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Week 2 is in the Books!
We are continuing to see our amazing pandas build routines and relationships this week! We couldn't be more proud of their hard work so far this year.
As a quick calendar reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL Friday, September 1st and Monday, September 4th as we celebrate the Labor Day holiday. We hope you are able to enjoy wrapping up the summer with friends and family. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, September 5th.
We also want to take a moment to highlight the Asha-Jothyi Fun Run. Asha-Jyothi (AJ) is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and healthcare. This year's Fun Run is September 17th at 8:00 a.m. at Fairfax Corner. To sign up, visit: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2023fairfax5k. Last year GBW was able to fundraise $2300 from this one event, and we are hoping to beat this fundraising goal this year! Have fun, get some exercise, and help GBW!
Thank you for all you do to support our pandas and happy holiday weekend!
Mr. Blount and Mr. Cook
 📷Picture day is Coming!
Greenbriar West Fall Picture Day is coming on Friday, September 15th! You can place your order on https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/ before Picture Day, using the Picture Day ID EVT339XNN. Please consider volunteering to assist our photographers in helping our Pandas look their very best. Sign up here if you’d like to volunteer.
Get ready to smile, Pandas!
📝Sign your
Digital Consent Form Now!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) uses a variety of resources to support student learning. FCPS conducts the same technical evaluations for all products that use student information. In cases where FCPS contracts with a vendor to host student information, FCPS requires that the vendor adheres to the security and privacy requirements specified in a confidentiality agreement included in their contracts. FCPS does not have contracts with every instructional tool vendor. Many valuable instructional tools are governed by Terms of Service (TOS) and include both free and paid tools. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year require parental consent. Your child may use digital tools that do not collect, use or share any personal information.
Review the Digital Tools used at GBW and sign your digital consent form here!
 🎥Savage Panda: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Open to students in 3rd grade and up.
This crew will make their own unique and inspiring video. Students will meet after school on Friday afternoons until 6:15. During the recording sessions students will:
- discuss and plan the video theme and purpose
- develop, practice, and perform actions needed for various sections of the video
- gather and create the props and settings needed for recording
- help set up and take down equipment
RECORDING SESSIONS:
- September 8
- September 15
- September 22
- September 29
- October 6
- October 13
- October 20
- October 27
- November 10
- November 17
- December 1
- December 8
VIEW MORE INFORMATION AT:
bit.ly/SavagePandaAfterSchool
PREVIOUS SAVAGE PANDA VIDEOS CAN BE SEEN AT:
bit.ly/savagepandaplaylist
SIGN UP AT: bit.ly/SavagePandaRegistration
👟Let Me Run Returns to GBW!
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This is more than a running club! LMR inspires boys through the power of running to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live an active lifestyle. We are looking for coaches to come along side 4th-6th grades boys as they challenge some of the stereotypes of boys in our society. This is a twice-a-week commitment for just seven weeks!
If you have any questions or are interested in coaching, just contact Site Liaison Drum (mbdrum@fcps.edu).
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🛟Out of the Darkness Walk
In an effort to build community between FCPS school-based mental health professionals, and to give back to our community, a team will participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Walk.
The Out of the Darkness walks are an opportunity to share stories and memories – to heal and provide hope for the future. This is a community cause, and a great opportunity to show support for those who have been impacted by suicide. The funds raised for the Fairfax Walk make it possible for AFSP to create, implement, and bring educational programs to schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country. These programs help to create a culture that is smart about mental health by teaching the general public and reaching those who personally struggle and need to seek help.
Participation in this event, and fundraising are strictly voluntary. Families, colleagues and loved ones are welcome to join the FCPS team.
Event Details:
Date: 10/01/2023
Location: Fairfax City Hall, Fairfax, VA
Event Timeline:
* Check-in Time:11:00 AM
* Opening Ceremony Time: 12:30 PM
* Walk Start Time: 1:00 PM
* Event Ends: 2:00 PM
Join our FCPS Mental Health team using this link.
🚗Don't Forget your
Kiss and Ride Number
Please make sure to fill out this link below so you can receive your Kiss N Ride number. Numbers will be handed out during Open House, the first week or school, or within reasonable time after the form is received. Kiss N Ride Form.
We appreciate your support in making sure Kiss N Ride runs safely and smoothly. You can help by making sure students exit and enter their cars in the designated areas and to place your # card visibly where staff can see them as you enter the Kiss N Ride line.
🚍 Transportation Patience
and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following kiss-and-ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. If a student’s bus is delayed, parents/caregivers may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. FCPS school district code 28982 🗓️GBW Events Calendar
📰FCPS News
Read FCPS This Week to catch up on last weeks FCPS News topics around the county. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
👕2023-24 Spirit Wear is
Ready for Ordering!
It's time to order your 2023 GBW spirit wear! This year, you can buy a cool, new design on a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, hooded sweatshirt, or cap. All options are available in green or gray. Buying spirit wear supports the PTA so we can support teachers with classroom stipends, bring fun assemblies to students, organize community events like Movie Night and Fall Festival, and more! This sales event is open now through September 14 at:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/GreenbriarWestPTA2023
Order NOW and be ready to show your Panda Pride at upcoming GBW spirit days!
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Chick Fil A
Restaurant Night
Our first Restaurant Night of the school year will be on September 20th from 4-8 at the Chick Fil A in Fair Lakes! Come have dinner and help our PTA raise money to support our amazing community.
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Join the PTA Today!
Joining the PTA doesn't mean you're signing your life away as a volunteer. It means you believe in the students, the staff, and the families at GBW. By becoming a PTA member and contributing to our fundraising campaigns, you are making a difference in every student at GBW. To learn more about what the GBW PTA does, check out this flyer.
Join GBW PTA : https://greenbriarwest.memberhub.com/store
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