 GBE celebrated Storybook Character Day on Friday, October 25th.
Treats for Troops
SCA wants to remind teachers and students about “Treats for Troops.” We will collect leftover Halloween candy for the troops overseas. We kindly ask for wrapped candy. No unwrapped or homemade goodies can be included. Thank you!
The Student-Parent Surveys for Federal Impact Aid were due October 30th. If you have not returned it, please send the form to your child's teacher tomorrow. If you need another copy, please call the main office 703-633-6400.
Report Card Distribution
Progress reports can be viewed on November 10, 2019 through your Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE account. You can login or create a new account by clicking SIS ParentVUE. Your child will bring home a paper copy on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Please review the progress report, sign the progress report envelope on the 1st grading period line and have your child return the envelope to their teacher.
ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Parents, there will be another AAP parent information meeting held at GBE during the PTA meeting on Wednesday, November 13 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM in Trailer 1. Tracey Jenkins, GBE Advanced Academic Resource Teacher will do an overview of the upcoming Level IV center screening and identification process and answer any questions that you may have about the process. We hope that you can attend! Please visit the AAP countywide website for additional information and resources - https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics. The AAP Level IV Center Referral deadline is January 9, 2020. Contact Information: Tracey Jenkins, tljenkins1@fcps.edu , 703-633-6400.
GBE Fall Book Fair is taking place in our Library
Monday, November 18th – Friday, November 22nd
The hours of operation:
Mon, Nov 18th 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tue, Nov 19th 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Family Night)
Wed, Nov 20th 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thu, Nov 21st 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fri, Nov 22nd 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We are in need of several volunteers in order for the Book Fair to be a success. Please review Sign Up Genius for a time that you are able to help out!
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The students and staff of Greenbriar East Elementary School cordially invite our families to join us for our traditional Thanksgiving luncheon.
Tickets are available for purchase (Checks should be made payable to: Greenbriar East Food Services.) Ticket(s) will be available in the lobby on Nov. 19th. Luncheon price is $4.50 for adults and non-students. Students may purchase their lunches using their lunch account or with cash. The price for students is the same as a regular meal $3.25. The lunch schedule for your child’s class went home in Wednesday folders. Please make sure to look it over so that you may join him/her in the cafeteria at the appropriate time. |
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Please note on the school lunch menu GBE will serve Tuesday, November 19th menu on Thursday, November 21st.
Volunteers Needed
If you are planning to have lunch with your child please determine when their mealtime is scheduled and then, if possible, give a little bit of your time to volunteering for the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Just a little bit of time can make a HUGE difference to the children, teachers and staff. Please consider joining our efforts by volunteering for a shift on this very special day.
Students enjoying lunch bunch with Ms. Lorenzi
FCPS Outstanding Staff Nominations
Do you know an extraordinary Greenbriar East ES staff member that exceeds his or her responsibilities to help students and staff? Can you identify a teacher that understands students’ individual needs or has strengthened our school through outstanding leadership? Is there a staff member that goes above and beyond establishing a strong relationship with parents and the community? If so, please take a moment to nominate a staff member in one of the following categories:
Outstanding Teacher
Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category
Nomination Form Link - Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (librarians are included in this category)
Nomination Form Link - Outstanding New Teacher
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years’ experience as a building principal
Nomination Form Link - Outstanding Principal
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B or Schedule-C employee:
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant and Associate Principals, DSA, DSS, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Nomination Form Link - Outstanding Leader (School Based)
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons
Nomination Form Link - Outstanding Operational Employee (School Based)
All about the Nomination Process: Please complete the Google form(s) by clicking on the links above before November 8th. You may work collaboratively with other members of the community to complete the initial nomination form if you prefer. Be sure to only include one name on the “Nominator” line as a point of reference. It is important that you are specific and thorough when describing your nominee. Your comments will be shared among the Greenbriar East ES Awards Committee to help determine our school winners. Our top nominees will then be sent to a larger pool in the Chantilly Pyramid. Please write 2 descriptive paragraphs highlighting your nominee’s strengths (75 words or more).
Please contact our award liaison, Heather Williams, at hwilliams@fcps.edu if you have any further questions.
Thank you in advance for recognizing our amazing Greenbriar East ES staff!
CHANTILLY PYRAMID TO HONOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY PERSONNEL IN EVENING CELEBRATION ON NOVEMBER 12
All Local Vets and Active-Duty Service Members Are Invited to Attend
On November 12, 2019, all FCPS schools in the Chantilly High School pyramid will host a special event to honor local veterans and active-duty military personnel. Organized by the Chantilly pyramid and the non-profit group iWitnessed-> iRemember, the evening celebration will feature a series of special musical performances from Chantilly ensembles, a dessert reception supported by Mission B-B-Q, Wegmans, and other local businesses, and a special focus on the service of World War II veterans as we prepare for the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
The evening celebration will begin at 6 p.m. in the Chantilly High School auditorium. All veterans and active-duty service personnel who live or work in western Fairfax County are invited to attend and may sign up here: chantilly-thanks-our-veterans.eventbrite.com
PTA News:
Save the Dates
November 6: Jersey Mike’s Spirit Night
November 13: PTA Meeting & AAP Level 4 Presentation, GBE Trailer 1, 9:30am
November 15: Membership Drive Ends (Extended!)
November 16: FunDrive at GBE, 11:00am-2:00pm
November 19: McDonalds Spirit Night
November 22: BINGO Night at GBE
November 22: No Fuss Fundraiser Begins
Jersey Mike’s Spirit Day/Night
Don’t forget—next Wednesday, November 6th from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, mention GBE when ordering at Jersey Mike’s in Fair Lakes and 25% of the proceeds will come right back to the school! |
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November PTA Meeting
This month’s meeting will take place the morning of Wednesday, November 13th! Beginning at 9:30am, in GBE Trailer 1, PTA will quickly discuss October’s minutes and any other updates. Then we will hand the meeting over to Tracey Jenkins, AART, for an AAP Level 4 presentation. |
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Membership Drive!
EXTENDED until Friday, November 15th! As a reminder, the two classes with the most memberships will receive PTA-sponsored pizza parties WITH ROADIE!
Currently winning: Mrs. Shepherd & Mrs. Ramgopal’s Kindergarten class (17) and Mrs. Brewer’s First Grade class (14)!
Mrs. Donnelly (11) and Mrs. Malinowski (10) are pretty close though!
Can your class swoop into the lead? There’s still time!!
Need a PTA Membership form? CLICK HERE!
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FUNDrive!
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SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 16th, at GBE, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM! Bring unwanted clothing, household textiles, and boxes of small household goods that you no longer need--and help fundraise for GBE while you do it! Tax-deductible receipts will be available!
Will you donate? Click here!
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Looking Ahead:
Mon, November 4th: Student Holiday - No School
Tue, November 5th: Student Holiday - No School
Wed, November 6th: Jersey Mike’s Spirit Night
Wed, November 13th: PTA Meeting & AAP Level 4 Presentation, 9:30am
Mon-Fri, Nov 18th-22nd: Book Fair Week
Tue, November 19th: Thanksgiving Luncheon
Tue, November 19th: Book Fair Family Night Open till 8:00pm
Wed-Fri, Nov. 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday
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