- Principal's Message
- Family Life Education
- Celebrating Black History Month
- School Playgrounds
- FCPS Meals Distribution
- Curbside Checkout
- FCPS Parent Resources
- Technology News
- Positivity Project
- PTA Events & Announcements
- Important Dates Coming Up
Pizza w/ Principals and PTA Meeting Rescheduled
- PTA meeting rescheduled for February 25, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m..
- Pizza with Principals rescheduled for March 18.
Kindergarten is coming back on Tuesday (2/23)!!!
It was so nice to welcome Ms. Dodd’s class back to GBW this week, and we are very excited to welcome our in-person Kindergarteners back to school on Tuesday, February 23rd! The Kindergarten students who selected virtual will continue to follow their virtual schedule.
GBW Return to School Town Hall: Recording Link
If you missed our Return to School Town Hall from Thursday, February 11, please use this link to see what you missed: GBW Return to School Town Hall Recording 2/11
GBW Arrival & Dismissal Bell Schedule (9:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.)
Arrival
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9:30 a.m.- K&R and Walkers - K&R Line opens and Walkers allowed in building
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9:45 a.m.- Late Bell - Class starts (virtual & in-person) and students arriving after this time are marked late.
Dismissal
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4:05 p.m.- K&R line opens and dismissal starts
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4:07 p.m.- Walkers dismissed
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4:10 – 4:15 p.m.- Bus riders dismissed
Return to School Dates
On Thursday, February 25, GBW will host a virtual parent preview night from 4:45-5:30pm. The session will feature a general overview of the Family Life Education curriculum that will be taught in early March. We’ll also provide guidance on how parents can access each of the lessons via SIS ParentVue or 24/7 Blackboard. Families may choose to opt-out of some/all lessons. A meeting link will be sent to families next week.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Virtual Exhibits
In honor of Black History Month, take the time to explore the National Museum of African American History and Culture from the comfort of your home. Link to virtual exhibits can be found here.
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We are very excited to have some of our students back in school and look forward to many more returning in the upcoming weeks. With students now returning to in-person instruction, we want to remind our community that playground/field use during school hours is prohibited. We thank everyone for their cooperation.
FREE Fairfax Meal Kits are available for pickup every Wednesday at GBW from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or until they run out.
Meal kits are available to ALL FCPS students and children 18 years of age and under at no cost. Each meal kit contains breakfast, lunch, snack and supper for one person. Parents and caregivers may pick up one meal kit for each child. Adults may purchase meal kits for $28.
Instructions on how to store the food and prepare it are provided with the kit.
Location for pickup is at Door 8, located by the side parking lot.
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
Free and reduced-price meal eligibility carried over from SY 19-20. Even though meals are no-cost this year to all students, eligibility may be tied to other benefits such as the recent P-EBT. FNS is accepting 2020-2021 applications online here: https://www.myschoolapps.com and paper applications by mail. Here is a link to the flyers in the multiple languages. http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/fs/food/ResourcesForSchools.shtml
Curbside Pickup
Mondays - 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. and 2 :00 - 4:00 p.m.
For more information about Curbside Checkout click HERE.
Kindergarten and First Grade students also have the option of reserving a Mystery Bag of books for Curbside Checkout. If you are interested in this option, please fill out this Google Form.
GBW’s February “Love A Book” Reading Challenge
Here is a calendar full of fun ideas to get kids reading and having fun while doing it! If you need fresh books to read, please use the GBW Library’s free Curbside Pick-Up service.
Please share the fun ways kids are reading in February using this Padlet
(Students must be logged in to their fcpsschools.net account.)
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Excellent free webinars for students and families presented by the FCPS Parent Resource Center.
FEBRUARY - Register now for the free February webinars.
Click link to register: Registration for the February Webinars
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Teen Depression: A Webinar for Families
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Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty: A Webinar for Families
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Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home: A Webinar for Families
- Encouraging Positive Behavior At Home Series
Healthy Minds Fairfax
Click here for information on emotional wellness in youth and families.
Attention All 5th and 6th Grade Students & Families
Laptops issued to all 5th and 6th grade students this year require an update to renew the Microsoft license which will be expiring soon. As soon as possible, please plan to visit any FCPS school parking lot and restart your student laptop so it can get the updated license information. If you have already received a message about this license expiring, the restart on the FCPS network should take care of this issue.
Next week we will introduce the next Other People Mindset (OPM) element with our students. This element is "Cheering Others' Success". There isn’t a dedicated family component for next week; however, families might consider discussing enthusiasm, social awareness/intelligence, and humor.
February PTA Meeting Rescheduled for Thursday, February 25, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
The meeting originally scheduled for last night has been rescheduled for February 25, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. prior to the Bingo/Pizza event!
We will hear updates on PTA finances and events, elect a Nominating Committee to help identify PTA Board Officers for next year, and hear an update from our Principals on what is happening in our school community.
GBW Bingo and MOD Pizza Spirit Night on February 25!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 pm. Join us for an hour of fun with online BINGO and yummy MOD Pizza. We will have prizes during the game and entry is FREE!.
You can order MOD Pizza all day long. They offer take out and delivery. Please order online using coupon code GR177600G or in the restaurant using the same coupon code and mentioning that you are with Greenbriar West Elementary School before placing your order. MOD Pizza will be donating 20% of the sales proceeds to the GBW PTA!
http://www.groupraise.com/events/177600
Seeking New PTA Board Members for 2021-22!
Want to get more involved as a leader in our school community next year? The PTA Board positions available are:
President-Elect (to shadow one or two years and automatically assume the office of President)
Vice President, Membership and Communications
Nominations will be accepted until March 17.
Nominees will be presented at the March 18 PTA Meeting and elected at the April 22 PTA Meeting.
Please contact the nominating committee for more information. A conversation does not equal a commitment, so feel free to inquire for yourself or on behalf of others!
Please email greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com
2020-21 GBW Yearbook Pictures Wanted!
Even though GBW Pandas are not inside the classrooms,
the GBW Yearbook Committee wants to document all the learning taking place at home! We need pictures of students showing off their assignments or projects, participating in virtual specials, picking up food at GBW spirit nights, cooking at home with the principals, and picking up supplies at GBW.
Send your virtual learning pictures to gbwpandayearbook@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your student’s name, grade, and teacher name in the email.
Girls On The Run Starts March 15!
Girls on the Run is so much fun! We are excited to announce that Girls on the Run will be happening in person this spring! There will be a few changes, but we know that our grade 3-6 girls will shine anyway! They will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn important lessons to last a lifetime.
The Club meets outside on the GBW campus, Mondays 3:00-4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 4:15-5:15 p.m. Sign up and get more information at gotrnova.org or email Coach Drum or Coach Masten with any questions.
Click here for GOTR flyer
It’s BoxTops Submission Time Again - Due Date 2/26!
We know it is a strange time for everyone, but we are inching closer to kids returning to the halls of GBW! Earning money for the school to provide activities and resources for our kids through the BoxTops program can be done in 3 easy ways.
CLIPPING PHYSICAL BOXTOPS – While the physical BoxTops are on less products these days, they are still out there! Clip and save these for a collection next week – Due date February 26. For any questions and an address for the dropbox, please contact Shannon at gbwboxtops@gmail.com
SCANNING PHYSICAL GROCERY RECEIPTS -- For Products with the Scan Logo on them, you must submit your grocery receipts within 14 days of the product purchase. Regular In-Person Grocery Receipts can be submitted through the BoxTops 4 Education App – available on most smartphone platforms.
EMAILING ONLINE SHOPPING RECEIPTS – You can submit your online grocery receipts (delivery/drive up service) by forwarding your email receipt to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the same email that’s associated with your BoxTops 4 Education account/app.
This short video explains the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfUGb_3JzZg
Thursday, February 25
PTA Virtual Membership Meeting - 6-6:30 p.m.
Bingo & Pizza Night - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 5
2-Hour Early Release
Monday, March 8
Staff Development Day/Student Holiday
Thursday, March 18
Pizza with Principals - 6:30 p.m.
PTA Virtual Membership Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 26
2-Hour Early Release , End of 3rd Quarter
March 29 - April 2
Spring Break - School & Office Closed
Monday, April 5
Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
Thursday, April 22
PTA Virtual Membership Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 20
PTA Virtual Membership Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
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