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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
Don't Forget...MOD Pizza Spirit Night - All Day Today
Enjoy a delicious pizza and/or other favorites and help raise money for GBW! See PTA section for more information.
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.
Winter Break is Fast Approaching
Please note that the school and office will be closed during the winter break, December 20 - January 2. Classes will resume Monday, January 3.
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
- Grade 5 - December 9, 10, 13, 15, 16
- Grade 6 - December 13-17
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 - TODAY - ALL DAY
Please 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!
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SENIOR SPELLING BEE (4th - 6th)
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Description: The Scripps National Spelling Bee is an annual competition with the purpose of helping students improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Each year, thousands of schools across the US participate in the Spelling Bee, competing for college scholarships and other prizes.
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Ages/Grade Team Requirements: Open to all GBW students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades.
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Competition Dates: School level (February), Local (March)
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GBW Coordinator: Vrushali Gosavi
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Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Aanstoos
- Parent volunteers are required
Sign-up to indicate interest at –
https://forms.gle/ZKZQR4ggXyJPj1iW8
Please use this signup to indicate your child's interest in participating in the Spelling Bee. It is important that you evaluate your child's interests, abilities, and schedule to determine whether your child would be interested in participating in a competition.
Contact:
Coordinator for extracurricular Academic Competitions: Vrushali Gosavi
Email: GBWCompetitions@gmail.com
Updated Staff Wish Lists
Teachers and staff have shared some of their favorite things. If you are looking to give appreciation to them during this season, check out the list here:
https://gbwpta.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=2544
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.
Holiday Shopping? Using 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.
TODAY, 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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