Gunston Gazette - March 17, 2023

        Kristen Rucinski - Principal                Ebony Opie - Assistant Principal


Gunston Gazette


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Gunston Gazette is Available in Multiple Languages

If you would like to read this newsletter in your home language, please use the link below.

https://gunstones.fcps.edu/announcements/gunston-gazette



womens history month

Women's History Month

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history


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Spring Break

April 3 - 7 NO SCHOOL 

Reminder, students have an early release on Thursday, March 2. There is no school for students on Friday, March 3, for a school planning day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.


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Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:

1.  Determine eligibility.

2.  Identify your local school.

3.  Gather document.

4.  Fill out forms.

5.  Schedule an appointment.

All registrations are done by appointment only. Appointments are open now and continue throughout the summer.  Questions? Please contact our registrar, Alma Catin, 703-541-3600, ancatin@fcps.edu. 

Information pertaining to registration, including eligibility and forms is outlined on our student registration page on our school website.

Our Kindergarten Orientation will be Wednesday, March 29 at 4:30pm.


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lost and found

Our lost & found is, once again, overflowing with jackets, hoodies, lunch boxes and water bottles.  If you believe your student is missing an item, you may come to school between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm and/or encourage students to check the lost & found.  

The lost & found items will be packed up and donated next week.



fcps cares

Recognize Staff Who Go Above and Beyond

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Gunston Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!



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March 29:  Kindergarten Orientation  (4:30pm - 6:30pm)

April 3 - 7:  Spring Break for all students and staff

April 11:  Field Trip:  grade 1

April 12:  6th grade panoramic picture taken

April 13:  Two-Hour Early Release/End of 3rd Quarter

April 14:  Teacher Workday.  No school for students

April 19:  Purple Up Day

April 19:  Military Child breakfast

April 20:  Field Trip:  grade 3

April 21:  No School - EID

April 27:  Progress Reports go home

May 3:  Ernie Eagle Assembly (K-3) & (4-6)

May 4:  Field Trip:  grade 4

May 1 - May 26:  SOL testing window

May 18:  Interims go home

May 29:  No school - Memorial Day

June 7:  Spring Concert

June 13:  6th Grade Promotion

June 14: Ernie Eagle Assembly

June 16:  Last Day of School (2 hour early release)



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