities to begin exploring STEM fields and to chart a course for future STEM education and workforce opportunities. STEM camp tracks include Coding, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Fabrication, Rocketry and more!

• Audience:  Rising 4th to 12th graders

• Dates: Various - June through August 

• Registration: Open January 17, 2023 throughout the summer.

• Cost:  $315 per week (discounts may apply)

More information:  https://www.nvcc.edu/systemic/camps.html

Annandale Summer Sports Camps

Annandale Community:

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp. 

If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at [email protected].

Teacher Appreciation Week

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week! We like to shower our fabulous teachers with love that week. One of the ways we do that is by raffling off gift cards! If you are able to donate $5, $10, $15 gift cards to places like, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Giant, Target, or local businesses - the PTA and teachers would be VERY grateful!

POG Family Corner The Communicator Attribute What is a Communicator?

Students that embody the attribute of communicator share their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and perspectives so others can understand them, and they can understand others. 

Communicator Skills and K-6 Objectives:

• Applies effective reading skills to acquire knowledge and broaden perspectives.
• I make connections to what I read or hear.
• Employs active listening strategies to advance understanding.
• I listen and ask questions so I can understand.
• Speaks in a purposeful manner to inform, influence, motivate, or entertain listeners.
• I speak for a reason so others can understand me.
• Incorporates effective writing skills for various purposes and audiences to convey understanding and concepts.
• I write to share my ideas.
• Uses technological skills and contemporary digital tools to explore and exchange ideas.
• I use digital tools to research and share ideas.

 Support the Communicator Attribute at Home 

Consider telling your child when they are demonstrating a skill at home or in a social setting, "You were a communicator today when you asked me how to help your sister so you could understand me better."

Instead of asking your child "What did you learn today?" try these questions instead.

• How were you a communicator today?
• What were some ways you shared your ideas today?
• When did you respectfully listen to the ideas of others?

PTA Updates

PTA GOAL: Raise enough money to send every single child on a field trip during the school year! 

 

How can you help?

• Become a member!

• Purchase spirit wear at events!

• NEW: Sponsor Sign! 

• NEW: Share contact information for local businesses

• NEW: Donate gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Sponsor Sign: 

You can have your very own BES PTA SPONSOR SIGN with a $25 donation to the PTAWe can supply you with either the materials to put the sign in your yard or hang on your wall - your choice! 

Contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] for more information! 

Local Business Sponsorships: 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this communication finds you and your family well. We feel very ‘lucky’ to have each of you as part of our Braddock Family! 🍀🍀

As the spring weather finally comes back our students start to get ‘Spring Fever' as it starts to feel like Summer Break is closer than it really is. We ask that you continue to remind your child about the three Braddock Expectations: 

1. Be Safe
2. Be Respectful
3. Be Responsible 

We are reviewing these expectations in class each day and we thank you for your support.

Main Office Opening

Hope this communication finds you and your family well. We are proud to announce that our Main Office will be opening when we return from Spring Break. During the week of April 10th through April 14th, we respectfully ask that you be patient with our front office staff, as they will be unpacking and setting up in their new space. 

Our grand opening will take place in the Fall of 2023!

Bike to School 

Wednesday, May 3rd is Bike to School Day! FCPS is encouraging students to strap on a helmet and lace up their shoes for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Braddock ES has three bike stations where students who wish to ride their bikes can store and lock their bikes. The bike stands are located between the cafeteria and the main entrance. For safety reasons, we have a camera that will monitor the bikes and any activity going on in that area.

Parking Lots & Walk Paths will be Paved Over Spring Break 

Over spring break, both parking lots will be paved by our renovation team. Therefore, we respectfully ask you to NOT park your car in either parking lot over Spring Break. If you choose to do so, you are doing it at your own risk and the possibility of being TOWED. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Braddock and Springfield District School Board Town Hall
  • Tuesday, March 21, 2023
  • Lake Braddock SS - Little Theater
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Braddock ES Math and Science Night 
  • Thursday, March 30, 2023
  • Braddock Cafe, Gym, and Classrooms
  • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• FCPS Spring Break -
  • April 3rd through April 7th 
  • No School for Students 
  • Students return Monday, April 10th 
• Virtual Town Hall 
  • Thursday, April 13, 2023
  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
  • Friday, April 14, 2023
• Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser
  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023
  • 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

Braddock Ambassadors' Community Drive

We are accepting gently used or new shoes, socks, books, toys, kitchen items, and clothes.

 

We are not accepting electronics, food, drinks, and ripped items.

 

Please place your items in your Student Ambassador Classroom Donation boxes in front of the cafeteria.

Begins: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Ends: Friday, March 31, 2023

Annandale Basketball Camp

Camp Session: July 10-14, 2023 9am-3pm

Looking for a summer camp for your rising 4th to 9th grader? Join us at Annandale High School in the main gym for our weeklong basketball camp.  Every camper will receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a tee-shirt, a chance to win trophies, and most importantly receive quality basketball instruction. This camp is sponsored by Annandale High School Boosters Club.

Special guests include:

Shaun Ali, NBA Consultant, Ken Richter Pennsylvania Hall of Fame High School Coach, and

former Annandale High Varsity Basketball players.

Camp Fee: $250 for the 1 week session

Make check payable to Annandale HS Athletics Boosters Club, c/o Boys Basketball

To register, email Coach McAvoy at [email protected] for the registration form or access the registration form directly with this QR Code

POG Family Corner

As part of our school's SIIP (School Innovation and Improvement Plan) students are working on growing their Portrait of a Graduate Skills. In the coming weeks, we will be digging into these attributes and the skills that go with each one, and some ways to engage your child in POG skills at home.

Let's Start with the Basics:

What is Portrait of a Graduate (POG)? POG prioritizes the development of skills that will empower students to be productive citizens of a global community and successful in the workforce of the future. 

What are the POG Attributes?

• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Ethical and Global Citizen
• Creative and Critical Thinker
• Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual

How do students engage in POG?

A goal of FCPS is to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate understanding and learning of these attributes in authentic ways. Each POG is  made up of skills that help guide students towards mastery of each attribute. FCPS scaffolds these skills starting in Pre-K to help students develop age appropriate skills as they advance through school.  Teachers work to enhance learning opportunities and identify when students are using the POG attributes during their daily learning. In each classroom, students will learn about the skills, including what they look like and why they are important. They will apply the skills while learning. Students will reflect on how the skills helped them find success and what they can do to grow. 

Do students focus on all 5 attributes at the same time?

As we continue to engage in this work, our students will work with multiple attributes at a time. However, this year, BES students are focusing on skills that go along with the attributes Communicator and Creative and Critical Thinker. 

PTA Updates

PTA GOAL: Raise enough money to send every single child on a field trip during the school year! 

 

How can you help?

• Become a member!

• Purchase spirit wear at events!

• NEW: Sponsor Sign! 

• NEW: Share contact information for local businesses

• NEW: Donate gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Sponsor Sign: 

You can have your very own BES PTA SPONSOR SIGN with a $25 donation to the PTAWe can supply you with either the materials to put the sign in your yard or hang on your wall - your choice! 

Contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] for more information! 

Local Business Sponsorships: 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

Teacher Appreciation Week: 

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week! We like to shower our fabulous teachers with love that week. One of the ways we do that is by raffling off gift cards! If you are able to donate $5, $10, $15 gift cards to places like, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Giant, Target, or local businesses - the PTA and teachers would be VERY grateful!

 

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this communication finds you and your family well. We are proud to announce that our Main Office will be opening when we return from Spring Break. During the week of April 10th through April 14th, we respectfully ask that you be patient with our front office staff, as they will be unpacking and setting up in their new space. 

Our grand opening will take place in the Fall of 2023!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 

Bike to School 

Wednesday, May 3rd is Bike to School Day! FCPS is encouraging students to strap on a helmet and lace up their shoes for National Bike & Roll to School Day. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Braddock ES has three bike stations where students who wish to ride their bikes can store and lock their bikes. The bike stands are located between the cafeteria and the main entrance. For safety reasons, we have a camera that will monitor the bikes and any activity going on in that area.

 

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 

Parking Lots & Walk Paths will be Paved Over Spring Break 

Over spring break, both parking lots will be paved by our renovation team. Therefore, we respectfully ask you to NOT park your car in either parking lot over Spring Break. If you choose to do so, you are doing it at your own risk and the possibility of being TOWED. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Chic-Fil-A Fundraiser  - Tuesday, March 14th 
• 5th Grade Field Trip - Thursday, March 16th 
• Braddock and Springfield District School Board Town Hall
  • Lake Braddock SS - Little Theater
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Braddock ES Math and Science Night - March 30th 
  • Braddock Cafe, Gym, and Classrooms
  • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• FCPS Spring Break - April 3rd through April 7th 
  • No School for Students 
  • Students return Monday, April 10th 

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

Kindergarten Orientation

Do you have a 4 or 5 year old? Did you know registration for the upcoming school year has started? 

Contact Ms. Rima Majzoub at 703-914-7348 to make an appointment. 

PTA Updates

PTA GOAL: Raise enough money to send every single child on a field trip during the school year! 

 

How can you help?

• Become a member!

• Purchase spirit wear at events!

• NEW: Sponsor Sign! 

• NEW: Share contact information for local businesses

• NEW: Donate gift cards for Teacher Appreciation Week! 

Sponsor Sign: 

You can have your very own BES PTA SPONSOR SIGN with a $25 donation to the PTAWe can supply you with either the materials to put the sign in your yard or hang on your wall - your choice! 

Contact Holly Dowling at [email protected] for more information! 

Local Business Sponsorships: 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

Teacher Appreciation Week: 

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week! We like to shower our fabulous teachers with love that week. One of the ways we do that is by raffling off gift cards! If you are able to donate $5, $10, $15 gift cards to places like, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Giant, Target, or local businesses - the PTA and teachers would be VERY grateful!

 

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

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Greetings, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you and your family well. As springtime is quickly approaching and the month of March is here, we would like to provide you with an update regarding our Braddock renovation project. Our renovation team is in the process of finishing the Main Office and 100-corridor suites. The timeline for completion is the second week of April. Once those areas are completed, the renovation team will begin on the following: 

• Removal of Main Office trailer
• Leveling and grass seeding of the back field, where the Eagle’s Nests/trailers were located
• Creation of the new field area, to include a walking path
• Expansion of Kiss-N-Ride lane
• Final pavement of both the small parking lot (near SACC) and large parking lot, to include expansion of additional parking

The total renovation project will be completed by the end of the school year, with a few repairs being completed during the summer. Our grand opening of Braddock Elementary School will take place in the Fall of the 2023-2024 school year. 

 

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 

Parking Lots & Walk Paths will be Paved Over Spring Break 

Over spring break, both parking lots will be paved by our renovation team. Therefore, we respectfully ask you to not park your car in either parking lot over Spring Break. If you choose to do so, you are doing it at your own risk and the possibility of being TOWED. Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

March Virtual Town Hall -- Thursday, March 2, 2023

Topic: Digital Citizenship and Portrait of a Graduate

Video: Recording

Visual Presentation: BES Town Hall 3.2.23.pdf

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Workshop: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol and Drugs 
  • Annandale HS Library
  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Kindergarten Orientation - March 8th 
  • Location: Braddock Cafeteria
  • Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • See flier below for more information

• Parent Coffee - Thursday, March 9th
  • Poe Principal will discuss Middle School
• Chic-Fil-A Fundraiser  - Tuesday, March 14th 
• 5th Grade Field Trip - Thursday, March 16th 
• Braddock and Springfield District School Board Town Hall
  • Lake Braddock SS - Little Theater
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Braddock ES Math and Science Night
  • Braddock Cafe, Gym, and Classrooms
  • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• FCPS Spring Break - April 3rd through April 7th 
  • No School for Students 
  • Students return Monday, April 10th 

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

Kindergarten Orientation

Do you have a 4 or 5 year old? Did you know registration for the upcoming school year has started? 

Join us on Wednesday, March 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Braddock cafeteria to learn about Kindergarten at Braddock and the Registration process. 

PTA Updates

Braddock Sponsorships - YOU CAN HELP! 

Do you have any favorite businesses in Annandale? Do you know of businesses that want to help the Annandale community? Do you work for or own a business that gives to charities? Then please share those business names and contact information (preferably email address). You will help guide the PTA's outreach and fundraising campaign.

We plan to contact the businesses that you share and offer them a chance to become a PTA Sponsor! In return they will get a beautiful Braddock PTA Sponsor Sign to hang in their business, their name added to our sponsor list and a thank you letter that includes the donor information for tax purposes.

Together, we can increase Annandale's investment in Braddock students and help all of our Eagles SOAR!

Summary: Please email Ms. Dowling at [email protected] with the names and contact information for any business you think might want to help sponsor the Braddock students!

 

 

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003  |  Main Phone: 703.914.7300
Attendance: 703.914.7333 | Web | Calendar | Facebook | Twitter

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Greetings and Happy New Year, Braddock Families!

Hope this message finds you and your family well. As you know our renovation project is coming to a close. As of January 30th, all of our students are in the main building in their new classrooms (see photos below).

 

We are pleased to inform you that students in kindergarten through grade 3 all have bathrooms in their classrooms (see photo below), with the exception of one second grade and one third grade classroom. Our students in grades 4 and 5, will use the hallway bathrooms (see photos below).

 

 

In order to keep our building looking new, we respectfully request that you have a conversation with your children reminding them to be respectful and responsible for keeping our building safe and clean. If we have a case of vandalism that pertains to your child, we will contact you. 

At this time, our renovation team is still working on the main office, grassy field, walking path, kiss-n-ride expansion, and parking. Our main office will be completed at the end of February. The grassy field, walking path, kiss-n-ride expansion, and parking will be completed sometime in the Spring. 

Our building cutting of the ribbon ceremony date will be determined once our renovation project has been completed. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 703-914-7300.

 

February Virtual Town Hall -- Thursday, February 2, 2023

Topic: iReady Data 

Meeting Recording: Video: Recording

Visual Presentation: BES Town Hall 2.3.23.pdf

 

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Monday, February 20th - Presidents Day

• No School for Staff and Students

• Friday, February 24th - PTA MOVIE NIGHT

• PTA is hosting their second movie night! 
• See below for more information 

• Thursday, March 2nd - Virtual Town Hall 

• Topic: Digital Citizenship

If you have any questions, please call the school at 703-914-7300. 

 

Thank you, kindly!

Braddock Administrative Team  Principal, K. Jackson-Muir Assistant Principals, Holly Dowling, Maureen Lopez, & Eneida Thomas

 

5th Grade Family Updates

Poe Middle School Transition Events for 2023 

Please save the dates for the following important events as we continue to prepare our families and our students for their transition to middle school.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher, our 5th grade Counselor, Ms. Fructuoso, [email protected] or our 5th grade administrator, Ms. Dowling [email protected]. 

• Student Course Selection
• Month Of February
• Students will fill out a Google form for selecting classes for the upcoming school year.  Students are encouraged to select courses based on teacher feedback, progress in current courses, academic strengths, and personal interests. 
• Deadline: February 24th

• Parent Coffee at Braddock ES with Poe MS Admin
• Thursday February 9th from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

• Poe Middle School Family Tours
• April 27 –More Information to Come!

PTA Updates

                    SAVE THE DATE! 

          Braddock MOVIE NIGHT!

When: Friday, February 24, 2023

• Food Served 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
• Movies Start 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Location: Braddock Cafeteria and Braddock Gym

Food Served: 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

• Pizza - $2talk.00 each slice
• Water - $1.00 each bottle
• Chips - $1.00 each bag 

Please bring blankets or towels to sit on and enjoy your dinner and a movie. Dress in Pajamas and bring a stuffy!

Classes are voting today on the movies and they will be announced next week! 

The PTA will be offering the opportunity to pre-order. You can complete the paper or online at besannandale.memberhub.com

If you do not want to preorder, we will have PLENTY of pizza to buy that night! (We have also fixed the sound in the gym!) We hope you will join us!

 

Join the PTA or buy Braddock Spirit Wear by checking our website:  besannandale.memberhub.com 

SCAN this QR code and purchase a membership, donate to the PTA, or buy some spirit wear! 

Braddock Elementary’s PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it possible to:

• Provide materials and supplies to the after-school groups (Gardening Club, Robotics, GEMS, etc.)
• Put on events like the Fall Walk-A-Thon, Bingo-Ween, Eagle Fest!, Movie Nights, etc.
• Assist teachers with supplies
• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Provide financial assistance for school field trips, and more!

🦅Concerns or questions from parents🦅

Your concerns are important to us. Contact your child's teacher first, most questions or concerns can be addressed with a quick phone call or email. If that doesn't work, the next step would be to contact the Assistant Principal who supports your child's grade level:

 

Eneida Thomas- [email protected] or call 703-914-7305

• Pre-Kindergarten / Headstart
• Kindergarten 
• 1st Grade

Maureen Lopez - [email protected] or 703-914-7304

• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade

Holly Dowling - [email protected]  or (703) 914-7388

• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

Follow us on social media for more updates:

• BES Website: https://braddockes.fcps.edu 
• Sign up for News You Choose Newsletters here: Click Here
• Twitter: @BraddockElm 
• Facebook: Braddock ES

 

7825 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003  |  Main Phone: 703.914.7300
Attendance: 703.914.7333 | Web | Calendar | Facebook | Twitter