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Highlights This Week
- Principal's Message
- GBW Book Fair
- FCPS Parent Resources
- Advanced Academic News
- PTA News
- Important Dates
 Students duct tape Mr. Blount to the wall!
If you haven’t already joined the PTA, here's the link to register: https://gbwpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1784&form=8
Outstanding Employee Award Nominations – Due Tuesday, November 23
Attention all members of the GBW Community! Do you know a GBW staff member that displays exceptional leadership and exceeds his/her responsibilities? Does your child have a teacher or staff member who highly motivates students, understands individual needs, and instills a love for learning? Can you identify an outstanding staff member that fosters cooperative relationships in the community? If so, please take the time to nominate a GBW staff member in the categories below.
Outstanding Employee Nomination Form (Due 11/23): http://bit.ly/GBWAwards2021
Outstanding Employee Categories shown on Form:
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Leader (Assistant Principal)
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New Teacher -in their first 3 years as teacher (Classroom, Sped, Librarian, ESOL, Reading, Music, Art, PE, Spanish, AART)
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Operational Employee (Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, & Parent Liaisons)
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New Principal (in their first 3 years as Principal)
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Professional (Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker, SBTS, TSSpec, Speech, Resource Teacher)
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Teacher (Classroom, Sped, Librarian, ESOL, Reading, Music, Art, PE, Spanish, AART)
If you have questions, please contact John Gullickson (Awards Liaison) jmgullickson@fcps.edu or Alyssa Jasso (Social Committee Chair) acjasso@fcps.edu. Thank you in advance for taking the time to recognize a few of our outstanding staff members!
Thanksgiving Holiday
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed November 24-26. Classes will resume on Monday, November 29. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
Please visit the GBW Book Fair Homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenbriarwestlibrary
If you would like your child to purchase items at the Book Fair, please review your student’s wish list and the virtual fair. Decide on a budget with your child (do not forget to account for sales tax). You can send cash or check, but the easiest and safest way for kids to shop is with eWallet.
Please click here to set up eWallet
About Book Fair eWallet
Give your child a safe, cashless way to shop the Book Fair. This digital payment option can be used at the in-school Book Fair or online at the Virtual Book Fair, where you'll discover an expanded selection of over 5,000 products.
How It Works
- Create an account for each child
- ...or invite family and friends to contribute
- Spend unused funds online or fund an eWallet for your next Fair!
After the Fair, remaining eWallet funds are not returned to a credit card but instead, become a gift card balance that can be used online with Scholastic or to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair. Be sure to sign in with the same email used to create the eWallet.
Help the teachers buy books for their classroom libraries!
Teachers love the Book Fair, too! Please consider donating money to your child’s teacher’s eWallet account. The teachers will be able to use the money to buy books from the Book Fair or the online store for their classroom libraries.
Click here to get links to the teacher’s eWallet funds. The list is in alpha order by teacher's last name.
When you click on the teacher's link, you will see the teacher’s first name. You can contribute as much as you want and the teacher will get an email informing them of your donation.
If you have any questions, contact Sharon Wilhelm at sawilhelm@fcps.edu.
Register Now for Upcoming December Webinars:
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Buying a New Electronic Device for Your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know
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Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
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Postsecondary Education Considerations for Students with Disabilities
December 15th is the deadline to refer students in grades 2-6 for AAP Level IV services to begin at the start of the 22-23 school year. If you would like your child screened for full-time AAP services, please submit the following no later than the 15th:
- Level IV referral form (mandatory)- All forms should include information about why there may be a need for full-time AAP services. All forms must be signed and dated. Forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms
- Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (optional)- All forms should include specific examples to support student ratings. All forms must be signed and dated. Forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms
- Up to 2 single-sided pages of work samples (optional)- Work samples must be on standard 8.5x11 copy paper. Works samples should demonstrate critical/creative thinking. It is recommended that works samples connect to academic content areas (language arts, math, science, and/or social studies). No worksheets that show fact/algorithm memorization, multiple choice, or fill-in-the-blank will be accepted.
- Additional testing (optional)- any ability testing taking through George Mason’s testing center or a licensed psychologist may be included. Testing through a psychologist must also include the psychologist’s license. Any achievement testing from a previous school district may also be included.
All items can be submitted in hard copy to the front office or digitally through email (preferred) to sebalcanoff@fcps.edu. If submitting in hard copy, please include an email address on your envelope to confirm receipt.
Reflections Art Contest
The Reflections Art Contest at GBW has been completed. Thanks to Mrs. Wilbern and Mrs. Wilhelm for judging the visual arts entries. These five students will now have their entries judged at the Fairfax County level. Good luck Pandas!
Primary
Akshara M. (2nd grade) - visual arts and literature
Ava M. (2nd grade) - film production
Intermediate
Rhea D. (5th grade) - visual arts
Ahyeon L. (3rd grade) - literature
Aarohi P. (3rd grade) - dance choreography
Other excellent entries were received from: Ayush S., Aditya S., Manha R., Nioma G., and Claire C.
Thanks to all the participants who creatively shared how they would change the world!
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Thanksgiving Hospitality Event
As we reflect on 2021, let's not forget the impact that our wonderful GBW teachers and specialists have had on each of our families this year. On Monday, November 22 we will be providing a sweet pie dessert for our teachers in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
If you are able to donate a pie or pies please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4eaea628a6fa7-thanksgiving
Drop-off dates and times are in front of school, Sunday, November 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., and Monday, November 22, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Mod Pizza + GBW Spirit Night - December 9
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The MOD Pizza fundraiser scheduled for November 18 has been rescheduled! Come to MOD Pizza in Greenbriar Town Center on December 9 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 School Event Pictures for the Yearbook
If you have pictures of GBW students from recent school events, please send those to: GBWPandaYearbook@yahoo.com.
Be sure to include the student’s name, grade, and teacher.
50th Anniversary- Volunteers Needed
Parents, please reach out to Laura Koscho at greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com if you are able to help us plan our birthday activities this year.
Amazon Smile = Money for GBW!
When you do your holiday shopping at smile.amazon.com, did you know they donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to your favorite charitable organization—no fees, no extra cost? It is quick and easy to set it up.
Go to this link to set up the process. (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage?q=Greenbriar+West+PTA )
This will lead you to select “Greenbriar West Elem PTA.” From there, follow the instructions.
Facebook & Instagram
Don’t forget to check out the Greenbriar West PTA Facebook page and Instagram for updated information.
Sunday, November 21
Drop-off for teachers’ pies, in front of GBW, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 22
Drop-off for teachers’ pies, in front of GBW, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 22
Thanksgiving Pies for Teachers
Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, December 9
MOD Pizza Spirit Night, 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 16
Panda Express Spirit Night, 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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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