Principal's Message:

*Disclaimer: There was an issue with our network yesterday. I apologize for the multiple copies of this newsletter that you may receive and/or the late arrival if this is the first delivery*

Hello Bull Run Families,

Well I am sure by now you are all aware of the weather reports that have been coming out, and it doesn't seem promising. On the bright side, the students deserve a chance to have some fun playing in the snow! If the reports are accurate I hope everyone is able to stay safe and warm. Be on the look out for FCPS Alerts, social media posts and/or Talking Points messages regarding any other weather related school closures next week.

This Saturday several Bull Run staff and a couple of brave students will be participating in the Polar Plunge at Mosaic shopping center (by the Target store) at 1:00pm. Currently, it is still scheduled to take place! While we are absolutely going to be freezing, we are doing it for a great cause- benefitting both the Virginia Special Olympics, and our school's Inclusive School's initiative. Wish us luck (and warmth)! There is also still time to donate: Check out our Special Olympics Team's team fundraising page for Special Olympics Virginia -https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/778824

I hope to see everyone tonight at our Family Literacy and Math Night (5:30pm)!

Reminders:

-Tomorrow is Bull Run Spirit Day! We encourage every student and staff to wear our school colors (blue & white), or school spirit wear.

-NO SCHOOL next Thursday and Friday (1/29 and 1/30).

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Mr. Marotta

January 22: Family Literacy and Math Night- 5:30pm-7:30pm

January 24: POLAR PLUNGE (see information below)

January 28: End of Quarter Two (2-hour Early Release)

January 29: School Development Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

January 30: Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS); STRING-A-PALOOZA at Centreville HS

*The full FCPS 2025-2026 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.

HIGHLIGHTS AND WHAT'S NEW AT BULL RUN!

❄️ Bundle Up for Arctic Adventure Night!

Join us for a "cool" evening of learning and fun at our Family Literacy & Math Night! We’re turning the school into an Arctic Adventure to help our students thaw out with some great books and math challenges.

When: TONIGHT, Thursday, January 22nd Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Bull Run Elementary School

We have a full night of activities planned across the building:

Literacy in the Library: Dive into Arctic-themed reading activities and earn some fun rewards.

Math in the Gym: Explore math through interactive games that make numbers exciting.

Pizza in the Cafeteria: Hungry? We’ll have pizza for sale for $2 per slice.

*Important Note: This is a family event, not a drop-off program. All students must be accompanied by an adult throughout the evening.

On January 24, several Bull Run staff members will be taking The Polar Plunge!

This is a fundraiser where half of the proceeds will go to Special Olympics VA, which helps run tournaments for our own Special Olympics team. The other half will go directly to our school to support more opportunities for inclusion for all.

Our goal is to fund adapted equipment and raise enough money for a large communication board for our playground, which will support those in our community with verbal communication difficulties.

Please consider donating, sharing this post, joining our team, or just coming out to the event and watching us freeze!