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 Fifth grade teacher, Katie Cho, setting up her classroom for Open House.
A Huge Thank You to Our PTA!
A big shout-out to our incredible PTA! They provided a delicious breakfast for our entire staff and have refreshed the staff lounge! We are so grateful for our PTA!
If you'd like to see more of what our PTA is up to, watch the video to visit their Facebook page. Be sure to give them a follow to stay up to date on all their upcoming events!
Welcome Back
Welcome back, students and families! We are getting excited here at GBE for the start of the 2025-2026 school year! As summer winds down, please review this checklist to make sure your child is ready!
Our first day is Monday, August 18. The school day runs from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and students arriving after 9:15 a.m. will be marked tardy.
We appreciate your patience as everyone gets back into their routines. Please be aware that the first few weeks of school often come with some delays. The Kiss & Ride line will take a few days before it runs smoothly, and our bus drivers are learning new routes, so buses may run a little behind schedule.
We're so happy to have you all back and look forward to a great year. Thank you for your support and patience!
Save the Date
Thursday, August 14: SIS ParentVue will display homeroom teacher assignments at 6:00 a.m. Please contact the FCPS Help Desk for Parents with any technical issues by calling 833-921-3277. You can also submit any technical issues online.
Friday, August 15: Open House for Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Open House for 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, and 6th Grade, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, August 16: Annual GBE Outdoor Cleanup with the PTA at 9:00 a.m.! Help make GBE shine for the first day of school. Sign up to volunteer!
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⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
On Early Release Wednesdays, afterschool care will be available when that works best for families. To OPT IN to afterschool care, parents/guardians must complete the Early Release Wednesday Childcare Consent Form in the Digital Consent Application (found under “Early Release Wednesday”).
- The deadline to OPT IN for afterschool care is August 25th.
- The form defaults to early dismissal and must be completed to request afterschool care.
- Any changes after September 1st should be communicated directly to the school.
If you need help using the Digital Consent Application, check out the Digital Consent Directions for Families.
Thank you for helping us confirm childcare needs so we can keep students safe and dismissal smooth on Early Release Wednesdays.
GBE Band & Strings Registration
It’s time to enroll in Band or Strings for the 2025-2026 school year! Strings is available to students in 4th, 5th, & 6th grade. Band is available to students in 5th & 6th grade. (Students may register for Band OR Strings, not both.)
Band instruments include flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone & percussion.
String instruments include violin, viola, cello, & double bass.
Please use one of the following links to register for Band OR Strings:
Strings Information & Registration Link
Band Information & Registration Link
If you have questions about our band and strings programs, please email us!
Michael Bandy - Band mlbandy@fcps.edu
Anna Miller – Strings alscully@fcps.edu
Medical Dietary Accommodations
Any student with dietary restrictions must complete the following form and provide to Food and Nutrition Services.
Medical Dietary Accommodation Form - This form is for any student who requires medical dietary accommodations (including allergies). A healthcare practitioner must sign this form.
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities within the school division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
Student ID Numbers Needed for School Meals
Starting this school year, students will enter their student ID number — not their current cafeteria PIN — at the cash register to receive school meals. Please remind your child of their student ID number, which you can find in SIS ParentVUE. View more updates and reminders for school meals this year.
Asha-Jyoth 5K Run/Walk
 Join us in partnering with a non-profit named Asha-Jyoth, to support their 17th annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 21st at Fairfax Corner at 8:00 a.m. Asha-Jyothi has generously agreed to donate 100% of the registration money back to each participating school AND:
An additional $500 for 25+ registrations
An additional $1000 for 50+ registrations
An additional $2000 for 100+ registrations
To sign up, participating staff, students, and/or their families and friends can visit the webpage.
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Event Details: Sunday Sept 21st. Fun Run at 8AM, 5K Run/Walk at 8:30AM
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Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
AJ Fairfax Sep 21 2025 Race Flyer
PTA News
Welcome Back from your GBE PTA!
 A big thank you to the over 150 of you who became GBE PTA members in the first 30 days! We still have plenty of room because with a school of over 1,000 people , we all need to unite to support events, programs, staff and beautification. You have seen what your PTA can do from planetariums to One Greenbriar to Fall festivals! It's a great time to join or renew, we thank you in advance for your support!
You should know....
- 100% of a GBE PTA membership goes back into GBE.
- No obligation to volunteer or attend meetings ( although both are a super amazing experience)
- Memberships are how we fundraise and how we form one loud community advocacy voice.
- You will receive the GBE PTA monthly newsletter
Help Refresh the GBE Staff Lounge
 Help Us Welcome Back Our Teachers! Let’s kick off the school year by supporting the Teacher’s Lounge with quick snacks and a refreshed space.
Here’s how you can help:
- 📦 Shop our Amazon Wishlist – Items ship directly to the school
- 🛍️ Drop Off Donations – Bring items to the Front Office labeled PTA Closet
- 🎉 Support in Any Way You Can – Every contribution makes a difference!
Fresh Merch at the GBE Store
 Visit the PTA merch store and shop for Tees, Hoodies, Water Bottles, Mugs and even a grandparent T shirt. So many unique designs to choose from. Whether you are an adult or youth, all sizes available. 20% of sales comes back to the GBE PTA.
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