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✏️Panda's in Action

Dear GBW Families,

We have had a busy week here at GBW! On Monday, while students observed Indigenous People's Day, our staff engaged in an Equity Dialogue around ensuring equity practices in our classrooms. They had a chance to reflect on their practices and make plans to ensure all students have equitable access at GBW. Staff were able to enjoy lunch outside on our new deck in the courtyard! Thanks again to our 6th grade class last year for funding such an amazing project and to our Eagle Scout friend, Himneesh for building it. 

We also welcomed students from Chantilly HS's STEP program this week. These students work as members of our staff to support students and teachers in tasks around the building. We are very excited to have them again this year. 

Don't forget! Friday is Movie Night on the blacktop. We will have food trucks as well as concessions being sold by the 6th grade class (cash only). We look forward to seeing everyone there. 

Thank you,

Mr. Blount & Mr. Cook

🧑‍💻Digital Citizenship Week
is Coming Up! 

Every year FCPS and GBW celebrate Digital Citizenship with a spirit week! Students engage with the Digital Citizens from Common Sense Media to help build healthy digital habits. This year, spirit week will be October 16^th-20^th. Be on the look out in your child's Thursday folder for daily activities to do as a family to support healthy digital habits. Learn more about Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship Programing.

💡Advanced Academics
Parent Session

An AAP information session will be held in the cafeteria on Tuesday, October 17th from 8:15-9:00am. During this session, parents will learn about the screening process for full time services (Level IV). Parents will also learn about important dates and deadlines for full-time screening.

This meeting is open to any parent wanting to learn more about full time screening; however, the meeting may be particularly beneficial for our second-grade parents as second grade is the first-year students could be screened for full time services.

👻Chantilly High School
Haunted House Event

Saturday, 10/28

Chantilly High School is happy to report that a favorite Fall community event is back - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the haunted house, there will be games, entertainment, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey and Girls Soccer programs. Pre-sale tickets are $10 ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to https://www.chshauntedhouse.com

PTA Meeting is Tonight!

The next PTA meeting will be held TONIGHT, October 12^th at 6:30 p.m. in the library.

Outdoor Movie Night

  This Friday, October 13 at 6:45pm.

Join the GBW PTA on the blacktop for a showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie at 6:45pm . Bring blankets and/or chairs to sit on. KBBQBOX and Kona Ice food trucks will be available from 5:30-8:30pm. Concessions and glowsticks will be sold (cash only) by the GBW 6th grade class.  Please note, this is not a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds from Kona Ice and concessions will benefit the 6th grade class.  **KBBQBOX PRE-ORDERING** https://www.kbbqbox.net/ Be sure to confirm GBW Movie Night as your order location.

Interested in volunteering for Movie Night? Sign-up here. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A8AD23A6FCC43-44848714-gbwmovie

GBW Fall Fest is Coming!

Save the date for the GBW Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21 from 11:30-1:30pm.  Admission to the event is free!  Food trucks will be on site.  Join your Panda pals for music, games, and fall fun!  

We need your help to make this event a success!  Please sign up to help out!   

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0849ADAA29A2F85-45107118-gbwfall

Restaurant Night Updates

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Chick-Fil-A night last month!  We are excited to announce that we earned $622!  Mark your calendars for these upcoming easy ways to help us earn money for GBW PTA programs!

Upcoming Restaurant Nights

• 11/8: Panda Express (order online only with code 917732, all day for 28% giveback!)
• 12/6: Chipotle (Use code 7KLFCR7 online or mention Greenbriar West in store for 33% giveback!)

Join the PTA Today! 

It is never too late to  join the PTA!

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

Upcoming Events Calendar 

FCPS Strategic Plan Want to know more about FCPS' new Strategic Plan? Learn more at: https://www.fcps.edu/strategic-plan

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