Welcome Eagles!
The Glen Forest PTO is a volunteer-led nonprofit of parents, guardians, teachers, and staff.
We work together to support 800+ students and 140+ staff at Glen Forest Elementary through:
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Classroom Support – field trips, learning materials, mini-grants
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Community Events – Fall Festival, 5K Fun Runs, Bingo Night, International Night
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Teacher Appreciation – meals, stipends, and recognition
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Family Involvement – volunteer opportunities as short as 30 minutes
Next Restaurant Night:
6353 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
Wednesday, October 29 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Mention “Glen Forest PTO” and a portion of your purchase supports:
✅ Student programs
✅ Teacher supplies
✅ Staff appreciation
Dine in or take out – every order helps!
Our Impact
Your membership, donations, and volunteer time make a real difference.
Together we fund:
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Learning: classroom materials and field trips
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Community: family events and after school clubs
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Teachers & Staff: meals, stipends, and recognition
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Families: accessible volunteer options (30 minutes or more)
Thank You to Our Volunteers & Sponsors!
Our Fall Festival (Abracadabra Autumn · Oct 24) was a huge success thanks to our staff, families, and community partners.
Special Thanks To: The Kidz Docs · Pet Sitting 4 Comfort LLC · Pako’s Fresh Mex · Kona Ice of Fairfax · Halal Hotdog & Burger Truck · Vince Charming for bringing the magic!
(Photo Gallery coming soon)
Next PTO Event
Fall 5K Fun Run
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Race Start 11:00 AM | Registration 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Location: Glen Forest Elementary School
Join Glen Forest families, teachers, and neighbors for a morning of fitness and fun to support PTO programs for students and teachers. After the race, enjoy music, food trucks, face painting, and outdoor games for all ages.
After-School Clubs
Fall 2025: Oct 9 – Nov 20 · Thursdays · 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Registration Opened Sept 24 at 6 PM.
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$50 for PTO members
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$60 for non-members
Clubs led by teachers, staff, and parent volunteers:
Availability (as of Oct 23):
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Arts & Crafts (K–2): 1 spot left
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Beginning Arabic (1–2): 13 spots left
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All other clubs: Full
Get Involved
Choose what fits your family, schedule, or classroom.
Become a Member
$20/family · $10/staff per year
✔ $10 club discount
✔ Voting rights & event perks
Volunteer
1️⃣ Register with FCPS
2️⃣ Pick a role (30–60 min) or Task
3️⃣ Sign up & check in
Community Partners
Local businesses can sponsor events, host fundraisers, or donate raffle items.
Thank You to Our Partners
We appreciate our sponsors and community supporters:
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Event Sponsors: Pet Sitting 4 Comfort LLC, The Kidz Docs
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Donations: Home Depot (Seven Corners)
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Staff Lounge: Einstein Bros. Bagels
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Restaurant Nights: SweetFrog · Five Guys · Red Robin · La Madeleine · Chick-fil-A · Chipotle
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Food Trucks: Samasem Steak · MYS Crepes (sweet & savory) · Sweet Treats Ice Cream · Pako's Fresh Mex · Kona Ice of Fairfax
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
