BES Parents' Page

Braddock Elementary

Parents' Page

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Letter to Parents
	To read the August newsletter to parents, click HERE.
Parent Tip of the Day
	Click on the apple for daily parenting tip:
Handbook
	The Braddock Elementary Handbook describes the rules, procedures, policies, and daily operations of the school day. (PDF)
Parent Resource
	FCPS Parent Resource page has links to information, opportunities, programs and services provided by the county.
Familygram
	The FCPS Familygram is published quarterly and printed in several languages. Click on this to find the most recent as well as past publications in six languages: English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Center for Promoting Family Learning and Involvement (FLI)
	FLI offers a variety of programs and services to parents, parent groups, community groups, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), community agencies, and businesses. http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OECFS/FLI/
	The Parent Institute Helping Children Learn monthly newsletters in English and Spanish http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OECFS/FLI/helping.htm
	*Update Newsletter,* quarterly publication highlights school and community programs for parents http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OECFS/FLI/publicat.htm
Keep in Touch
	Braddock will send you notices directly to your email address with the 'Keep In Touch' program that is designed to keep you informed of emergencies, special events, and reminders. To sign up, go to https://fcps.medianext.com/braddockes/start.html
Curriculum Resources
	Virginia Standards of Learning - These are the state guidelines for teaching all subjects and grade levels in the state of Virginia.
	FCPS Program of Studies - These are the instructional requirements established by the county for all grade levels.
	Testing Calendar for FCPS - This is FCPS calendar of testing that is required throughout the year for all grade levels.
Websites to help with student work and family enrichment
	MarcoPolo - This is a valuable resource for teachers, students, and parents, giving ideas for exploring all areas of the curriculum: reading, writing, geography, mathematics, social studies, science and arts.
	Fairfax County Public Library - Reserve a book, renew a book, search the catalog, see what the county library is offering near you... a great resource
	The organization, Read Aloud Virginia, offers ideas on reading to children from the early years through the upper grades.
	Grolier Online Encyclopedia - Great site paid for by FCPS for student research. Contact the school for logon information.
	Virginia's Community of Learning - Resource to support learning
	Yahooligan's - Can't find it in MarcoPolo, Grolier, or Virginia's Community of Learning? Try this. It is a younger version of the popular Yahoo search engine.
	National Zoo - Look at the animals, watch a video, plan a trip to the zoo, learn about zoology/biology/botany/seasons. This is one of the best!
	Smithsonian Museum - This is almost as good as going downtown to see it in person. Saves on the parking and walking.
	Washington Times / Family Times - Current topics of interest ranging from Romper Room to College Selection

Curator: jane.jordan@fcps.edu
Modified:7/24/2007