GBE Happenings: October 14, 2026

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A student smiles at her desk with an open math notebook during a classroom lesson.

 

Students participate in a math lesson, referencing the strategies and examples in their notebooks to support their learning.


Calendar Reminders

  • Thursday, October 15 - Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 Field Day 
  • Friday, October 16 - Grades 3-6 Field Day 
  • Saturday, October 17, 3:00 p.m. - GBE PTA Fall Festival 
  • Wednesday, October 21, 8:15 a.m. - Bike to School Parade
  • Wednesday, October 21, 1:00 p.m. - 3-Hour Early Release 
  • Friday, October 30, 2:00 p.m. - End of the Quarter, 2-Hour Early Release for all students 

Early Release Next Wednesday, October 21

Our first Early Release Wednesday is next week, October 21. Students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. unless families have requested child care until the regular dismissal time of 4 p.m.

If your family has not requested child care until 4 p.m., your child will be dismissed at 1 p.m. If your family needs child care until 4 p.m. and has not yet submitted a request, please email Mr. Pietzman at djpietzman@fcps.edu as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us prepare for a successful first Early Release Wednesday!


October PTA Meeting

Join us for our next Greenbriar East PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 14. The meeting will be held virtually at 7:00, and all GBE families are welcome to attend.

Join the PTA Meeting on Google Meet

To join by phone:

  • Phone: 385-352-0599

  • PIN: 939 613 637#


Field Day Reminders

Field Day is almost here! We are looking forward to two fun-filled days with our Roadrunners!

  • Thursday, October 15: Kindergarten and grades 1-2

  • Friday, October 16: Grades 3-6

Please make sure your child comes to school dressed for outdoor physical activity, including comfortable clothing and sneakers.

Field Day is weather permitting. If we need to cancel due to weather, we will likely postpone the event until the spring. We will communicate any changes with families.

We can't wait for a fun day of teamwork, school spirit, and activities!