Next Curbside Pickup for Library Books is Monday, February 1st
We will open our curbside pickup on Monday, Feb 1st from 12:00pm-2:00pm and 4:00pm-5:00pm for library book pick up. Students can place specific book titles on hold for curbside pick up by accessing Destiny Discover. Here is a video to review how to put books on hold.
Families of students in grade PreK-2nd are encouraged to complete an Updated Mystery Bag Form if they would like their student to receive books for curbside pick-up. We will stop processing hold requests on Friday, January 29th. Any books put on hold or mystery bag request forms completed after January 29th will be made available at our next curbside pick-up on Monday, February 22nd.
We hope you can come by GBE on the February 1st!
 A Friend for Henry , a heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum that celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus , the bestselling middle grade novel about a spunky girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship--all while solving a mystery in a western theme park.
For students who read this book, author Dusti Bowling will meet with students
virtually! (More details on the virtual author visit provided below).
Forget Me Not, this story thoughtfully traces the fragile emotions of two seventh graders: Calliope, a girl painfully self-conscious about having Tourette syndrome, and Jinsong, a popular boy she meets in her new town. The author herself has Tourette syndrome, bringing a heartfelt authenticity to the story.
Virtual Author Visit with Dusti Bowling!
We will be virtually hosting a visit with Dusti Bowling, author of The Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus on Monday, March 22nd at 2pm.
All GBE community members are invited.
Please complete this form to let us know you are interested. We may be offering other time slots that day, so if you are interested please fill out the form.
National School Counseling Week
February 1 – 5, 2021
National School Counseling Week 2021 (#NSCW21), "School Counselors: All In for All Students," will be celebrated from Feb. 1-5, 2021, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.
Thank you to our fantastic counselors Allison Loht and Lilly Shin for the tremendous work they do!
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Assistant Principal Stakeholder Input
Dear Greenbriar East Staff and Community,
A big part of the process of identifying our new assistant principal is input from the staff and community. This input will be used throughout the process to screen resumes, create questions and ultimately find the best fit and match for our school needs. Please submit your input based on the areas identified below no later than today, Wednesday, January 27th, using this Google Form.
Leadership Skills Needed
Leadership Experience Preferred
Position Challenges to be Met
School Issues to Support
Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to our wonderful school.
Dave Pietzman, NBCT
Principal
Greenbriar East Elementary
Have you heard of AVID?
AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination
AVID is a national organization committed to closing the opportunity gap by preparing ALL students for success in college, career, and life.
AVID is a full-year elective course and you must take at least one honors course.
Please use the email addresses below to contact Lanier Middle School if you want assistance with organization, want improved grades in middle school, and want to attend college.
What happens in AVID: develop college-level study skills and organization skills, hear guest speakers, prepare research and presentations to develop higher level thinking, receive academic support through daily tutoring sessions, attend College/University field trips, and participate in team building activities. You will also receive a personal mentor (AVID teacher).
If interested, click on the LMS AVID Application and apply by March 5, 2021.
Questions:
Dedham, Tania D: AVID Coordinator, AVID Site Team & AVID Teacher TDDedham@fcps.edu
Nygaard, Jaimee: AVID Site Team & AVID Teacher jenygaard@fcps.edu
Velazco, Liz: AVID Coordinator, AVID Site Team and Counselor ecvelazco@fcps.edu
Johnson, Michele: AVID Site Team and AP mjohnson@fcps.edu
SCA Announcements!
January Service Project
Writing letters and drawing pictures of thanks for healthcare workers at Inova hospitals. Click the link below for more information:
https://foundation.inova.org/give2givers/
Please make sure you get an adult to help you submit!
Any questions, contact Ms. Graves mggraves@fcps.edu or Mrs. Allen arallen@fcps.edu
Looking Ahead:
Wed, Jan. 27th: Assistant Principal Stakeholder Input Due
Mon, Feb. 1st: Curbside Library Book Pickup
Mon, Feb. 1st ~ Fri, Feb.5th: National School Counseling Week
Mon, Feb 15th: Holiday - No School - George Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day
Fri, Mar. 5th: 2-hour Early Release
Fri, Mar. 5th: AVID applications due
Mon, Mar 22nd: Virtual Author Visit
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