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Kristen Rucinski - Principal
Gunston Gazette
Upcoming Events & Reminders
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February 10th: 3-Hour Early Release ( 12:20 p.m.)
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February 11th: Aladdin Rehearsal - 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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February 13th: Aladdin Rehearsal - 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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February 14th: Gunston' s 70th Birthday!
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February 25th: Last Day for the PTA Yearbook Contest
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February 26th: Last Day to turn in Science Fair Admissions
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February 27th: PTA Meeting - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Principal's Letter
Dear Gunston Families,
February is here, and with it comes a month full of celebration, spirit, and kindness! We are especially excited to celebrate Gunston Elementary’s 70th Birthday on February 14th! For seven decades, our school has been a place of learning, growth, and community, and we look forward to honoring this milestone with our students and staff. February is also a time to focus on kindness and connection. Throughout the month, students will participate in activities that encourage acts of kindness. Our goal is to help our students recognize the impact of kindness in their everyday lives and to foster a warm, welcoming school environment for all.
As the temperatures drop, we encourage all students to dress warmly for outdoor recess. Please ensure your child has a coat, hat, and gloves so they can enjoy fresh air while staying comfortable and safe during recess time. We appreciate your help in keeping our students bundled up and ready for the cold weather! Progress reports will be sent home this month. This is a great opportunity to reflect with your student on their achievements and set new goals for the third quarter. We encourage families to have conversations about progress and ways to continue growing academically and personally.
We want to extend our heartfelt thank you to Ms. Ferguson for her support of Gunston over the past two months. She has made a wonderful impact on our school, and while she has moved on to her next assignment, we wish her all the best. We appreciate all she has done for us! We will be sharing news next week about our new Interim Assistant Principal, so stay tuned.
As we move through this wonderful month, let’s continue to Embrace the Journey: Grow Together, Learn and Soar! Thank you for your ongoing support in making Gunston Elementary a fantastic place for our students to learn and thrive.
With gratitude,
Ms. Rucinski
Early Release February 10, 2025
Students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m. unless we have already received notification from their families that they should stay until 3:20 p.m.
Every Day Counts at Gunston!
Help us reach our goal of 10% or less this year!
Regular attendance is a significant factor in a student’s success:
- Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% of the school year) correlates to low academic achievement;
- Absenteeism is a powerful predictor of dropout rates;
- Absenteeism has been linked to poor outcomes later in life.
To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data and updates in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to encourage regular school attendance.
"Love of Reading Week"
Click the link to get your passport to stamp your week of travel!
https://tinyurl.com/GESreads
Kindergarten Registration: It's as Easy as 1-2-3...
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for our orientation in March (stay tuned for more information). Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Lynn Warner, lawarener@fcps.edu, our school registrar.
Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
Black History Month Events
How will your school be acknowledging Black History Month? Please share with us!
Women's History Month Events
How will your school be acknowledging Women's History Month? Please share with us!
Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for
First-Class Awards
First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.
Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.
Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures
FCPS NEWS
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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