FCPS

Gunston is proud to host an Annual Veterans Day program for our school community. Students made banners and wore red, white and blue. Breakfast was served outside under the tent to a great crowd. Military members marched in procession lined by American Flags to our field and were cheered on by students. Our chorus and music teachers provided lovely music while the SCA honored the guests with special remarks. Students were excited to wave at their families and veterans as they left the field at the end of the ceremony. The Gunston community is grateful for their service.

Last week Gunston held a family night for the ESOL community. SEBA provided a lovely dinner of burritos, chips, fruit and chocolate. Information and resources were shared by by our Family Liaison, Kathryn Garcia and our ESOL teacher, Mandy Hanna. Some students played games with Miss Siraco and others shared their versions of "the important thing about..." from "The Important Book."
Everyone had a great time.

Back to Broadway Concert at South County HS on October 27 was a huge success. Students from the pyramid, including Gunston Elementary were present and participating.

Congratulations to third grade teacher Kelly Marie Daugherty who was recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 3 Outstanding Elementary Teacher and one of the five finalists for the FCPS Outstanding Elementary Teacher at this year's FCPS Honors event, held at George Mason University Center for the Arts on June 8th.

Gunston welcomed military families and students to help honor military connected youth with a nice breakfast and slide presentation. Dr Brabrand and school board member, Karen Corbett-Sanders, attended and shared their good wishes. Sen Tim Kaine provided a special video. Students spoke a bit about their experiences in a military family.

SOL's at Gunston begin the week of April 25. Grades 3 - 6 are expected to take both math and reading tests, with 5th graders also taking a Science SOL. Read here about what is expected for Gunston students taking the SOL's, what the scores mean and how it all impacts your student.

This first grade language arts class was celebrating a milestone birthday for the teacher while working on language arts in rotations. Students were able to choose which activity they wanted to do first. The teacher met with students in small groups to work on reading.

Mrs Gorham, art teacher, at Gunston worked with the 6th graders on an interesting PBL. Her students learned by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaning projects. They had to reflect upon their own interests and futures, research opportunities available in their middle school and learn how to publicly talk about their learning. In addition, they created their projects using art skills learned in class.

This third grade language arts class was a rotation of fun learning experiences and activities. Students worked in different rotations for a period time exploring, reading, writing, thinking and discussing.

Popular Girls on the Run establishes more goals than just running. Fun, camaraderie and even troubleshooting school day issues top the list. Several dedicated coaches and a big group of girls inspire each other to be healthy physically and mentally.

Staff and students gathered to honor our Veterans. Breakfast and photo ops were shared with our heroes before the ceremony. Then the SGA provided information and poetry before a musical salute to our honored guests. Students gathered, clapped their thanks and waved as they finally returned to class after the festivities.

Students gather food for the hungry to support LCAC. After a few moving words by the SGA and Ms Patterson of the LCAC the students walked/danced in the Harvest Walk celebration. They were excited to learn they had collected more than a 1600 hundred items. Check out the video to learn which classes brought the most.