Gunston Elementary PTA

🌿 Gunston PTA has a great deal for you!

Local community member Afshan Malik and the team at MosquitoNix Springfield/Alexandria are offering Gunston families an exclusive partnership deal this season:

✅ 10% off any new misting system installation
✅ $250 back to Gunston PTA for every system installed

Their 100% botanical, automated misting systems are safe for kids, pets, and the planet — and invisible by design. Just set it and enjoy your evenings outside, bite-free.

📞 Call or text 703.686.5466 and mention "Gunston PTA" to claim your discount.
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Some big beautiful updates at our school! Our garden space “The Eagle Oasis” features a really special new mural. Our cafeteria now displays a flag showcasing our school’s AVID National Demonstration School status!

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Come run 🏃🏻 🏃🏽‍♀️ for fun on Saturday, May 2.

There will be food and vendors to check out after!

Events for April 2026 Points count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Spring Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now! Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option

Reminder!!!! ENTRIES DUE BY 20 MARCH 2026, NO Extensions

Would you like your artwork featured on the cover of Gunston’s 2025-2026 Yearbook?

How about a FREE 2025-2026 Yearbook for the Cover WINNER!

We are inviting ALL Gunston Elementary Students to enter their drawings.

Because the competition is sure to be stiff for selecting just ONE entry for the front cover, FOUR honorable mentions will also be selected for the back cover.

Submission requirements
1. 8.5x11 sheet of white paper
2. Portrait orientation (this paper is printed Portrait – do not turn it sideways)
3. Only on the back: write your name with pencil
4. Paper cannot be folded
5. No use of commercial graphics, logos, licensed characters, or offensive material
6. Digital designs are welcome but need to be original and cannot be copied materials
7. All entries must include the following text:

Gunston Elementary
2025-2026
Title related to this year’s theme: Empower | Inspire Excellence | Unlock Possibilities

Suggestions/Tips:
• Try to think of a design that will appeal to all Gunston students.
• Letters – dark colors and outlining each letter with black work best.

Entries that do not meet the submissions requirements above, cannot qualify for the cover. We cannot guarantee artwork submissions will be returned. For questions: E‐mail [email protected].

Submit your artwork at school.

ENTRIES DUE BY 20 MARCH 2026, NO Extensions

Would you like your artwork featured on the cover of Gunston’s 2025-2026 Yearbook?

How about a FREE 2025-2026 Yearbook for the Cover WINNER!

We are inviting ALL Gunston Elementary Students to enter their drawings.

Because the competition is sure to be stiff for selecting just ONE entry for the front cover, FOUR honorable mentions will also be selected for the back cover.

Submission requirements
1. 8.5x11 sheet of white paper
2. Portrait orientation (this paper is printed Portrait – do not turn it sideways)
3. Only on the back: write your name with pencil
4. Paper cannot be folded
5. No use of commercial graphics, logos, licensed characters, or offensive material
6. Digital designs are welcome but need to be original and cannot be copied materials
7. All entries must include the following text:

Gunston Elementary
2025-2026
Title related to this year’s theme: Empower | Inspire Excellence | Unlock Possibilities

Suggestions/Tips:
• Try to think of a design that will appeal to all Gunston students.
• Letters – dark colors and outlining each letter with black work best.

Entries that do not meet the submissions requirements above, cannot qualify for the cover. We cannot guarantee artwork submissions will be returned. For questions: E‐mail [email protected].

Submit your artwork at school.

We had a great turnout this morning for Donuts with Grownups!

Volunteer for picture day!

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This Saturday, October 25 is our Annual Fall Festival, we have something for everyone! Jack-o-Lantern Contest, Costume Contest, Kids' Games (and fun Prize Table), Vendors and Food! Join the fun!

If you plan on virtually attending the school board meeting this evening you must first register in order to receive the Zoom link.

The impacts of scenario 4 are: net gain of about 10 students, use of modulars as classrooms, increased classroom size, increased strain on the septic, increased traffic and more!

See you there!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: October 2025 Boundary Meeting - Hayfield SS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: October 2025 Boundary Meeting - Hayfield SS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Please consider supporting this project to fuel literacy at Gunston! Matching ends tonight and the goal is near.

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/conversation-connection-fueling-literac/9810490/