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Dear
Parents and Guardians,
As a
large school that is nestled in a small neighborhood, we are challenged with traffic and parking. Our neighbors
also have routine challenges based on our traffic coming and going from
school. If you are using Lumsden as a
means to enter the school or the Kiss and Ride area, we ask that you enter from Van
Fleet or Dean Street. With the
construction on Lumsden, there are challenges with the ingress and egress of
vehicles. Consider using other
neighborhood streets such as Macon. Please
DO be mindful of your driving and our neighbors’ driveways. We do accept students beginning at 8:25
a.m. If you are dropping off at kiss and
ride, we recommend that you come early and beat the traffic. We urge you to follow the guidelines below:
ALL traffic should
enter the school from Melbourne Drive, not Lumsden Street. Do not proceed on
Lumsden St. towards Melbourne Drive past Macon Street during morning drop off
or afternoon dismissal. Left hand turns at the 4-way stop on Lumsden St. onto
Melbourne Dr. are not permitted in the morning drop off or afternoon dismissal
times. To enter the traffic flow,
proceed down Van Fleet and Dean Streets then turn left on Melbourne to enter
the Kiss and Ride.
Thanks for your continued support and responsible driving!
Holly McGuigan, Pier McGrath and Toni Rose
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We had a fabulous Pep Rally on Friday! Students at each grade level shared their #kgpride #strongertogether chants and songs! The enthusiasm was amazing! |
SCHOOL NEWS:
Workout Wednesday begins this week! We will have students lead us in exercises each Wednesday! Teachers will be wearing workout attire and supporting movement throughout the day! We will block the front loop for a portion of the day to encourage short movement breaks.
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The 2018 Fairfax County Youth Survey is to be administered between November 7-16, 2018, to all sixth grade
students in all elementary schools and to sixth grade students in selected
middle schools. Parents and/or guardians will be given the opportunity to
review the survey prior to its administration by either by making arrangements
with the school counseling office of their child’s school or accessing the
survey online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey.
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Fall
AAP Screening: The deadline for Fall Level IV Referrals (for
ANY student NEW to FCPS as of January 1, 2018 in 3rd-8th grades) is October 11,
2018. Please contact Stephanie Will at sjwill@fcps.edu with any
questions.
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AMANDA LUCIDON AUTHOR VISIT Alexandria’s only independent bookstore, is bringing author Amanda
Lucidon to KG on Tuesday, October 23rd! To order her book, fill out this form
and return it with cash or check (made to KENT GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) by
Friday, October 12th. Books purchased from Hooray for Books! will be
personalized and signed by the author the day of the presentation.
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POSITIVITY PROJECT
October 8th-12th we highlight #otherpeoplematter and appreciating the good in others.
#otherpeoplematter is the hashtag and motto of the Positivity Project. Students who learn to value other people and appreciate differences will build positive relationships throughout life.
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KGES BOOK FAIR
It’s almost Book Fair time!!!
The Kent Gardens Enchanted Book Fair will run from October 22-26 (with
setup on the 19th). We are looking to enlist volunteers for this fun event that
greatly benefits the school library. Our PTA president even says it’s one
of her favorite events!!! So don’t miss out!
If
you are available, please join us today at 2:30pm for a volunteer meeting, or click here if
you're interested in volunteering. Thank you!
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PTA
News
Hurricane for Hearts:
The PTA Community Service Committee is once again, organizing a “Hearts
for Hurricanes” event. This program will be a meaningful and exciting way
for our children to support the children of North Carolina and Puerto Rico that
were affected by the recent hurricanes.
We will be
selling paper hearts for $1 each to show our support and love for the Hurricane
victims in North Carolina and Puerto Rico. School supplies will be purchased
with the collected funds, and we be shipped directly to our contacts in Puerto
Rico and North Carolina.
Please visit
our table outside the school doors 8:00 - 9:00 the week of October 15 – 19, to
purchase a paper heart. Students can then write a message and sign their name
on the paper. We will have a large heart in the school lobby and hope to fill
the heart with messages of love and support.
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ONE & DONE - WE ARE GETTING SO CLOSE!
Help
us achieve 100% family participation! The suggested contribution is $150
per family but any amount is greatly appreciated.
New
this year: the classroom with the highest participation rate will win a pizza
party and a $250 Amazon gift card for the teacher
Make your
donation now!
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Save the Dates:
October 8 - 12 Fire Prevention Week
October 12 – Cox Farms Field Trip – Kindergarten
October 18 – Kennedy Center Field Trip – Fourth Grade
October 19 - Cultural Arts Assembly
October
22 - 26 Fall Book Fair (Oct 23 – Dads and Donuts)
October
23 – Author Visit Assembly
October
26 – Air and Space Museum – Third Grade
October
26 – Principal Coffee 8 a.m.
October
26 – PTA Meeting 8:45 a.m.
December
1 – International Night NEW DATE!!! 4:00
– 7:00 p.m.
Link
to FCPS calendar: https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/calendars/2018-2019-fcps-standard-school-year-calendar
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