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GBW Gears Up for Spring Carnival & Huge Birthday Celebration!

Mark your calendars and plan to be part of GBW’s 40th birthday party carnival. Plan to spend the afternoon celebrating here at GBW on Saturday, March 17 from 12:00 noon to 4 pm. 

There will be moon bounces, a huge inflatable obstacle course, games, food, bake sale, pie and cake decorating contests, cake walk, a prize wheel, 50/50 raffle, music, and much, much more!  We will be offering new games that will add excitement to some of our popular favorites.

Kids Cake Decorating Contest 

Get your kids excited about participating and have them start planning now! Questions go to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,as Ginny will be in charge of the cake contests.

Silent Auction

Back by popular demand, this year’s carnival will once again include a silent auction event where you can bid on wonderful items donated by our supportive area merchants, teachers, parents and neighbors.  Bid on an exciting variety of themed baskets from every participating GBW classroom, as well as gift certificates, and other exciting merchandise!! Donations are still being accepted and are greatly appreciated.  Contact either Catherine Metzinger at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   or Priya Nair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn how you can get involved.

Volunteers Needed

Please volunteer, you’ll have a great time! Paddy Bevara is heading up our volunteer effort with the help of all the PTA Representatives, so please contact Paddy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We’re also looking for middle and high school student volunteers (for the day of the carnival) who are in need of service hours. GBW families will be offered the first opportunity. Please send Paddy an email and provide her with the name of your child, school, and email/phone contact information so we can add your child’s name to our growing volunteer list.

Spirit Wear

Spirit wear is currently on sale and will be sold in the cafeteria on Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15—prior to Spirit Day (March 16) and the carnival. We will send an email notice to remind you.  For more information on Spirit Wear, contact Jenny Manaloto at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Questions? Contact Danielle Waterfield at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (703) 817-0103.

—By Danielle F. Waterfield, GBW Carnival Chairperson