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New Door Security: Please note the new door security! Please use the left door access to ring the office and SACC to gain entrance into the school. Once you ring the office/SACC, you may state your purpose and the center door will unlock to permit you to open door and enter the building. As always, please enter the office to obtain a badge and explain the purpose of your visit. You will need a valid driver’s license. The automatic door will still be utilized as a handicapped entrance.
Forgotten Items for the School Day?? We have a new organization system for forgotten items. Our overarching goal is for our students to become responsible for lunches, instruments, homework etc. That said, we do understand that there are times that parents will drop off forgotten items. Please check in the office and then place the item in a cubby by grade level located by the piano as you enter. The office staff will direct the child to the cubby for the forgotten item. Note that parents may not visit the classrooms without permission from the office especially to drop off items as it interrupts instruction.
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Place your child's forgotten item in the cubby by grade level. Lunch boxes, homework and other items can be retrieved by the child during the school day. |
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SCHOOL NEWS
NAGLIERI (NNAT2) TESTING The online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Second Edition (NNAT2) will be administered to all First Graders, and to certain students in Grades 2 through 6, between November 12 and November 16, 2018. The NNAT2 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability and is used, along with the CogAT ability test, in determining placement for the Advanced Academics Programs. Parents may request a retake of one of these ability tests. Should you wish to request a retake of the Naglieri (NNAT2) for your child in grades 2 through 6, please email our Student Testing Coordinator, Pier McGrath, Assistant Principal at psmcgrath@fcps.edu.
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Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kent Gardens Outstanding Employee (the categories are: Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Principal, Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Operational Employee, Outstanding Hourly Employee) please complete the nomination form through this Google Form link https://goo.gl/forms/iCQCeJNQIYBITE2Q2
You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements. Please support out staff with nominations!!
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Honoring out Veterans – November 12th We invite all of our parents who have served or are serving to enjoy a special breakfast honoring your service to our country. The breakfast will take place on November 12th in the courtyard at 8:00 – 8:35 a.m. Note that if there is inclement weather, we will be in the library. We will have supervision for your children in the cafeteria. We will have the students in the cafeteria sing prior to dismissal to the classrooms! Please RSVP via this google link: https://goo.gl/forms/PRrPd8UuvCkatKO82 If you have concerns or questions, please email Maria Pike at mpike@fcps.edu We are excited to honor our veterans on this important day!
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Positivity Character Strength –
The character strength for the week of Oct 28 – Nov 3 is CREATIVITY.
Creative people can look at the world in original ways. They are open to new experiences and have an imaginative and independent thought process. They generate lots of different ideas and can pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity is a process that takes courage!
Individuals with this strength might be described as someone who is:
- Original
- Imaginative
- Innovative
- Inspired
- Artistic
- Inventive
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Family Life Education (FLE) Information Night for Current Students in Grades 4, 5 and 6: On Wednesday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m., you are invited to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons. Ms. Rose and Ms. McGrath and teachers from various grade levels, will be available to answer questions about the lessons. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. You will be directed to a specific classroom upon arrival. Program questions can be directed to Toni Rose, ajrose@fcps.edu. More information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, including detailed grade-level program descriptions, is available at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
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LOST AND FOUND The next time you are at school, kindly remember to check the lost and found--it is overflowing with unclaimed jackets, hoodies, water bottles, lunchboxes and more. All unclaimed items remaining at the end of October will be donated to charity. Note please mark ALL student clothing with your child's name in order to return to your child!
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WTOP Junior Reporting Contest We have exciting news to share that two of our students are semi-finalists in the WTOP Junior Reporting contest. Help by voting once per day from now until November 9th. The winner will receive $500 and our school will receive $1,000!! The winner will also win the chance to be featured on WTOP! Vote today for Sophie Abhyankar and Bljana Stafford!!! https://wtop.com/contests/reporter/
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National French Week - Students at Kent Gardens Elementary will celebrate the French language and of the French speaking cultures!! We will kick off our celebration with a presentation by the Government of Quebec at Washington on October 30th. We have two contests for the students to participate in:
Bonne Chance!! Good Luck!!
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Holiday Gift Card Project This holiday season Kent Gardens is partnering with SHARE to donate gift cards to families in need within our community. You and your children can participate in this wonderful opportunity to share with SHARE. Let’s make this holiday a meaningful one by sharing our blessings with those who are in need.The flyer with additional information is located here:https://kentgardenses.fcps.edu/announcements/holiday-gift-card-project
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CRIT PROGRAM We are so excited to have Chris Semonsen, father of Serenna (KG class of 2018), bring us his CRIT program that he developed. Students have the opportunity to learn about the legal and justice system and make amazing connections with the FCPS curriculum. Students, teachers, and parents volunteers are actively engaged as judges, bailiffs and other roles – even getting into costume. Third grade has already participated – stay tuned for your child’s grade level! Recently, FCPS shared more about this session in the FCPS News! Thanks Mr. Semonsen!! |
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PTA NEWS
TREATS FOR TROOPS! The Kent Gardens Community Service Committee will once again be collecting treats to show our appreciation for our troops. Please bring your Halloween candy surplus, along with any books, magazines, and/or toiletries you would like to donate to the school’s main office November 1-30th for collection. Students who wish can write an upbeat note, card, or drawing to show their support to our troops, to be included in the packages. If you have any questions, please contact donelsoncambra@yahoo.com, ljoyandrews@yahoo.com, nylexi@yahoo.com, or brandib_2001@yahoo.com Thank you for your participation!!
BINGO Night (PTA sponsored)- Calling all Lions! Mark your calendars for the Kent Gardens class of 2019 Bingo Night. We hope you will come out and support the 6th grade class on Friday, November 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. for a fun-filled family night full of Bingo games, pizza, snacks, and prizes! Proceeds from Bingo Night go toward the 6th grade end of year celebrations. Tickets must be pre-ordered and purchased in advance. Please check this week's Friday folder for additional information. If anyone has an older student who's looking for service hours and interested in helping out, please let Elise Moss know at epuzzled@yahoo.com.
STUART GIBBS AT KGES! We are soooo excited to welcome Stuart Gibbs to Kent Gardens on November 27th! He is the author of the popular novels Belly Up, Poached, Spy School, Spy Camp and the Last Musketeer series! Barstons Child’s Play is offering our families his books at a 20% discount. If you’d like to buy a book (or books) for your child, please fill out the form below and include your check. Please Return Form by Tuesday, October 30th.
KEEPSAKE ORDERS
Did you know the arts are the foundational building blocks for all the other educational disciplines? That’s why we have partnered with your child’s school to create a unique opportunity to celebrate their artistic accomplishments while raising much needed funds for the school. Coming home next week will be your child’s custom catalog featuring their artwork. Won’t you help make your child feel like an accomplished artist by purchasing keepsakes for the whole family containing their masterpiece? The school earns profit from every order! As a thank you for participating, we provide each child with a sheet of stickers imprinted with their artwork - absolutely FREE!
Watch for more details about the campaign and order deadlines. All orders must be completed by Wednesday, November 7th. (No late orders can be accepted.) Together, we can help support the school, build your child’s self-esteem, and create lasting keepsakes from your child’s artistic achievements!
GIANT REWARDS Last year, Kent Gardens’ families helped to raise over $5,000 simply by shopping at Giant and using their rewards cards! Please consider supporting the A+ Back to School Rewards program again this year. Our school, ID#:01994 has the opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program through your local Giant Food! PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year. Visit Giant's website to register! For more information, email Marie Lee.
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Unity Day! A huge success supported by students and staff. We wore orange to show unity again bullying and come together with kindness, acceptance and inclusivity. |
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SAVE THE DATES:
October 31 – Kinder Parade through front loop and school (Parents may observe from front loop). Note that students may wear costumes to school – no masks, no weapons, no scary costumes. Classes will continue to focus on learning.
November 1 – Photo Makeups/Retakes
November 5 – Teacher Workday – no school (parent/teacher conferences)
November 6 – Teacher Workday – no school (parent/teacher conferences)
November 7 – FLE Parent Preview Night 5:30 p.m. (see above)
November 7 – First Grade Mt Vernon Field Trip
November 9 – Parent Coffee 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
November 12 – Breakfast Honoring Our Veterans (see above)
November 12 – 16 Nagliere (NNAT) testing Grade 1 and some Grade 2-6
November 16 – Sixth Grade – Bingo Night (PTA event) see above
November 27 – Stuart Gibbs – Author Visit
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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