GBE Happenings 4.8.19

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

We had our Kindergarten Orientation Friday, welcoming our incoming kindergartners and their parents.

Kinder Orientation

Important Strings Concert Information

Strings Evening Concert is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9th!

Strings Concert Details

CONCERT:  Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

TIMES:  6:30pm

WHERE:  GBE Gym

ARRIVAL:  Students arrive at 5:45pm in concert attire (black & white).  They will tune/warm-up in the cafeteria and performance will be in the gym.

Strings

ALL 4th 5th 6th Grade Strings Students:

REHEARSAL:  Tuesday, April 9th at 9:30 am in the gym.  

Don’t forget your instrument!

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE:   Wednesday, April 10th at 10:00am

No concert attire


April is Month of the Military Child

Purple Up

We recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. Wednesday, April 10th is “PURPLE UP! for Military Kids.” All school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple on that day in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military connected youth (MCY).  We thank each and every one of our military families for their sacrifice and service.


Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

Chantilly High School

Wednesday, April 10th 

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm

Chantilly Art Show

Students and families are invited to our annual Chantilly Pyramid Art Show which will exhibit student art work from all grade levels that feed into Chantilly High School (K-12). The Pyramid Art Show will take place at Chantilly High on Wednesday, April 10th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. Come see what our students can do!


Spring Break

The office will close for Spring Break at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12th and re-open on Monday, April 22nd.  We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, April 22nd.



PTA News:

PTA Meeting

Join us for our April PTA meeting Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 pm! We will be planning Admin and Teacher appreciation weeks, as well as discussing Board opportunities for next school year. If you can't make it to the meeting, be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities during appreciation weeks, coming soon. 

Standing Roadie
BINGO

BINGO Night

BINGO Night is this Friday! This is Friday Family Fun you won't want to miss! For only $15, your family will receive a BINGO card, a raffle ticket, a bottle of water for each family member, and one large cheese pizza. Additional slices of pizza, waters, and goodies will be available for purchase at the event, which will benefit 6th grade end-of-year activities. Registration forms are due Wednesday, April 10, to ensure we have enough pizzas and waters. Be sure to get yours in!


Looking Ahead:

Tue, April 9th:                            GBE Strings Concert, 6:30pm

Wed, April 10th:                        Chantilly Pyramid Art Show, 6:00-8:00pm

Thu. April 11th:                         PTA Meeting, 6:30pm

Fri, April 12th:                            PTA BINGO Night, 6:00pm

Mon-Fri, April 15th-19th:         Spring Break - No School

Fri, April 26th:                            PTA Monster Golf Fundraiser, 2:00-9:00pm

Sat, May 4th:                              PTA Alex and Ani Fundraiser, 1:00-4:00pm


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