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Upcoming Dates:
PTA Meeting: Thursday, September 19, 6:30pm (Virtual)
Author Visit: Friday, September 20
Staff Appreciation Treat: Wednesday, September 25
Restaurant Fundraiser: Thursday, September 26, MOD Pizza
Fall Clean-up: Friday October 4, 10am
Restaurant Fundraiser: Wednesday, October 9, Chick-Fil-A, 4-8pm
Fall Fest and Movie Night: Friday, October 18
Restaurant Fundraiser: Tuesday, October 22, Taco Bamba
Boosterthon Thank You!!
Dear GBW Families,
Thank you for making Boosterthon a BIG SUCCESS! Our goal was to raise $15,000 for 3 assemblies for the year, a water filtration system for the hallway, soccer goals, and field trip assistance. We surpassed our goal by raising over $20,000! You can still make donations this week until Friday, September 20 at: https://mybooster.com/v3
Thank you,
GBW PTA
Boosterthon Victory:
Sliming The Principals
Friday, September 20, 2024
On Friday, September 20 at 3:00pm,
Mr. Blount and Mrs. Odom
will get SLIMED while all of GBW watches!
The GBW PTA will provide a snack to all students as they watch this
EPIC EVENT!!!
Gordon Korman
Visits GBW
on September 20
Best selling author Gordon Korman will talk to 4th through 6th graders on September 20. He will autograph his new books for students who purchase through our online store or using this order form; no other books or items will be autographed. Orders are due by September 13.
https://greenbriarwest.givebacks.com/store
Staff Appreciation Treat
On Wednesday, September 25, our GBW staff will be treated to a fun popcorn bar presented by our Hospitality committee. Please sign up to donate or help out with this event.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084EA4A828A0FE3-51237108-popcorn
The Greenbriar West PTA has adopted the segment of Stringfellow Road between Poplar Tree Rd and Point Pleasant Dr and we hold clean up events twice a year.
Please join us for our Fall Clean-up on Friday, October 4th (student holiday). We will meet at the GBW Front Door at 10am. The event will last less than an hour.
All are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off event. Registration is limited.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DADA72FA2FF2-51211271-gbwpta
Thank you for volunteering to keep our GBW community safe and clean!
After School clubs on Homeroom.com
This year, parents can register for all after school clubs at https://www.homeroom.com/sites/greenbriar-west-elementary-fairfax/enrichment.
Look for more information on Chess Club, Not Just Dance, Cooking Club, KidCreate Art Club, Pickleball, Robotics, and Savage Panda Productions at the link.
Math Club Thursdays
GBW Math Club is returning for 3rd and 4th graders! It starts this Thursday, September 19 and runs for 8 sessions. Classes will be held in the cafeteria from 4:05 to 5:30 pm. Math Club will be led by several local high school students who will help prepare GBW students for the Noetic Math test. Sign up at: https://www.homeroom.com/sites/greenbriar-west-elementary-fairfax/enrichment
Volunteer Opportunities
So you've joined GBW PTA (thank you!), but maybe you want to do more! Here are a few opportunities for you to make a difference! Please send an email to: greenbriarwestpta@gmail.com to share your interest in helping out at GBW.
Spelling Bee Co-coordinator (We need someone to manage the Jr Spelling Bee for 1st-3rd graders and to work with our Sr. Spelling Bee coordinator.)
Science Olympiad Coordinator (We need someone who will coach 5th-6th graders in this competition.)
Reflections Art Contest Coordinator (We need someone to promote the contest and to coordinate judges for the entries.)
Movie Night and Fall Festival Planning Team (We need 3-4 people to plan all the fun for this exciting evening on October 18.)
Join GBW PTA!!
Let’s achieve our goal of having 250 members of the GBW PTA! We are currently at 191 members. The 3 classes with the highest percentage of membership by 10/31 will receive a popsicle party. Joining PTA doesn’t mean you have to volunteer any or at all! Help out if you want to, when you want to, or just simply help our PTA budget out by joining for $15-$20.
https://greenbriarwest.givebacks.com/store
Upcoming PTA Events:
The next PTA meeting is September 19 at 6:30pm. It is online only and the link will be sent via Talking Points.
Our Fall Festival & Movie Night is set for October 18. Mark your calendar and look for more information on making the night a big success for our GBW community!
Upcoming Restaurant Fundraiser Spirit Nights
MOD Pizza -- September 26
Join GBW on September 26 all day at MOD Pizza in Greenbriar Town Center. Be sure to use code: MODGIVES25 or mention GBW in store so that we can receive 25% of total sales!
Chick-Fil-A (Fair Lakes) -- October 9
Join GBW on October 9 from 4-8pm at Chick-Fil-A in Fair Lakes. Be sure to use code: PANDAS or mention GBW in store so that we can receive 20% of total sales!
Taco Bamba (Fair Lakes near Old Navy) -- October 22
Join GBW on October 22 all day at Taco Bamba in Fair Lakes (near Old Navy). Be sure to use code: GBWEST or mention GBW in store so that we can receive 20% of total sales!
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