 Third grade students in Ms. Caulfield's class love to collaborate on their work!
The PTA is run by a fabulous group of parents who are committed to having an impact on our school community and student learning. Just this morning, several of our teachers who attended a VA state technology conference (funded by the PTA) shared incredible technology learning ideas with staff. The ways that technology is being used at GBW to promote student engagement is incredible! We appreciate the many ways that the PTA supports the students and community at GBW. GBW LOVES OUR PTA!
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All schools will be closed on Monday, February 18, for the Presidents' Day holiday. |
Calling all Kindergartners
We need your help in projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year. Any child who lives within our school boundaries and will be five years old on or before September 30, 2019 is eligible to attend GBW. If you know of a neighbor (within our boundaries) who has a child eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them and encourage them to contact school registrar, Patty Li, at 703-633-6700. Thank you for your help with this.
New Registration Appointment Signup
You are now able to schedule a student registration appointment online by visiting GBW’s school website at https://greenbriarwestes.fcps.edu/ and select New Student Registration. The following page will provide the Signup link for registration appointments.
Donations Needed
The GBW Book Swap is on Friday, March 1 as a part of Read Across America week! What book will you choose?
The Book Swap is a free annual event that celebrates Read Across America Week! We ask that every student donate a gently used book or books so that each student will be able to take a book home.
A collection bin is located in the main lobby for your donations. Thank you for helping out with this event!
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Spotlight on Student Learning (ES, MS & HS)
Please join us for a spotlight on student learning in the Chantilly Pyramid.
When: March 28, 2019
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Franklin Middle School
Learn more about these topics:
- What student learning looks like in our classrooms.
- How to safeguard student’s health and well being while using devices for learning.
- Students perspective on learning in the modern classroom.
- The role of the teacher in the modern classroom.
An opening presentation will be followed by choice sessions and student and teacher presentation in the gymnasium.
Click HERE to RSVP!
Johns Hopkins University is currently working to evaluate the FCPSOn initiative in Fairfax County Public Schools. This initiative “moves FCPS students and staff members to look beyond the high stakes testing environment and to help our students develop skills so they can be successful in the workforce of the future.”
Greenbriar West along with the rest of the Chantilly Pyramid is in year three of FCPSOn and our GBW 4-6th grade students are being asked to participate in a brief survey during school hours.
If you AGREE with your child's participation in the survey, you do not need to do anything- your child will automatically be included unless you opt them out.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate, please indicate this on the form linked below. Please print, sign, and return this form to your child's teacher.
Student Survey Opt-Out Form (English | Spanish)
March 6th at Herndon-Fortnightly Public Library
Herndon-Fortnightly Public Library was one of three libraries in Virginia selected to host a full day of public training provided by Google, part of their Grow with Google initiative. The Herndon-Fortnightly Library will be providing a full day of classes to the public focused on job seeking, tech skills for entrepreneurs, and basic to intermediate digital literacy on March 6th. You can read more about it in the Fairfax News article: https://fairfaxnews.com/2019/02/google-bringing-economic-opportunity-initiative-to-virginia/. To register for this free event, visit https://events.withgoogle.com/join-google-in-virginia/. Space will be limited; so register in advance.
Dear GBW Families,
Student safety is our highest priority. The need for safety is especially evident during student arrival and dismissal at our Kiss and Ride.
- We encourage all drivers to approach the school entrance by taking a right from Poplar Tree Road. Drivers taking a right from Poplar Tree Road into the school entrance have the right of way.
- We encourage all drivers leaving the school to take a right onto Poplar Tree Road. This helps with the flow of Kiss and Ride. We have cones on the right side to support this practice.
Ultimately, our system is only as good as the drivers using it. All drivers must understand that we have a high volume of cars in a short period of time, and this requires patience and diligence at all times. It is up to each driver to maintain high standards of safety to protect our students and prevent accidents.
Thank you for your commitment to all of our students’ safety.
Patricia A. Granada, Ed. D
Principal, Greenbriar West Elementary School
Students in grades 3-6 will participate in the Standards of Learning (SOL) Online Assessments from May 6-31. Please review the testing schedule below in order to avoid making appointments that may take students out of school during this time period. Thank you for your support and assistance with our SOL test administration.
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Registration for Girls on the Run is now open at www.gotrnova.org! Girls grades 3-6 are welcome for this 10-week program that teaches girls to be strong, healthy, and confident. Starting in March, the program ends with a celebratory 5K run in May. Practices will take place after school on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families. If you have any questions concerning this Spring Season, contact our site liaison, Suzi Masten at montauk45@gmail.com. |
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GBW BINGO Night is Friday, March 1, at 6:00 pm. This popular event sells out quickly. So check your Thursday folders for your order form and send it in today! If you have any questions, or have a connection to a local business that would like to donate a prize for the raffle, please contact Sarah Murphy at sarahkeyesmurphy@gmail.com. |
Mark Your Calendar
Thursday, February 14
SCA Spirit Day- Valentine's Day- Wear Red
GBW PTA Meeting, 9:30am
Spelling Bee 6:30 - 8pm
Monday, February 18
Presidents Day Holiday- No School/ Offices Closed
Friday, March 1
GBW Annual Book Swap
GBW Bingo Night, 6pm
Thursday, March 28
Spotlight on Student Learning in the Chantilly Pyramid, 6-7:30pm
Wednesday, April 3
Success Night/ Science Fair
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