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Monday, September 23: Early Release Monday, 12:55pm
Tuesday, September 24: Advanced Academic info session, 6pm-7pm
Thursday, October 3: Rosh Hoshanah Holiday -- School Closed
Friday, October 4: Teacher Workday -- Students Holiday
Monday, October 14: Staff Development Day -- Student Holiday
Monday, October 28: Early Release Monday, 12:55pm
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Regular attendance is crucial for the academic success of all students. Studies have repeatedly proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time.
Did you know?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10% (or about 2 days per month) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Attending school even if your student arrives late is valuable for their academic success.
I understand that there may be obstacles preventing students from attending school regularly, such as illness or personal circumstances. That’s why it is so important for our school team to work together with our students and families to remove any barriers. We all belong here!
Please encourage your student to arrive on time every day and maintain regular attendance until the last day of school. Together, we can work toward increasing school attendance rates and improving academic outcomes for all our students.
How You Can Help:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind that complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Let's start the school year strong!
Sincerely,
Mr. Blount, Mrs. Odom, GBW Wellness Team
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
We invite you to attend a parent information session on Tuesday, September 24th, from 6:00-7:00 PM in the school gym. This meeting will cover the continuum of advanced academic services available in FCPS, as well as details about the full-time screening process.
This session is particularly relevant for parents of second graders and those new to the county, providing a valuable opportunity to understand the advanced academic options and how they may apply to students identified as needing them. We encourage all interested parents to attend for a clearer understanding of these educational services.
Below is the Fall AAP newsletter that includes information about AAP services, ability testing, screening, and the annual parent referral deadline for Full-Time AAP services.
Fall AAP Newsletter ES (PDF)
 Running and walking promotes good cardiovascular health, increased self-esteem, and helps to promote the importance of being physically fit. Getting some exercise before school can increase oxygen flow to the brain and promote concentration. We encourage all students and parents to join in on the fun.
If you have questions regarding signing up for Running Club, please contact Mr. Justin Crede at the following email addresses:
JCCrede@fcps.edu or JCCrede@fcpsschools.net
24-25 Spring Running Club Will Begin
Wednesday Sep. 25th - Nov. 22nd
What do you need for the Running Club?
Good shoes for running/walking
Water bottle recommended
When Do We Meet?
Wednesday’s & Friday’s
Before School
8:00 am – 8:45 am
Where Do We Meet?
By Door #6 (Gym door connecting to Blacktop)
Why Running Club?
Running and walking promotes good cardiovascular health,
increased self-esteem, and helps to promote the importance of
being physically fit. Getting some exercise before school can
increase oxygen flow to the brain and promote concentration.
We encourage all students and parents to join in on the fun.
All students interested in the Running/Walking Club can use the
QR code to fill out an online registration form.
Running/Walking Club is weather permitting -
IF IT IS RAINING OR TOO COLD
Running/Walking Club may be
canceled.
Changes to
Early Release Mondays
********** Please Note One of the Dates Has CHANGED!! **********
Fairfax County Public Schools has planned seven early release Mondays starting in September. Please note the dates and times for your calendars listed below.
Greenbriar West will dismiss at 12:55 PM on the following days:
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9 (Changed from November 25)
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Please visit the link below for information and to fill out the form for your student(s):
https://forms.gle/KdK61KS7safLDcd58
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!
🐼SIGN UP FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Are you a 5th or 6th grader interested in making decisions for the school?
The Student Leadership Team has the opportunity to meet once a month to help make decisions that affect the entire school community. This includes picking spirit days, voting on assemblies, creating ideas for community events, decorating the school showcases, and more. This a great opportunity to make your student voice heard! If your student is interested in being on the Student Leadership Team, please sign them up here.
Seeking Coaches for Let Me Run
We are hoping to hold a Let Me Run club this fall at GBW, in the morning before school. We need volunteers (being an avid runner is NOT a requirement!) to coach either once or twice a week to make it happen!
Let Me Run is building a new generation of men by teaching boys to be their best selves through a character development program powered by running. 4th-6th grade boys will run and complete lessons on things like expressing emotions, showing affection, building friendships, and connecting with others. LMR is national non-profit that provides coach training, curriculum, and materials needed for lessons! Contact Site Liaison Mary Beth Drum mbdrum@fcps.edu to sign up, for just seven weeks starting late September
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