Principals' Message
Happy December Gunston Families,
We’ve made it to the end of the calendar year, and we are so proud of our staff and students for their hard work and accomplishments. We have a lot to be thankful for over these past few months. As we approach the holiday season, it is a reminder to discuss the character trait of kindness. We will be talking about this topic in the classroom next week, as we participate in our Inclusive Schools Spirit Week. We hope you continue to have the conversations at home and share ways our eagles can be kind to each other.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Virtual Turkey Trot and Canned Food Collection. We were so impressed by the amount of families who participated and supported our students. We look forward to continuing to offer opportunities for our students to participate in our familiar experiences during these unusual times.
As we move together into the New Year, let us continue to strive for collaboration and communication. Together we are better! We are excited to maintain a wonderful partnership. We hope that everyone will have a restful and happy winter break. We will continue to keep you informed as our return to school dates evolve. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to the new year ahead!
Fondly,
Ms. Rucinski and Mrs. Opie
Inclusive Schools Week
December 7 - December 11
Let's celebrate with a Spirit Week!
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Congratulations
Congratulations are in order for our Gunston Eagles who have been nominated as outstanding employees! We will be sending forth the highlighted individuals to represent Gunston at the next level. We are so proud of our amazing team!
Outstanding Professional Employee: Elizabeth Hurst
Outstanding Operational Employee: Amanda Espinola (also nominated): Lynn Warner, Cassandra Baltimore, and Saima Choudhury
Outstanding Teacher: Ramiah Ford (also nominated): Randy Benton, Stephen Krayer, Andrea Flores, Frances Langhorn, Tomoko Geiser, Diana McIntyre, Trenise West, Steve Balocki, and Kelly Wheeler
Outstanding New Principal: Kristen Rucinski
If you are interested in writing a letter of support for our outstanding eagles (due by December 11) please reach out to our Award’s Liaison Diana McIntyre for next steps. dhmcintyre@fcps.edu
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Parent Coffee
with the
Gunston Wellness Team
Date: Thursday, December 10th
Time: 7:00pm
Topic: Self-Care (for entire family)
Meeting link
Please join our Wellness Team on Wednesday, December 9th, at 7pm for our monthly Virtual Parent Coffee.
Our discussion will focus on self-care for the entire family. The holiday season can be a time of mixed emotions and extra stress for family members. This year has been especially difficult for many of our families. We will share some self-care tips and answer any questions you may have to support your family during this time of year. Grab your coffee or hot cocoa and join us next week!
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Greetings from the Art Room
Gunston Students will soon be creating COLLAGE ARTWORKS (cut and glue paper art). We will begin working with collage materials the first week in January
Please make sure your child has the following supplies to work with during Art Class beginning the week of January 4 through the end of the month.
- Construction Paper (variety of colors)
- Child Size Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Sketchbook of white paper (the same book/paper they have been using for drawing)
- Bag to hold all supplies/cut papers together between art classes
*NOTE: A small baggie of construction papers was given to each student with other supplies during laptop distribution at the beginning of the year. Scissors and glue sticks are on the student grade level supply list. The local dollar store also carries supplies. If you are still in need of supplies, please contact me ASAP at ahgorham@fcps.edu, so I can prepare supplies for you to stop by the office to pick-up before December 18th.
Thank you so much!
Anne Gorham, Gunston Art Teacher
Sharing is Caring
Gunston's Food and Winter Wear Drive Continues!
Food Drive:
We are collecting requested non-perishable items.
Breakfast cereals Canned Beans Spaghetti
Oatmeal Canned Fruit Pasta Sauce
Kids Snacks Canned Tuna
Winter Wear Drive:
Donations of new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks are being collected. All sizes from children to adults are welcome.
Donations will then be distributed to those in need throughout our area through Lorton Community Action Center.
All donations are much appreciated and can be dropped off at Gunston's front door.
For more information please contact Ms. Ephraim at ktephraim@fcps.edu
Reporting Absences
When your child is absent or will be tardy, please let the school know by email at Attendance@fcps.edu, submitting through our online attendance form or by calling the attendance line at 703-541-3636. These options are available 24 hours.
Sign-up for a ParentVue Account
A Student Information System (SIS) ParentVue Account provides online access to a wealth of information. Please consider signing up for an account. Signing up allows you to access the following:
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Online report card viewing
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Update your child’s Emergency Care Form
- Bus stop Information via the Bus Stop module
- Attendance
- Monitor assignments
- Access course materials
- Monitor class performance
Get more information on SIS ParentVue accounts
Watch this video to learn how to set up your ParentVue account
Have you submitted your forms?
December 7 - 11 - Inclusive Schools Week/Spirit Week
December 10 - Parent Coffee 7:00pm
December 17 - PTA Meeting 7:00pm
December 21 - January 1 Winter Break
January 20, 2021 - Inauguration Day (no school)
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PTA News & Announcements |
Holiday Gift Shop Closes Tomorrow!
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Last Chance!
November 16 - December 4
Follow These Steps to Shop:
Visit: BOAK.schoolholidayshops.com
Shop Type (login): Holiday
Click the "Enter Here" button on door
Enter Password: GUNE2020
Start Shopping!
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SAVE the Shoes
Our collection of gently used shoes continues. Thank you for your support!
Join the PTA today!
Sign-up in the store on our website, gunstonpta.org
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