 Balloons Over Broadway! GBW’s 1st Annual Thanksgiving Parade!
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Shopping Hours:
Thursday, November 21st
9:45am - 3:15pm
Friday, November 22nd
9:45am - 1:30pm
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Focus of the Week: Gratitude
“You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.”
Here are some conversation starters that will encourage your child to share what he/she has learned and talk about it with your family.
- Why is it important to show gratitude for the things around you?
- How have you shown gratitude to someone this week?
- How does it make you and others feel when you show gratitude?
For more information, visit http://www.posproject.org
Showcase your artistic talent!
The 2019-20 yearbook cover contest is underway. Look for the flyer/entry form coming home today in Thursday folders.
Did you know that 5% of the food that feeds children in our area comes from food drives just like ours? Our food drive is very important in our hometown and helps to feed over 200,000 children in the area!
As a result, we are very proud of our student participation in the SCA Food Drive. Our food drive is taking place from Nov. 18th to Dec. 20th. All donations will be delivered to the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, a local outreach center that manages a food pantry for the local Fairfax community. They are incredibly appreciative of the work we are doing and would like GBW to know how much our commitment to servicing the community makes a difference in the lives of others. Please donations must be non-perishable food and no glass. Our goal is to reach 2000 items!
Food Drive Schedule
Nov 18-26- Week 1 & 2: Meats & Proteins- (Canned Meat, Peanut Butter, Canned Beans)
Dec. 2-6- Week 3: Fruits & Vegetables -
(dried fruit, canned fruit, 100% fruit juice)
Dec. 9-13 - Week 4: Baking Supplies & Healthy Grains
(flour, cereal, rice, oatmeal, whole grain pasta, barley, crackers)
Dec. 16-20 - Week 5: Baby Supplies
(infant formula, diapers, sensitive wipes, baby shampoo & lotion, baby laundry detergent)
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Parents, you can view all of the HG&D lessons and videos at home via Blackboard 24/7.
- Log onto Blackboard FCPS 24-7 using your Parent View account
- Go to the Curriculum tab and click Family Life Education from the top toolbar
- It’s that simple!
We have a HG&D Parent meeting on Tuesday, December 3, in the library from 8:30-9:00 am for parents to talk with school staff about the Human Growth and Development curriculum.
Parents are welcome to contact the classroom teachers or Ms. Campbell with any questions.
If you are planning to have your child in grade 2-6 screened for Level IV AAP services this January, we will be holding an information session on Wednesday, December 4th at 8:30am in Trailer 9. At this meeting, we will discuss the Level IV screening process, review the timeline for screening and eligibility decisions, and look at different components of the Level IV application. Please email Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu if you plan to attend.
Just as a reminder, all Level IV parent referral forms are due to GBW by January 9th at 4pm. We are unable to accept referrals after this deadline. Referral forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/node/38893
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GBW students on several First Lego League teams participated in a VA/DC regional tournament held in Osbourn Park High School on November 9th and will advance to compete in states on December 7 and 8 at James Madison University
First Lego League team "Xtreme Bots"
Three GBW students on the FLL team, Xtreme Bots, got first place in the Champions Award. Congratulations to the team- Rishikesh (6th grade), Pranav (6th grade), and Medha (5th).
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First Lego League team "The Kraglers"
Four fourth grade GBW students on the FLL team, The Kraglers, got first place in Robot Design. Congratulations to the team- Prathik, Arnav, Srikar, and Siddharth).
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Winter is coming! Please review the Weather Cancellation Procedures for FCPS.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/weather-cancellation-procedures
How is the School-Age Child Care (SACC) program affected by closings and delays?
When schools are closed for the day, extended day care and school-age child care centers will be closed all day. When schools are opened two hours late, extended day care and school-age child care centers will be open by 8 a.m. When schools are closed early due to worsening weather conditions during the day, extended day care and school-age child care centers will operate from the time school closes until 6:15 p.m. whenever possible. Parents may be required to arrange for an early pickup when necessary.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in Spirit Nights this month! We earned $674.74 from Chuck E. Cheese’s and $380.30 from Noodles & Company!
Gather your friends and join us tomorrow night for a fun time at Launch Trampoline Park 4-8pm!
Spiritwear Fundraising Update
Thank you for ordering online Spiritwear last month. We earned $253.41 in sales!
Holiday Shopping to benefit GBW
Earn money for the PTA while doing your holiday shopping:
- Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1073685
- Visit Five Below Greenbriar from Dec 1-18 and present the attached flyer. Perfect for stocking stuffers!
- Order Charleston Gift Wrap online (see catalog in Thursday folders)
- Visit CertifiKID.com and use our promo code GWES $5 of ever $20 spent will be contributed to the PTA.
- Join us at Barnes and Noble Fair Lakes for a spirit night on Wednesday evening, December 18!
  
Teacher Wishlists
Shopping for your favorite GBW teacher or specialist but don’t know what to buy? Visit our web site and view Teacher Wishlists here.
Remember: Gifts for GBW staff are never required but always appreciated. Thanks for supporting the best teachers in Fairfax County!
Mark Your Calendar
November 18-22
GBW Book Fair
November 15- December 3
Charleston Gift Wrap Online Fundraiser
Friday, November 22
GBW Spirit Night at Launch Trampoline Park
Tuesday, November 26
GBW Spirit Day: Crazy Hair & Hat Day
Wednesday, November 27- Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Break- Schools Closed for Staff & Students
December 1-18
Five Below Greenbriar Shopping Center Fundraiser (flyer in next week’s Thursday folders)
Thursday, December 12
PTA Meeting with Guest Speaker: Delegate Karrie Delaney 9:30am
GBW Intermediate & Advanced Strings Concert 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 18
GBW Family Spirit Night at Barnes & Noble Fair Lakes 5-9pm
Friday, December 20
GBW Spirit Day- Holiday Wear Day
Friday, January 10
PTA Muffins with Mom and Donuts with Dad, followed by PTA Meeting
Friday, January 24
Family Indoor Movie Night in GBW Gym (Free!)
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