Happy Summer!
Dear Gunston Families,
We hope all of our families are enjoying a wonderful summer!
The Gunston Custodial Team has been busy cleaning the inside of the building and preparing for our office to have new carpets installed. A reminder that our office will be closed next week due to these renovations.
We hope you are enjoying time with friends, family, and with a good book!
Stay Cool,
Ms. Rucinski and Mrs. Opie
Summer Office Hours
9:00am - 12:00pm
Monday through Friday
or by appointment.
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Gunston is Hiring Student Monitors
Gunston ES is hiring student monitors for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please email Cassandra Baltimore at clbaltimore@fcps.edu and Kristen Rucinski at krucinski@fcps.edu and use this link to apply. We are looking for candidates who can work Monday-Friday, 8:15am- 3:45pm.
Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works 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.
Hourly pay: $16.85
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New to the Neighborhood? Make a registration appointment today!
Gunston is always excited to welcome new families to the neighborhood! If you know of a new neighbor with school-aged children, please encourage them to make a registration appointment as early as possible. Early registrations help us solidify our staffing and prepare for a smooth opening of the school year. To make a registration appointment, please contact us at 703-541-3600.
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School Supply Lists
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Want to cross something off of your August to-do list? Check out our 2023-2024 School Supply Lists, which are updated for next school year, and have one thing less to worry about at back to school time!
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Summer Reading
Great news! Students will still have access to our digital reading resources, as well as community resources available through the library. Take a look at the list below to book your summer:
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The Fairfax County Public Library has tons of print, audio, and Ebook options. Go to the website on your computer or download the Libby by Overdrive app on your tablet or phone.
- MyOn has many books at a variety of levels, including many chapter books.
- Students log in with their FCPS username and password.
- Tumblebooks has a variety of levels, including many chapter books.
- After signing in, click on the ebook tab for chapter bookss.
- MackinVia is a collection of FCPS ebooks and audiobooks.
- Students log in with their FCPS username and password.
Summer Meals for Children
Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children free of charge. Visit the Summer Meals website for more details.
Summer Events at Gunston ES
Wednesday, August 9th:
Tours for Families New to Gunston (2:00pm - 3:00pm)
Wednesday, August 9th:
Popsicles with the Principal (3:00pm - 4:00pm, Gunston Field)
Thursday, August 10th:
Chew and Chat with the Principal for 6th Graders (11:30am - 1:00pm)
Friday, August 18th: Open House
Last Name A - L 9:00am - 9:40am
Last Name M - Z 9:45am - 10:30am
First Day of School 2023
Monday, August 21
8:35am - 3:20pm
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