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 Dear GBW Families,
We wanted to take a moment to shout out our staff and students that participated in the Chantilly Pyramid Spotlight on Learning yesterday! These students highlighted their use of Portrait of a Graduate Skills and how they have grown this year. We are so proud of their hard work!
Next week we will be celebrating our wonderful GBW staff with our Staff Appreciation week! Check out the PTA Updates section for more information about how we are celebrating the hard work and dedication of our staff.
Friday is Movie Night at GBW! We hope your family is able to join us.
Mr. Blount and Mr. Cook
 Congratulations to Our POG Sticker Contest Winner!
We are so proud of our two POG sticker contest winners; Diya and Rhea! Diya designed the Critical and Creative Thinker sticker and Rhea designed the Communicator sticker.
National Bike and Roll to School Day is May 3rd!
Join in the fun walking, biking or rolling to school on Wednesday, May 3rd. Lace up those sneakers and strap those helmets on to support healthy habits with regular physical activity. Walking/Rolling is a great way to start the day. See more about why here:
Why Bike Flier Why Bike Flier (Spanish)
In May, we are excited for students to work on the rules of the road and bike safety during their PE lessons.
 Student Survey Form
Though the beginning of the next school year may seem far away, we are already beginning our planning for classroom assignments. To assist in this process, each year we like to provide families the opportunity to share some information about your child by completing the Student Survey Form. Please note that we do not accept requests for a particular teacher. Your feedback will be shared with the entire committee (admin, supporting teachers, counselors, & specialists) when we collaboratively make our class placements. When our committee makes our class placements, we will use a complex set of data including academic needs, social / emotional / behavioral needs, teacher feedback, and will also include parent feedback from this form. Our promise to the community is that we will read and consider this feedback when making class placements so that we ensure all students are successful next year. Please complete this form no later Friday, May 19th, 2023. Any feedback received after this date will not be used in our class placement meetings.
Student Survey Form Link: https://forms.gle/sWCMKW9W8h8qAwmZ8
Student Intention Forms
Grade K to 5
Student’s Intention for Next School Year Form: Many families have not yet responded. Whether or not your child will be returning to GBW for 2023-24, we need to know. This will greatly help us in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. Please return the form as soon as possible.
You may drop off, fax, email or mail the intention form to the Greenbriar West Main Office. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
- Fax: 703-633-6797
- Email: pli@fcps.edu
- Mail: 13300 Poplar Tree Rd, Fairfax, VA 22033 (Attn: Patty Li)
The form is preferable; however, if you are unable to provide the form please email Mrs. Li (using the email above) and indicate one of the following:
- YES, my student (name) will be returning
- NO, my student (name) will not be returning
- Please indicate “Student Intent for 2023-24” in the subject line.
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Register NOW for the May webinars:
Let's Talk About Grief: What To Say And How To Support Children And Adolescents Who Have Lost A Loved One
Webinar Highlights:
- What to expect of a grieving child/teen
- How to navigate conversations about grief & loss
- Legacy & meaning-making activities to do as a family
- Resources for further support
May 5, 2023 10-11 a.m
Register Here
Equitable Access to Literacy: The Keys to Literacy Success
Webinar Highlights:
- What is the Science of Reading?
- What is the Virginia Literacy Act?
- How is the Equitable Access to Literacy Plan being implemented?
- Why is this so important for my student’s reading life?
Thursday, May 11 2023 6:30-8 p.m. Elementary
Register Here
Portrait of a Graduate: The Keys to Success in Life: A Webinar for Families
Webinar Highlights:
- What are Portrait of a Graduate skills?
- Why are these skills important in school and in life?
- What is a Portrait of a Graduate Presentation of Learning (POG POL)? Why is POG POL an effective measurement tool?
How can you support at home?
May 12, 2023 10-11:30 a,m.
Register here:
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Saturday, May 20, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Madison High School
Register here:
Meet the Author Series 1-2-3 MAGIC: The Basics: A Webinar For Families
Meet Tracy Lee, co-author of 1-2-3 Magic for Kids.
Webinar Highlights:
- The counting method The timeout
- Common parenting mistakes
- Tips for encouraging positive behaviors Strengthening your relationship with your child
May 19, 2023 10-11 a.m.
Register here:
Next PTA Meeting is April 27 at 7pm
This meeting will take place IN PERSON in the GBW Gym, following the AAP Level IV orientation. A link to listen in to the PTA meeting will be provided later.
GBW Spring Movie Night
April 28 from 6-8pm
Join us for an indoor movie night in the GBW Gym! Doors will open at 6pm for food and drink sales (please bring cash!). The Lorax will begin at 6:30pm. Bring your chair or blanket to set up in the gym and enjoy a fun, FREE event. This is NOT a drop off event!
Sign up here to help out! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0849ADAA29A2F85-movie
Teacher Appreciation Week
is May 1-5!
This year the Emerald City will be coming to Greenbriar West as our teachers visit the land of Oz as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. The PTA will be treating the staff to daily festivities in appreciation for all their hard work this year. These events cannot happen without your help! Please click on the link below to sign up to donate items for the week. If you are interested in volunteering during the week, please email Greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com and we will be sure to get you connected!
Restaurant Night Save the Dates!
Supporting GBW Restaurant Nights is an easy way to have dinner ready for your family while supporting the GBW PTA! Here are the dates you need to put on your calendar:
May 9 - Dogfish 15% giveback from 11:30 am – 10pm, in store or online at the Fairfax location)
June 8 – Sweetfrog (25% of sales from open until close will be given back to GBW PTA! Make sure to mention GBW when you pay.)
Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales are open through April 30! Please visit the link to purchase online.
If you are not able to purchase online, you may send in an envelope: a check made payable to Greenbriar West PTA along with your child’s name and teacher.
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101668448133413
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