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Student leaders facilitate a house meeting, bringing together their kindergarten, fourth grade, and fifth grade buddy classes to build community, share ideas, and learn from one another.
A Message from Principal Pietzman
Dear GBE Families,
The third quarter has been quite an adventure! I want to thank our entire school community for their flexibility during the schedule changes impacted by the weather over the last several weeks. I know I am looking forward to the change in the season to spend more time outside soon!
Our second annual STEAM Fest was an incredible success! Thank you to our amazing PTA for leading this event. I also want to recognize Ms. Green and Ms. Smallwood for their leadership in showcasing our GBE STEAM program during the event. It was awesome seeing our community come together to explore and discover so many amazing STEAM learning opportunities! Go GBE!
We are hosting our Spotlight on Learning tomorrow! Please join me in the cafeteria at 6:00 pm. I will share an overview of GBE focus with Portrait of a Graduate and how families can engage with our students during the event. We can’t wait to hear directly from our students as they share their learning with us! Food trucks will open at 5:30 pm and will remain available throughout the event. Our book fair will also be open for families to visit!
In April, we will be counting down to our One Greenbriar Basketball Game! Click here to buy your tickets! Let’s fill the stands with our Roadrunners! It’s going to be an amazing event at Chantilly High School. We hope to see you there on April 17th at 6 pm!
I also hope you’ll join my family on May 2nd for the Feed Fairfax 5K! We are excited to be a part of the GBE team! Click here to sign up. The race is organized with community partners to raise money and provide food for children facing food insecurity. My five-year-old will be attempting his first Feed Fairfax 1 Mile Fun Run!
We have so much to look forward to this last quarter of the school year! I can’t wait to make these amazing memories with our Roadrunners. I wish everyone an amazing Spring Break with family and friends!
Sincerely,
Dave Pietzman, NBCT
Principal
Calendar Reminders
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Thursday, March 26, 6:00 - Spotlight on Learning
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Friday, March 27, 2:00 - Early Release for ALL Students
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March 30 to April 3 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
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Monday, April 6 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Thursday, April 9 - Spring Pictures
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Friday, April 10 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Schools are closed for students on Monday, April 6, for a teacher workday, and Friday, April 10, for a school planning day. See the complete school year calendar.
Spotlight on Learning - Tomorrow
We are excited to invite our families to Spotlight on Student Learning tomorrow from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30, so you can grab dinner from food trucks and shop at the book fair. The event will begin at 6:00.
This special evening will highlight how our students are developing as collaborators and resilient learners. Throughout the event, see student work samples and hear from students about how they have grown this school year.
Get ready to grab some dinner at Spotlight on Learning! We will have food trucks starting at 5:30 PM
Book Fair Open Tomorrow Night
The book fair will be open tomorrow from 5:30–7:30 PM during Spotlight on Learning.
Cash sales will end Thursday night. On Friday morning, students will only be able to make purchases using funds remaining in their eWallets.
Spring Picture Day - April 9
It’s almost time for Picture Day, and we want to make sure everyone is ready to capture those smiles. The Barksdale Group is making it easy to go paperless! You can build your own custom package or select a pre-set one online. Payment is due on or before Picture Day to ensure your child’s portraits are processed.
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Visit their website
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Use Order Code: 0037259SG
If you run into any issues with the online ordering system, you can contact the Barksdale Group directly at 1.800.220.7667
Yearbooks on Sale Now
Yearbooks can be purchased online through Barksdale now until April 30, 2026. Yearbook Cost: $20.00
Click here to order through www.barksdalephoto.com GBE Yearbook code: 0037259YB
Chantilly Robotics Summer Camp
Chantilly Robotics is hosting an exciting STEM Summer Camp this July, and it’s the perfect way to keep those gears turning during the break!
Python and Robot Builders Camp
This is an intense, hands-on, 5-day experience where students will dive deep into Python programming and robotics. Your child will get to build, code, and control their own robots—preparing them for a passion for technology that lasts long after the summer ends.
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When: July 13–17, 2026 (9 AM – 4 PM)
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Where: Chantilly High School
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Who: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders
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Cost: $300 (Financial assistance is available!)
Register online: www.frc612.org/summer-camp-2026
PTA News & Notes
One Greenbriar Tickets on Sale NOW!
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Come bring the energy and cheer on April 17th as GBE defends the One Greenbriar title against Greenbriar West. Tickets are on sale now, online ONLY! |
Spring Clubs: Registration open
Seats are limited so sign up today for Cooking, Pottery, Run or try our newest club ---- Debate!
Run the PTA!
Welcoming applications for the next PTA Board!
Ready to take the reins and lead the PTA—or serve as Treasurer or Secretary? The PTA is a vital part of our community, and no experience is necessary. The real secret sauce? Doing it with friends.
Join Team GBE in Feed Fairfax 5k/1k
- Race Date: May 2nd.
- Race helps support under-resourced students in our area and at GBE with weekend meals.
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Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-2044712?raceId=140131
- IMPORTANT: When registering, make sure to select the team: “GBE RoadRunners 2026.”
- If you have raced before, make sure to sign in as it will already have your details pre-loaded from the previous race!
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