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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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GBW Job Opportunities
Are you interested in being a long term sub? GBW is looking for an education professional to join our 3rd grade team, as well as a long term sub.
For more information, or to apply, please reach out to Mr. Blount, ajblount@fcps.edu.
K&R Parking Reminders
Another Reminder: Please do not park in or behind the handicap spots during Kiss and Ride unless you have a valid handicapped parking tag. We have many GBW students in wheelchairs and with other accessibility needs that require access to our limited handicap parking spaces. Also please do not block the Kiss and Ride crosswalk. Thank you in advance for helping to keep all of our GBW students safe.
Parent Advocacy Handbook
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) has created a Parent Advocacy Handbook to provide information and support to families as they navigate the FCPS system for their children. It is designed to be particularly useful for families who may be less familiar with such a large school division and/or with schooling in the U.S.
It is available on the web in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Korean at: https://www.fcps.edu/parentadvocacyhandbook
Advanced Academics News
If you would like your child in grades 2-6 screened for full-time, AAP Level IV services to begin at the start of the 23-24 school year, this year’s parent referral deadline is December 15th. The following information should be submitted by this deadline:
- Level IV Referral Form (mandatory)
- Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (optional but highly recommended). Please make sure to include specific examples to support each rating on the questionnaire.
- 2 single-sided pages of work samples that demonstrate critical, creative, and/or advanced reasoning and problem-solving (optional). Samples should include a few sentences explaining how the work demonstrates advanced thinking.
- Private ability testing done through George Mason University or a licensed psychologist (optional). More information on outside testing can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/node/37056
All items should be submitted together through one of the following methods:
- Digitally- Please email all items you would like included in the application to Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu. All documents should be PDF or JPEG files and labeled with the student’s name.
- Hard copy- If you would prefer to submit the application in hard copy, all items should be submitted together in an envelope or folder and clearly labeled with the student’s name and classroom teacher. Hard copy applications must be turned into the front office by December 15th at 4:10 pm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our AART, Sara Balcanoff, at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu.
Ordering Fall Picture Retakes
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For those that had a fall picture taken for the first time on November 16th, online purchasing is available. You may use the link below to place your order. It's quick and easy! For those that had a picture retaken and ordered a package that was unsatisfactory, your package will be replaced with the new picture at no cost to you.
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Use picture day ID: EVT9H97QN
For questions regarding how to place your picture order, or the Lifetouch website itself, contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753. This number is also indicated at the bottom of the MyLifetouch.com home page.
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Winterfest Wonderland Gift Drive
First Lego League team "The Kraglers" invited for a VA Regional Championship.
GBW’s FLL team got invitation for the VA-DC FIRST LEGO League Regional Championship to be held at James Madison University on December 11,2022. The Kraglers team got the following awards at the Regional Qualifying tournament held at Osbourn Park High School, Manassas on November, 20, 2022
- First Place in Robot Design
- First Place in Robot Performance with top score in the tournament.
GBW Team members: In the picture below, Niharika Deshmane (6th grader), Nathan Park (front row), back row from left to right - Srikar Rangi. Siddharth Shanmugam, Arnav Katragadda, Prathik Ugendran (7th graders from Katherine Johnson MS, Rocky Run MS – all these students recently graduated from GBW). This team gave a presentation at GBW cafeteria on FLL and demo of their Robot Design and runs at the PTA event held on Oct 20,2022.
Follow Us On Facebook!
GBW is now on Facebook! Like and Follow us to see all of the amazing things happening in our building. We reached our October goal of 100 follower! Our goal for November is 200 followers! https://www.facebook.com/GBWES
 GBW PTA Membership Update
We reached our goal!
We reached our goal of 250 members! Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and staff who supported the GBW PTA this school year!
It’s not too late to join the GBW PTA at: https://greenbriarwest.memberhub.com/store
Stay tuned for a date when the principals will be working on the roof of GBW!
PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Check out the new PTA website and sign up to volunteer for upcoming events like I Heart Panda and International Night:https://greenbriarwest.memberhub.com/
Barnes and Noble Night
December 5 from 4-8pm
Mark your calendar for GBW Night at the Fair Lakes Barnes and Noble! We still need volunteers. Please consider signing up here.
Jersey Mike’s Restaurant Night
December 13 from 3:30 – 8:30pm
Join the GBW PTA for a special restaurant night where the proceeds will go directly to the 6th Grade Committee in funding their promotion.
Staff Wishlist's
With the holiday's approaching, links to staff wish lists can be found on the GBW PTA website: https://greenbriarwest.memberhub.com/w/wishlists
Upcoming Events
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