Gunston Gazette - September 11, 2026
Gunston Gazette - September 11, 2026

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          Kristen Rucinski - Principal         Allison Ovalle - Assistant Principal         


mark calendar

 

Sept. 15: PTA Meeting - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 17: PTA Spirit Night at Yafa Mediterranean Grill - 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sept. 18: Last day to order Spirit Wear

Sept. 21: All FCPS Schools Closed for Yom Kippur

Sept. 22: AAP Information Night (Virtual) - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Sept. 24: PTA Spirit Night at Yafa Mediterranean Grill - 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.


Gunston Gazette

September 11, 2026


Calender Reminder

All FCPS Schools are closed

on September 21, 2026

for Yom Kippur. 


late bus

Did you know that there is a

FCPS Bus Delay Board?

https://busdelay.fcps.edu/

Buses will be listed if they are at least 15 minutes late.  Please check back for updates.

This information will be removed after 12:00pm for AM runs and then after 7:00pm for PM runs.


girls on the run

Girls on the Run

Attention 3rd-6th Grade Girls:

Registration is now open for the Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole program at Gunston ES. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates physical activity with life lessons, Girls on the Run empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults. Registration for the Fall 2026 program is open August 17 - September 14, and the season will run from the week of September 21 through November 22. GOTR NOVA's incurred cost per girl is $305; however, the standard registration fee is $225. GOTR NOVA offers adjusted program fees based on a sliding scale according to family income. For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website (www.gotrnova.org) or contact the Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole team’s head coach, Heather Temple, at hatemple@fcps.edu.

Ya está abierta la inscripción para el programa de Girls on the Run a Gunston ES. Mediante el uso de un plan de estudios que integra de forma creativa la actividad física con lecciones para la vida, Girls on the Run capacita a las niñas para desarrollar la confianza y el carácter que necesitan para ser adultas fuertes y sanas. La inscripción para el programa de primavera de 2026 está abierta desde el 17 de agosto a 14 de septiembre, y la temporada se durará desde el 21 de septiembre hasta el 22 de noviembre. El costo incurrido de GOTR NOVA por cada niña es $305. Sin embargo, la tarifa de inscripción estándar es $225. GOTR NOVA ofrece tarifas ajustadas basadas en una escala móvil según los ingresos familiares. Para obtener más información, va al sitio web de Girls on the Run of NOVA (www.gotrnova.org/es) o contacta la entrenadora del equipo de Girls on the Run/Heart & Sole, Heather Temple, a hatemple@fcps.edu.


First PTA Meeting of the Year

Tuesday, September 15th!

First PTA meeting coming up on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. 


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: 

September 15th, November 17th, January 26, March 16th and May 25th. 

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Gunston ES PTA Spirit Day - Yafa Grille Night! 

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

spirit day

PTA Spirit Wear

Show your Gunston Spirit!

Our Gunston Elementary Spirit wear Sale is LIVE! Get your Gunston gear

and show your school pride!