GBW News - Thursday, May 26, 2022


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Highlights This Week

  1. Principal's Message
  2. Library Books Due Tomorrow
  3. School Supplies for 2022-23
  4. Field Day
  5. Health Room - Medication Pickup
  6. Chantilly Charger Boys Basketball Camp
  7. Summer Camps
  8. PTA News
  9. Important Dates

1. Principal's Message

volunteer breakfast

 

Thank You GBW Volunteers!

On Friday, May 20, we hosted a breakfast to honor our GBW volunteers.  It was so lovely spending time with those that have helped make this year so special.  At GBW, we rely heavily on our volunteers and we are truly blessed to have such kind, compassionate, and dedicated volunteers that give up so much to serve our community.  Thank you again volunteers!


PTA Elections for 2022-2023 - Tonight

Please attend tonight's PTA virtual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Voting will take place on PTA Board nominees for the upcoming academic year.  Please see PTA News section below for further details. 

An e-Notify was sent out by Mr. Blount this afternoon with the link. 


memorial day

Reminder: Schools Will Be Closed Monday, May 30 in Observance of Memorial Day

 

 


2. Time to Return Library Books

Library books

 

 

All library books are due tomorrow, May 27!  If you have questions about your child’s library account, please email Sharon Wilhelm: sawilhelm@fcps.edu


3. 2022-23 Supply Lists

School Supplies

Get a head start on the 2022-23 school year by pre-purchasing your child's school supplies. Each Spring the GBW PTA offers the convenience of pre-packaged "supply kits" from CampusSurvival.

 

 

Instructions for online ordering can be found at  www.campussurvivalkits.com/gbw, as well as on our GBW school homepage. Online ordering closes on July 15. 

Supply kits ordered through CampusSurvival will be delivered to the school sometime in August.  You will receive notification in August as to when your supply kit(s) will be available. 

If you would like to purchase your own school supplies, supply lists, by grade level, can be found on our school website under the Academics tab.


4. Field Day - Friday, June 3

Field Day

Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered! 

We are still in need of additional volunteers so please consider volunteering if your schedule allows.  It is a fun day!   

If you are interested please use the sign-up link below.  If you have any questions please contact Mr. Crede at JCCrede@fcps.edu

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACAE2BA1FE3-field


5. Health Room - Medication Pickup

Medication

All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 p.m. on the last day of school, June 10.

  • Medication may also be picked up prior to June 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
  • Medication left in the health room after 2:00 p.m. on June 10 will be discarded. 
  • Medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Reminder: New medication authorization forms are required for each school year.  Forms  may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services

If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Stacy Cappellari, at 703-633-6710 or the Public Health Nurse, Fatima Chughtai, at 571-460-6773.  


6. Chantilly Charger Boys Basketball Camp

2022 Boys Basketball Camp - Sponsored by the Chantilly Athletic Boosters

Date: July 18-22

Location: Franklin Middle School

Click here for full details/flyer


7. Summer Camp Opportunities

summer camp

Looking for camps?  Check these out!

Special Needs Summer Camps - but are available for all students of all abilities: https://padlet.com/prc9/SNsummercamp

Rec Pac: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Tech Adventure Camp: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp


PTA News

8. PTA News


Graduation Hats

For Sixth Grade Parents Only: Donations & Volunteers needed!

Thank you to the sixth grade families who have already donated to support our promotion celebration and class gift to the school!  If your family has not yet donated, it is not too late!

 

You can donate online at-

https://gbwpta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=1784&form=14&position=58006

You can donate your time here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044eaca628a02-6thgrade

Thank you, and looking forward to seeing everyone at the Promotion Ceremony June 8th! 

Following the ceremony, the celebration will take place from 1-3 p.m.


Adopt A Highway

Save the Date!   

Adopt A Highway Project

Thursday, June 2, 4:30 p.m.

Join the Greenbriar West  PTA for a spring cleanup on Thursday, June 2, 4:30-5:30pm! 

 

All are welcome! However, for safety reasons all children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off event, no exceptions. We will meet at the GBW Front Door at 4:30pm for a safety and instructional meeting and then walk to our designated area on Stringfellow Road.

Equipment and Clothing We will provide safety vests and trash bags at the 4:30pm safety meeting. Please wear your own masks and work gloves. Dress in comfortable, brightly-colored clothes and closed-toed, hard-soled shoes for this outdoor work. The cleanup will last for about an hour.

Service Hours Service hours will be provided to those who request. Please let Ms. Manaloto know in advance to make arrangements for verification after the event.

Registration Due to road safety and COVID social-distancing protocols, we are limiting registration to the first 30 people. This popular event fills quickly so please sign-up today!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e054aa8a72da02-gbwpta2

Questions? Please email PTA Adopt A Highway Chair, Jen Manaloto, jenmanaloto@gmail.com. Thank you for keeping our earth and community safe and clean!


PTA Elections for 2022-2023

Please attend tonight's PTA virtual meeting at 7:30PM. The General Assembly will be voting on PTA Board nominees for the upcoming academic year.  Additional nominations may be made from the floor at that time. Please see the nominees below:

  • President: Amy McPherson - “Hi, I'm Amy McPherson.  My GBW Panda, Ava, is finishing 2nd grade.  For the last two years, I have served as the PTA Vice President for Fundraising.  For the last three years, I have been involved in the creation of the GBW yearbook.   Earlier this year, I added substitute teaching to my resume.  I look forward to leading the PTA to make a difference in the lives of our students and to support the teachers at GBW. “
  • President-Elect: No candidate identified
  • VP, Membership & Communications: Daniela Blinder - “My name is Daniela Blinder, my only son Jeremy will be 9 years old in November this year. This will be my first year being part of the PTA and I’m looking forward to learning more about the GBW school community.”
  • VP, Fundraising: Rob Baer - “My name is Rob Baer. I have been at GBW for 10 years and currently have a 3rd Grader at GBW, Jayden Baer.  I am a past GBW PTA President and small business owner.”
  • Treasurer: Ajay Kattige (UH-Jay) Kattige (KUH-TEE-Gay) 

    GBW Panda : Aanya in Mrs. Nicholson’s 3rd grade class
    PTA experience: Supported Navin in bank reconciliations
    Job Title: Regional VP within Federal Civilian sector at Salesforce

    “I love traveling with my family and reading. Huge Harry Potter fan. I like working with numbers and technology; hence volunteering for the treasurer’s role. Also think I can put my MBA in Accounting to some use finally :-)”  

  • Secretary: Erica Rangel - “My name is Erica Rangel, and I am the proud parent of a 1st grade Panda named Lucy! I currently work as a Gifted Resource Teacher in Manassas, serve as the Money Manager for my daughter's Girl Scouts troop, and am a highly-experienced Thursday Folder Stuffer. I look forward to working with the GBW community to continue the tradition of excellence which makes our school amazing!


Attention Current 5th Grade Parents

We need a Committee Chair and Members to serve on the 6th Grade Committee this year! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with other parents to help coordinate the class social, fundraiser, shirt order/distribution, class gift, and year-end promotion celebration in their LAST year as  Pandas!  Volunteer now and spend some time with the current 6th grade committee to transition before they leave GBW! Please email greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com to volunteer.


Adopt-A-Highway Chair needed! 

Unfortunately, we are at risk of this popular GBW PTA initiative ending in June 2022 without a parent volunteer to continue leading this effort. If you are interested in chairing Adopt a Highway next school year, please e-mail greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com 


Amazon Smile = Money for GBW PTA!

When you shop at AmazonSmile do 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. 


9. Important Dates Coming Up

Calendar

TONIGHT, May 26
PTA Virtual Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, May 30
Memorial Day Holiday - School & Office Closed

Thursday, June 2
Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
6th Grade EOY Celebration, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Friday, June 10
Last Day of School - 2-Hr Early Release