Welcome Eagles!
The Glen Forest PTO is a volunteer-led group of families, teachers, and staff supporting 800+ students and 140+ staff at Glen Forest Elementary.
📅 Next PTO Meeting
Monday, Dec 8 • 7:30 PM on Zoom
Spanish & Arabic interpreters available
Everyone welcome — no membership required
What We Do
For Students
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Classroom materials & enrichment
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Field trips & activities
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After-school clubs
For Teachers & Staff
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Classroom mini-grants
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Appreciation meals & treats
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Club stipends
For Families & Community
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School events & activities
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Flexible volunteer options (30+ min)
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Community resource support
Next PTO Event
Winter Fun Spirit Week — Last Week of 2025
Let’s celebrate our GFES staff and students with a week of festive activities!
Winter Fun Spirit Week Schedule (Dec 15-19)
MONDAY — Long Winter’s Nap
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Wear your coziest sleepwear — holiday pajamas encouraged.
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Teachers: Hot cocoa bar provided by the PTO.
TUESDAY — Felices Fiestas!
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Teachers: Nacho bar in the lounge (Admin).
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Students: SCA activities to be added (Ashlynne will update).
WEDNESDAY — Work It Out Wednesday (3-Hour Early Release)
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Teachers: Wear movement or fitness-themed attire.
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Additional ideas welcome.
THURSDAY — Everything Holiday
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Festive outfits from head to toe!
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Teachers: “Everything” bagels from the PTO.
FRIDAY — Winter White Out
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Wear all white for the Winter Singalong.
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Teachers: White snack bar (PTO or Admin).
Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon
We’ll share sign-ups for families interested in contributing snacks or support items for staff appreciation during Spirit Week.
After-School Clubs
Thank you for a great Fall 2025 season!
Our Eagles enjoyed seven weeks of creativity, movement, and fun.
Spring 2026 Clubs
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Registration opens: March 18 @ 6 PM
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Club dates: April 9 – May 21 (Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 PM)
We welcome teachers, staff, & parents to lead or co-lead a club.
📧 glenforestpta@gmail.com
Space is limited — first come, first served.
Teachers & Staff Support
We’re here for you — in the classroom and beyond.
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Classroom mini-grants
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Club stipends
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Enrichment funding
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Appreciation events & treats
$10 staff membership
Nov 3 — Teacher Workday Lunch
Bite & Go food truck • 11 AM – 1 PM
➡️ Check menu ahead to speed ordering
➡️ Share feedback to help us book great vendors
Thank You to Our Partners
We appreciate our generous supporters!
Event Sponsors:
Pet Sitting 4 Comfort LLC · The Kidz Docs
Recent Supporters:
Home Depot (Seven Corners) · Einstein Bros. Bagels (Bailey's Crossroads)
Restaurant Nights:
SweetFrog (Bailey's) · Five Guys · Red Robin · La Madeleine · Chick-fil-A · Chipotle · Jake's Ice Cream
Food Trucks:
Samasem Steak · MYS Crepes (sweet & savory) · Sweet Treats Ice Cream · Pako's Fresh Mex · Kona Ice of Fairfax · Bite & Go · The Birria Beat · Ribeye Philadelphia Steak · Chill & Go
Family & Staff Resources
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[Family Resources] – Support programs, translation help, FCPS links
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[Payment Options] – Pay dues by PayPal, Square, or check
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[Bylaws & Meeting Notes] – See how decisions are made
Address
5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041
