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Pandas in Action
At GBW, we are so proud of our specialists who help provide a very full and rich learning experience by providing students access to a variety of different disciplines not typically taught in the homeroom class. This week, we wanted to highlight a few of our music and art teachers who are doing amazing work for our students every week. Thank you to Mrs. Giglio, Mrs. Hentz, Mrs. Fillers, and Mrs. Martin (shown in pictures from left to right) who have gone above and beyond to help make our specials truly special.
Mr. Blount and Mr. Cook
Inside the Classroom
Grades 4-6 began recorder instruction earlier in the 1st quarter. The recorder is a genuine musical instrument that can produce quality sound and is easy for every student to play. In addition to the recorder being a valid instrument itself, it is also an excellent pre-band or pre-orchestra instrument. It is used in the general music class with voices and in combination with other instruments. It is a useful tool in teaching students to read music. Thank you to our general music teachers (Mrs. Giglio and Mrs. Hentz) for helping to make music instruction so much fun!
Tree Plantings at GBW
Students last Friday had a chance to help plant eight new Redbud and Serviceberry Trees at Greenbriar West ES thanks to the Urban Forestry Division! These trees were donated by by the Urban Forestry Division in a partnership with our school to help plant more trees in Fairfax County. We are so grateful for our new trees and our students are so proud of our beautiful school grounds. Ms. Landry's class helped to name this tree the "LanTree".
Federal Impact Aid Survey: Now Online
FCPS is asking all families to fill out the Federal Impact Aid Survey for each school-aged child in every household. To make it easier, the form is available online in SIS ParentVUE this year. This is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or contact GBW’s office assistant Kay Billman if you have any questions at kbillman@fcps.edu .
👻Chantilly High School
Haunted House Event
Saturday, 10/28
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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 |
Dates to Remember
11/ 3 Quarter End -- 2-hour Early Release
11/ 6-7 Teacher Work Days -- No School
Week of 11/13-17 Book Fair in Library
11/14 Family Book Fair Night 5-7pm
11/15 Fall Picture Retake Day
11/15 Thanksgiving Luncheon
11/22-24 Thanksgiving Holiday -- No School
It’s almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair! The in-person Book Fair will be open from November 13th – November 17th in the GBW Library.
Please visit the GBW Book Fair Homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/greenbriarwestelemschool
- We are encouraging families to sign up for eWallet accounts for your students. Cash, check, and credit cards will be accepted also, but eWallet is the easiest and safest way for kids to shop!
Please click here for a video explaining eWallet.
Please click here to set up eWallet.
- Volunteer at the Book Fair using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094FAEA723A0FF2-book
- Bring the whole family and join us for a Family Night on November 14th from 5-7 PM or shop with your child before or after the Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 15th.
We can’t wait to see your child at the Scholastic Book Fair!
 PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be on Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the library.
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
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11/8: Panda Express (order online only with code 917732, all day for 28% giveback!)
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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
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