 GBW Green Team students recently met to work on coming up with some fabulous ideas for our courtyard.
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Calendar Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 as it is a Teacher Workday. |
Focus of the Week: Enthusiasm
“You approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you.”
Here are some conversation starters that will encourage your child to share what they’ve learned and talk about it with your family.
- How can you show enthusiasm and how can you encourage others to show enthusiasm?
- Can enthusiasm be contagious? How?
- Who is someone in your life who shows enthusiasm and gives you energy? A family member? A teacher? A coach?
For more information, visit http://www.posproject.org
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We need 4 volunteers on Spring Picture Day from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Volunteers can work either all day, a morning, or an afternoon. Volunteers will receive a $70.00 picture voucher if they work all day and a $35.00 picture voucher if they work half a day. If interested, please call or email Catherine Schmitt, at GBW office, 703-633-6700 or email cischmitt@fcps.edu as soon as possible. |
As the warm weather approaches and we start getting outside more, Lanier Middle School is inviting rising 7th grade families to attend Principal’s Coffee (or tea!) on:
March 19th and April 16th from 8-9:00AM in the school’s library. Please visit the SignUpGenius link to RSVP.
Calling all Kindergartners
We need your help in projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. Any child who lives within our school boundaries and will be five years old on or before September 30, 2020 is eligible to attend GBW. If you know of a neighbor (within our boundaries) who has a child eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them and encourage them to contact school registrar, Patty Li, at 703-633-6700. Thank you for your help with this.
New Registration Appointment Signup
You are now able to schedule a student registration appointment online by visiting GBW's school website and select Kindergarten & New Student Registration. The following page provides registration information and the Signup Link for registration appointments.
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Peter Lerangis is coming to GBW on March 13th! He will be discussing the first book in his new adventure series, Throwback! For more information about Peter Lerangis, visit his website, http://peterlerangis.com/. If you would like to order any of his books, please visit the school store at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/.
The books will be delivered to school and autographed by the author on the day of his visit. |
The next Spanish Cultural Club will be Wednesday, March 4th 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.
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Students LOVE having a yearbook to look at and share with friends. Don't miss out on this wonderful keepsake for you and your student. Order on line today!
Yearbook Code: 2974620
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
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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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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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With a focus on Media Balance and Well Being
Franklin Middle School
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join all the Chantilly Pyramid schools for our 2nd Annual Spotlight on Student Learning! This event will provide information for families on how to help students develop a healthy relationship with technology as well as highlighting what types of learning experiences our students are having in our classrooms.
Evening Agenda
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6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. --- Kick-Off
Teacher Panel addressing the importance of media balance both inside and outside of the classroom.
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6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. --- Showcase of Student Learning
See how Chantilly Pyramid students are learning and creating using digital tools.
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Reminder: PTA Meeting & Bingo Family Fun Night TOMORROW! |
Join us tomorrow for our monthly PTA membership meeting 5:30-6:00pm
Attendees may reserve their family’s BINGO seats before joining us in the Staff Lounge
Agenda
- PTA President’s Report – Jen Manaloto
- PTA Financial Report – Emily Youngs
- Principal’s Report – Dr. Patty Granada
Order books and CDs Now through February 28!
Award-winning author and songwriter Barry Louis Polisar will be
visiting our students. Barry has performed at The White House, The
Smithsonian & The Kennedy Center. He hosted the TV Show Field Trip
and sings the opening song “All I Want is You” in the movie Juno.
Barry’s books and CDs will be available for students to purchase at a
special price and have personally autographed. To take advantage of this
opportunity, complete this form and attach a check made out to our
school.
Barry’s visit to our school supports our efforts in promoting a love of
reading and writing. Be sure to ask your child about Barry’s visit. To
find out more about him, visit Barry on the web: www.barrylou.com
The GBW PTA is sponsoring this exciting visit and earning a percentage on all book and CD sales! Click here for the order form- due to the GBW main office by February 28! Forms were sent home in Thursday folders today and last week.
Dear Parents, Pi Day 2020, March 14th, is on a Saturday this year. With this in mind, we at Greenbriar West Elementary School PTA will celebrate our teachers and staff on Thursday, March 12. Please join us in providing "All Things Round" for our Teachers and Staff to enjoy throughout the day. All contributions should be dropped off between 8:45-9:20am on Thursday morning. Please review the list below and be creative with your kids. This is always a fun event for everyone involved. If you have any questions, please contact me via this portal or cell/text 571-437-7479.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aa4ae2ba46-piday2020
Thank you to the 14 families who participated in our February Spirit Night at Panera! We earned $54.32.
Please join us again at Chipotle Fair Lakes on Wednesday, March 11 from 5-9pm and we will receive 33% of all sales mentioning GBW. Thank you!
Find the most timely GBW PTA news at www.facebook.com/gbwpta Thanks for your support!
Friday, February 28
PTA Membership Meeting, 5:30pm
Bingo Night to benefit the 6th Grade Class!
Tuesday, March 3
No School for Students- Teacher Workday
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
Friday, April 24
PTA Board Election and Membership Meeting (DATE CHANGE) followed by
Free Family Indoor Movie Night in GBW Gym
Thursday, May 14
Spirit Night at SweetFrog Greenbriar
Thursday, June 4
GBW Band Concert, 7pm
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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