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August 29th and September 1st: Labor Day Break - No School
September 9th: Special Election - No School
September 10th: Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:35pm)
September 12th: Chick Fil-A Spirit Event
September 17th: Principal's Coffee at 9:00am in Great Falls ES Cafeteria
September 19th: Movie Night!
September 23rd: Rosh Hashanah - No School
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2025-2026
Click HERE to catch up on the helpful and important information sent by the school on August 22nd!
Don't Delay, JOIN THE PTA TODAY!
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP REMINDER
Even if you joined last year, you'll need to renew/join each year to receive the great benefits year after year, along with supporting the amazing programs we provide our students and staff.
Membership is only $20 for families and $5 for faculty and supports PTA operations, gives you voting rights at all PTA general meetings and entry into raffles for tickets and parking for PTA events!
Join Now >> https://www.gfespta.com/membership
Roadrunner Giving Campaign
The Roadrunner Giving Campaign is our annual no-fuss direct donation fundraiser! 100% of RGC donations are reinvested into our school to benefit students and staff! ANY amount helps our school (and donations are fully tax-deductible)!
We have two wonderful raffle opportunities for families that donate! If you donate $250 or more by 10/31/25 you will be entered into the Assistant Principal for the Day raffle and if you donate $400 or more by 10/31/25 you will be entered into the Principal for the Day raffle!
Roadrunner Giving Campaign donations help with
- Software Licenses to Support Learning
- STEAM Lab
- Art Enrichment
- Cultural Arts Assemblies
- Before and After School Programs
- Professional Development for Staff
Plus, so much more!!
At our first general PTA meeting of the year, we will share what the PTA’s goals and how we will actively assist our students, teachers and families.
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Become a Corporate Sponsor!
If anyone - person, family, company - is interested in becoming a Corporate Sponsor, please click HERE to learn more on how our school can benefit from your sponsorship as well as promoting your business throughout the school year!
Questions about the Roadrunner Giving Campaign or becoming a Corporate Sponsor? Please reach out to fundraisingvp@gfespta.com and/or president@gfespta.com. Thank you so much!
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2025-2026 Corporate Sponsors!
We are so excited to already have three corporate sponsors!
Roadrunner Pride Sponsor
Garai Orthodontics
Platinum Sponsor
Great Paws Veterinary Hospital
Silver Sponsor
Lucas and Clark Grounds Company
Thank you so much for your support!!
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Principal's Coffee - Wednesday September 17th
Please join us on Wednesday, September 17th at 9:00am in the GFES Cafeteria for the opportunity to meet our wonderful administration, Principal Sara Harper, and Assistant Principal, Devin Diaz. They will be talking about the year ahead.
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Calling All Great Falls ES Volunteers!
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all FCPS schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS, which includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and assist regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
As a reminder, all volunteers and visitors to GFES are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Become a Room Parent!
Room Parents serve an important role in helping support the classroom teacher, organize classroom events, and facilitate communication between the school and parents.
Room parents are STILL needed for the following classes:
3rd Grade: Kennington
5th Grade: Schulman
6th Grade: Oliver
Please sign up HERE if you are interested in helping out!
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Seeking Art Enrichment Classroom Lead Parent Volunteers
Please sign up HERE if interested in being the Art Enrichment lead for your child's class. The Lead is responsible for coordinating art enrichment volunteers. Minimal prep required besides a one-hour orientation and 1-2 hours on the day of the session.
Art Enrichment leads are STILL needed for the following classes:
2nd grade: Smith and Villatoro
3rd grade: Day
4th grade: Witchell
5th grade: Kennington and Farnum
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Family Movie Night is Friday September 19th
Please join us for our Family Movie Night under the stars, on Friday September 19th at 7:30pm featuring the movie A Minecraft Movie!
Doors open at 7pm!
It will be a fun night with friends and family on the field behind the school! Don’t forget to bring your blanket and chairs! We will also, once again, have awesome raffle drawings (please bring cash)!!
MOVIE NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are looking for volunteers to help before, during and after Movie Night! Please sign up HERE to help make Movie Night a success! High school and middle school volunteers are welcome! Thank you so much in advance for your support!
Reminder - this is NOT a drop off event! All students MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian! Thank you so much!
$10 per ticket - includes popcorn, candy, and a drink!
Tickets can be pre-purchased online by clicking HERE
After School Programs - Registration is Open!
GFES PTA partners with Baroody Camps academics to provide three sessions of a wide variety of quality, safe after-school activities for students of all ages. Classes take place at GFES for an hour directly after school.
Click HERE to see the full schedule, class descriptions and to register.
Registration for the Fall Session will remain open through Sunday, September 21st. Enrollment is limited for each class. If a class is full, please put your name on the waitlist and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Girls on the Run Registration is Open!
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a fun, evidence-based running program for girls in grades 3rd through 6th, which inspires girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. The GOTR season begins on September 25th and goes through November 22nd. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the GFES track from 7:30AM to 8:30 AM.
Registration will remain open through Monday September 15th. Please click HERE to register!
BEFORE SCHOOL Spanish Language
Program 2025-2026
The Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu!) in partnership with the GFES PTA is pleased to offer the Spanish Program for its 13th consecutive year. ChiCeLaCu’s goal is to cement a strong language foundation, ultimately enabling students to become proficient Spanish speakers.
The program combines the arts with dynamic and interactive teaching approaches to make this a truly fun and effective experience. As a long-term program, children are expected to achieve language proficiency in 4-5 years of participation in the program. Students begin at Beginner Levels 1 and 2 and move to the intermediate and advanced levels as they progress through their school years.
The class is held from 7:45 AM to 8:35 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning on September 15th, 2025 and ending on May 6th, 2026. ChiCeLaCu! follows the FCPS calendar with respect to teacher workdays, holidays, and school cancellations.
To register, follow this link.
Cultural and Diversity Committee
This school year, the GFES PTA introduced a new Cultural and Diversity Committee to celebrate and raise awareness of all of the different backgrounds represented in our school. The committee's goal is to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment by promoting understanding and appreciation of diverse backgrounds and perspectives to ensure that all individuals feel valued and respected.
We would love to learn more about the cultures and diverse backgrounds of the GFES community. Please click HERE to share more about your family and to volunteer to help the committee. Thank you so much!
Math Olympiad Coach Needed
The PTA is looking for passionate Math Olympiad coaches to lead and mentor a team of motivated students! The Math Olympiad program is dedicated to developing advanced problem-solving skills and fostering a love for mathematics through participation in national competitions!
Please reach out to president@gfespta.com if you are interested in becoming a coach! Thank you so much!
Back-To-School Spirit Wear SALE Ends September 9th!
Get your Great Falls Spirit Wear for the whole family! Don't miss the limited back-to-school sale for 25% OFF sitewide and free shipping on orders over $75! The sale ends on 9/9/2025! Use the code SCHOOL25 at checkout. Visit the spirit wear store HERE!
Embry Rucker Community Shelter Food Donations
This year, we are once again collecting food donations from our school cafeteria for the Embry Rucker Community Shelter! This annual community service project helps reduce food waste from our cafeteria while providing nourishing snacks to local homeless families.
Want to help? It’s easy! Students simply place any unopened, packaged food items leftover from their lunch in the cafeteria refrigerator during lunch cleanup time. The food donations will be collected and delivered to the Embry Rucker Shelter by parent volunteers. Thank you for helping to reduce food waste and for supporting local homeless families!
Help Stock The Teacher’s Lounge!
Thank you so much to all of the families who purchased items off our Amazon Wishlist to help welcome the staff back to school! These items help keep the teacher’s lounge stocked with yummy treats for the teachers and staff!
If you are interested in helping provide snacks for the staff, please click HERE!
Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support of the school! The snacks always put a smile on the faces of our wonderful teachers and staff!
Community Offering: Youth Rugby
Community Offering: Great Falls Little League
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