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March 6: Club/Group Picture Day
March 17: 3-hr Early Release Monday
March 24: Spring Individual and Class Picture Day
March 28: 3rd Quarter End
March 31: Eid al-Fitr Holiday --School Closed
April 1: Teacher Workday -- No School
April 8: 6th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
April 14-18: Spring Break -- School Closed
April 28: 3-hr Early Release Monday
May 19: 3-hr Early Release Monday
FCPS 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
Dear GBW,
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at this year's Spelling Bee! The competition was fierce, and we were incredibly impressed by the dedication and skill displayed by all participants.
After many rounds of challenging words, we are delighted to announce our top three spellers:
- 1st Place: Dhruv S. (5th Grade)
- 2nd Place: Aditya S, (5th Grade)
- 3rd Place: Netra G. (6th Grade)
Please join us in congratulating Dhruv, Aditya, and Netra on their remarkable accomplishments! They demonstrated exceptional poise and mastery of the words they were asked to spell.
We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the students who participated, as well as to Mrs. Kiima Forshey and other PTA volunteers who helped make the Spelling Bee a success. Your support and encouragement are invaluable.
We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and dedication. They truly embody the spirit of academic excellence.
Sincerely,
Mr. Blount and Mrs.Odom
Dr. Reid Visits Greenbriar West
Dear Greenbriar West Community,
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Superintendent Dr. Reid for taking the time to visit our school on Thursday, March 27th. It was a true honor to welcome Dr. Reid to Greenbriar West ES, where she had the opportunity to tour our facility, engage with our vibrant children, and observe the incredible work happening in our classrooms. Her enthusiasm for education and commitment to our community were evident as she interacted with students eager to share their learning experiences and showcase their projects.
Dr. Reid’s visit not only highlighted the dedicated efforts of our teachers and staff but also reinforced the importance of collaboration between our school and the district. We are grateful for her support and for spending time with our students, who truly enjoyed showcasing their achievements. We look forward to continuing this collaboration as we strive to provide the best educational experiences for our children. Thank you again, Dr. Reid, for your visit and for your ongoing commitment to our school community!
Sincerely,
The Greenbriar West Elementary School Team
Ramadan and Fasting Plans
Ramadan begins at sundown this Friday, February 28th, and we know that we will have GBW students who will be fasting in our community. To provide a more comfortable alternative to the cafeteria, all fasting students are welcome in the library during lunchtime. Please inform your child’s classroom teacher if your child plans to fast. This will allow us to proactively support their needs during the school day.
Spirit Week March 10-14
Monday, March 10: Positive Message Day -- Wear a shirt with a positive message and showing gratitude.
Tuesday, March 11: Workout Gear -- Wear workout gear or clothing reminding you to be strong.
Wednesday, March 12: Dress Alike Day -- Dress to match with a friend or group of friends.
Thursday, March 13: Jersey/Team Shirt Day -- Sports jersey or team gear as a reminder to always be a team player.
Friday, March 14: Your Future Day -- Think of your future and dress as a career you would like to be or wear College Gear.
Lifetouch Club Picture Day – March 6th
The following clubs will be taking their club pictures for the yearbook:
- Safety Patrols/Safety Officers (6th)
- 7 Year Club (6th)
- 5th Grade Chorus
- 6th Grade Chorus & All County Chorus
- Leadership Team (5th & 6th)
- WGBW News Crew (6th)
- Green Team (2nd-6th)
- Chess Club (2nd-6th)
- Savage Panda (3rd-6th)
- Strings (4th, 5th, 6th)
- Band (5th & 6th)
- Mural Club
All the other PTA sponsored after school clubs will take their club pictures at their own convenience.
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page
Returning this Spring to GBW:
Girls on the Run (Grades 3-6 Girls)
Registration is open for Girls on the Run for a few more days! GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences.
The 10-week curriculum includes lessons that specifically target helping girls improve in competence, confidence, caring, character, connection, and contribution. Girls learn specific skills and strategies such as how to manage emotions, help others, make intentional decisions, and resolve conflict that they use at home, at school and with friends.
Registration at GBW is now open for girls in grades 3rd-6th until Sunday February 23rd.
The Spring season starts on March 3rd, meets Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 5:30pm, and ends with a 5k race in May. Visit https://www.gotrnova.org/ to learn more and register. Questions? Email mbdrum@fcps.edu.
Let Me Run (Grades 4-6 Boys)
Let Me Run starts on March 10th, meeting Mondays and Thursdays before school at 7:45am. Visit letmerun.org to learn more and register boys grades 4-6. Questions? Email mbdrum@fcps.edu.
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