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Kristen Rucinski - Principal Allison Ovalle - Assistant Principal
Nov. 1: Daylight Saving Time
Nov. 2-3: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday, students do not report
Nov. 9: Fall Field Day
Nov. 10: PTA Spirit Night at Panera
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony - 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. School is open.
Nov. 17: PTA Meeting - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Thanksgiving Lunch
Nov. 24: Turkey Trot
Nov. 25-27: All FCPS Schools are closed
Gunston Gazette
October 30, 2026
November 2 and 3, 2026
There will be no school on Monday, November 2nd, or Tuesday, November 3rd. We’ll see you again on Wednesday, November 4th!
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Daylight Saving Time
Don't forget to turn your clocks back on November 1, 2026 at 2 a.m.
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Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 2026
We are excited for our annual Veterans Day event on Wednesday, November 11, from 8:45 to 10:00 AM! All military-connected students, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, retired service members, veterans, and their families are invited to join us for a cafeteria reception followed by an outdoor ceremony.
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Impact Aid
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Por favor, complete la Encuesta Federal de Asistencia por Impacto
FCPS solicita a todas las familias que completen la Encuesta Federal de Ayuda por Impacto. El formulario está disponible en SIS ParentVUE, en la sección Online Packets, ubicada en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla después de iniciar sesión. Por favor, complételo lo antes posible. A partir del miércoles, 28 de octubre, las escuelas proporcionarán formularios impresos a las familias que aún no hayan completado la encuesta en ParentVUE.
¡Cada formulario cuenta! Complete uno por cada niño en edad escolar que viva en su hogar. Así ayudamos a que FCPS reciba todos los recursos disponibles del gobierno federal. Para obtener más información, visite la página de la Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto Federal.
Regístrese en ParentVUE
Conozca cómo activar su cuenta de SIS ParentVUE para que pueda enviar fácilmente su encuesta y acceder a otra información útil sobre su estudiante.
Attendance Reminder
Gunston families, we know life happens and sometimes your student needs to miss school. Please be sure to notify the main office when your student is absent. Sending a message to your student’s teacher only can lead to inaccurate attendance recording. Reporting attendance is easy as you can call the 24/7 attendance line at 703-541-3636, email GunstonElem.Attendance@fcps.edu, or submit directly through ParentVUE.
Please leave a specific message about why your student is not attending. Be sure to include symptoms if they are ill, especially if they have fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. Save, Share, and Remember!
Gunston PTA:
Join us for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Meeting Essentials:
Tuesdays, every other month - Meetings are held bimonthly on Tuesday evenings throughout the school year.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Join us for ninety minutes of collaboration and school updates.
Location: Gunston Cafeteria - All meeting will be held on-site in the school cafeteria.
2026-2027 Dates to Remember:
November 17th, January 26, March 16th and May 25th.
Gunston ES PTA Spirit Night at Panera
25% of net sales will benefit to Gunston Elementary PTA.
November 10, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9402 Lorton Market Street
Lorton, VA
Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera app, or at the kiosk in-cafe. Thank you for supporting Gunston Elementary School.
Gunston ES PTA Spirit Day - Yafa Grille!
Join us for Spirit Day at Yafa Grille and support our school while enjoying a delicious meal! A portion of proceeds (15%) will be donated back to our school. Dine in or take out every Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., bring your family and friends, and don't forget to mention Gunston Elementary Spirit Day when ordering. Every meal helps support our students and school programs!
When placing online orders, please mention #gunston15 in the comment box. Order online at YafaGrille.com
Yafa Mediterranean Grill
9033 White Spruce Way
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 690-1058
Superintendent Community Conversations
For schools near Powell Elementary School (Centreville Pyramid)
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Conversaciones Comunitarias con la Superintendente
Acompañe a la superintendente, la Dra. Michelle Reid, en una conversación comunitaria. Los estudiantes, las familias, el personal y los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a hacer preguntas, compartir sus ideas y conversar sobre los temas que más les importan. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
La última reunión será el martes, 1 de diciembre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Powell. Haga clic en la fecha para inscribirse. No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda a planificar.
Immunization Events
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Eventos de vacunación para estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en colaboración con Inspire Health Alliance, ofrecerá vacunas requeridas para asistir a la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la influenza para todos los estudiantes de FCPS de 18 años o menos, sin costo para las familias.
Se realizarán varios eventos en diferentes instalaciones de FCPS y se agregarán nuevas fechas a lo largo del año escolar. Los padres y tutores pueden consultar los próximos eventos y programar una cita para su estudiante. La participación es voluntaria. También puede consultar otros recursos sobre vacunación.
Special Education Family Conference
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Escuche a padres, estudiantes y otros miembros de la comunidad durante la sesión de apertura de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias
La Conferencia Anual de Educación Especial para Familias, Unidos somos más fuertes: conectando a las familias y las escuelas, se llevará a cabo el sábado, 14 de noviembre, en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield.
Como novedad este año, la conferencia comenzará con una inspiradora conversación en panel que reunirá diferentes voces de nuestra comunidad escolar: un estudiante de FCPS, un director de escuela secundaria, un aliado comunitario y un padre de familia de FCPS.
Los panelistas compartirán experiencias personales e ideas prácticas para crear comunidades inclusivas y de apoyo donde los estudiantes puedan prosperar dentro y fuera del salón de clases.
Inscríbase para asistir y visite la página de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias para conocer más sobre los panelistas. Envíe sus preguntas a SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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