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May 10 Summer Extravaganza at Woodson High School
May 12 Early release school day
May 26 NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
June 4 Last Day of School for PreK and ECCB Students
June 10 Last Day of School for PAC Students
June 11 Last Day of School for K-5 Students
 Bren Mar Park integrates advanced academics programming in all grade levels. This grade one group is using observation skills as part of STEM programming.
Bren Mar Park Staff Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9. This is a time to pause and thank the staff for all of the hard work they do each day for the children in our community.
Did you know that Bren Mar Park has 89 employees who work with and for children each day? Roles include teachers, specialist teachers (Art, PE, Music), content specialists (Reading, Math, Advanced Academics, Instructional Coach, ESOL and Special Education), Instructional Assistants, and others! Please join us in celebrating the amazing BMP staff!
Monday, May 5 A kind note, email or picture for the teachers
Tuesday, May 6 A healthy or sweet snack or drink for your teachers
Wednesday, May 7 A single flower, from a garden or bought
Thursday, May 8 Families submit a compliment to the Compliment Jar
Friday, May 9 Deliver a sweet treat to the office to be shared by our many staff; consider brining a traditional dessert from your family
Each child has many different teachers throughout the school day. Thank you for helping each one feel appreciated for their efforts!
 Second graders doing cardio and practicing volleying and striking during a game of ‘Balloon Strike’.
Bren Mar Park is glad to partner with families in creating the best possible learning environment for your child in the upcoming school year! As we begin the process of planning for next year's classroom communities, we welcome your insights and requests for consideration regarding your child's placement. This might include a request to be placed with or separated from a particular peer, as well as preferred traits you feel would best support your child's learning style in a classroom teacher. Please know that while we will thoughtfully consider all requests, the ultimate decision for class placement rests with the school, and we cannot guarantee specific placements. Your input is valuable to us, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.
Submit your consideration request HERE.
All submissions must be received no later than Friday, May 30, 2025 for consideration.
Virginia SOL assessments are standardized tests designed to measure student achievement in reading, math and science and are given to students in grades 3, 4 and 5. They are used to determine if students are meeting the state's established expectations for learning. SOL online practice items are available at https://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/virginia/va-practicetest.html?links=1 - no sign in is required. The audio option is for students who are learning English as a second language or for students who qualify for this option. Paper pencil practice items can be found at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/student-assessment/sol-practice-items-all-subjects
The Bren Mar Park SOL testing schedule is as follows:
Friday, May 2 SOL Pep Rally & Celebration!
Wednesday, May 7 Grade 3 - Reading
Thursday, May 13 Grade 3 - Math
Thursday, May 9 Grade 4 - Reading
Friday, May 16 Grade 4 - Math
Tuesday, May 6 Grade 5 - Reading
Wednesday, May 14 Grade 5 - Math
Tuesday, May 20 Grade 5 - Science
Make up sessions for emergency absences continue through Friday, May 23, 2025.
Thank you for all of your baby wipe contributions, 4th and 5th grade parents! Our experimental printmaking unit was a success!
Currently, 5th graders are learning about contour line drawing and sharpening observational skills. 4th graders are weaving a pouch on a double-sided loom. 3rd graders are learning to make their own cardboard looms and weaving with yarn for the first time. 2nd grade has been working on clay animals and habitats. 1st grade artists are making an ocean collage with a woven background. Kindergarten artists are making a picture of an imaginary place by printing objects. Our multiage class has been working on collage and painting skills.
Consider checking out FCPS E-IFTA (link is: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-elementary-institute-arts-e-ifta) to continue to sharpen art skills over the summer. It’s a great program and the kids that have gone have really enjoyed it!
Mrs. Springfield, art teacher
Students who turn 5 on or before September 30 are eligible to be registered for kindergarten for next school year. Learn more about the registration process at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School! During this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and other fun activities. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Leanne Entz, 2nd Grade Teacher
Hello! My name is Leanne Entz and I am so excited to begin my fifth year at Bren Mar Park and eleventh year teaching!
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading, Literacy and Learning from Longwood University. I am a licensed K-12 Reading Specialist and ecstatic to be working in the primary grades teaching foundational reading skills to students.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy riding my bike to Georgetown with my husband or making homemade ice-cream!
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