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Dear Bull Run Families,
It is hard to believe we are already turning the calendar to October. September went by quickly, but it gave us a fantastic start to the school year. Seeing our hallways full, our classrooms engaged, and our students settling into their routines has made the past month incredibly rewarding.
October brings cooler weather, busier schedules, and a rhythm to the school year where real progress happens. Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and energy.
Reminder:
Tomorrow, Friday October 01st, is the first Friday of the month so it is Team Jersey Day! All staff and students are encouraged to wear a jersey, shirt or colors of their favorite team or sport! I'll be supporting the New York Jets...for some reason...
Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mr. Marotta
*The full FCPS 2026-2027 calendar can be accessed here.
School Year Calendar
See the complete school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
- Days marked with blue Hs are student holidays.
- Days marked with orange Os are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked).
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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September 26 to Oct. 4: Blue Star Welcome Week
October 2: National Custodian Appreciation Day
October 12 - *Indigenous Peoples’ Day / School Planning Day
October 19-23 - Digital Citizenship Week
October 30: Trunk or Treat, 5:30pm
Oct. 30 and Nov. 2-3 - *Quarter End 2-hour Early Release-2:00pm
November 2-3: Teacher Workday / School Planning Day (NO SCHOOL)
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Our students are making beautiful music during strings classes!
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Upcoming PTA Events:
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Trunk or Treat: October 30
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Family Skate Night: November 20
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Winterfest: December 4
The PTA Needs You!
Join the PTA to have a voice in shaping your child’s school, build lasting connections with families and teachers, and help create opportunities that make every student’s experience stronger and more successful.
- Volunteer for PTA "Power Hours" - Sign Up Today
- Can't volunteer time? The PTA has an Amazon Wishlist for event supplies for the upcoming events.
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It’s time to design the 2026–2027 Bull Run Yearbook Cover!
What You Can Win: The winning artwork will be featured on the cover of this year's yearbook, and the winner will receive a free yearbook plus an art set!
Submission Guidelines:
- Format your artwork on 8.5" x 11" paper in portrait orientation.
- Be sure to include these elements on your cover:
-2026–2027
-Charger STRONG
- Write your Name, Teacher Name, and Grade on the back of your sheet.
Deadline & How to Submit:
Due Date: December 4th
Drop off your physical entry at the Bull Run front office or email a digital copy to bullrunyearbook@gmail.com.
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SYA Winter Sports Programs
Who: Boys and girls, ages 5–18
Sports Offered: Basketball, Wrestling, and Soccer Camp
Special Discount: Save $15 off if you register before September 30 (no promo code needed)!
How to Register: Visit www.syasports.org or email info@syasports.org
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Free SYA Multi-Sport Clinic
Try out multiple sports for free with SYA!
When: Sunday, Oct 4 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: SYA Sports Park
Cost: Free (registration required)
Sign Up: Save your spot at syasports.org.
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CVHS Homecoming 2026!
Get ready for a fun night of Homecoming celebrations on Friday, October 9th!
Homecoming Parade: 5:00 PM @ Little Rocky Run
Tailgate Party: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM @ Parking Lot (featuring food trucks, face painting, and more!)
Football Game: 7:00 PM @ Home vs. Chantilly
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Jersey Day! Every First Friday of the Month!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student and staff member to wear a jersey, shirt or colors of their favorite team or sport!
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BULL RUN FRIDAYS!
Bull Run Elementary encourages every student to wear our school colors (blue & white), or school spirit wear every Friday! This is a simple way we can show our community pride! Make a plan with friends and see how many of you can participate! Staff often wear their blue and white or Spirit Wear on Fridays too!
https://bullrun.deco-apparel.com/ Order Bull Run Spirit Wear at any time to get ready for the school year!
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Get ready for a fun switch-up at school! Mark your calendars for SCA Spirit Day: Freaky Friday on October 9th.
The rules are simple:
Staff dress like students!
Students dress like staff!
It’s time to trade places for the day—start planning your outfits now for a great day of fun and brighter futures!
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Benchmark Advance Weekly Update:
Halfway Through Learning About Life Science in Language Arts
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 1 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored where plants and animals live and how they grow and change.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
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Question: What has been your favorite reading in this unit so far and why?
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Activity: Have your child imagine they are an animal and write or dictate a short story about their day.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
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Want to learn how FCPS uses Lexia Core5 and PowerUp to support reading growth, device usage, and AI? Join a virtual session on Zoom at bit.ly/2627FamilyZoom
Oct 7: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Oct 21: 5:00 – 6:00 PM or 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Nov 4: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
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Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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