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
December 15–19, 2025
Let’s celebrate our students and staff with a week of festive fun!
Monday — Long Winter’s Nap
Wear cozy pajamas (holiday pajamas encouraged)
Teachers: Hot cocoa bar (PTO)
Tuesday — Felices Fiestas!
Teachers: Nacho bar (Admin)
Students: SCA activities (details coming)
Wednesday — Work It Out Wednesday (3-Hour Early Release)
Wear movement or fitness-themed attire
Thursday — Everything Holiday
Festive outfits head to toe
Teachers: “Everything” bagels (PTO)
Friday — Winter White Out
Wear all white for the Winter Singalong
Teachers: White snack bar
Volunteer sign-ups coming soon for staff appreciation support.
Thank You to Our Volunteers & Community Partners
Thank you to everyone who supported the Glen Forest 5K Fun Run on November 22.
Special thanks to:
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Local police officers for event safety
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Food truck partners: Ribeye, Bite & Go, Chill & Go, The Birria Beat
Your support helps fund field trips and school-wide programs.
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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Dates: April 9 – May 21 (Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 PM)
Teachers, staff, and parents are welcome to lead or co-lead a club.
Email us to learn more: glenforestpta@gmail.com
Space is limited — first come, first served.
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
