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5th grade teachers Ms. Muller and Ms. Levan, enjoying a morning of fun with the student winner of Donuts and Dash.
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.
Treats for Troops
SCA would love to thank GBE staff members and students for donating their leftover candy for “Treats for Troops.” We will send the candy to the troops.
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.
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 13: PTA Meeting & AAP Level 4 Presentation, GBE Trailer 1, 9:30am
November 19: McDonalds Spirit Night
November 22: BINGO Night at GBE
November 22: No Fuss Fundraiser Begins
November 23: FunDrive at GBE, 11:00am-2:00pmb
November 25: Membership Drive Ends (Extended!)
November PTA Meeting
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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 Monday, November 25th! As a reminder, the two classes with 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!
DATE CHANGE! Saturday, November 23rd, at GBE, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 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:
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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