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Important Dates
March 27: Quarter-End -- 2-hour Early Release
March 30-April 3: Spring Break -- No School
April 6: Teacher Workday -- No School
April 10: Kindergarten Orientation Day Event, 2pm-3:30pm
April 10: Teacher Workday -- No School
April 21: Statewide Election -- No School
FCPS 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Spring Individual & Class Picture Day - April 20th
You can place your order online on mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: EVTF482W2. It’s quick and easy!
Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping to the school!
Paper order forms with the same purchasing information will be coming home in student’s Thursday Folders next week. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Monday, April 20. Please note that we will not accept paper order forms after picture day and orders after that date must be placed online only.
For questions regarding how to place your picture order, or the Lifetouch website itself, contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753.
**If you would like to volunteer for Picture Day and receive 50% off picture voucher(s), please sign up here! **
Kiss & Ride Hours:
9:00am to 9:20 am
4:00 to 4:20 pm __________________
When Kiss & Ride is Closed
Please check-in
at Main Office
🚗 Kiss and Ride Reminder
To help keep our drop-off process safe and efficient, we kindly remind Kiss and Ride families to remain in their vehicles during morning drop-off. If students need assistance getting items out of the car, our safety patrols and staff members are available and happy to help.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep everyone safe at GBW!
NOTIFICATION OF TESTING AND RETEST PERMISSION FORM
State Assessments, Grades 3-6
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Students in grades 3-6 participate in state assessments each year. State assessments measure how students are learning grade level standards. Format and timing of state assessments vary by subject and grade level. The Standards of Learning (SOL) tests include mathematics, science in grade 5, and reading standardized tests, with an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component in grade 5.
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716). The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade. School staff will contact you with the specific dates your student is scheduled to take spring SOL tests.
The state allows some elementary students who fail a spring SOL test to have another attempt before the end of the school year. Retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-6. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student’s course grade or academic record.
If you believe your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent). This application uses your SIS ParentVUE login. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE Account, you may complete and return the form below to the school to give permission for retesting.
If you have questions about state assessments or about SOL retesting, contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator, Charlotte Quigley.
Testing Dates:
3rd Grade
Reading:
Math
4th Grade
Reading:
Math
5th Grade:
Reading:
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IRW: Wednesday, March 18th
- Wednesday, May 6
Math
Science:
6th Grade:
Reading:
Math
Algebra:
April 21, 2026
Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
- Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Kindergarten Orientation at Greenbriar West Elementary
Friday, April 10, 2pm-3:30pm
Kindergarten families are invited to join us for an in-person orientation event where we will provide a brief introduction to kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. This will be a chance for kindergarten students and families to meet our GBW administrators, kindergarten teachers, support staff, and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) members while also taking a self-guided tour of our school.
Please mark your calendars, and we look forward to welcoming everyone into our GBW family!
Location: We gather at GBW Cafeteria first and then start the tour.
Parking: Please remember that our school is located in a residential neighborhood. Be sure to follow all posted parking signs and avoid blocking driveways or restricted areas to prevent tickets. Please see the Parking Guidance link below:
Visiting Our School | Greenbriar West Elementary School
If you have any questions about the orientation or the registration process, please contact our registrar, Patty Li at pli@fcps.edu.
Thank you,
Andrew Blount and Briana Odom
(Principals)
2026-27 Kindergarten Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please help us with projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2026, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2026, please complete this form. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Greenbriar West families who do not have children currently attending school.
The information on this survey will help the school plan for adequate facilities and personnel for the 2026-2027 school year. Please email the completed form to Patty Li at pli@fcps.edu.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage.
Please register for the event.
If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
FCPS Fine and Performing Arts Camp
Elementary Institute for the Arts
Summer 2026 Program
Eligibility:
Open to students currently in grades K-5
All Students are welcome:
FCOS Students
Students enrolled in Private Schools
Students who are Homeschooled
Non-Fairfax County Residents
Camp Details:
Location: Robinson Secondary School
5035 Sideburn Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
Week One: July 6-10
Week Two: July 13-17
Week Three: July 20-24
Week Four: July 27-31
8:30am to 2:00pm
Early drop off begins at 7:30am
NEW this year! Aftercare available until 5pm.
Transportation is available from Select FCPS schools.
Cost: $300 per week ** Tuition assistance available. See site for details.
Registration is open from February 2nd to June 5th.
There is a limited number of seats for this cap.
To guarantee a spot, Register early!
More information at linktr.ee/ifta.fcps see QR code above
Questions? Email Maeve Nash, Program Director at mnash@fcps.edu.
Snack Sign-up
Please consider donating snacks for students at Greenbriar West Elementary! These snacks are kept in classrooms and with our counseling staff to help support students who don't have a snack during the school day.
Greenbriar West ES: GBW Snack Donations 25-26.
Thank you for your support!
In Our Community
Chantilly Robotics
Stem Summer Camp
When: July 13-17, 9am-4pm
Where: Chantilly High School
Eligibility: Rising 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Graders
Price: $300/student (Financial Assistance Available)
Ignite your Passion for Technology!
An Intense, Comprehensive 5-day experience diving deep into Python Programming and Hands-on Robotics. Build, Code, and Control Robots. Prepare for a Spark that Lasts Far Beyond Summer!
Register here:
2026-01-09 STEM Summer Camp Interest Form
Or SCAN the QR Code above
More Information here:
Summer Camp 2026 | Chantilly Robotics
Girls Summer Basketball Camp
Chantilly Girls Basketball will be holding their annual Week-Long
Summer Camp
July 6-10 (9am – 2pm)
July 20-24 (1pm – 5:30pm).
If your daughter is interested in basketball, she is welcome to attend.
No experience is necessary.
The cost is $220 for one week or $400 for both weeks.
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