Kings Glen Gator Bytes February 6, 2019

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/06/2019 01:00 PM EST

Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen

Grade 4 Strings Concert

4th Grade Strings Concert

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Concert: 6:30 p.m. (students arrive at 6 p.m.)

Dress: White on top, black on bottom (evening concert only)
Kindergarten

Kings Park Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now open for our rising kindergarten students. If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2019, please be sure to complete and return the 'Survey of Preschool Students' that was sent home in the January 29 Take-Home Tuesday envelopes.

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February Reading and Creative Challenge

Thank you to our participants who completed the January Reading Challenge. For February, the challenge is for you and a partner to create a diorama of a scene from a historical fiction or fantasy novel that you have read. Paper supplies for the diorama base can be found in the Art Room or in the library Makerspace. Watch this video if you're interested in learning how to make a diorama.

Remember to take and glue a picture of your diorama in the booklet, and show it to Mrs. Dean in the library. Bring your diorama to the library if you would like to put it on display. (More Information)

FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees. (Submit Your Story Here)

positivity

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!

Feb 4 - Feb 8 ~ Social Intelligence Character Strength
kpkg pta

KP/KG PTA News

STEM Night - RESCHEDULED for THIS Friday, February 8, 6-8 PM

Due to the snow day on February 1, STEM Night will be held this Friday, February 8th! Join us for a FREE, fun, family-friendly event that sparks passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) through activities and experiments for both students and their families. Activities include: Autocross a Space Rover, Make Your Own Slime, Engineering: Catapults, Coding for Kids, CSI: Forensic Science and more! (More Information)

Note that food will not be available at this event. Have questions or interested in volunteering? Sign-up to volunteer or contact Katie Cattell.

Silver Knights Chess Club - Starts Feb 13

Spots are still available. Club meets Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 from 2/13-4/24 (make-up class on 5/1, if needed). Club does not meet on 4/3, 4/10, 4/17. (Note: Due to schedule change, dates are different from what is listed in the SK website). All skill levels welcome. All equipment is provided (More Information).

Next PTA Meeting - Wed., Feb. 13

The next PTA meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 13 at 5:30 in the Kings Glen library. Please note that the time has been changed to accommodate our members who would like to the 4th Grade Strings concert.

Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese

Feb. 20:  Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese’s (9404 Main St., Fairfax)
events

Feb 8:  STEM Night (Rescheduled), 6-8 p.m. at Kings Glen (FREE!)

Feb. 13:  Grade 4 Strings Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 13:  PTA Meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Kings Glen Library (NEW TIME)

Feb. 18:  Presidents' Day (No School)

Feb. 20:  Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese’s (9404 Main St., Fairfax)

Mar. 8:  Baskets & Bingo, 6-8 p.m. at Kings Glen

Apr. 10:  Kindergarten Orientation, Kings Park ES 2:45-3:45 p.m.

If you would like a hard copy of items contained in this bulletin and are unable to print, email KGNotes@fcps.edu.