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March 27th: End of Third Quarter - 2-Hour Early Release
March 30th- April 3rd: No School - Spring Break
April 6th: Teacher Work Day - No School
April 10th: School Planning Day - No School
April 21st: Special Election - No School
April 21st: BRX Oven Spirit Event
April 22nd: Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:35am)
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2025-2026
Click HERE to catch up on the helpful and important information sent by the school on March 13th!
School and Teacher Wishlists
The school is still in need of essential items like trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and soap! You can find the school's Amazon wishlist HERE! In addition, you can now access teacher wishlists on the PTA website HERE! We will continue to update the page as we receive additional wishlists. Thank you so much for your endless support!
Spring 2026 Registration is Open!
We’re delighted to kick off our Spring 2026 session with an exciting lineup of Enrichment Programs for your children! Our after-school activities create a positive, nurturing space where students can try new things, connect with friends, and strengthen their skills and self-confidence. Whether they’re exploring creative arts, conducting fun STEM challenges, or participating in energetic group games, there’s an experience designed for every interest. Let your child discover new passions, build lasting memories, and enjoy learning in a setting where each class brings something special.
Register here.
Registration is now open and closes Sunday, March 29 @ 11:59 PM
FINANCIAL AID REGISTRATION DETAILS ️closes Monday, March 23 @ 11:59 PM (closes earlier than general registration)
The Celebrate Great Falls Auction is LIVE through March 23rd!
The Celebrate Great Falls Silent Auction is LIVE!! Proceeds from the auction will directly benefit Great Falls Elementary, Colvin Run Elementary, and Forestville Elementary to support technology, arts, music, mindfulness, and more in the classrooms. The auction will go through March 23rd and new items will continue to be added, so check back daily!
Also be on the lookout for GFES-specific auction items, such as pizza parties, ice cream parties, and other special experiences just for GFES students with our beloved GFES teachers and staff! Want to experience what it is like to be Principal for a day, or be an anchor or a weather guest on the morning news? Or do you want to have peace of mind for 6th grade promotion and reserve front row seats or a parking spot? All of these items are sure to go fast so don’t miss out! GFES will also be auctioning off limited spots to include a birthday message for your GFES student, teacher, or staff on the school's digital welcome sign! 100% of these school-donated items will benefit GFES and our students!
If you have a service or item you would be willing to donate to the auction, please donate here.
Get more involved with the PTA for 2026-2027
Do you want to become more involved in the PTA? We are working on building a strong team of leaders for the 2026-2027 school year and need your help! Our nominating committee would love to hear from anyone interested in taking on any of the PTA executive board and committee chair positions! Serving on the PTA is a great way to meet other GFES parents and give your input on events, activities, and fundraising opportunities. Please reach out to nominatingcommittee@gfespta.com to learn about open positions.
Old Brogue Spirit Event: THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much to everyone who attended our first ever spirit event at the Old Brogue on February 25th! There was an amazing turnout and it was wonderful to see the entire restaurant buzzing with Great Falls families!! The PTA ended up earning $1000 thanks to everyone's support! Thank you so much for making the spirit event our most successful one ever!
In addition, we want to give a very special THANK YOU to GFES 1st grader, Ethan, who not only helped arrange for the spirit event to happen, but also greeted families, handed out flyers, walked families to their tables, and checked in on families throughout the evening! Thank you so much Ethan for being such a great ambassador to the school! We are so grateful for your leadership and GFES pride!
Please be on the lookout for two more Old Brogue Events in early May and early June - Moms and Muffins and Dads and Donuts!!
Thank you so much!!
Spring Book Fair: Thank You So Much!!
THANK YOU for making the Book Fair such a success! With your incredible support, we raised over $5,000 to benefit our PTA programs and the GFES Library. Our wonderful teachers received 130 of their wish list books, thanks to your generosity.
We're so very grateful to our students, families, and teachers for making it the best week ever!
Cultural and Diversity Committee
Some upcoming events members of our diverse community celebrate include:
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - All of March
- Women's History Month - All of March
- Eid al-Fitr - March 20th (Begins the evening of March 19th)
- Nowruz - March 20th
- World Down Syndrome Day - March 21st
- Passover - Sunset on April 1st - Sunset on April 8th
- Good Friday - April 3rd
- Easter - April 5th
- Orthodox Good Friday - April 10th
- Orthodox Easter - April 12th
- Theravada New Year - April 14th -16th
Interested in learning more about these events and holidays? Please visit the Cultural and Diversity Committee page on the PTA website! The page will be updated throughout the year with information about important events and holidays as well as book recommendations related to each event and holiday!
Lending Library!
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