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Summer Countdown🌞
Photo of the Week📸
Special Education Parent Teacher Association’s Excellence Awards🏆
GBE Family Input for 2025-2026🏫
Upcoming Holidays/Observances 🗓️
Kindergarten Registration📝
Chantilly Math Competition ➗
Chantilly HS Summer Art Camp🎨
Community Peers🫂
Family Resources with Ms. Albani🛠️
Thank You McDonald's!💚
Excellence at a Crossroads: FCPS Budget Update🚸
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders🩺
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas☀️
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance📞
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!🎯
Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School🔔
GBE PTA News 🗞️
Look Ahead 👀
Follow Us on Socials 💻
In Case You Missed It 📁
Rocking Roadrunner ⭐
PickUp Patrol Reminders 🚗
Saturday evening, 5 GBE staff members were nominated at the 8th annual Special Education Parent Teacher Association’s (SEPTA) Excellence Awards ceremony.
Mrs. Charita Eley and Mrs. Megan Tamakloe - Assistant Principals
Mrs. Carin Aiken - General Ed. Teacher
Ms. Christie Miller - Art Teacher
Mrs. Wafika Albani - Family Liaison
These awards celebrate the extraordinary efforts of FCPS educators, staff, schools, and community members who make a lasting impact on our students with disabilities. There were 200 nominations this year — wow! — and each nominee was recognized for their dedication to promoting accessibility and inclusion, strong family-school partnerships, and a culture of belonging and leadership for each and every one of our students. This is critical work which touches on many parts of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, including Goal 2 (Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered), Pillar A (Differentiated and Culturally Responsive Learning Environments) and Pillar B (Vibrant Home, School, & Community Partnerships). Go Team FCPS!!
The planning for the 2025-2026 school year has begun! Since we work in partnership with our families to provide a supportive school environment for our students, we would like to invite you to share some information about your child. This form is not intended for families to request specific teachers. Rather we are looking for more input to assist us with making the best teacher and student match.
Please complete the information below (one form per child) and submit the form by Friday, May 30th.
https://forms.gle/GPwip9TBDRq8C7Mj6
 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
 Jewish American Heritage Month
May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
 Mental Health Awareness Month
Join us in wearing green as we recognize Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations around emotional well-being.💚
 Staff Appreciation Week
Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as Teacher Appreciation Week. National Teacher Day began in 1953 when former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt proposed that Congress set aside a day to acknowledge the work of educators. Since 1985, NEA has celebrated National Teacher Day on the Tuesday of the first full week of May.
Thank you to all of our staff who make GBE such a wonderful place to learn, teach, and grow! 💚
To enroll your child, please visit the school office between
10:00 AM and 3:00 PM or Register Online.
Enrollment forms are available in the front office, and our Registrar, Ms.Nunez, is happy to assist. You may also reach her at anunez@fcps.edu.
Enrollment CLOSES SOON
We look forward to welcoming your child!
Missed Kindergarten Orientation? Click here to review the slides.
If interested in the Community Peers Program for FCPS & the 25 – 26 school year, use THIS link to submit your interest.
Dear GBE Families,
Below you will find the Power Point Presentation, the YouTube recording, and the meeting resources links for April 24th GBE Family Workshop “Summer Learning” .
Presentation: https://gbestudenthub.my.canva.site/familyresourcecenteroverview
The recording: (Subtitles in various Language available by clicking “CC”, clicking the settings button, and selecting the preferred language, all which are on the bottom right of video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joelMoqWc4k
Links from the webinar:
Summer webinars
https://www.youtube.com/@FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/search?query=summer
Summer Guide Padlet
https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/summer-camp-guide-tu658oaotai7m1cx
Summer Activities Padlet
https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/summer-activities-q4cnfua1l64fws9w
Summer Survival Guide Padlet
https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/summer-survival-guide-ykb426u6ugbrxbqm
Here’s the full list for May’s Webinars:
 Please contact Ms. Albani if you have any questions.
Mrs. Wafika Albani
wmalbani@fcps.edu
571 294 4794
Thank you to the Greenbriar Shopping Center McDonald’s for their amazing donation and show of appreciation. They were able to donate over 100 + cookies to GBE for staff appreciation. 💚
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will begin finalizing the budget on Tuesday, May 6. The current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Without new revenue, such as the meals tax (adding just $2-3 to an average dining bill for a family of four), FCPS will face significant cuts.
What Is at Risk?
Go to fcps.edu/crossroads to see examples of where FCPS exceeds minimum state standards.
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades.
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time. Additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and the Fairfax County Health Department.
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health ServicesThe Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
 Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School! During this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and other fun activities. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Parent Information Line Available in Eight LanguagesParents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, Greenbriar East Students will be dismissed at 2pm.
Want to see more photos and videos of what’s going on at Greenbriar East?
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Use PickUp Patrol to report absences
In emergencies, email or call the front office
This is a reminder to put your students' absence, arriving late, or leaving school early in Pickup Patrol (PUP). All default plans should be up to date. Make sure you change the default plan anytime you change your students' permanent dismissal. Emails and phone calls are no longer encouraged, except for emergencies. When you enter a change in PUP, it goes directly to your child’s teacher as well as our front office staff. Please remember to provide a reason for the absence, late arrival or early dismissal. Changes must be entered on PUP by 2:30pm each day. If you need assistance setting up your PickUp Patrol account, please reach out to the front office at 703-633-6400 or GreenbriarEastOfficeParentContact@fcps.edu.
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