Kings Glen Gator Bytes March 6, 2019 REVISED

Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen


Early Dismissal

Monday, March 11 ~ 3-Hour Early Release

Students dismiss at 12:25 p.m.


Baskets and Bingo

Baskets & Bingo THIS Friday, March 8!

Kings Glen ES, 6-8 PM

Avoid the lines! Purchase your raffle tickets today at a discounted rate of $12/15 tickets (discounted pricing only available for advance purchases). Tickets can be used for a chance to win classroom baskets and for the photo booth. Advance tickets can be purchased online through the end of day today, Wednesday, March 6 with a credit card.

If you are unable to attend, you can still take a chance on winning baskets. See Advance Tickets Not Attending for more information

We still need a few more volunteers for the night of the event! This is one of the PTA’s biggest fundraisers of the year and it takes a lot of volunteers to make this happen. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who are coordinating our classroom baskets!

All the information on Baskets & Bingo is available on the KPKG PTA website. In the event of snow (or other weather event), B&B will be held on Friday, March 15. (More Information)


Yearbook

Order Your 2018-19 Yearbook Today!

Deadline: Thursday, April 4

Yearbooks can be ordered online using yearbook ID code 13277219. Order forms went home in the February 26 Take-Home Tuesday, and can also be purchased payable by check to Kings Glen ES.


Back by popular demand, the Lake Braddock pyramid presents Rachel Bailey, Parenting Specialist

As a parent, you want your children to feel good about themselves and make healthy choices. Lake Braddock Secondary School has the honor of hosting parenting specialist, Rachel Bailey, for the second time this year about raising healthy and resilient children. You are invited to her workshop titled “How to Get Your Child to Open Up to You” on March 13th from 6:30-8 PM in Lake Braddock's Little Theatre. It is a free event for parents of students in grades K-12. (More Information)


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!

Mar 4 - Mar 8 ~ "Cheering Others' Success" Character Strength


kpkg pta

KP/KG PTA News

Baskets & Bingo - THIS 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. (see top of page).

FLIGHT Fundraiser

Come jump at FLIGHT on Monday March 11th, 2-7 p.m. (FCPS Early Release Day) and 40% of your jump ticket will go to the KP/KG PTA! (More Information)

Mezeh Spirit Night

Tuesday, March 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Next PTA Meeting

Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. at Kings Park ES

InCourage PTA Fundraiser Night

Friday, March 29, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (Register Here)


Fairfax County Park Authority Camp Fair

Saturday, March 9, 11-2 p.m. at Audrey Moore Rec Center

Learn about summer camp opportunities with the Park Authority. This free, family-friendly event features games, interactive displays, information booths, food and entertainment. (More Information)


Sleeping Beauty's Dream

Saturday, March 16, 4 PM ~ Lake Braddock Secondary School

(More Information)


events

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

Mar. 11:  3-Hour Early Release (students dismiss at 12:25 p.m.)

Mar. 11:  Spirit Night at Flight Fit N Fun, 2-7 p.m. (FCPS early release day)

Mar. 13:  Rachel Bailey Parenting Program, Lake Braddock SS, 6:30-8 p.m.

Mar. 16:  Sleeping Beauty's Dream, Lake Braddock SS, 4 p.m.

Mar. 26:  Spirit Night at Mezeh, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Mar. 28:  PTA meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Kings Park

Mar. 29:  InCourage PTA Fundraiser Night, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Apr. 9-11:  Kings Jesters presents 'Aladdin, Jr.', 7 p.m.

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

Apr. 15-19:  Spring Break


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