New Happenings at GBE
Photo of the Week 📷
2nd grade Musical Concert TONIGHT!
Family Engagement Survey
National School Social Work Week
The Fairfax County Conservation Poster Contest
Daylight Savings Begins March 10
Ramadan begins March 11
AAP Spring Newsletter
Spring Run/Walk Club
Still Happening at GBE
March Mathness 🏀
Give the Gift of Luck
Fairfax HS Cultural Celebration
Yearbooks 📃
Family Engagement Workshop
Kindergarten Orientation 🎒
SOL Save the Date ✏️
GBE House Color Thursday 🏠
FriYaY AttenDANCE 💃🕺
Follow Us on Socials 💻
Looking Ahead 📅
In Case You Missed It 📁
Rocking Roadrunner ⭐
PickUp Patrol Reminders 🚗
Please come support our 2nd graders at their performance!
When: Wednesday, March 6th 6:00pm-6:20pm
Where: The Gym at Greenbriar East
Parents, please arrive by 5:50 so we can begin singing at 6!
Fairfax County Public Schools will administer our third Family Engagement Survey from Sunday, March 3 - Friday, March 22.
The survey will be used to measure our current success with family engagement and allow us to deepen that engagement and continue building trust while empowering families to support their students’ success.
An email link was provided to all families. The survey can be taken in multiple languages.
Your voice matters!
March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. We are lucky to have the Beth Holzman as our social worker at Navy! She is a wonderful support to our students and families! Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
The Fairfax County Conservation Poster Contest is an exciting opportunity for k-12th grade students to learn about the importance of soil and water conservation through art. By creating posters that showcase the beauty of nature and the significance of protecting our environment, students can express their creativity while also spreading awareness about conservation. Participating in this contest not only allows students to develop their artistic skills, but also teaches them valuable lessons about sustainability and taking care of our planet for future generations.
Conservation Poster Contest | Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (fairfaxcounty.gov)
Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
March 11 is an O day. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2023-24 school year calendar.
AAP Spring Newsletter
If interested, email the referral form to saurora@fcps.edu
Calling all students interested in getting your energy out before school starts. Come join the GBE Spring Run Club.
This is a non-competitive club organized by parent volunteers and the school. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and cheer their students on during the club. Due to space limitation we do have a cap on the number of students we can take. The club is broken into two ability groups:
4th- 6th Grade:
The 8am group is for 4th-6th graders or students wanting to improve their run pace in a structured running program – 20 students maximum.
K-3rd Grade:
The 8:30am group is for K-3rd graders who want to have fun and get their bodies moving before the school day begins – 50 students maximum.
Details:
When: Every Friday
Dates: April 5th - May 31st
Where: GBE Track
Please use the sign-up sheet below, all Kindergartener parents are strongly encouraged to accompany their student during Run Club.
A $5 donation to cover costs is suggested. GBE Run Club Registration Form (jotform.com) - Details will be sent to parents enrolled.
GBE SCA will be selling "Lucky" pencils and erasers to raise money for future service projects at our school.
We have shamrock themed pencils for $.50 and erasers for $.25. You can add a kind note for FREE!
Parents, joining your student for lunch? Why not surprise them with a little "LUCK" while you're at it!
Students can purchase these and write their note from 9:00 - 9:30 Monday - Friday in the gym, from Mrs. Mac or Ms. Wagar. Parents, you may purchase one for your student in the office with Ms. Barreto or Mr. Malsam.
Sales start on Friday, March 1st and will end on Friday. March 22nd.
All proceeds will be put back into the school! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Mac or Mrs. Allen
Tickets are ON SALE now for Fairfax High School’s annual sold-out event: Cultural Celebration 2024!
Friday, March 8th
Cultural Fair 6:30 PM | Cultural Celebration (Global Talent & Fashion Show) 7:00 PM
Join us for an incredible trip around the world featuring fiery Latin dances, the beat of the Korean drums, the majesty of the Chinese Dragon dance, the harmonies of Kentucky Bluegrass, Vietnamese fan dancing, traditional and modern global fashions, tasty treats from near and far, and MUCH MORE!
NEW TICKET INFO: Tickets are sold ONLINE this year beginning 2/23 and closing at 5pm on 3/8 for a discounted price. Tickets may sell out prior to the event, so reserve yours today!
Pre-Sale Online Ticket Prices: Adults $5 | Students $3 (FCPS Employees & Kids Under 5 = Free)
Door Ticket Prices: Adults $10 | Students $5 (FCPS Employees & Kids Under 5 = Free)
Don't miss out! Tickets are flying faster than a K-pop dance move, so click this TICKET LINK or the QR code in the flyer to grab yours now!
Please help us spread the word to make this the most vibrant, diverse, and celebratory Fairfax HS event ever!
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Yearbook Cost: $20.00
Yearbooks can be purchased online through Barksdale.
Click here to order through www.barksdalephoto.com GBE Yearbook code: 0037259YB
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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.
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!
Today's Attendance rate is 83.5 %.
As of today, students enrolled at the beginning of the school year that have missed 11 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!
Last Day of 3rd Quarter- March 22
Partner with the Principal Family Forum- March 22
Spring Break- March 26- March 29
Student Holiday- April 1-2
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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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