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Spelling Bee Winner!
Thank you to staff, students and parents for supporting the
2018 GFES Spelling Bee which took place on Tuesday, February 6th. We are very
appreciative of our pronouncer, judges, numerous volunteers and 20 contestants.
Congratulations to our Winner, 6th grader Preston Brown, and our Runner-Up, 5th
grader Caitlyn Crapco-Wang!
Preston will be representing GFES at the
Fairfax County Spelling Bee to be held on March 18, 2018 at 2 pm at Lake
Braddock Secondary School.
Good luck, Preston!
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2/19 School
Closed-President’s Day Holiday
2/28 Talent
Show, Gr K-3, Gym, 6:00 p.m.
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3/2 Talent Show, Gr 4-6, Gym, 6:00 p.m.
3/8 Deadline to
Order 17-18 GFES Yearbook
3/26-30 Spring
Break Week
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 From the Healthy Minds Blog: Supporting a
Child in Times of Concern for Safety
A crisis or safety concern may occur at any time inside or outside
of our community. Children may be confused or frightened by the
information they hear in conversations and news reports. They will look to
adults for guidance as to how to react.
The following quick reference
guide offers parents and guardians suggestions for establishing a
sense of security and safety to help their child cope with a crisis situation,
or concerns of personal safety. In addition, school counselors, school
psychologists, and school social workers are available to assist students and
consult with caregivers.
Healthy Minds
is a new blog for parents, educators, and community-based providers who are
interested in supporting student mental health and wellness. It represents a
collaboration between FCPS’ Office of Intervention and Prevention Services and
the Prevention Unit of the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and
Community Services. It is part of the Healthy Minds
Fairfax initiative, which is designed to reinforce emotional
wellness in youth and families.
Click here for more information about talking to children about violence - information from the National Association of School Psychologist.
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If your child will be 5 years old by
September 30, 2018,
it’s time to register for Kindergarten!
Parents and children eligible for
kindergarten are invited to an overview of the school’s kindergarten program on
Tuesday,
April 26, 2018 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in our school
cafeteria.
Rising kindergarten students will
meet our kindergarten teachers in the classroom for a
special welcome and activities. Parents
will meet in the cafeteria to receive an overview of GFES and the kindergarten
program. A kindergarten teacher will
present an overview of the kindergarten curriculum and the daily schedule. This
is an excellent opportunity for parents unsure of whether or not their child is
ready for kindergarten to come, listen, and make an informed decision.
Save the Date: 13th Annual Special Education
Conference to Be Held Saturday, April 21, at Hayfield Secondary School
Mark your calendars now for the 13th annual FCPS Special Education
Conference, which will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at Hayfield Secondary School. Go to the Special Education
Conference website for further information and to register for
conference workshop sessions.
GFES PTA Updates
School Spirit
The Talent Show is coming soon so save the date! This two-night
affair celebrates our students’ passion for the visual and performing arts.
Talent Show
dates:
Wednesday,
February 28th, 6:00 pm (Grades K-3)
Friday, March
2nd, 6:00 pm (Grades 4-6)
School Support
Interested in helping out at school? Click the links below to volunteer
Critical Thinking Lab - Volunteers Needed
Library - Help out shelving books and keep our library organized.
Art Room - Help sort and hang student art work.
Embry Rucker - Help transport donated food that is uneaten from our cafeteria to the shelter.
Change of Transportation (COT) - Click here to volunteer
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