Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
 December 24 - January 4
Friday, December 21 ~ Full day of school
We wish our Kings Glen families a wonderful and restful Winter Break! (Reminder: Kings Glen will be closed during break).
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 Please Check Lost and Found Before Winter Break
Please have your child check the Lost and Found table in the cafeteria before Winter Break for missing coats, gloves, lunch boxes, etc. We have quite a collection of items on the table. Since the school will be closed during Winter Break, students and parents will not have access to the buildling to check for missing items.
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Advanced Academics Referral Deadline: January 10, 2019
January 10, 2019 is the deadline for submitting an AAP Level IV referral. Level IV services are Full-Time Advanced Academic Services for students in grades 3-8; Kings Glen students who are eligible attend Keene Mill ES for elementary school and Lake Braddock for Middle School.
Additional information can be found on the Advanced Academic Programs website under Full-Time Level IV Services and Screening Procedures.
For additional information, parents may contact Cindy Agner caagner@fcps.edu
 Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night
Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Lake Braddock Secondary School
You and your rising 7th grader are invited to Lake Braddock Middle School’s Curriculum Night on Thursday, January 10, 2019 starting at 6:30 PM. During the Curriculum Fair, families will be able to walk around and speak to teachers regarding their programs and also take a brief tour of the building with one of our student ambassadors.
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 Kings Glen/Lake Braddock Toy Drive
Kings Glen is helping the Lake Braddock Chorus collect new, unwrapped toys for children and teens undergoing treatment at INOVA Children’s Hospital, in conjunction with the Chorus’ annual Children’s Concert (January 19th @ 12:00 & 4:00 PM). The Lake Braddock High School, Middle School, and Elementary Area Chorus come together to sing all the favorite Disney songs and bring favorite Disney characters to life! Please place donations in the collection box near the main office from January 7-24, 2019. Thank you for helping children in our community!
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December KG Reading and Creative Challenge
Thank you to the 57 students who participated in the November KG Reading and Creative Challenge! Their names are posted on the library bulletin board. Just a reminder that the December challenge is a Non-fiction book talk, so if you would like to participate, bring your non-fiction book during library time. Even if students did not participate in the November challenge, they can still participate in this one. Happy Reading!
Health Room Volunteer Training
We are seeking Health Room Volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year. Volunteers may help provide care for sick and injured students and assist with administrative duties in our School Health Rooms. Please contact the school Public Health Nurse for more information about the training: Kristy Vitter RN ~ 703-258-9942 ~ Kristy.vitter@fairfaxcounty.gov
 Join the Lake Braddock Varsity Dance Team for the 18th Annual Junior Dance Workshop!
(Girls and boys ages 4-12; preschool through 6th grade)
Watch your child perform with the Varsity Dance Team during half-time at the Boys Varsity Basketball Game (Free entry for LBABC members or $5 entrance fee for fans; game start time is around 7:30 p.m.).
Details and Registration
Date/Time: Friday, Jan. 11, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School
Registration: Fee is due at check-in (cash or check payable to LBABC)
Fee includes: Workshop, performance, T-shirt*, and snack.
$40 if registered by midnight on Dec. 14 (workshop T-shirt guaranteed)
$45 for walk-ins the day of the workshop (no guarantee of T-shirt)
Thank you for supporting the Lake Braddock Varsity Dance Team!
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 KGES Character Strengths:
The Positivity Project
Kings Glen ES is a Partner School in the Positivity Project, where one "character strength" is featured each week. Families can learn more about the Positivity Project here. Enjoy discussing this week's Character Strength with your children at home!
Dec 17 - Dec 21 ~ Self-Control Character Strength
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 KP/KG PTA News
Winter After-School Activities
Registration for Winter After-School Programs is now open. Classes begin January 22, 2019 (More Information)
Teacher Tastes & Tidbits
Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member? All staff have been given the option to fill out a “Teacher Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more. (More Information)
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Dec. 24-Jan. 4: Winter Break
Jan. 10: Deadline for AAP Referral
Jan. 10: Lake Braddock Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Graders, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 11: Lake Braddock 18th Annual Junior Dance Workshop, 5-9 p.m.
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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