WELCOME, DRAGONS

GMES PTA CALENDAR RECAP :​​​

• Jeni's Ice Cream Fundraiser - Wed., May 27, 2-5pm (Shirlington)

• PTA General Membership Meeting - Mon. June 8, 7pm

• 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Celebration - Thurs., June 11

• 2-hour Early Dismissal - Thurs., June 11

• 2-hour Early Dismissal & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Fri., June 12

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DRAGON NEWS:

• JENI'S ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER - WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2-5PM

It's a beginning-of-summer celebration at Jeni's Ice Cream! Please join us for another fundraiser where 25% of all purchases will be donated back to the PTA! Buy a cone to enjoy AND a pint to save for later! Remind your neighbors and family members!​

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• EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS AND JUNE PTA MEETING

Monday, June 8 at 7pm - FINAL PTA MEETING OF THE YEAR! PLEASE JOIN US!!! We will vote in our new Executive Board (thank you to all of the volunteers so far!), and we will get an update from Arthur Carpenter-Holmes on the swing space modernization. The meeting will be located at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Rd. Free childcare and transportation from Arlandria provided.

 

📅 Date: Monday, June 8 | 7pm
📍 Location: Trinity UMC (2911 Cameron Mills Rd)

🚌 Bus Transportation: 

6:45pm Four Mile Rd & Milan Dr

6:50pm Notabene Dr & Old Dominion Blvd

 

Our Nominees for the PTA Executive Board for 2026-2027:

President - Dee Edwards

President-Elect - Amanda Narod

Treasurer - Alex Robinson

Secretary - Stephanie Harris

VP of Fundraising - Elizabeth Mallon

VP of Community Engagement - Tiffany Del Rio

VP of Membership/PR - Raquel Hawk

PTAC Representative - *OPEN*

Staff Representative - *OPEN*

Principal - Chris Finan

Past President - Suzie O'Brien

 

• SPROUT SCHOOL SUPPLY ORDERS AVAILABLE!

Avoid the crowded stores this year and do your back-to-school shopping from the comfort of your own home. George Mason PTA is offering school supply kits for sale online through Sprout School Supplies for the 2026-27 school year. With a few easy clicks, your student(s) will be all set for back-to-school this fall, while saving you time and money.  

Sprout makes back-to-school easy for parents, students, and teachers by offering customized prepackaged school supply kits. Not only do families save time and money on back-to-school shopping, but students are prepared with the proper tools they need to learn, starting on the very first day. As you know, when students are ready to learn, teachers are able to do what they do best.  

Order your Spout Supply Kit online now at sproutsupplies.com using School Code GMES001. 
The deadline to order your kit is 06/16/2026.  

 

• ATTENTION FOURTH GRADE FAMILIES!

One of the sweetest traditions at our school is the way our 4th grade families help celebrate our rising middle schoolers by hosting breakfast for 5th grade families before the Promotion Ceremony on June 11.

It’s a small gesture that makes a BIG impact, giving families a chance to gather, take photos, share hugs (and maybe a few happy tears), and celebrate this milestone together before our 5th graders walk across the stage.

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Fourth grade families are invited to contribute items or volunteer a little time that morning to help set up, serve, or clean up. Whether you can donate one item or lend a hand for a short shift, every bit helps create a warm and welcoming sendoff for our graduating Dragons and their families.

Thank you for helping continue this meaningful community tradition, and for showing our 5th graders the same love and celebration that you will receive next year!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545ABA62CA5FC1-63445273-4thgrade

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• ATTENTION FIFTH GRADE FAMILIES!

We are so excited for the 5th grade promotion ceremony on June 11th. Please send your student with a t-shirt or their yearbook to the promotion party for classmates and friends to sign! It’s a fun tradition and a great way for students to celebrate their elementary school memories together before heading off to middle school.