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Highlights This Week
- Principal's Message
- Family Life Education / Human Growth & Development
- FCPS Parent Resources
- Advanced Academic News
- PTA News
- Important Dates
 GBW 6th Graders Take 2nd Place in the First Lego League Regional Competition!
Congratulations to "Levengers", our very own GBW students, shown in picture above, who have advanced to the State Competition!
What is FIRST® LEGO® League?
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together.
Our three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.
https://www.firstlegoleague.org/about
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. 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.
Asha-Jyothi Event
Thank you Asha-Jyothi for helping us raise $1,113 at the recent 5K event! We are so grateful for all of your support of our community. #GBWpride
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Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. Human Growth and Development lessons will be taught on the following dates:
- Grade 4 – December 16
- Grades 5 & 6 – December 9, 10, 13, 15, 16
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
More information on curriculum detail and opt-out forms can be found at:
FLE information and Opt out forms
Parents/Guardians will be able to preview FLE lessons in Schoology. A folder, Parent Preview- FLE Instruction, contains links to the lessons, slide presentations, and media for which FCPS has purchased streaming rights. Some media titles may only be available for parents to view at the school. Login
- Go to https://lms.fcps.edu.
- Enter your username and password (same as your SIS ParentVue account).
- Click Sign in.
- Click Courses
- Click GBW Parents Site to access the FLE lessons (see picture below).
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.
Spirit Night at MOD Pizza - December 9
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Come to MOD Pizza in Greenbriar Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 10:30am to 10:00pm 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! |
Spirit Night at Panda Express - December 16
Come to Panda Express in Greenbriar Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 10:30am to 9:30pm to help raise money for GBW PTA! Panda Express will donate 20% of your meal purchase to GBW PTA! Offer is good for dine-in or carry-out as well as online orders. Please use code 331725 when ordering online or show the flyer on your phone.
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.
GBW PTA on Social Media
Don’t forget to check out the Greenbriar West PTA Facebook page and Instagram for updated information.
Thursday, December 9
MOD Pizza Spirit Night, All day
Thursday, December 16
Panda Express Spirit Night, All day
December 20 - 31
Winter Break, School & Office Closed
Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday Holiday, School & Office Closed
Thursday, January 20
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 21 & Monday, January 24
Teacher workdays - No School for students
Thursday, February 17
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 21
George Washington's Birthday Holiday, School & Office Closed
Friday, March 4
Teacher Workday - No school for students
Thursday, March 24
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 1
Teacher Workday - No school for students
Monday, April 4 - Friday, April 8
Spring Break - School & Office Closed
Thursday, April 21
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 19
Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Holiday - School & Office Closed
Friday, June 10
Last Day of School
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