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- Friday, August 21
- Monday, August 24
- Friday, September 4
- Monday, September 7
- Monday, September 21
- Monday, October 12
- Friday, October 30
- Monday, November 2
WORKING TOGETHER TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR CHILDREN & BUILD A STRONG SCHOOL COMMUNITY
New Family Buddy Program
New Family Buddy Program
Is your family new to Great Falls Elementary? Could you use a friendly resource to ask questions and learn more about our community?
Are you a veteran Great Falls Elementary family? Would you like to help a new family learn about our community?
Sign up HERE for the New Family Buddy Program!
Please reach out to familyliason@gfespta.com or president@gfespta.com if you have any questions!
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Spanish Language Programs
Spanish Language Program - 2026 - 2027 School Year
Exciting Changes for the 2026-27 School Year!
ChiCeLaCu will offer two extra days!
Registration for the GFES before-school Spanish program run by ChiCeLaCu! is now open until August 30th!! The Spanish program begins on September 14th, 2026 and ends on May 5th, 2027. Classes are held at GFES from 7:40am-8:40am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with the exciting addition of two extra days as an optional conversational component to complement the 3-day course!
To register, follow this link or scan the code below.
PTA Reflections
2025-2026 PTA Reflections Contest Results
Congratulations to the following students, whose Reflections art contest entries advanced from
GFES to judging at the Fairfax County PTA Level:
-Nishka Arya, Dance Choreography and Photography categories, Primary level;
-Amelia Lohrum, Visual Arts category, Primary level;
-Mario Rosser Castro, Music Composition and Photography categories, Intermediate
level;
-Ingrid Kuo, Visual Arts category, Intermediate level;
-Saraa Bagade, Film Production, Middle School level;
-Eliana Cisz, Literature, Middle School level; and
-Covington Lukas, Photography, Middle School level.
Additionally, the GFES PTA congratulates four of our Roadrunners, whose submissions were
recognized at the Fairfax County PTA level. The students, their entry categories, and the awards
they received include:
-Nishka Arya, Dance Choreography, Silver Award of Excellence;
-Saraa Bagade, Film Production, Bronze Award of Merit;
-Covington Lukas, Photography, Bronze Award of Merit; and
-Mario Rosser Castro, Photography, Honorable Mention.
Bravo, once again, to these outstanding artists, and all those who participated in Reflections
this school year! And thank you again to our GFES and community partners (Ms. Murphy, Ms.
Stewart, the Morning News Team, as well as judges Ms. Roberts, Mr. McCready, Maria from
Luna Art Studio, and Maureen from PaperKite Photography) – we could not have done this
without you. We look forward to next year's program!
Wishlists
School and Staff Wishlists!
SCHOOL WISHLIST
Cultural and Diversity Committee
Help Us Build a Library That Reflects Us All!
We're creating a new lending library and need your help! We're seeking donations of culturally rich and diverse books that celebrate different backgrounds, voices, and experiences. Whether it's a beloved folktale, a story in another language, or a book that reflects your family's heritage—your contribution can help every person see themselves in the pages.
Drop off your books on the shelf in the school vestibule and help us grow a library as vibrant and inclusive as our community! Thank you so much!
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/
Join the PTA
Our school is more than just a building—it's a community, a safe haven, and a launchpad for our children's futures. But right now, we're facing real challenges: limited funding, stretched resources, and staff who are doing heroic work with far too little.
This is where you come in.
Joining the PTA isn’t just about meetings, it's about making a difference. Your membership and donations directly support classroom supplies, enrichment programs, teacher appreciation efforts, and the little things that make a big impact. PTA memberships only last for one year! So, even if you joined last year, you need to renew/join again this year!
Every dollar helps. Every voice matters. Every hand makes the load lighter.
Let’s show our kids—and our incredible staff—that we’re in this together. Please consider joining the PTA and donating to our Roadrunner Giving Campaign today. Together, we can fill the gaps and lift our school higher.
Join Now >> https://www.gfespta.com/mem
Roadrunner Giving Campaign
The Roadrunner Giving Campaign (RGC) is the PTA's no-fuss direct donation fundraiser! 100% of RGC donations will be reinvested in our school to benefit students and staff! ANY amount will help our school! All donations are fully tax-deductible too!
Our goal is to have 100% participation this school year! There are 5 levels of support!
PTA Family Supporter: $30
Silver Supporter: $100
Gold Supporter: $250
Platinum Supporter: $500
Honor Roll of Benefactors: $1000
Each level of support comes with different benefits, which are listed below:
PTA Family Supporter: Voting rights, entered into raffles for free tickets and VIP parking to PTA events
Silver Supporter: Student Birthday Message, PE Teacher for the Day Raffle Entry
Gold Supporter: Student Birthday Message, Assistant Principal for the Day Raffle Entry
Platinum Supporter: Student Birthday Message, Principal for the Day Raffle Entry
Honor Roll of Benefactors: Student Birthday Message, PE Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal for the Day Raffle Entries
