Kristen Rucinski - Principal Ebony Opie - Asst. Principal
Gunston Gazette
Upcoming Events & Reminders
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October: National Bullying Prevention Month
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October 17: Ledo Pizza Fundraising Event (Lorton 4:00-8:30pm)
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October 17: PTA Meeting 6:00pm
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October 21: Three Hour Early Release Monday. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm
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October 28 - 31: Dare to Care Week
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October 31: End of First Quarter - 2 hour early release
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November 1: Holiday (Diwali)
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November 4: Student Holiday
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November 5: Student Holiday
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November 19: Fall Picture Make Up Day
Early Release Monday - October 21
Our second Early Release Monday is scheduled for October 21st. Our dismissal will begin at 12:20 for Kiss and Ride, and we hope the busses will leave our site at 12:30. Please plan on your students arriving 3 hours earlier than their normal time. SACC will be open at 12:30 at the Gunston site and Lorton Library site for those students who are already enrolled in the after school program.
National School Lunch Week 2024
Celebrating the Power of School Lunch Week
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Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
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This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services’ (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Outstanding Employee Nominations
The nomination window for the Outstanding Employee Awards approaches! Nominations open on October 14, 2024 and must be submitted by October 28, 2024. To submit a nomination for a Gunston Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link (form will accept responses beginning 10/14).
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district);
librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district);
librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services.
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-
instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support
Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social
Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is October 28, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Fahy at kjfahy@fcps.edu
Emergency Care Forms
Emergency Care Forms will be sent home in the mail this week rather than Thursday folders. Please take a moment to ensure that the school has the most recent information.
Changes/additions may be made directly on the form and returned to your student's teacher. Thank you!
PTA News & Information
PTA Meeting
Thursday, October 17th - 6:00pm
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