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Friday, October 11- Friday, October 18: Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
Monday, October 14: Staff Development Day -- Student Holiday
Monday, October 28: Early Release Monday, 12:55pm
Thursday, October 31: Quarter End, 2-hour Early Release, 1:55pm
Friday, November 1: Diwali Holiday -- School Closed
November 4-5: Teacher Workdays -- Student Holiday
Monday November 11: Veteran's Day Holiday -- School Closed
Dear GBW Families,
Some families have asked for more detailed information on the curriculum that we are using in FCPS, and I wanted to share the front facing FCPS website that includes our curriculum and pacing guides. Pacing is the how and when teachers teach the standards. Each school division creates its own pacing. These pacing overviews are examples of how and when teachers organize and teach the curriculum. They are organized by quarter and by week.
In FCPS and at GBW, our teacher teams may adjust the pacing or order of units to best meet the needs of students.
FCPS Curriculum Quarterly Overview Website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum
Thank you,
Mr. Blount and Mrs. Odom
Principals
October 14-18 is Digital Citizenship Week at GBW! Our students and staff will be learning and reflecting on the questions you see here throughout the week! We are proud to introduce the Digital Citizens, who remind us how to be smart, safe, and kind online. Watch for family materials to be sent home so you can continue the learning each day after school with your student. We will be celebrating with the following Spirit days as well! Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for reminders.
Friday October 11th:
PJ Day! Digital Detox
We’re at our best, when we rest…so take a digital break this weekend and let’s wear Pajamas to celebrate the start of Dig Cit Week!
Tuesday October 15th:
Hobby Day! Finding Balance
When online, we learn and play,
But offline, we must find a way
To balance our time, with something new
So wear something that shows what you do!
Wednesday October 16th:
Yellow Day!
CAUTION Good Choices Ahead: Wearing yellow bold and bright, just like the middle stop sign light Helps us remember what to do with online dangers, old and new!
Thursday October 17th:
Work Out Wear!
Standing Up to Cyber Bullying:
As good Dig Cit’s it’s important to know,
We can stand up to bullying wherever we go .
Lace up your shoes, throw on your sweats,
standing up to cyberbullying is the best idea yet!
Friday October 18th:
Awesome Sock Day!
Sock-cessfully Secure Your Digital Footprint: We leave tracks when we travel online, So let’s rock awesome socks and wrap up Dig Cit Week feeling fine!
Schools are asked to help share community-based opportunities for digital connectivity and digital literacy learning. On the Digital Equity and Inclusion website, families can learn how to:
1. Find Free Wi-Fi
2. Borrow a Computer
3. Visit Fairfax Access Locations
4. Take Free Tech Classes
5. Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount
As a reminder, schools and families can access the Media Balance and Wellbeing Toolkit to support the healthy use of technology. FCPS will continue leading efforts to promote a positive culture of media and technology use, supporting both students and their families.
FAIRFAX COUNTY YOUTH SURVEY
6th GRADE STUDENTS
November 14, 2024
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people
Greenbriar West ES will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:30am.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 1, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parent Digital Consent (fcps.edu) you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
Chantilly High School Haunted House!!
Mark your calendar for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Chantilly High School
1pm to 5pm (less scary)
6pm to 10pm (for braver goblins)
Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door).
To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com
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