 ABC7's Brian van de Graaf visited 6th grade students last week to talk about weather and tracking potential storms. Students also got the chance to learn more about the Storm Tracker 7 vehicle.
Focus of the Week: Forgiveness
“You forgive those who have done wrong. You accept that people make mistakes.”
Here are some conversation starters that will encourage your child to share what they’ve learned and talk about it with your family.
- Why do you think forgiveness is important?
- Have you ever had to forgive someone? What was the reason?
- Has anyone had to forgive you? What was the reason?
- How does it feel after you forgive someone?
- Is it easy or difficult to forgive others? Why?
For more information, visit http://www.posproject.org
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Do you have any rectanglular Styrofoam plates around the size of 8 X10 from a recent trip to the grocery store? Please send in your donations to Mrs. Kwak in the art room upstairs. Students will be using them for rolling ink for the printmaking art challenge. THANKS! |
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
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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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We are up to 233 registrations for the school event of the season!
Tickets are $2 per attendee at the door. Concessions and additional activities will be available for purchase at the event (cash only).
See you TOMORROW for a night of family fun!!
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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BoxTops for Education: Clip AND Scan those Boxtops! COLLECTING NOW: Our next collection of physical BoxTops will run through February 25th! We will have prizes for Most BoxTops collected by a class AND Most BoxTops collected by a student. Please turn in your BoxTops with your child’s name, grade and teacher written clearly on either a sealed Ziploc bag OR on the collection sheets sent home in December. These can be dropped into the box outside the office or sent in to your child’s class. If you have been scanning your receipts (and we hope you have!), you may submit a printout/screenshot of your “my earnings” page from your app to gbwboxtops@gmail.com, making sure to include your child’s name, grade and teacher in the email message.
Harris Teeter Together in Education Program: We currently have 15 participants in this program and have made $60.58 for the school. You, Your Family Members and Your Friends can all sign up to make money for GBW. You must link your VIC card to our school’s code (8304) – this can be done through your online account or by giving the code to your cashier. The program runs through May 31st.
CERTIFIKID Gives Program: Certifikid.com is widely recognized as one of the best deal websites for parents. It helps parents provide incredible experiences for their kids on a budget. From family outings and recreation to kids’ summer camps and classes, to children’s theatre and museums, to birthday party packages and family getaways. Go now for Deals at Shadowland, Monster Mini Golf, Launch, Shen Yun performances, The St. James, as well as deals on Day Off, Spring Break & Summer Camps. When you check out, please enter our school code GWES to get money for our school ($5 for every purchase of $20 or more).
Coca Cola Give Program: Through Coca-Cola Give, you can support GBW by donating your rewards codes. Our school will be able to use donated funds for extra-curricular activities including sports, technology, art and/or school supplies. You can enter or scan , using a smartphone, product codes found on the packaging of your favorite Coca-Cola brand beverages and use them to get rewarded at Coke.com. To donate, select a local school or cause partner on your phone, tap SCAN NOW, and scan by taking a picture of the cap code.You can also scan the sip & scan® icon, located on the side of participating Coca-Cola packaging or other branded locations, for a whole new experience.
Amazon Smile Program: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization (GREENBRIAR WEST PTA, of course) every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to GREENBRIAR WEST PTA.You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
If you have any questions or suggestions of other programs we could be using to raise money for GBW, please contact Shannon at gbwboxtops@gmail.com.
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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