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GBW Events & Dates
April 10: Eid al-Fitr -- No School, Staff and Student Holiday
April 11: GBW PTA meeting 7:00 pm Virtual Only
April 12: Spring Picture Day
April 15-26: Read-A-Thon
April 16: 6th Grade Panoramic Class Picture Day
April 16: Guest Author Visit Assembly for Grades 3-6, Stuart Gibbs
April 18: Rita's of Chantilly -- Fundraiser Spirit Night, 4-8pm
April 26: The Hope Pregozen Playground Dedication Ceremony
May 3: Kindergarten Orientation at 9:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria
Principals' Message
Dear GBW Families,
We are excited to announce that GBW has organized an educational opportunity for students to observe the partial Solar Eclipse on Monday (4/8/24). Our PTA will be providing special ISO certified glasses for the event. The Solar Eclipse is a fascinating celestial event where the moon will partially block the Sun's light, creating a partial eclipse.
If you would like your child to participate in this event, please complete this Form:
https://forms.gle/BTc3JVKyF3p9tQ4Y6
***For families that do not want your child to participate, no action is needed.is placeholder text.
Eid al-Fitr April 10
Eid al-Fitr, also known as small Eid, marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims congregate that morning for Eid prayers. It is a time of official receptions and private visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given, new clothes are worn, and the graves of relatives are visited. The most common way to wish someone a Happy Eid al-Fitr is Eid Mubarak, which means “blessed feast” (or festival).
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April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
Spring Picture Day is April 12th
Order forms with purchasing information will be sent home in today’s student Thursday Folders. Online purchasing is also available and encouraged. Picture packets must be purchased prior to picture day.
See order form for details. You may also use the link below to place your order. It's quick and easy!
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Use picture day ID: EVTW4ZGQP
For questions regarding how to place your picture order, or the Lifetouch website itself, contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753.
We also need volunteers to make sure our little Pandas look their very best. If you would like to volunteer for Picture Day, please sign up here!
Calling All 6th Graders!!
The 6th Grade Panoramic Photo will be taken at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16th. 6th graders are asked to wear their 6th grade t-shirts, or any GBW or green shirt. Panoramic photos can be purchased for $17 in advance at Lifetouch using Picture Day ID Code MJ083025T0, or on picture day using the order form in your child’s Thursday folder.
Spring SOL Testing Schedule
As we approach the month of May, we want to remind everyone about the upcoming SOL (Standards of Learning) testing for our Pandas. These assessments provide valuable insights into their progress and areas for growth.
Here are the testing dates for each grade level:
We encourage families to ensure that students are on time on the days of their testing. If you know your child is going to be late or absent on a testing date, please let their teacher know as soon as possible.
Let's rally together as a community to support our students as they tackle the SOL tests. Together, we can help them succeed and reach their full potential. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our schools.
Best wishes to all students participating in the SOL testing!
If you have any questions please reach out and let us know,
Mrs. Quigley, cmquigley@fcps.edu
Mr. Cook, jccook@fcps.edu
State Testing Coordinators
Limited Copies Available!
Purchase Now Before the
Author Visit!!
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!
Greenbriar West ES: GBW Snack Donations (signupgenius.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
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