The Green Valley Gazette
Nov. 16, 2022
Letter From the Principal
Dear Families and GVES community:
I want to thank you for the outpouring of support for our students and staff. This has been a tough week but we are encouraged by the resilience of staff and students as we move forward.
This past Friday was our Veterans Day celebration. I was so impressed with the students poem, song and the beautiful posters and cards for our visitors. Students were respectful and excited to be together as a school. As the daughter of a veteran, I am moved by the understanding our students have of what it means to serve our country. I also want to thank the PTA for their patience and support as we figured out some logistics and learned that all of our students plus visitors fit in the cafeteria/gym!
I see the Fun Run board starting to fill up. Our students are excited to participate in this activity. Cross your fingers for a beautiful day. I am looking forward to being slimed by Ms. Edman and Ms. Ragland if we meet the goal of $55,000.00!!!
I look forward to continuing our work together to support all of our children.
Thank you,
Dr. Kathy Swire
Acting Assistant Principal
-------Mark Your Calendar------
Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.: 2nd & 3rd Grade Family Fun Night
Nov. 18: Fun Run
Nov. 22: Spirit Night at Memories Charcoal House in Mt. Airy
Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30 at 1:30 p.m.: Early Dismissal
Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m.: PTA meeting
Dec. 12: Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse
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Volunteer in the Media Center
Be a WatchDOG -- We Need You
Step 1: Complete the WatchDOGS Volunteer Form.
Step 2: You will receive an email confirmation to the email you list on the form.
Step3: Show up and give out some high fives and fist bumps to the students.
Any questions email gveptapresident@gmail.com.
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- Find Out First E-mails - We use the email address you provided when your student enrolled to send out information. If that email address changes, please email the school (greenvalley.es@fcps.org, also listed in the About Us info below) to update your information.
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About Us
Email: GreenValley.ES@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/gves/home
Location: 11501 Fingerboard Rd, Monrovia, MD 21770, USA
Phone: (240) 236-3400