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 Attention 6th Grade Students and Parents!
Due to the weather, the 6th grade event on the blacktop today has been CANCELLED. We are hoping to reschedule for a later date.
Adopt a Highway Fall Cleanup 2022
Join the Greenbriar West PTA for a fall cleanup on Monday, October 10, 2-3:30pm! (This is a teacher workday/student holiday.) 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 2pm 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 2pm safety meeting. Please wear your own 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.
Registration: Due to road safety 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/9040D4DADA72FA2FF2-gbwpta
 Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2nd is Custodian Appreciation Day! On behalf of all of the staff and students, we want to thank our custodial staff Jose Garcia, Gladis Hernandez, Irma Isabas, Edelmira Ruiz, and Hoan Bao for all of their hard work in making our school a beautiful and welcoming environment. We would be lost without you!
Advanced Academic News
Please save the date. On Wednesday, October 12th at 8:15 AM, Sara Balcanoff, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will be holding an information session for all parents interested in learning more about the Advanced Academic Program.
During this session, we will explore the different levels of AAP services offered within FCPS and share an overview of the full-time AAP screening and identification process. This meeting is open to any parent wanting to learn more about advanced academic services but will be particularly helpful to our second-grade parents and parents new to FCPS.
A recording of the meeting will be provided to those unable to attend.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, October 12th- Parent Information Session. A link to our virtual meeting will be sent out prior to the session.
Saturday, October 15th- For new FCPS students in grades 3-6 who enrolled after January 1, 2022, Level IV referral forms and optional materials are due electronically to Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu for the fall screening cycle. This cycle is for potential full-time AAP services to begin at the start of the third quarter.
Required Level IV Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
Thursday, December 15th- Level IV referral forms and optional materials are due to the school for students in grades 2-6 interested in being screened for full-time AAP services to begin at the start of the 23-24 school year. Materials may be submitted directly to the front office or electronically to Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu.
For any questions,
please contact Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu.
Greenbriar West is seeking candidates to serve as student monitors for the coming school year. If interested please follow the application guidance below. Please share this opportunity with others that may be interested. We are interviewing until all positions are filled.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal
- help maintain order and discipline and assist in managing the behavior of students
- operate technology
- perform administrative and non-instructional duties
- ensure all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed
- work with individual and small groups of students
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Pay: $16.34/hour (no benefits) Hours: 8:40 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. (Paid 7 hours/per day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch)
TO APPLY:
Email your resume and contact information for your two most recent supervisors to Jordan Cook at jccook@fcps.edu
Parent Resource Center (PRC)
The FCPS Parent Resource Center offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. It provides access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Throughout the year it offers family and educator webinars. Upcoming sessions include:
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Dads: Stop The Power Struggles & Get The Respect You Want, October 6, at 6:30 p.m.
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The Social Emotional Learning Screener - What Every Family Needs to Know, October 7, at 10 a.m.
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Promoting Digital Wellness, October 14, at 10 a.m.
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Meet the Author Series - Paige Saves the Day, October 27, at 7 p.m.
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Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes, primera parte en October 22, at 10 a.m.
To join the PRC email list and receive notices of upcoming webinars, sign up for their News You Choose newsletter.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Introduction
Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) assigned to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness.
Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, and the Fairfax County Community
- Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or suspected substance use involvement
- Assessing a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, making referrals to the Fairfax Community Service Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate
- Group and individual prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
- Most importantly, building positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement
Resources:
Free Virtual Parent Support Group
Free Online Narcan Training for Opioid Overdoses
Free Lock Boxes for Medications & Firearms
Spiritual Support by Phone for Adults
Spanish Podcast: Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Substance Abuse Prevention
Juvenile Court Parent Support Group
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Ally Jacobi, MSW
Ajacobi1@fcps.edu
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS)
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