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Students enjoying the new blacktop area at recess, working together with chalk to create colorful artwork.
Calendar Reminders
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Thursday, November 6 - Make-up Picture Day
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Friday, November 7, 6:30 - PTA Movie Night
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Monday, November 10, 8:30 - Veterans Day Breakfast
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Tuesday, November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday
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Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 - Early Release Wednesday
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
National School Psychology Week
This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.We want to send a special thanks to our wonderful school psychologist, Sabrina Waldrip, for her incredible dedication to supporting our students' emotional and academic well-being. She plays such a vital role in helping our school community thrive, and her guidance is deeply appreciated by our students and staff. Thank you, Dr. Waldrip, for being an essential part of our team! Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
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Photo Retake Day - November 6
Missed our Fall Picture Day or want a retake? Retakes are tomorrow, November 6, 2025! Any student wishing to have a retake should bring their original photo package to exchange for the retake image.
For families ordering a package, parents/guardians will receive a camera pass via email, after purchase is complete. This can be printed and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student. No worries, if you can't get it printed.
Click here to pre-pay.
The Book Fair is coming to GBE!
We are excited to be partnering with Bookworm Central for our Fall Book Fair from November 17-21. Students will visit the Book Fair with their classes on November 17 and 18. There will be special family hours from 1:30-3:30 PM on Wednesday, November 19 following the early dismissal, and from 6-8:00 on Thursday, November 20 during GBE Night.
Prefer a cashless Book Fair? Set up a Bookworm eWallet for your student here: https://www.bookwormcentral.com/ewallet.php. With a Bookworm eWallet, you set the maximum amount your student may spend. Your card will only be charged following purchases for the actual amount spent.
Interested in volunteering with the Book Fair? Email Mr. Lotz at gblotz@fcps.edu or sign up at https://bit.ly/GBEFallBookFair25. We can't do it without you!
SCA Making a Difference This November
Each month GBE SCA takes on a service project to serve our school or community. This month we are organizing a food drive! Last year's food drive was an amazing success, and we hope to collect even more this year.
We will begin collecting non-perishable food on November 5th and the drive will run through November 25th. Any donations will earn points for your student's house and is greatly appreciated!
Here are some of the items they're in high need of, but any non-perishable donation is welcome.
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Food & Beverages:
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Canned Meat (chicken, salmon, sardines, Vienna sausages)
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Boxed Pasta (macaroni, ziti, shells, etc.)
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Rice (white or brown)
- Peanut Butter
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Flour, Oil, and Sugar
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Chicken/Beef/Bone Broth
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Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, pineapples)
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Boxed Cereal
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Shelf Stable Juice (apple, cranberry, grape, etc.)
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Shelf Stable Almond Milk (family size)
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Similac (blue label)
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Toiletries:
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Toothpaste, Body Wash, Deodorant, Lotion, Mouthwash
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Hair Shampoo and/or Conditioner
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Feminine Hygiene Products (Pads preferred)
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Baby Wipes and Pull Ups (size 4t-5t)
Thank you for your support of our community and school!
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
PTA News & Notes
Principal Pietzman cuts the ribbon to signal the grand opening of our brand-new recess area! Thank you to our PTA, BankUnited, EJB Roofing, SkateQuest, Pumpkin Pediatric Dentistry, and Gotta Go With Joe.
🎬🍕 GBE Movie Night This Friday!
Get ready for our GBE Movie Night this Friday, November 7! The doors will open at 6:30, and the movie, The Wild Robot, will start at 7:00 with FREE admission for everyone! Children must be accompanied by an adult. To make dinner easy, you can pre-order a Large Cheese Domino's Pizza. Due to the weather forecast, the movie night will take place in the GYM, please use the Gym entrance next to the staff parking lot.
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