Preparing 6th Graders for Middle School
Our middle school feeder schools (Rocky Run MS and Johnson MS) have been doing an outstanding job of preparing our 6th graders for their transition to middle school next year. We have already had presentations here at GBW from our feeder schools, and we have also been scheduling in-person visits to each of the feeder schools.
Below are some pictures of our in-person student orientation for our 6th graders feeding into Rocky Run MS earlier this week. It was action packed trip with a welcoming message from the admin / counselor team, musical performances, free t-shirt contests, and words of wisdom from Rocky Run student representatives. Rocky Run students shared several helpful tips for how to quickly transition between classes, how to best organize binders, and tips for managing and completing homework. We even had a personalized tour led by a GBW alumni student at Rocky Run.
Rocky Run and Katherine Johnson- thank you so much for your welcoming efforts to help our 6th graders to successfully transition into middle school!
Mr. Blount and Mr. Cook
GBW Events & Dates
January 11: PTA Meeting (Virtual Meeting- link will be sent as a Talking Points message)
January 15: FCPS Holiday (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday)
January 23: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser (Dominos Pizza)
January 25: FCPS 2-Hour Early Release Day
January 26: Student Holiday (FCPS Teacher Workday)
February 19: FCPS Holiday (President's Day)
February 21: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser (Noodles & Company)
March 6: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser (Chick-Fil-A)
2024-2025 Kindergarten Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We need your help in projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2024, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2024, please complete this form and return it no later than January 25, 2024. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Greenbriar West families who do not have children currently attending school.
The information on this survey will help the school plan for adequate facilities and personnel for the 2024-2025 school year. Please email the completed form to Patty Li at pli@fcps.edu. We thank you in advance for returning the form no later than January 25, 2024.
Rocky Run / Warriner School Exchange Program 2024-2025
Would your child love to travel and make new friends? Do they want to spend a week with a friend in the UK, then host them here and introduce them to American culture? Then consider applying for the Rocky Run/Warriner Student Exchange Program for the 2024-25 school year! The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 16. There was an information session in November; however, you did NOT need to attend the session to apply!
Here is where you can get Information:
Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families
Join staff from the FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Department to help families encourage positive communication and behavior at home.
Elementary Webinars
2/16 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication Add to Your Calendar.
- Embark on a collaborative parenting journey while we guide you through practical tips that can be used in your home.
3/15 Taming Tantrums and More Add to Your Calendar.
- Parents, ever had a moment when things feel like a big puzzle and you just need the right pieces? We will share strategies to help when your child’s behavior feels like a rollercoaster. Learn how to turn meltdowns into moments that make you go 'ta-da!'
Secondary Webinars
4/19 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication Add to Your calendar.
- We will equip you with strategies for navigating the teen years. Uncover the secrets to fostering open communication, building trust, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
5/31 Taming the Teenaged Brain Add to Your Calendar.
Navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions with our training on behavior strategies, tailored to support you at home during those challenging adolescent years. We will provide practical insights and proven techniques to foster understanding and communication with your teenager.
Register for all or part of the Behavior Solution Series for Families
Let Me Run (4th-6th)
& Girls on the Run (3rd-6th)
Return to GBW!!
These clubs can happen at GBW thanks to volunteers like YOU! Both programs are help students grow both physically and socially. Students will run and complete lessons on things like why our words matter, the importance of friendships, and how to believe in ourselves. Both are national non-profits that provide coach training, curriculum, and materials needed for lessons! Girls on the Run is a 10 week, 2x a week commitment, starting the week of March 4th and ending mid-May. Let Me Run is a 7 week, 2x a week commitment, also in the spring, but exact dates to be determined.
From the coaches that we already have committed, Girls on the Run will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Historically, Let Me Run’s GBW club has been in the morning, starting at 7:45 until school starts, but our committed coach is flexible so if you are interested in coaching, let us know what works for you!
Find out more about these clubs by heading to gotrnova.org and letmerun.org, and email Site Coordinator Mary Drum (mbdrum@fcps.edu) to indicate the club in which you are interested. .
Cell Phones & Smart Watch Reminders
This is a friendly reminder that Fairfax County Public Schools has the following regulations and guidelines in place for the use of cell phones and smart watches in schools as described in Regulation 2601.37P.
"Cell phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities when appropriate. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only."
Soup & Salad Fest
for GBW Staff
The GBW PTA would like to invite all GBW staff members to soup and salad during lunch time (10:40-1:40) on Tuesday, 1/23
GBW Families please sign up to bring something as we treat our GBW staff to a lovely lunch of soups and salad.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4EAEA628A6FA7-gbwpta#/
Restaurant Fundraiser:
January 23, 2024
Domino's Pizza
Greenbriar Town Center
All Day
Order online, on the phone, or in store (using code DN3).
Snack Donations Needed
Please consider donating snacks for students at Greenbriar West Elementary! These snacks are kept with our counseling staff and in the main office to help support students who don't have a snack during the school day. Thank you for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DAFAD2BABFDC70-46456776-gbwsnack#/
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
FCPS Calendar Dates
 FCPS 2023-2024 Calendar: Click Here
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