Big Thanks to our RockStar Custodians
Our Snow Day Heroes!!
We hope everyone enjoyed their Snow Day earlier this week. While we all were cozy at home or outside having fun, our custodians were hard at work clearing sidewalks and parking lots to make our school grounds safe. They are our Snow Day Heroes!! We appreciate our Custodial Team and all the hard work they do to for our school.
Mr. Blount and Mr. Cook
GBW Events & Dates
January 23: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser (Dominos Pizza)
January 25: FCPS 2-Hour Early Release Day
January 26: Student Holiday (FCPS Teacher Workday)
February 8: PTA Meeting (Virtual Meeting- link will be sent as a Talking Points message
February 9: I Heart Panda Winter Dance 6-8pm
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.
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Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
The Family Resource Center offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Upcoming events include:
Click the linked titles above to register.
Reminder: 2-Hour Early Release
January 25, 2024
Reminder: No School Day
January 26, 2024
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
Spelling Bee
Dates to Remember
- Feb 5-9 Jr. Spelling Bee in-class tests
- Feb 23 1:30-3:30pm Jr. Spelling Bee
- March 7 4:30-6:30pm Sr. Spelling Bee in Gym
Save the Date:
I Heart Panda
Winter Dance
This Annual Event will be on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Stay Tuned....more Details to come from the PTA!!
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).
Chess Club:
Next Session begins
February5, 2024
Please sign up on website.
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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