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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
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday -- School Closed
Dear GBW,
We are excited for many of you to be hosting your parent / guardian teacher conferences over the next few weeks. These collaborative meetings are crucial to our student success, and we appreciate each of you making time for this work. As shared previously, we will not be scheduling any meetings on Monday, November 4th so staff have this additional time for conferences. As you schedule these conferences, and as you find other opportunities to invite parents / guardians into our building, please help us to remind parents of our GBW School Safety Reminders for visitors. We will be sending this communication shown at bottom home to families in our next NYC, and we are asking teachers to consider reinforcing this message in one of your weekly communications with parents.
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GBW School Safety Reminders for Visitors:
- All visitors must check in at the main office using a government issued photo ID and sign in on our Visitor Management System.
- Please ensure you are wearing the “visitor” sticker throughout the duration of your visit.
- After signing in, please go directly to your assigned meeting location.
- We ask that you only attend the classrooms that you are scheduled for a conference / meeting for that day. If you have multiple student conferences, please go directly to and from each classroom.
- If you prefer to visit another one of your student’s teachers or former teachers, please schedule a meeting with that teacher.
- After your conference, please return to the Main Office to check-out using your sticker.
- ***Please note we will be using these same visitor safety check-in procedures for all workdays including (school days, teacher workdays, school planning days, and staff development days).
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Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
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In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting its annual Dyslexia Open House.
Come meet members of community organizations supporting individuals with dyslexia and attend presentations by FCPS staff. Presentation topics include Universal Design for Learning and how it supports students with dyslexia in the classroom; an introduction to dyslexia for families who are new to this journey; updates on the Elementary Language Arts curriculum; and an opportunity to ask questions of members of FCPS staff. We hope you can join us!
When: October 28th, 2024, 5pm – 7pm
Where:
Fairfax County Public Schools
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
Can’t join in-person? Zoom Link
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98897578815
Join Community Groups:
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FCPS Family Resource Center Web | Email: frc@fcps.edu | Phone: 703-204-3941
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To submit a nomination for a Greenbriar West Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google Form. You can only nominate one employee for each category, but you can submit multiple nominations! All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a short paragraph describing how the employee demonstrates exceptional work according to the criteria for that category.
If your nominee is selected to represent Greenbriar West ES, you will be asked to assist with completing the Nomination Packet. The Google Form contains detailed information about the criteria and eligibility for each category, listed below:
Award Categories
Outstanding Teacher
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Eligibility: At least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/district). Librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
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Eligibility: Up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/district). Librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal
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Eligibility: Up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/district).
Outstanding Leader
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Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current role as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator (excluding principals).
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Examples: Assistant Principals
Outstanding Professional Employee
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Eligibility: At least one year in their current role as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional position supporting school leadership.
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Examples: Technology Specialists, MTSS Coordinators, Psychologists, Social Workers, School Counselors, Resource Teachers in administrative roles, Special Education Department Chairs (teaching less than 50% of the time), Reading Specialists without a regular course load.
Outstanding Operational Employee
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Eligibility: At least one year in their current role as a Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support employee.
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Examples: Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Assistants, Parent Liaisons.
Deadline:
All nominations must be submitted by Friday, November 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Wilbern at mkwilbern@fcps.edu
We look forward to celebrating the amazing work of our Greenbriar West staff!
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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