Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
4th Grade Strings Concert Tonight!
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)
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Congratulations to Lisa Rode, Grade 6 Teacher!
Mrs. Rode has been named the 2018-19 FCPS Region 4 Outstanding Elementary Teacher!
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Tdap Notice for Parents of 5th Graders
Virginia Law requires that all students entering sixth grade receive a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine prior to the beginning of school. The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and is usually given around the age of 11, although it can be given as early as seven years of age.
In order for your child to begin 6th grade you will need to submit a copy of your child’s immunization record showing the Tdap vaccine before the first day of school. It is recommended that all paperwork is submitted to the school office by June 13, 2019.
A Tdap Notice was sent home with all 5th Grade students in the progress report envelope on Tuesday, February 12th.
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)
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 11 - Feb 15 ~ Love Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
Next PTA Meeting - Wednesday, 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)
Baskets & Bingo - Friday, March 8
Baskets & Bingo is coming up! This event is fun for students and families, and also one of the PTA's major fundraisers, which helps us support our teachers and staff. As part of Baskets & Bingo, each class provides a themed basket which is raffled off at the event.
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We are looking for volunteers to serve as "Classroom Basket Parents" to coordinate and advertise their assigned theme to classroom parents, collect donated items, assemble them into a class basket, and bring it to Kings Glen ES after school on Friday, March 8th. Thank you in advance for your help, and feel free to contact Jessie Auten and Kirsten Pugh Walker with any questions!
More Information/Basket Volunteer Sign-Up
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)
Feb. 25: Picture Day
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.
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