Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7-11, 2018
Throughout the week, teachers and staff will enjoy special treats including a PTA sponsored luncheon, staff breakfast and more! Here's a calendar of events for Teacher Appreciation Week to know how you and your children can help make this a fun-filled week for our teachers and staff. Don’t forget your child’s specialists (PE, Music, Library, Strategies, Guidance, Technology, etc.) each day.
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2017-18 SOL Testing Coming Soon!
4th grade: Reading (Wednesday, May 16th), VA Studies (Monday, May 21st), Math (Thursday, May 24th)
5th grade: Reading (Tuesday, May 15th), Science (Friday, May 18th), Math (Wednesday, May 23rd)
6th grade: Reading (Thursday, May 17th), Math (Tuesday, May 22nd)
SOL Schedule
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Class
Assignments for 2018-2019
While there’s
still plenty of action left in 2017-18, we have already begun planning for
2018-19! One of the most important aspects in setting up our students for
academic and social-emotional success is his/her homeroom class
assignment. Making the most effective match with teacher and classmates
is a very thoughtful, careful process that involves many different
criteria. If you would like Mr. Elson and Dr. Ritter to consider any
specific information about your child that school staff may not know,
particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment, please submit via email to SLElson@fcps.edu and caritter@fcps.edu by Wednesday, May 30th.
Because you are
the expert(s) on your child, we ask that you keep your information centered on
your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most
productive for him/her. Of course, with or without a letter, each child’s
strengths and needs are considered in the lengthy and complex process of
developing class assignments. Again next fall, Gator Families will be
mailed class placement notification prior to our KGES Open House, scheduled for
August 23, 2018.
Student Intentions for 2018-19 School Year
Student Intention Letters for the 2018-2019 School year were
sent home with all students on Tuesday, May 8. Please fill out the form as
accurately as possible and return to Kings Glen no later May 31, 2018. This
information is important in planning for our staffing for next year.
SCA New/Gently Used Book/Small Games Drive
April 30 - May 11
The Kings Glen SCA is sponsoring a New/Gently Used Book & Small Games Drive to benefit the Ronald McDonald House at the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Campus. Please place your donations in the boxes located in the main office.
Field Day is Coming on Friday, June 8!
Kings Glen Staff and Students are
excited to offer the opportunity for parents to participate in the Field Day
festivities on Friday, June 8 (Rain Date Tuesday, June 12). There are varying levels of participation available
from a half hour of time to as many as five hours of your time. You can choose
to sign up for one time slot, or all of the time slots. Come in and participate
in the fun! If you are
interested in joining the fun, express your interest on our sign-up genius.
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West
Springfield/Lake Braddock Summer Band Camp Open to 5th – 9th
graders
June
20th – July 6th (no camp July 4th) at
Lake Braddock Secondary School A
great way to: get a head start in band, to switch instruments, or get stronger on your instrument. For
more information, contact Dr. Robillard at lmrobillard@fcps.edu.
Summer Strings Opportunities
Have fun making music with friends and keep your abilities sharp. Learn new skills and explore different types of music. Please see Dr. Keenan’s Blackboard site for more information about Summer Strings Camps. Don’t wait for deadlines to pass before you check it out! If you are not sure where to look, just ask Dr. Keenan at MCKeenan@fcps.edu.
Lake Braddock Summer Basketball Camp
June 18-22 and June 25-29, 5-9 p.m.
All Rising 7th
graders, jump into the summer, have fun and develop your skills at the Lake Braddock Co-Ed Basketball Camp. NOTE: Camp will be held at W.T. Woodson High School due to new bleacher installation at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
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KGES Character Strengths:
The Positivity Project
One “character strength” is featured each week in the Positivity Project. Enjoy discussing this week's Character Strength with your children at home!
May 7 - May 11 ~ Leadership Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
Teacher Appreciation Week ~ Week of May 7-11
Next PTA Meeting ~ Tuesday, May 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
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May 7-11: Teacher Appreciation Week (see above)
May 15: Grade 5 Reading SOL
May 16: Grade 4 Reading SOL
May 17: Grade 6 Reading SOL
May 18: Grade 5 Science SOL
May 21: Grade 4 Virginia Studies SOL
May 22: Grade 6 Math SOL
May 23: Grade 5 Math SOL
May 24: Grade 4 Math SOL
May 31: Strings Concert, 6:30 p.m.
June 5: Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.
June 8: Field Day (rain date June 12)
If you would like a hard copy of items contained in this bulletin and are unable to print, email KGNotes@fcps.edu.
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