Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
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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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!
Jan 07 - Jan 11 ~ Perseverence Character Strength
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 KP/KG PTA News
Winter After-School Activities
Spots Still Available!
There are still some spots available in the upcoming Winter After-School Programs! At Kings Glen, we are offering Python Programming on Tuesdays. Classes begin January 22. (More Information)
STEM Night - Friday, February 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
Did you know that careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the job market? You already know how valuable STEM is to your child’s future success... but do you know how much fun it can be? Come find out at the Kings Park / Kings Glen PTA STEM Night, a fun, family-friendly event that sparks passion for STEM through activities and experiments for both students and their families. (More Information and Volunteer Sign-Up)
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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.
Feb. 1: STEM Night at Kings Glen, 6-8 p.m. at Kings Glen
Feb. 13: Grade 4 Strings Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Mar. 8: Baskets & Bingo, 6-8 p.m. at Kings Glen
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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