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Students work together to design and build a bridge using KEVA Planks, proving they don’t give up when something is hard!
Calendar Reminders
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Monday, May 25 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, May 26 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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Wednesday, May 27 - Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Class Placement Family Input for 2026-2027
The planning for the 2026-2027 school year has begun! Since we work in partnership with our families to provide a supportive school environment for our students, we would like to invite you to share some information about your child. If you have more than one child attending GBE, please be sure to submit an individual form for each student. This form is not intended for families to request specific teachers.
Completion of this form is optional, but must be received by Friday, May 29
GBE Library Updates & Book Due Dates
All FCPS library books are due on or before June 3.
Did you know GBE students can check their library account from home?
- Click this Destiny Discover link.
- Find the log in button in the top right corner.
- Select “Sign in with Google” to have your student sign in with their FCPS Google account.
- Click the “My Stuff” button on the left side of the page.
- Choose “Checkouts”.
- Your student’s library books will be listed, including due dates.
The link for Destiny Discover can also be found at the bottom of the library page on the GBE website.
GBE PTA Shines at the FCCPTA Awards Program!
We are incredibly proud to announce that the GBE PTA was celebrated at the Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA) awards program this past Monday, May 18!
Our community's dedication to supporting students, teachers, and families was on full display as several of our outstanding leaders received well-deserved individual recognition:
In addition to these individual honors, the GBE PTA as a whole was officially recognized as an FCCPTA Impactful PTA! Thanks to the tireless work of our volunteers and staff, our PTA is also a finalist at the state level.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
PTA News & Notes
PTA Meeting - Thursday, June 4
To celebrate all of our amazing moments and the incredible people who made this year special, we are hosting our final PTA meeting of the school year on June 4 at 6:30 PM in the GBE Library. Along with looking back at a fantastic year, we will also be holding our official GBE PTA elections to choose next year's leadership. Come for the community, stay for the treats and drinks.
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