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Great Falls Elementary School
New Family
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Great Falls Elementary PTA
Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, all FCPS schools and offices are closed through the end of this academic school year. Our
current students continue to engage in their academics through various learning resources and virtual activities.
At this point in time we do not have a date staff will be returning to school, however, processes are in place for
parents to register their child(ren) at GFES for the upcoming school year.
We would like to offer parents unfamiliar with our school an opportunity to learn about Great Falls Elementary and to
address some of the questions parents/guardians may have about our school and the student registration process.
INTRODUCTIONS
Our staff creates a collaborative culture that is committed to providing an outstanding
educational environment. Our teachers and support staff work together to provide a
positive, supportive, and caring atmosphere. We work together as a team to foster our
21st century learners and assure that every child reaches their potential.
Principal, Mrs. Sara Harper Assistant Principal, Dr. Chris Litz [email protected]
REGISTRATION BASICS
Children must be living with a parent and residing in Fairfax County. School assignment is
determined by residence address. Enter your street address in the FCPS boundary
locator to confirm Great Falls Elementary is the school your student should attend.
Documentation Required to Register: Please note: Original documents are required
Proof of Residence – Parents who reside with their child in a property that they own or
rent:
Deed of the house, or a copy of the deed downloaded from on-line county property
tax records, or a current mortgage statement, or
Lease in the parent’s name signed by the rental management office or
A resident manager’s letter with company letterhead stating residence of parent
Visit www.fcps.edu for details regarding proof of residence in Fairfax County.
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REGISTRATION BASICS (Cont.)
Parents who live with their child in a residence of someone else need to provide all of the
following:
FCPS Student Registration Leaseholder or Homeowner Affidavit
FCPS Student Registration Residency Affidavit
Deed or lease of homeowner/leaseholder
Three supporting documents in the parent’s name showing Fairfax County address,
selected from the following list:
a) Employment (current employer verification on company letterhead or current payroll
stub)
b) Car document/ID (Virginia driver’s license, car registration, car insurance policy or bill or
Commonwealth of Virginia identification card)
c) Utility bill (cell phone, internet, gas, water, electricity, cable or telephone)
d) Tax document (current income tax form 1099, withholding form W-2)
e) Official correspondence (bank statements, Department of Family Services, medical
bills, Housing Choice Voucher, U.S. government issued document or other county/agency
correspondence)
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REGISTRATION BASICS (Cont.)
Child’s Birth Certificate (original document) Children who reach their 5th
birthday on or before September 30 of school year are eligible for kindergarten enrollment.
Drivers License or Passport of enrolling parent
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REGISTRATION FORMS
Fillable Registration Forms Bundle - click here
Please print clearly in blue or black ink if not completed online:
o Student Registration Formo Home Language Surveyo Criminal Conviction and Juvenile Delinquency Adjudication Affirmationo Health Information (shared with public health nurse)o State Physical (immunization and physical report completed by a Healthcare
Provider) We recommend you make a copy to keep for your personal records.o Identification of Military Connected Studentso Pre-Kindergarten Survey-kindergarten enrollment only o Emergency Care Information
Getting To Know our New Students- This form is specific to Great Falls ES and is not included in the FCPS registration forms.
EMERGENCY CARE INFORMATION FORM:
Important to update as changes occur
The information on this form will be used to contact parents in event
of emergency, or if your child becomes ill during the school day. It is
very important to notify the school with any new phone numbers or email.
OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION: Parents/guardians will be called
first. If we are unable to contact the parent or guardian, we will call
the individuals listed under the ‘Other Contact Information.’ Only
those listed on this form will be permitted to pick your child up from school. List local residents only.
PAPERWORK COMPLETED AND READY TO REGISTER?
Scan all registration forms and documentation to our registrar, Abeer El
Gharib: [email protected]
Mrs. El Gharib will verify your documents and contact you with confirmation of
receipt. Keep all the signed forms and original documents. All original forms
and documents will need to be turned in to Mrs. El Gharib when school
opens. Please understand your child’s enrollment will not be complete until all
original documentation is received and verified.
Parents who do not have full computer access can email Mrs. El Gharib with their phone number, and she will have a phone interview with them.
This will be the enrollment process for all students until school resumes.
ADDITIONAL SCHOOL SPECIFICS
2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
CLASSROOM PLACEMENT: Classroom Teacher assignments will be posted on our school
website in August
NEW FAMILY PLAYDATE- Wednesday, August 21st, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
A meet and greet on our school playground, sponsored by our PTA
OPEN HOUSE- Thursday, August 22nd, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for our
students to find their assigned classroom, meet their teacher and classmates. School
supplies can be brought to classroom this day. Students will receive a packet with
information to start the school year
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- Tuesday, August 26, 2019
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT- Dates to be determined. Parent/Guardian will meet as
group with their child’s teacher to discuss grade level curriculum, class guidelines,
procedures, and expectations
*All dates
tentative due to Covid 19 closures
STARTING SCHOOL 2020-2021 YEAR
Transportation
FCPS School Bus - FCPS bus transportation is provided for children who live within our
school boundaries. Bus routes are decided by the Office of Transportation based on
home residency. Route information will be emailed to parents the week before school
begins.
KISS & RIDE - Private transportation. There is a dedicated drop off and pick up location in
the back of the school.
SACC – SACC is a Fairfax County Office for Children program for elementary school age
children whose parents are working, attending school, or disabled. Early morning and
after school child care is available.
For SACC information and registration, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/Sacc.htm
or call the SACC registration office: 703-449-8989.
Transportation to and from School
STUDENT SUPPLIES - Classroom supplies for every grade level will be listed
on our GFES website prior to the start of school.
LUNCH TIME - Students may bring their own lunch or purchase a lunch in
the cafeteria. We highly recommend opening an account for your
child to purchase lunch online: My School Bucks. Cash or Check
accepted as well. Purchasing details will be sent home at beginning of
school year.
ADVANCED ACADEMICS -
GFES Advanced Academic Information - click here
FCPS Advanced Academic Information - click here
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If your child becomes sick or needs medical attention during the school day, he/she will be cared for by our School Health Aide.
Role of the School Health Aide – NOT a nurse, but trained to provide basic first aid and take care of health issues—present during regular school hours.
The Health Aide is supported by a Public Health Nurse (PHN) The PHN will review your child’s Health Care form and contact you to discuss any medical issues.
School Health Aides and Public Health Nurses are Health Department employees.
HEALTH ROOM/CLINIC
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Weekly Communicator Envelopes sent home in backpack
Blackboard Parent Account provides up to date parent and guardian access to their child’s student information, including attendance, report cards, class schedules, gradebook, course history, discipline, health, and school information. Sign up here
E-Notify FCPS Messaging for Parents: when our school or district office needs to notify you in cases of emergency, attendance, and essential communications related to your student(s) education. Automatic enrollment
News You Choose Message: email subscription service to communicate GFES newsletters, events, news updates, etc. Sign up here
Social Media: Facebook and Twitter
COMMUNICATION
Great Falls Elementary School PTA
Visit our New Family page on PTA Website: gfespta.com
Advocate, enrich and strengthen!
The Great Falls Elementary School (GFES) PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN
#541149142) consisting of parents, teachers and administrators all partnering with a
common vision of building the best school possible. Our primary objective is to enrich
our children’s educational experience by providing the school with programming and resources that our children otherwise would not receive through tax dollars.
Visit the PTA website for Volunteer Opportunities, Events & Community Outreach
Programs Managed by PTA, and most importantly, how you become
an ADVOCATE for our children!
PTA President, Sue Kim: [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN GREAT FALLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal, Sara Harper: [email protected]
Assistant Principal, Christopher Litz: [email protected]
Principal’s Administrative Assistant, Ellen Rohrer:
Registrar, Abeer El Gharib: [email protected]
Public Health Nurse, Jennifer Stanton: [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
