 Read Across America Week was packed full of fun events for GBW students- mustache day, silly sock day, wear something that shows what you want to be when you grow up, PTA book swap and "Read Across GBW". Students and staff had lots of opportunities to foster a love of books and reading during this week that honors the birthday of Dr. Seuss.
Thank you to everyone who made GBW’s Bingo Night a success! It was a fun family night full of exciting prizes, and it successfully raised funds for the sixth grade class gift and promotion party. A special thank you goes to realtor Karen Sparks for donating all the pizza and water for the event. We would also like to thank all the businesses who donated an item for the raffle: Dogfish Head Alehouse, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, First Watch- The Daytime Cafe, Tiger Martial Arts Academy, Fancy Nails and Spa, Mission BBQ, Sweet Frog, Buffalo Wing Factory, Orange Theory Fitness, Monster Mini Golf, Fairfax County Rec Centers, Bowl America, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, Habit Burger Grill, The Similans Thai Eatery, Soccer Post DC, Cupcake Novelties, Eye Level of Fairfax, Bonefish, Barnes and Noble, The Cupcake Delivers and Cat’s Cakes. Lastly, a big thank you goes to the sixth grade families who volunteered at the event and to the community for supporting our sixth graders. If you missed Bingo Night this year, be sure to join us next year!
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The Chantilly High School Spanish Club is coming to GBW every second Thursday of the month to give lessons on Hispanic Cultures. This club is free of cost and open to students grades 3-6. It will go from 4:00-5:00 in Room 436. To sign your student up, fill out and return the flyer or register online. If you have any questions, contact the FLES teachers of GBW, Ms. Davis or Ms. Drum.
Spanish Club Dates- Jan 17; Feb 14; Mar 14; Apr 11; May 9
GBW Variety Show will be held on Friday, March 29!
GBW will be holding auditions for the Variety Show on Thursday, March 7, at 6:30 in the gym. If you would like more information, please see the flyer in the Thursday folder. Also, feel free to e-mail VarietyShowGBW@gmail.com
Pi Day is Thursday, March 14. To have some fun let’s celebrate the teachers and staff with “All Things Round”. Please click on the link for more information.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aa4ae2ba46-piday1
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.
Monster Mini-Golf Night – March 11
Want something fun to do after our 3-hour early closing on Monday, March 11? Come join us at the monster-themed Monster Mini-Golf on Sullyfield Circle from 2pm – 9pm for lots of fun with family and friends!
50% of the mini-golf proceeds go to support GBW! Be sure to show the flyer or to mention GBW upon purchase.
Chipotle Restaurant Night – March 19
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Greenbriar West Elementary School PTA. Come in to the Chipotle at 13042 Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fairfax on Tuesday, March 19, between 5:00pm and 9:00pm.
Bring the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Greenbriar West Elementary School PTA!
Spring Box Tops Challenge NOW through March 29
The Spring Box Tops challenge is in full swing! We made a submission on the March 1 deadline and will receive a check for $282.20. The contest will continue through the end of March, with prizes awarded to the three classrooms that bring in the most Box Tops. There will also be a prize for the individual student who brings in the most Box Tops.
The classrooms with most Box Tops collected so far are: Alabi, McNeilly, LeFrancois, Diehl, Nicholson, Taormina, Scott, Gauthier, Gerke and Baltas!
The students with most Box Tops collected so far are: Zoe Murdoch (Taormina), Ana Reyes (LeFrancois), Spencer Dietrich (Gauthier), Isabella Ford (Alabi), Eleanor Youngs (McNeilly), Matias Reyes Osorio (Diehl), Shane Miller (Nicholson) and Genevieve Edwards (LeFrancois).
THANK YOU!! Keep on CLIPPING! To enter contests to win 1000's of Bonus Box Tops for the school, log into BTFE.com and enter. Also find coupons and keep up with GBW's earnings progress throughout the year!
Questions? E-mail GBW Box Tops Coordinator at gbwboxtops@gmail.com
GBW PTA Read-a-Thon
Read-a-Thon 2019 is just around the corner! This year, our students will be raising money by focusing on reading and learning in the classroom and at home. GBW Read-a-Thon will run from March 18, through April 12. Watch out for the material that will be sent home soon in the Thursday folder, with personalized codes.
Read-A-Thon is such a great opportunity for us to remain focused on education and still raise money. All reading at home counts! Simultaneously, students invite friends and family to support their reading effort with a donation. That’s it!
What activities does Read-a-thon help support?
Funds raised will go towards the GBW PTA Budget to support school enrichment programs, classroom activities, field trips, and more.
READY! SET! Let's Read!
Seeking GBW PTA Officers for 2019-2020
We are still seeking nominations for PTA Treasurer! Please consider taking a leadership position to make a difference for your child's school community! Contact Roli Points at points.roli@gmail.com to nominate someone (self-nominations are accepted) or for more information on how to get involved with PTA events and fundraising next year. The nominating committee will present eligible candidates for each office at the March 13 PTA Meeting. Elections will take place at the April 25 PTA Meeting.
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
An opening presentation will be followed by choice sessions and student and teacher presentations in the gymnasium. Click HERE to RSVP!
Mark Your Calendar
Thursday, March 7
GBW Variety Show Auditions, 6:30pm
Monday, March 11
PTA Night Monster Mini-Golf (2pm-9pm 50% goes to GBW PTA)
Wednesday, March 13
PTA Meeting, 7pm
Monday, March 18 (thru April 12)
Read-a-Thon!
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Tuesday, March 19
PTA Restaurant Night- Chipotle Fair Lakes (5-9pm 33% goes to GBW PTA)
Thursday, March 28
Spotlight on Student Learning in the Chantilly Pyramid, 6-7:30pm (Franklin MS)
Friday, March 29
Last day for Box Tops for Education Contest
GBW Variety Show
Wednesday, April 3
Success Night/ Science Fair
Wednesday, April 10
PTA Restaurant Night- McDonald's (Greenbriar)
Thursday, April 25
PTA Meeting, 9:30am
Thursday, May 9
PTA Restaurant Night- Cafe Rio (All Day - 20% goes to GBW PTA)
Tuesday, June 4
PTA Restaurant Night- Dogfish Head Greenbriar
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