Mustang Minutes Parents Edition
December 4, 2020
Thank you to one of our awesome parents, Chelsea Howery, for donating cupcakes and cookies for our staff today. What a SWEET surprise!
December to Remember
Pathblazer Challenge Results
We want to celebrate the fact that 91 of our students spent time working on Pathblazer Math and Reading Activities over the Thanksgiving break this year. We are especially proud of the 20 students who spent the MOST time on Pathblazer learning last week.
Ayandhi Nichols
Jayden Corona
Alonso Alvarado
Yoselin Arreola
Gianne Bettosini
Nathan Canales
Rocio Barriga
Krisiano Rueda
Mateo Martinez
Jeremy Kiwovele
Angela Juarez
Luis Rivera
Noel Salazar
Angel Mora
Julian Medina
Regina Medina
Ashley Reyes
Ashley Mandujano
Genesis Soto
Nariah Balderas
These students received free student and parent passes for the SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium at Ridgmar Mall. (Virtual students will receive their passes by mail)
For more information about the SeaQuest Aquarium, visit https://fortworth.visitseaquest.com/
We will have another Pathblazer challenge over the Christmas Break so be ready!
Deadline is TODAY for Gold Seal Programs of Choice
Students interested in participating in a Gold Seal Program or School of Choice for the 2021-2022 school year must apply before Friday, December 4 by 5pm.
Gold Seal applicants will be admitted to schools and programs by a computer-generated lottery. Students not selected to their first choice will be placed on a waiting list.
- December 4 at 5 p.m. – Application Deadline
For additional Gold Seal information, visit www.fwisd.org/choice.
Greenbriar Spirit Shirts are NOW Available
PTA is currently selling Greenbriar Spirit Shirts which students can wear in place of the regular uniform shirt. They come in Forest Green long sleeved ($15) and Kelly Green short sleeved ($10). CASH ONLY
This is NOT a pre-order. There are a limited number of shirts and sizes available.
PTA will be setting up a pop-up shop in front of the school to sell the shirts on the following dates and times:
Friday, December 4th 5:00-6:30pm
Friday, December 11th 2:00-4:00pm and 5:00-6:30pm
Please reach out to the PTA for questions at ptagreenbriar@gmail.com
Also, if you have already purchased one of the Gray "We can learn Here or There" shirts, you can pick up your shirt tonight as well.
Student Holiday Celebrations
- All food donated for the celebration will need to be store bought and SEALED
- Food will need to be delivered to the school BEFORE December 18th in order to give the office staff and teachers time to wipe the packages down with sanitizing wipes.
- Teachers will need to wear gloves while passing out the food/snacks.
- Students will NOT be moving around the room while eating and will need to be socially distanced at their desks.
- Optional activities include: watching a Holiday show/movie, listening to holiday music and doing a holiday craft/art.
- Gift exchanges among students will not be allowed.
- Teachers will communicate with parents about holiday celebrations through Class Dojo
Help For Those in Need
Bishop Hayes and his church are having a food give away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 beginning @ 10 AM. They will have enough food for at least 5,000 families in need.
Bishop Donald "DD" Hayes, Ph.D.
Presiding Bishop
G.I.F.T. Ministries
300 Expedition Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76108
www.giftchurch.org
Cell: 817-797-4462
Fax: 817-900-7278
FWAS Program
For more information or to register your child, please use the following link.
3rd-5th Grade Benchmark Testing NEXT WEEK
On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 8 & 9, 3rd-5th graders will be taking district math and reading benchmarks. On Thursday, Dec.10, 5th graders will be taking a district science benchmark.
Virtual students can test online or on campus). If they are testing online, they must be available to meet with their teacher on Google meet with cameras on during testing.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cronenberg at leticia.cronenberg@fwisd.org.
How do I keep up with what's going on at Greenbriar?
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
- Connect with your child's class on CLASS DOJO
- Greenbriar Google Site
- Mustang Minutes Parent Newsletters
- Join PTA
- Email and text messages (if you do not currently receive these, please contact the main office to update your email address and phone numbers in our automated system)
About US
Email: lindsay.staros@fwisd.org
Website: www.fwisd.org/Greenbriar
Location: 1605 Grady Lee Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-814-7400
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreenbriarES
Twitter: @GreenbriarES