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 Sixth-grade students collaborate to design structures with KEVA planks in STEAM.
Calendar Reminders
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Monday, January 19 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Wednesday, January 28, 2:00 - End of 2nd Quarter & 2 Hour Early Release
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Thursday, January 29 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Friday, January 30 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
Volunteers Needed in the Cafeteria
We are looking for parent volunteers to help our cafeteria run smoothly! Please consider signing up for a time to support our students and team in the cafeteria. Whether you can help for a single lunch shift or on a recurring basis, your presence makes a huge difference in creating a positive environment for our students. If you have any questions, please reach out to Daniela Kwon. dhkwon@fcps.edu
Sign Up Here
Family Workshop - Wednesday, January 28
Join us for an upcoming Social Emotional Learning Workshop hosted by our school counselors, Ms. Loht and Ms. Shin. This session is a great opportunity to learn strategies for supporting your child’s emotional well-being and development. We will meet on January 28 at 10:00 AM in Trailer 2. We look forward to seeing you there!
💡Spotlight on Specials: Library with Mr. Lotz
In the library, our students have been having a great time listening to stories from the VA Reads collection. This program, run by Virginia school librarians, picks special books each year that help kids see themselves in stories and learn about the lives of others. After we finish the collection, students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite book to help crown a winner! You can visit vareads.com to see the full list of titles we are enjoying together in class.
Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opened on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
🚀 Chantilly TSA STEM Camp!
 Looking for a fun, hands-on way for your student to dive into the world of engineering? The Chantilly Technology Student Association (TSA) is hosting an exciting STEM Camp later this month, and you won’t want to miss it!
It’s going to be a day packed with creativity and engineering challenges designed specifically for students in Grades 3–6.
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When: Friday, January 30, 2026
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Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Where: Chantilly High School
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Admission: $60
You can register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting the link below: Register Here
PTA News & Notes
GBE After School Clubs: Registration Open!
 Registration is officially open for the 2026 GBE After School Clubs! Quite the diverse offerings from Acting, Chess, Cooking, Pottery, and Run Club. We’re also introducing two new offerings, Hair Braiding and Karate! Clubs are open to GBE students and proudly sponsored by the GBE PTA.
Registration Link: https://gbe.givebacks.com/w/ProgramsandClubs
Dave and Busters Night Coming January 26
 You read that right, Monday, January 26th, from 5 to 8 pm, bring the family for dinner and games. 20% of food proceeds come back to GBE, and 50% of game cards come back to GBE.
Join us at the Fair Oaks Mall location!
View the Spirit Night Flyer
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