 "The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. " -Robert John Meehan GBW teachers enjoyed sharing ideas and collaborating with each other during our VSTE/Teacher Learning Share Fair!
Focus of the Week: Supporting Others When They Struggle
Here are some conversation starters that will encourage your child to share what they’ve learned and talk about it with your family.
- When is a time you helped someone who was having a hard time? How did it make you feel to help?
- How does helping others when they struggle make you a better person?
- Have you ever been struggling and in need of support? What happened?
For more information, visit http://www.posproject.org
Absences Add Up! Schedule Family Travel During School Breaks
Fairfax County Public Schools is required to keep track of student participation in school, through attendance reporting to the state of Virginia. You may have received one or more calls or electronic messages when your student did not arrive to school on time, or when the school was not notified that the student would be absent.
It is vital that parents access the school attendance phone line or attendance e-mail when they know that their students will miss school. Knowing the reason why students are absent helps school personnel understand if a specific reason (such as illness or family hardship) is keeping them out of school. Vacations are considered unexcused locally, and the county may notify you via email even if you have already notified the school regarding the upcoming absences. When parents know that their students must be out for a specific period (more than a day), they can access and submit a prearranged absence form. This must be done at least three to five days in advance of the absence. This gives administrators and teachers time to consider the work, tests, and projects the student may need to turn in on the student’s return to school. Parents should avoid end-of-semester or end-of-course exam periods; state testing periods; etc., when making plans. Please make every effort to arrange travel during school breaks.
Absences add up, and research indicates that missing 10 percent of the school year, for any reason, can have a negative impact on student success. Learn more about FCPS’ attendance expectations.
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In response to the success of Girls on the Run, there has been interest in founding a Let Me Run club for the boys of GBW. We are looking for coaches to support our 4th-6th grade boys in this after-school, twice a week, 7 week program that culminates in a 5k. Contact Mrs. Drum if you are interested! mbdrum@fcps.edu
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Registration for Girls On the Run's Spring 2020 season has begun! Girls in grades 3rd - 6th are eligible to participate. Practices will be Monday and Wednesday after school. Use the link http://www.gotrnova.org to register. Email Mackenzie Roth with any further questions- mcroth@fcps.edu
Can't make it to the workshops offered by the FCPS Parent Resource Center: View these workshops at a time and location convenient to you on their YouTube Channel
2019-2020 Recorded Workshops:
Coming Soon:
- Preschool Transition to Kindergarten for Students with Disabilities (February)
- Adversity and Trauma in Childhood: Building Resilient Communities (February)
- Launching your Adolescent into Adulthood (March)
Students in grades 3-6 will participate in the Standards of Learning (SOL) Online Assessments from May 5-29. Please review the testing schedule below in order to avoid making appointments that may take students out of school during this time period. Thank you for your support and assistance with our SOL test administration.
The next Spanish Cultural Club will be Wednesday, February 5th from 4:00-5:00pm. We look forward to seeing what our Chantilly Spanish Honor Society Members bring! Registration is free and open to 3rd-6th grade students.
Please fill out this form for every student that you would like to sign up for our Spanish Culture Club. If your student will not be able to make it for a particular month, please email nvdavis@fcps.edu or mbdrum@fcps.edu.
Mark your calendars!!!! The concert date has changed. It will now be on Wednesday, February 5 from 2:45-3:25 p.m. and 7:00-7:40 p.m. in the GBW school gym. Singers will wear their green music t-shirts and dark pants or skirts. Please email Mrs. Giglio with questions or concerns. blgiglio@fcps.edu
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Mark your calendars! The date of Success Night and Science Fair has been changed from Thursday, March 19 to Wednesday, March 25.
The PTA meeting scheduled for March 19 has also been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25.
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Does your child ask a lot of questions about the world around them? Do they love to figure out how things work and move? You must have a Scientist in the family! Greenbriar West's Annual Science Fair/ Success Night will be on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm. (***Note-Date change for this event) Students in grades 2-6 will be invited to participate and show off their scientific minds.
If your child is interested in participating, please submit an online registration form no later than Friday, February 28 (each student must register, even if working with a partner). The online registration form is available on the GBW website or just click on the link below. We look forward to a wonderful celebration of science!
Online Registration Link
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Rocky Run MS invites you to their Curriculum Night & Electives Fair, on Thursday, January 30, 2020 (snow date Feb. 6), at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Special Education and ESOL Sessions will begin earlier, at 5:30 p.m.
Greenbriar West ES parents will begin the evening in the Gymnasium. More information about courses, and the Course Catalog, can be found on Rocky Run’s website.
 Click here to view the Bus Driver Recruitment 2020 PDF.
The Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair needs judges. Judging will take place Saturday, March 21, 2020 centrally at Robinson Secondary School. It's an exceptional event and the student's work will completely impress you. Call for Judges Flyer
250 judges are needed -- Category Judges, and Organization Judges.
CATEGORY JUDGES To register as a Category Judge, go to https://lnkd.in/ew9UasJ judge.cfm and fill out the form to indicate your judging preferences.
ORGANIZATION JUDGES If you would rather serve as an Organization Judge, please go to https://insys.fcps.edu/ ScienceFair/form_contributor.cfm
Professionals from government agencies and private organizations participate as Category Judges. It is desirable that those volunteering to serve as Category Judges hold an advanced degree or possess extensive academic and/or professional experience in their selected categories.
If you have questions or need more information, Organization Judges should call Tim Harazin at Tim.Harazin@fcps.edu; Category Judges should contact Linda Peterson at lkpeterson@fcps.edu
Please RSVP at http://iheartpanda.eventbrite.com to help us with our planning. Thank you to the 75 families who have already RSVPed!
Tickets are $2 per attendee at the door. Concessions and additional activities will be available for purchase at the event (cash only). Parents MUST attend with their children. This is NOT a drop-off event.
See you NEXT FRIDAY for a night of family fun!!!
We are happy to report that we raised $106.13 for the GBW PTA from our January spirit day fundraiser at Cafe Rio!
Please join us again Wednesday, February 12th from 4-8pm at Panera Bread Fairfax Towne Center. Thank you for supporting our school!
Please return money and Bingo Order Form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and no later than February 26th because this event sells out quickly. Make checks payable to GBW PTA. Mark envelope Bingo. Orders will be available for pick up at Will Call ONLY. Questions? Contact Janice Im (Janice.im@verizon.net). This event is sponsored by the 6th Grade Class.
The GBW Parent-Teacher Association is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the educational success and overall wellness of every child at Greenbriar West ES by encouraging strong parent, family, and community involvement. We are currently seeking nominations for President, President-Elect, Vice President (Membership and Communication), Vice President (Fundraising), Secretary, and Treasurer.
Please consider taking a leadership position and making a difference in your child's school community! Nominations will be accepted until March 24. Please contact the Nominating Committee Chair Laura Koscho at Laurakoscho@yahoo.com. A conversation does not equal a commitment, so feel free to inquire for yourself or on behalf of others!
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Friday, February 7
#IHeartPanda Winter Social 6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, February 12
Spirit Night at Panera Bread
Thursday, February 13
GBW Junior Spelling Bee
Thursday, February 20
GBW Senior Spelling Bee
Friday, February 28
PTA Membership Meeting, 5:30
Bingo Night to benefit the 6th Grade Class!
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Wednesday, March 4
Read Across America Day Author Visit- Barry Louis Polisar
Wednesday, March 11
Chipotle Spirit Night (Fair Lakes) 5-9pm
Wednesday, March 25
PTA Membership Meeting w/ Guest Speaker, 5pm
GBW Science Fair/Success Night, 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesday, April 15
Spirit Night at McDonald's Greenbriar
Tuesday, April 21
PTA Board Election and Membership Meeting,7pm
Friday, April 24
Family Indoor Movie Night in GBW Gym (Free!)
Thursday, May 14
Spirit Night at SweetFrog Greenbriar
Friday, June 5
Final PTA Membership Meeting, 6:30pm (playground)
Followed by Year-End Ice Cream Celebration
Tuesday, June 9
Spirit Night at Dogfish Head Greenbriar
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