GBE PTA 1.22.2024

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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB REGISTRATION ENDS SOON!  SIGN-UP NOW!

The GBE PTA is partnering with Baroody Camps to provide a variety of fun and educational before and after school activities.  Check out Baroody's offerings at 

 

https://bc-ffx-greenbriareast.jumbula.com/

HURRY!  Club registration closes Tuesday, January 23rd, at 11:59 PM.

Rescheduled Restaurant Night at Ornery Beer Company!  

Tuesday January 30th

4:30-7:30 PM

3950 University Drive

Suite 106

Fairfax, VA 22030

 

***The Old Town Plaza Fairfax FREE PARKING GARAGE is located behind Ornery with entrances on both University Drive and Chain Bridge Road.***

 

***DINE-IN, CARRYOUT, and GIFT CARD PURCHASES all count towards this fundraiser.  Please mention GBE when ordering!***

 

Upcoming Spirit Wear Sale January 30 - February 13!

Get ready to shop spirit wear at our Grand Opening Sale!  

 

IN-PERSON GBE PTA General Membership Meeting 

Thursday February 8th, 6:30 PM at the GBE Library.  Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

6thgradepromotion

Support Our 6th Graders! MOD Pizza Fundraiser to Benefit 6th Grade Graduation!

Thursday February 15th

10:30 AM-10:30 PM

13061 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway

Fairfax, VA 22033

***DINE-IN Or CARRYOUT.  PLEASE MENTION GBE WHEN ORDERING***

 

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Donate to the 6th Grade Promotion Celebration at 

https://gbe.memberhub.com/store/items/829804

PTA Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed!

·  Forming this committee is the first step leading up to the May 2024 PTA Board elections!

·  We have one volunteer and are still seeking two additional volunteers.

·  The Nominating Committee will meet as a group with each board candidate before vetting a candidate (through a group vote), for each board position.

Please reach out to Lori Campanola at secretary@gbepta.org for more information.   

pta membership

It is never too late to join the GBE PTA!

Join at gbepta.org or at https://gbe.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships

 

 Where does all this money go?  

We fund school building improvements, staff appreciation events, field trips, assemblies, and school and social events.  The positions on the PTA Board are unpaid and 100% volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Calling 6th grade parents!  Join the Class of 2024 Graduation Planning Team!  

Please reach out to Yulia Sanapuji at ysanapuji@gmail.com or Becky Fairchild at violabeck@yahoo.com 

 

Interested in helping GBE and meeting some of the hard working cafeteria staff members who help our kids at lunch everyday?  Volunteer at the GBE cafeteria!  Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Heather Williams at hwilliams@fcps.edu

 

Some Silly Jokes

Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers?

This mathematician will stop at nothing to avoid them!

 

What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish?

You can tune a guitar, but you can’t tuna fish!

 

What do you get when you cross a snail with a porcupine? A slowpoke!

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