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Important Dates
November 17-21: School Book Fair Week - Library
November 18: Thanksgiving Luncheon - School Cafeteria
November 19: 3hr Early Release Wednesday - 1pm
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
FCPS 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Veterans’ Day Luncheon and Parade
Greenbriar West Elementary School recently hosted a special Veterans Day luncheon on Friday, November 7th to honor our military-connected families. Over 25 families gathered to enjoy a catered meal provided by local businesses: Texas Roadhouse, Buffalo Wing Factory, Chicken Salad Chick, and Wegmans.
Following the luncheon, a parade was held to celebrate these families. Students lined the halls with American Flags to cheer and show their appreciation for the sacrifices made by their military connected friends and loved ones. The school community is proud to have representation from all six branches of the U.S. military within our families and our school staff.
A special thank you to Beth McCoy, Katie Belyea-Musitani, Mari Thomason, Kay Billman, and Assia Samizay for their hard work to organize this event and supporting our military connected families. The school hopes this event fostered a sense of community and pride among its military-connected families.
Greenbriar West Book Fair
It’s almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair will be open from November 17th – November 21st in the GBW Library.
We need volunteers to help the Book Fair run smoothly. Click here to volunteer!
Please visit the GBW Book Fair Homepage
Family Shopping Opportunities:
- Tuesday, November 18th before or after joining your child for the GBW Thanksgiving Luncheon
- Thursday, November 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
We can’t wait to see your child at the Scholastic Book Fair!
Save the Date: Thanksgiving Lunch
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Join us at GBW for the Thanksgiving Lunch and enjoy time with your student while celebrating a wonderful school event.
Adult/Guest meals are $5.00 each. (Including younger siblings)
Student meals are $3.25 each
All lunch payments for both students and guests will ONLY be through MySchoolBucks so please be sure to add extra funds to your child's Meal Accounts accordingly.
This process expedites check-out through the lunch-line with your student.
If students have free or reduced lunch, their guests may add funds to the MySchoolbucks Meal Account to cover the adult/guest meal.
There are no pre-event ticket sales or day-of-event ticket sales.
Modified lunch schedules has been sent out via e-notify messaging and via paper copy in Thursday folders!
***For safety reasons, we will be requiring all parents / guardians to check into the main office using a valid driver’s license or government issued ID. Please add ample time for parking and visitor check-in procedures to ensure you are on time for the lunch. See our website for guidance on legal parking.
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place on:
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Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School.
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
FCPS Family Cafe
The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
Technology connects us like never before, but it’s important to know how to stay safe while using it. This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families of:
- Today’s popular social sites and apps used by students
- Effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety
- 7 primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Location: Chantilly High School
Library
4201 Stringfellow Rd.
Greenbriar, VA 20151
Interpreters and childcare will be available.
Register using the QR code above in the flyer.
For more information, please contact the Family and School Partnerships Office: 703-204-4300
📣 Important Update for Families!
The GBW Family Links site is your one-stop resource for links families commonly need! We've gathered quick access to essential resources on topics like Digital Consent, ParentVUE and so much more, all in one convenient spot.
Please note our web address has recently changed!
You can now find us at our new home:
https://greenbriarwestes.my.canva.site/family-links
We look forward to continuing to support your family!
GBW Testing Updates:
English Language Development:
- November 17- December 19 (for Multilingual Learners)
Measures of Academic Progress for Math (MAP):
- December 9- January 28 (Grades 1-6)
iReady (Reading Assessment):
- December 9- January 28 (Grades 3-6)
Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLS):
- January 8th to February 6th (Grades K-6 students who tested high risk in the fall)
Benchmark Advance Grade Level Assessments in 2nd Quarter
Grade 1:
- No Unit assessments; Weekly Spelling Assessments
Grade 2:
- Unit 2 and 4 Assessment- No Assessment
- Unit 3 Assessment- Dec. 9-12th
- Spelling Assessments- Weekly
Grade 3, 4, and 5:
- Unit 2 Assessment: Nov. 12-18th
- Unit 3 Week 2 Assessment: Dec. 5-12th
- Spelling Assessments- Weekly
Grade 6:
- Unit 2 Assessment: Nov. 12-18th
- Unit 3 Week 2 Assessment: Dec. 5-12th
Websites for Support:
Resources for Families | Virginia Literacy Partnerships
Benchmark Support: Families
Benchmark Advance Updates:
Benchmark Advance is our core reading program, designed to build strong literacy skills in all students. It offers a balance of reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities that support learners at every level. Each unit includes assessments to help us track progress—some units use weekly assessments, while other units include an end-of-unit assessment instead. Below you’ll find the assessment dates for Quarter 2.
Benchmark Advance Grade Level Assessments in 2nd Quarter
Grade 1:
- No Unit assessments; Weekly Spelling Assessments
Grade 2:
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Unit 2 and 4 Assessment- No Assessment
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Unit 3 Assessment- Dec. 9-12th
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Spelling Assessments- Weekly
Grade 3, 4, and 5:
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Unit 2 Assessment: Nov. 12-18th
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Unit 3 Week 2 Assessment: Dec. 5-12th
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Spelling Assessments- Weekly
Grade 6:
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Unit 2 Assessment: Nov. 12-18th
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Unit 3 Week 2 Assessment: Dec. 5-12th
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 detail
Rocky Run Middle School Exchange Program Opportunity for the 2026-27 School Year
Will your child be attending Rocky Run Middle School as a 7th Grader during the 2026-2027 school year? We have a unique opportunity for adventurous students to participate in an “exchange” program with students from the Warriner School in Bloxham, England. There will be an interest meeting for parents and students to learn about the program on November 19th at 6:30 pm in the Rocky Run Library. This program is open to all current 6th Grade students who will be attending Rocky Run as 7th Graders next year. Please see the attached flyer and video for more information. Questions? Contact Laura Robertson at lsrobertson@fcps.edu, 703-802-7700
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