|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
GBW Events & Dates
February 19: FCPS Holiday (Presidents' Day)
February 21: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser (Noodles & Company)
February 23: Spelling Bee 1:30pm-3:30pm (Grades 1-3)
March 6: PTA Restaurant Fundraiser (Chick-Fil-A)
March 7: Spelling Bee 4:30pm-6:30pm (Grades 4-6) in the Gym
March 8: Family Bingo Night 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Gym
Principals' message
Lost & Found Update
In an effort to make room for new lost items we will be donating our current lost and found items in the near future. Our current lost and found is at maximum capacity and we need to make room for new lost items. We will keep these current lost and found items on display in our cafeteria until Friday, February 23rd. Students can access the lost and found at arrival, during lunch, and at dismissal. Parents and guardians can also stop by before or after school to check for lost items. All lost and found items are in the cafeteria.
Our hope is that most items will be claimed by next Friday, and the remaining items will be donated to a local charity. Also, this is a friendly reminder to label student belongings so we can more easily return lost items.
Ash Wednesday
Beginning of Lent
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. Many Christians attend special Ash Wednesday church services, at which churchgoers receive ash on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday derives its name from this practice.
Read more about Ash Wednesday at the following link:
Ash Wednesday | Christianity, Definition, History, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica
Presidents' Day
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. Learn more about Presidents Day at the following link:
Presidents’ Day | Federal Holiday, History, & Facts | Britannica
Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The 10-week curriculum includes lessons that specifically target helping girls improve in competence, confidence, caring, character, connection, and contribution. Girls learn specific skills and strategies such as how to manage emotions, help others, make intentional decisions, and resolve conflict that they use at home, at school, and with friends. Registration at GBW is now open for girls in grades 3rd-6th. The Spring season starts on March 4th, meets Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 5:30pm, and ends with a 5k race. Visit gotrnova.org to learn more and register. Questions? Email mbdrum@fcps.edu.
 |
Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. With a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running, the program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional, and social health, in addition to their physical health. Twice a week for 7 weeks, trained volunteer coaches lead the team through practice. Designed to amplify confidence, self-expression, and respect for others, each practice includes a lesson from the Let Me Run curriculum that incorporates running, games, and activities. Each season culminates in a 5k race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth. Registration at GBW is now open for boys in grades 4th-6th. The Spring season starts on March 11th, meets Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 5:20pm, and ends with a 5k race on Saturday, May 4th. Visit LetMeRun.org to learn more and register. Questions? Email mbdrum@fcps.edu.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Noodles and Company
Fundraiser Night
Purchase Tickets & Concessions at the link below:
GBW Bingo Family Fun Night 2024 - Ticket Sales Open 2/12!! (zeffy.com)
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
FCPS News
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
|
