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Dear Great Falls ES Families,
We are thrilled to announce that Great Falls ES has recently been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as an Eco-School USA Green Flag School, one of the highest honors awarded to schools demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and student leadership. This recognition is a reflection of the collective efforts of our students, staff, and PTA to make a positive impact on our school, community, and world. Beginning next school year, we will proudly fly the Eco-Schools Green Flag on our flagpole as a symbol of this achievement and our continued dedication to environmental responsibility.
This accomplishment would not have been possible without the leadership and dedication of our Green Team, the guidance of Mrs. Moorstein, and the enthusiastic participation of all our students. Through schoolwide recycling efforts, environmental initiatives, and our ongoing work encouraging students to give back to our community as Global and Ethical Citizens, our students have demonstrated that even small actions can make a meaningful difference. Their commitment to caring for our planet and serving their community embodies the values we strive to foster at Great Falls Elementary.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this amazing honor. We are incredibly proud of our students and staff for earning this distinction and look forward to building upon this success next year. We are working hard to create a greener, more sustainable future for all. Please stay tuned next year as we continue along this journey together.
Take care,
Sara Harper
🗓️Calendar Updates
June 15: Kindergarten party, 3rd grade party
June 16: Additional Yearbook Sale
June 16: Roadrunner Recognition Ceremony (attendance by email invitation)
June 16: 6th grade party and clap out
June 17: 6th grade promotion ceremony, 2 hour early release @ 1:30pm
***Great Falls Summer Office Hours - 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.***
📸Fond Farewells
As is true with the closing of any school year, we have staff movements and changes to share with you. We are excited to celebrate these opportunities for growth and change as some of our staff members embark on their next great adventure:
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Mr. Boucher will be retiring after 32 years with FCPS.
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Mr. Crotty will be retiring, again, after 37 years with FCPS.
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Mrs. Hawn has accepted a position as a FCPS Special Education Teacher in Falls Church for next school year.
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Mrs. Kreps will be taking a break from teaching to work as a local educational consultant.
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Ms. Scott will be moving home to upstate New York with her daughter to be closer to her family and will continue teaching in a local district as a 5th grade teacher.
We wish all of these amazing employees well, and I’m sure you will agree that we will miss them tremendously. Please join me in wishing these outstanding staff members happiness and success in their future endeavors!
👀Lost and Found
We have an overwhelming amount of lost and found items accumulating in our school! From jackets and lunchboxes to water bottles and hats, many belongings are waiting to be claimed.
All lost and found items are located in our school vestibule. Parents are welcome to come and browse the items to pick up anything that belongs to their child. Any unclaimed items at the end of the year will be donated, so don’t miss your chance to recover lost treasures!
📘Additional Yearbook Sales
Missed ordering a yearbook? Stop by GFES Door #3 on Tuesday, June 16th starting at 8:30 am to purchase a yearbook while supplies last. We have a limited number available, so don’t miss out! Yearbooks are $20 each, and we accept cash or check only. Please note that yearbooks cannot be reserved ahead of time, so be sure to come early!
🩹 Health Room Notice
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up by an adult no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 17th, 2026. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. 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).
💻Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success
🖥️Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
🧑🏼💻Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
🗓️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 of days has been reduced from eight to four.
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.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
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September 30
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November 18
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January 13
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April 7
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
Multilingual Parent Information Line
☎️ Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Spanish: ☎️ Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho IdiomasPadres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. También pueden obtener apoyo para comunicarse con la escuela de su hijo. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
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