 Storybook Character Day was lots of fun for students and teachers!
If you would like to see this message in another language please click here to view from our FCPS webpage. Click on the Language button on the far left of the GBW website and choose the language you need. (see image below for reference)
Highlights This Week
- Principal's Message
- Handicapped Parking/ Kiss & Ride Reminders
- GBW Book Fair Coming Soon
- Picture Retake Day
- Veterans Day - Are you a Veteran?
- PTA News
- Important Dates
INOVA Blood Drive
Thank you to the parents and teachers who donated blood at our blood drive on Monday! We were able to collect over 40 units of blood which will be used at local blood banks in our area! If you missed this opportunity, and want to give next year- we have already booked out next Blood Drive for Monday, November 7th 2022. In the picture below you can see our Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Sims and her family all donating together- thank you Sims family!
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid Form
Please complete, sign and return the form by November 5.
Information from this survey can result in millions of dollars in additional grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
If you need a new form please email Sally Bippert at sabippert@fcps.edu
Sub and Save the Day!
FCPS needs substitute teachers. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Like many school districts across the region and country, FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. If you are interested in substitute teaching, you can set parameters for the days you are available, the grade levels you would like to teach, or the schools where you want to assist. GBW is always looking for good substitutes!!
Get more information about substitute teaching here.
Dear Parents, we recently advocated for our students with physical needs to have special handicapped parking spaces added to our parking lot near the K&R lanes, and thankfully the county has added a wonderful parking area for cars that need handicapped access. Some of our families that park in these spaces have students that require wheel chairs and a lot of adult supervision to safely transition from their cars to our building. Recently we have struggled to safely transition our students with physical needs into our building because other parents are parking in our handicapped parking spaces rather than waiting through our K&R lines.
Parents, please respect these parking spaces and only park in these spaces if you need a handicapped parking space as identified by the Virginia DMV. This will help our families who need these spaces so they can more safely transition our students with physical disabilities into the building.
 3. GBW Book Fair Coming Soon
It’s almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair! The in-person Book Fair will be open from November 12 – November 19th.
Please visit the GBW Book Fair Homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenbriarwestlibrary
Students will be browsing the fair and creating wish lists during the school day on Friday, November 12th, Monday, November 15th, and Tuesday, November 16th.
Students will be able to purchase books during the school day on Tuesday, November 16th – Friday, November 19th. This year, students will be shopping independently, so we are encouraging families to sign up for eWallet accounts for your students. Cash and check will be accepted also, but eWallet is the easiest and safest way for kids to shop!
Please click here for a video explaining eWallet.
Please click here to set up eWallet.
You can also support our school by shopping the Online Fair from November 12th – November 25th. We can’t wait to see your child at the Scholastic Book Fair!
Your student is eligible to have a picture taken on retake day if:
- Your student was absent for the first picture day (September 14)
- Your student was new to GBW after September 14
- You paid for a picture package and wish to have the picture retaken
November 11 is Veterans Day and GBW would like to take the opportunity to thank our Veteran, Active Duty, and Reserve members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force and Space Force. We know the total number of Active Duty family members at our school, but we would also like to determine the number of Veterans so we may celebrate and thank them for their service. Please fill out this survey if you are a Veteran.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLI2O7i_jpQ7L-9EPQI1QS8oeFw3WBGibr6njNK1A4e4eNmQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
This year we are excited to combine with several businesses in the community, and to provide a very special surprise gift bag to say "Thank You." Teachers will be in touch with any activities they may have in their classes.
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Veterans and Active Military Personnel
Join us at Chantilly High School on November 11, 7:00 p.m. for a night of performances and a reception.
Click here for details and to sign up.
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Reflections Art Contest
Thanks to the 8 students who entered the Reflections Art Contest! Judging will take place next week, so stay tuned for the announcement of winners.
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Color Run: Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Sharp @ GBW
Final Day for Color Run Registration!
As part of our year-long celebration of our 50th Anniversary, participants will run/walk/jog around our school and will be sprayed and doused with color at various color stations ending with one final color celebration at the finish line. Come dressed in a white shirt so the colors will show up better! Rest assured, all colors will wash out. This year’s proceeds will benefit Greenbriar West Elementary’s PTA.
Please note that this is not a drop-off event. Parents are required to supervise their children at all times.
Registration includes color packets & a T-shirt! Credit card payment accepted at https://gbwpta.ptboard.com. Checks or cash accepted. We are in need of volunteers for this event (registration, color blasters, medal distributors, etc.) so if you’re able to help out, please contact greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com.
Be sure to check out this video for frequently asked questions found here: https://www.loom.com/share/72db6268453449f7b784ab48802a37ab.
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Race Registration (Deadline: TODAY! 11/4)
- Students - $25
- Adults - $35
- Family 4-pack $80 (2 Adults, 2 Students $80) + $20 for each additional family member
- Race Packet Pickup (Nov. 5, 2021, 4:30pm – 6pm) at Door 1
- Color Run (Nov. 6, 2021, 2PM Sharp)
Spiritwear will be for sale at this event! $5 magnets and $20 for shirts, including the new blue long-sleeved GBW 50th anniversary t-shirts!
Concessions will be sold for $1 (cash only).
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Duct Tape Mr. Blount!
Students at GBW will have the opportunity to duct tape Mr. Blount in the Main Hallway this Friday, Nov. 5 from 11AM-12PM!
Many thanks to families who joined the PTA.
If you haven’t already, here's the link to register: https://gbwpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1784&form=8.
Mod Pizza Spirit Night - Thursday, November 18
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Come to MOD Pizza in Greenbriar Town Center on November 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. to help raise money for GBW PTA! Enjoy a delicious pizza or salad and MOD will donate 20% of your meal purchase to GBW PTA! Offer is good for dine in, carry out, or curbside pickup. Please enter or show code GR202494G on your mobile device in order to make sure we get credit! |
Share Spirit Day Pictures for the Yearbook
If you have pictures of GBW students from recent spirit days, please send those to: GBWPandaYearbook@yahoo.com.
Be sure to include the student’s name, grade, and teacher.
Thursday, November 4
Deadline for Color Run Registration
Friday, November 5
Pickup for Color Run Race Packet
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Door 1
Saturday, November 6
Color Run, 2:00 p.m. Sharp
Thursday, November 11
Veterans Day
2 Hour Student Early Release
Thursday, November 18
MOD Pizza Spirit Night
Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, January 20
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 17
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 24
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 19
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
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