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Students arriving back at GBE, eager to return after January's icy snowfall.
Calendar Reminders
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Monday, February 16 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, February 17 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Wednesday, February 25, 1:00 - Early Release Wednesday
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Friday, February 27, 6:00 - GBE STEAM Fest
FCPS Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. This month we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements that Black Americans have contributed to U.S. history.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
💡Spotlight on Specials: PE with Ms. Maclauchlan & Ms. Wagar
We finished the quarter STRONG with fitness testing for 4th through 6th grade. We are so proud of all of our students for putting in their best effort on these measurements. It's an important step for them in understanding there personal fitness levels. This data stays with them through high school and they'll be able to track their progress! This week, we are working on our muscular strength and endurance as well as our cardiorespiratory endurance through a curl up game called Catapult! They sure did get a workout!
Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students learned about their circulatory system and the basic path our blood takes to transport oxygen through our body. They learned that their heart is a muscle that pumps blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body! It was fun to watch them ride on scooters demonstrating what they had learned as they traveled through this system.
February brings a new quarter and a new unit! We will learn about the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics and participate in some games of our own!
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, students fasting during the school day may request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
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Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
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Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
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Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
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Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for the week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
🐾 FFA Animal Rescue Drive
Help Our Furry Friends Have Everything They Need This Winter!
Your donations can make a big difference in the lives of rescue animals waiting for their forever homes.
All collected donations will go directly to support:
- Wolf Trap Rescue
- A Forever Home Rescue Foundation
Most Needed Items:
- “Adopt Me” bandanas & leashes
- Plush toys
- Poop bags
- Litter boxes
- Chew toys
- Puppy pee pads
- Dog treats
- Pedigree puppy canned food
Please bring all donations by February 14th! Items can be left in the gift wrapped boxes in our front lobby. Thank you for supporting rescue animals!
Questions? Please contact Allison Loht at abloht@fcps.edu.
PTA News & Notes
Dave and Buster's Night - Monday, February 9
Monday Night, 5:00 - 8:00 pm, bring the family over to Dave and Buster's at Fair Oaks Mall to benefit GBE. 20% of sales (food and game cards) come back to GBE.
GBE PTA Meeting - Thursday, February 12
Join us in person next Thursday, February 12, at 6:30 in the GBE Library to talk all things GBE. The PTA meeting is a great forum to share ideas, collaborate, and speak up! This month we talk about STEAM Fest, New PTA board, and One Greenbriar.
GBE S.T.E.A.M. Fest 2026 - Friday, February 27
Ticket pre-sale is available now until February 26th. Get your tickets for only $3, everyone must have a ticket to enter the event. Also, don't forget to pre-order your dinner from Chick fil-A...pre order sandwiches for the family and have it ready for you at S.T.E.A.M. Fest.
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