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Kristen Rucinski - Principal Ebony Opie - Assistant Principal
Gunston Gazette
Upcoming Events
Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
September 15, 2024
AAP Information Night
September 26, 2024 - 6:00pm
Gunston PTA 5K & 1K Races
September 29, 2024
Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
October 3, 2024
Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
October 4, 2020
Weekly Reminders
- Dismissal changes should be submitted to the office by 2:30 p.m
- No student may be checked-out after 3:00 p.m. Please arrive early.
- The school does not accept food deliveries for students
- Please make sure to bring your ID when coming to the building
- Safety Reminder: When dropping your student off or arriving after Kiss & Ride closes at 8:35am you must park your car, walk your student inside and sign them in late. Cars should not be parking in the fire lane in front of the school and more importantly, attempting to pass a school bus while it is unloading students.
Immunizations!
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Gunston's front office or emailed directly to Lynn Warner - lawarner@fcps.edu.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to the front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
FCPS Cell Phone Policy
📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy
Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions!
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If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our office at 703-541-3600 for Grades K-6
- Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.
- With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.
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AAP Continuum of Services
FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services to provide challenging learning experiences to all students. To learn more about the various Advanced Academic Program (AAP) levels here in Fairfax County, you can:
- Read about them in the AAP Fall Newsletter
- Join us for an Introduction to AAP Curriculum meeting on September 26th at 6:00 PM.
Please contact Kevin Fahy, the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at 703-541-3600 or via email at kjfahy@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Blue Star Welcome Week
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
We look forward to connecting with our military connected students and families this week!
National Hispanic Heritage Month
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.
PTA News & Information
Please Join the PTA!
https://gunston.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=5379
Follow Gunston PTA on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GunstonElementaryPTA/
Sunday, September 29th
5K & 1K Races
Proceeds benefit After School Clubs at Gunston ES
Signup- https://bishopsevents.com/event/2024-gunston-elementary-5k-1k/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFXC_ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcyWw969uExuauF_aP94ubGkrRlkYvDoM4646rIo9RkrjiOqyeHRVjSFYA_aem_fBbJUcG_Z8BDwh_6-7zw9A
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