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Students light up the art room during Glow Week, using highlighters to draw glowing bugs under the blacklights!
Calendar Reminders
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Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 - Early Release Wednesday
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Thursday, November 20 - Thanksgiving Lunch
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Thursday, November 20, 6:00 - GBE Night
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Wednesday, November 26 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Thursday, November 27 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Friday, November 28 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Our next Early Release Wednesday is on Wednesday, November 19. Students will follow the same dismissal plan that was used for the early release in October.
Thanksgiving Lunch
Please join us on Thursday, November 20, as we celebrate our gratitude to this amazing school community! You are invited to our Thanksgiving Lunch during the school day. Don't forget, some grade levels have different lunch times on this day!
GBE Night - Thursday, November 20
We are excited to host our 3rd annual GBE Night at our school on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 6:00 -7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to share something special about your family/culture/language. We encourage you to participate so our GBE community can learn more about YOU!! Please use the link to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
We are excited to be partnering with Bookworm Central for our Fall Book Fair from November 17-21. Students will visit the Book Fair with their classes on November 17 and 18. There will be special family hours from 1:30-3:30 PM on Wednesday, November 19 following the early dismissal, and from 6-8:00 on Thursday, November 20 during GBE Night.
Prefer a cashless Book Fair? Set up a Bookworm eWallet for your student here: https://www.bookwormcentral.com/ewallet.php. With a Bookworm eWallet, you set the maximum amount your student may spend. Your card will only be charged following purchases for the actual amount spent.
Interested in volunteering with the Book Fair? Email Mr. Lotz at gblotz@fcps.edu or sign up at https://bit.ly/GBEFallBookFair25. We can't do it without you!
SCA Making a Difference This November
Each month GBE SCA takes on a service project to serve our school or community. This month, we are organizing a food drive! Last year's food drive was an amazing success, and we hope to collect even more this year.
We will begin collecting non-perishable food on November 5 and the drive will run through November 25. Any donation will earn points for your student's house and is greatly appreciated!
Here are some of the items they're in high need of, but any non-perishable donation is welcome.
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Food & Beverages:
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Canned Meat (chicken, salmon, sardines, Vienna sausages)
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Boxed Pasta (macaroni, ziti, shells, etc.)
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Rice (white or brown)
- Peanut Butter
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Flour, Oil, and Sugar
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Chicken/Beef/Bone Broth
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Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, pineapples)
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Boxed Cereal
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Shelf Stable Juice (apple, cranberry, grape, etc.)
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Shelf Stable Almond Milk (family size)
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Similac (blue label)
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Toiletries:
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Toothpaste, Body Wash, Deodorant, Lotion, Mouthwash
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Hair Shampoo and/or Conditioner
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Feminine Hygiene Products (Pads preferred)
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Baby Wipes and Pull Ups (size 4t-5t)
Thank you for your support of our community and school!
November Is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
FCPS Family Café Series: Support Your Child’s Growth and Learning
The FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, reminds us to empower families through trusting partnerships that sustain a safe, inclusive culture for learning.
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits, and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Find more community resources available to families.
Rocky Run Middle School Exchange Program Opportunity for the 2026-27 School Year
Will your child be attending Rocky Run Middle School as a 7th Grader during the 2026-2027 school year? We have a unique opportunity for adventurous students to participate in an “exchange” program with students from the Warriner School in Bloxham, England. This program is open to all current 6th-grade students who will be attending Rocky Run as 7th Graders next year.
Students will be paired with a buddy from The Warriner School in Bloxham, England.
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Travel to the UK: You will spend a week in the UK (October 16 - 24, 2026), staying in your buddy's home and attending school with them to explore the local culture, history, and traditions.
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Host Your Buddy: You will then host your buddy in your home for a week (April 2 - 10, 2027), sharing your school experience and life near our nation's capital.
There will be an interest meeting for parents and students to learn about the program on November 19 at 6:30 pm in the Rocky Run Lecture Hall.
Please see the video for more information. Questions? Contact Laura Robertson at lsrobertson@fcps.edu, 703-802-7700
Join the GBE PTA
Hey GBE families! Did you know it only takes 37 seconds to make a real difference right here at Greenbriar East Elementary?
We truly believe that Together, Everything is Possible, and we’d love for you to be part of the magic. Stay engaged, spark change, and strengthen your school community. Join the GBE PTA today!
PTA Meeting - Tomorrow, November 13 at 6:30
Mark your calendars! Our next PTA Meeting is happening tomorrow!
All are welcome, come be part of the conversation! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your community, the PTA board, and our wonderful school leaders. We'd love to see you there!
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