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June 16: Sixth Grade Promotion Day
June 17: Last Day -- 2 Hour Early Dismissal
FCPS 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Principal's Message:
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Find more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
Early release Wednesdays Dates for Greenbriar West ES in 2026-2027:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
An Inside Look at What Educators Do on Early Release Wednesdays
What happens on early release Wednesdays? While most students head home earlier than usual, our educators at Mosaic Elementary School continue learning and collaborating to strengthen instruction and support student success.
Class Photos Still Available
We still have limited photos for sale if you’re interested in purchasing –
Homeroom Class photo ($10),
6th Grade panoramic photos ($17).
Please bring either cash or check (payable to Greenbriar West ES) to the front office. First come, first serve
**Please note the student’s name and teacher’s name on the check memo line**
FCPS Summer Meal Service Program 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue providing summer meals to support children and families when school is not in session. Free meals are available to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger at designated FCPS summer meal sites, regardless of income or school enrollment. Meals are served onsite at participating locations from the Monday after school lets out through the Friday before the new school year begins.
New for 2026:
Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
2026-27 GBW Supply Lists
Get a head start on the 2026-27 school year by pre-purchasing your child's school supplies. Each Spring the GBW PTA offers the convenience of pre-packaged "supply kits" from Campus Survival Kits.
Instructions for online ordering can be found at the following link:
Greenbriar West Elementary School Supply Kits — Campus Survival Kits and Insta-Kits
Online ordering closes on July 15.
Supply kits ordered through Campus Survival Kits will be delivered to the school sometime in August. You will receive notification in August as to when your supply kit(s) will be available.
If you would like to purchase your own school supplies, the Grade-Level supply lists can be found on our school website:
School Supply Lists | Greenbriar West Elementary School
Last chance to claim Lost & Found items
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to remind families to check our Lost and Found in the Cafeteria for any items that may belong to their child. Over the course of the year, many jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other personal belongings have accumulated.
Please stop by and claim your item by Tuesday June 16th. Any unclaimed items remaining after this date will be donated. To assist families, we have attached some photos of the items currently in Lost and Found in case you recognize anything belonging to your child.
Thank you for your support in helping us return these belongings to their owners before the school year ends.
Greenbriar West Elementary School
End of Year Medication Notification
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm on June 17. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. Earlier pickup of medications is encouraged during health room hours: M-F, 09:00am-4:00pm. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Children's Summer Reading Festival
Saturday, June 13 10am to 1pm
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
Celebrate Fairfax County Public Library's Summer Reading Adventure with us!
This year's theme is "Unearth a Story." Young readers will be inspired to continue their enthusiasm for reading straight through summer vacation with:
Games & Grafts, Bounce Houses, Facepainting, Balloon Artists, snacks, petting zoo, Live Entertainment, Food Trucks, and of course, BOOKS!!
Fairfax County Public Library
Join our
SUMMER READING ADVENTURE
and earn awesome rewards for reading!!
June 17-August 19, 2026
Unearth a Story
Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate!!
Use QR code above to Sign-up.
To request reasonable ADA accommodations or alternative format of materials call 703-324-8380 or TTY 711
July 1-31
The World We Write
Get creative and embrace you inner writer with FCPL's The World We Write Short Story Contest! Choose one of the five following prompts and let you imagination flow:
1. The forest accepted her as one of its own.
2. I told him not to eat that piece of pie...
3. Everyone at this party has a secret.
4. The job was mysterious and important.
5. We hold these truths to be self-evident....
Please note that pronouns are interchangeable for prompts.
Date: July 1-31
This contest is open to school-age youth (grades 3-6) teens (grades 7-12) and adults (18+).
Three winners will be selected from eachage group.
Learn more via the QR code above or at bit.ly/FCPL_WorldWeWtire.
Join the FCPS Family Vision Group (FVG) to
Represent Greenbriar West Families!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) invites family members and caregivers from each school to participate in the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group (FVG) — a forum that connects families directly with FCPS leadership.
The group meets about six times per year (6:00–7:30 PM) to share family perspectives, provide input on division initiatives, and strengthen partnerships between schools and families. Each school selects 1–2 representatives to serve for the school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, and to ensure that the voices of our families are heard and considered in discussions that help shape the future of our schools.
Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:
- Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9 -Location TBD
- Meeting #1- Wednesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 23-Location TBD
- Meeting #2- Wednesday, November 4-Location TBD
- Meeting #3- Wednesday, January 13, 2027-Location TBD
- Meeting #4-Wednesday, March 3, 2027- Location TBD
- Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD
- Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.
- Communication is essential—please notify the Family Vision Group Team in advance if you cannot attend a meeting.
- The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. You are placed in a Quad based on where your school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.
- For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage.
If you’re interested in representing Greenbriar West Elementary, please email Andrew Blount (Principal) at asblount@fcps.edu or Assia Samizay (Family Liaison) at asamizay@fcps.edu by June 19, 2026 or scan the attach QR code to sign up.
Calendar Webpage:
https://www.fcps.edu/calendars
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