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Important Dates
April 21: Statewide Election -- No School
May 20: 3- Hour Early Release
May 25-27: Holiday -- No School
June 17: Last Day -- 2 Hour Early Dimissal
FCPS 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Student Survey Form
Dear GBW Families,
Although the beginning of the next school year may seem far away, we are already planning for classroom assignments for the 2026-2027 school year. To assist in this process, each year we like to provide families the opportunity to share information about their child by completing the Student Survey. Your feedback will be shared with the entire committee (principal, assistant principal, classroom teachers, counselors, support staff & specialists) when we collaboratively make our class placements.
Please note that we do not accept requests for a particular teacher.
When our committee makes our class placements, we will use a complex set of data including academic needs, social / emotional / behavioral needs, teacher feedback, and will also include parent feedback from this form. Our commitment to the community is that we will read and consider this feedback when making class placements so that we ensure all students are successful next year.
Please complete the Student Survey Form by no later Thursday, May 21st, 2026. Any feedback received after this date will not be used in our class placement meetings.
Thank you,
Mr. Blount and Mrs. Odom
Principals
Student Intention Form
Grades K-5
Coming Home Today - Please look for the Student’s Intention for Next School Year Form in your child’s Progress Report Envelope. We need your help in letting us know if your child will be returning to GBW next year. This will greatly help us in projecting our total enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Please return the form by Friday, May 1, 2026.
Spring Individual & Class Picture Day - April 20th
You can place your order online on mylifetouch.com with Picture Day ID: EVTF482W2. It’s quick and easy!
Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping to the school!
Paper order forms with the same purchasing information have been sent home in student’s Thursday Folders. Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Monday, April 20. Please note that we will not accept paper order forms after picture day and orders after that date must be placed online only.
For questions regarding how to place your picture order, or the Lifetouch website itself, contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753.
**If you would like to volunteer for Picture Day and receive 50% off picture voucher(s), please sign up here! **
NOTIFICATION OF TESTING AND RETEST PERMISSION FORM
State Assessments, Grades 3-6
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Students in grades 3-6 participate in state assessments each year. State assessments measure how students are learning grade level standards. Format and timing of state assessments vary by subject and grade level. The Standards of Learning (SOL) tests include mathematics, science in grade 5, and reading standardized tests, with an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component in grade 5.
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716). The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade. School staff will contact you with the specific dates your student is scheduled to take spring SOL tests.
The state allows some elementary students who fail a spring SOL test to have another attempt before the end of the school year. Retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-6. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student’s course grade or academic record.
If you believe your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent). This application uses your SIS ParentVUE login. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE Account, you may complete and return the form below to the school to give permission for retesting.
If you have questions about state assessments or about SOL retesting, contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator, Charlotte Quigley.
Testing Dates:
3rd Grade
Reading:
Math
4th Grade
Reading:
Math
5th Grade:
Reading:
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IRW: Wednesday, March 18th
- Wednesday, May 6
Math
Science:
6th Grade:
Reading:
Math
Algebra:
April 21, 2026
Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
- Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
2026-27 Kindergarten Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please help us with projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2026, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2026, please complete this form. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Greenbriar West families who do not have children currently attending school.
The information on this survey will help the school plan for adequate facilities and personnel for the 2026-2027 school year. Please email the completed form to Patty Li at pli@fcps.edu.
Snack Sign-up
Please consider donating snacks for students at Greenbriar West Elementary! These snacks are kept in classrooms and with our counseling staff to help support students who don't have a snack during the school day.
Greenbriar West ES: GBW Snack Donations 25-26.
Thank you for your support!
Community Outreach
Summer Art Camp
Location: Chantilly High School
Dates:
Mixed Media: June 29 - July 3
Sculpture: July 6 - 10
Time: 9am - 3pm
Eligible Students: Grades Rising 2nd - 6th
Cost: $325/per student/per week
Sign-up: QR code above
Questions:
gemull@fcps.edu
dvkennedy@fcps.edu
Calendar Webpage:
https://www.fcps.edu/calendars
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