New Happenings at GBE
Photo of the Week 📷
The 100th Day of School 🥳
School Counselors Week
Black History Month ⭐
Lunar New Year 🌑
GBE House Color Thursday 🏠
SOL Save the Date ✏️
1st Annual GBE Night 💚
Here comes the Bus 🚌
Still Happening at GBE
FriYaY AttenDANCE 💃🕺
Follow Us on Socials 💻
Looking Ahead 📅
In Case You Missed It 📁
Rocking Roadrunner ⭐
PickUp Patrol Reminders 🚗
This week, our Student Council Association (SCA) put together thoughtful goodie bags to show appreciation for our amazing GBE bus drivers. We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for their dedication to our safety, ensuring we get to and from school each day without a hitch.
With 2 snow days, the 100th day of school has moved to February 8
School counselors: the unsung heroes of the hallways, the calm in the storm of adolescence, the cheerleaders for every student's potential. Today, we take a moment to shower them with the appreciation they deserve!
Here's why our GBE school counselors are rockstars:
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They wear many hats: From academic advisors to mental health champions, they guide students through the complexities of school life, navigating everything from course selection to bullying to personal struggles.
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They're champions of empathy: Their open ears and supportive presence provide a safe space for students to confide, be heard, and feel understood. They offer a non-judgmental zone where vulnerabilities can be shared and solutions explored.
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They advocate for every student: Whether it's helping students find their voice or fighting for their rights, they stand up for what's fair and work tirelessly to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.
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They're future-focused: They help students chart their academic and career paths, offering guidance and encouragement as students explore their dreams and aspirations. They are instrumental in shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.
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They go above and beyond: Their dedication extends far beyond the school day. They often work late hours, attend meetings, and collaborate with families and communities to ensure students receive the support they need.
So, to all the school counselors out there, especially our GBE counselors, a heartfelt THANK YOU! You are the backbone of our educational system, making a profound difference in the lives of countless students. Your impact is immeasurable, and your dedication is truly inspiring.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
Get ready to show your house pride!
This Thursday is House Color Spirit Day! Don your house colors and join us for a day of fun and spirited competition.
Here's a quick reminder of the house colors:
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Flair: Pink
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Stone: Yellow
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Falls: Purple
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Dragon: Black
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Sharks: Blue
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Everest: White
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Sloth: Orange
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Fire: Red
We can't wait to see you representing your house!
Go GBE!
Mark your calendars!
SOL State Testing is coming soon!
Testing Schedule:
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3-6th Grade Reading: May 2
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3-6th Grade Math: May 16
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5th Grade Science: May 9
Makeup Testing: May 16-21
Retake Dates:
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Reading Retake: May 29
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Math Retake: May 31
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5th Grade Science Retake: May 30
Be prepared and do your best!
More information and resources to help your child succeed will be coming in the next few weeks.
Last Chance to participate in GBE Night!
There will be live performances, activities and food sampling! Food trucks will sell tacos, burgers, kabobs (halal), and Nepalese veg/non-veg
Click this link to sign up
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
Today's Attendance rate is 82.2%.
As of today, students enrolled at the beginning of the school year that have missed 8 or fewer days of school are helping us reach our goal of 85% (percentage of students not chronically absent). Thank you for making regular school attendance a priority! We love dancing our way out of the building on Fridays at dismissal when our overall chronic absenteeism rate is below 15%!
Want to see more photos and videos of what’s going on at Greenbriar East? Follow us on social media!
February 19- President's Day- No School
February 22- GBE Night
Did you miss a GBE Happenings? Want to take a look at past weekly newsletters? Click this link.
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Do you want to celebrate a GBE employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Use PickUp Patrol to report absences
In emergencies, email or call the front office
This is a reminder to put your students' absence, arriving late, or leaving school early in Pickup Patrol (PUP). All default plans should be up to date. Make sure you change the default plan anytime you change your students' permanent dismissal. Emails and phone calls are no longer encouraged, except for emergencies. When you enter a change in PUP, it goes directly to your child’s teacher as well as our front office staff. Please remember to provide a reason for the absence, late arrival or early dismissal. Changes must be entered on PUP by 2:30pm each day. If you need assistance setting up your PickUp Patrol account, please reach out to Adriana Barreto at 703-633-6400 or aabarreto@fcps.edu.
Este es un recordatorio para poner la ausencia de sus estudiantes, llegar tarde o salir temprano de la escuela en Pickup Patrol (PUP). Todos los planes predeterminados deben estar actualizados. Asegúrese de cambiar el plan predeterminado cada vez que cambie el despido permanente de sus estudiantes. Ya no se recomiendan los correos electrónicos ni las llamadas telefónicas, excepto en casos de emergencia. Cuando ingresa un cambio en PUP, se envía directamente al maestro de su hijo y al personal de nuestra oficina principal. Recuerde proporcionar el motivo de la ausencia, llegada tardía o salida anticipada. Los cambios deben ingresarse en PUP antes de las 2:30 p. m. todos los días. Si necesita ayuda para configurar su cuenta PickUp Patrol, comuníquese con Adriana Barreto al 703-633-6400 o aabarreto@fcps.edu.
هذا تذكير لوضع غياب طلابك أو الوصول متأخرًا أو مغادرة المدرسة مبكرًا في دورية الالتقاط Pickup Patrol (PUP). يجب أن تكون كافة الخطط الافتراضية محدثة. تأكد من تغيير الخطة الافتراضية في أي وقت تقوم فيه بتغيير الانصراف الدائم لطلابك. لم يعد يتم تشجيع إرسال رسائل البريد الإلكتروني والمكالمات الهاتفية، باستثناء حالات الطوارئ. عندما تقوم بإدخال تغيير في PUP، فإنه يذهب مباشرة إلى معلم طفلك وكذلك موظفي المكتب الأمامي لدينا. يرجى تذكر تقديم سبب الغياب أو الوصول المتأخر أو الانصراف المبكر. يجب إدخال التغييرات على PUP بحلول الساعة 2:30 ظهرًا كل يوم. إذا كنت بحاجة إلى مساعدة في إعداد حساب PickUp Patrol الخاص بك، فيرجى التواصل مع Adriana Barreto على الرقم 703-633-6400 أو aabarreto@fcps.edu.
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