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Save the Date: August 24-26
Laptop Distribution at Kings Glen
Kings Glen will begin student Laptop distribution on August 24, 25, 26 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. each day. You will be assigned a specific time slot for you and your student to arrive at Kings Glen and complete the log-on process. This will be communicated to you via email.
NOTE: Returning KG students will return previously issued laptops and will receive a new device during their assigned Laptop distribution time slot. Students not returning to Kings Glen will be contacted to arrange plans for returning their school-issued laptop.
We will do contactless pickup in the front bus loop, 20 families per 30 minutes. Families will stay in their vehicle; a laptop will be handed through the window and directions given to have the student log in. There will be student desks set up by the entrance to the library for parents without vehicles.
Please Save The Date and mark your calendar for these dates and times:
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Monday, August 24 (2 p.m.-6 p.m.) Students with last names beginning with A to Gre
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Tuesday, August 25 (2 p.m.-6 p.m.) Students with last names beginning with Gri to Pari
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Wednesday, August 26 (2 p.m.-6 p.m.) Students with last names beginning with Pari to Z
If you are unable to pick up the laptop on your assigned day, please complete the attached form: Kings Glen Laptop - Save the Date
FCPS has purchased devices for all 5th and 6th grade students at Kings Glen. As a school, we have enough computers for all 4th graders. If you choose to use a personal device in place of an FCPS-issued laptop, the personal device needs a screen, keyboard, webcam and microphone. The personally-owned device must be able to run Google Apps for Education and Microsoft Office products. FCPS does not have the licensing authority to install applications on personal devices, so parents would be responsible for securing any necessary apps their child may need that are not web-based. Please also note that FCPS cannot provide tech support for personally owned devices.
Technology to Start the Virtual School Year
Technology Access for Every Student
FCPS will provide all students laptops to use for online learning this school year. We will send information on the laptop distribution process which will occur later in August. Parents and caregivers will be able to pick up computers with minimal contact and without having to access FCPS buildings.
Technology Supports for Parents and Students
FCPS is also increasing technical support to families and students.
Support includes:
- Providing technology access to students and families
- Launching a help desk for parents
- Developing a portal to allow students to request technology help directly
- Developing methods for students to manage class links in their Google Calendar
Join Us for a Virtual Maker/STEAM Fair on August 12!
When? Wednesday, August 12th -- beginning at 4 p.m.
Who? Kings Glen and Kings Park students and teachers
Where? Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (BBCU)
What? A time to showcase your creations, designs, research, experiments, it is up to you! 2 minutes per presentation.
- Conduct an experiment to investigate something. Explain your results.
- Research a new concept. Teach us about it.
- Build something to help you, your community, or the world. Explain how it works.
- Plant a garden. Document the process and share your results.
- Investigate burning questions. Share what you learned.
(Sign Up Here)
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FCPL Summer Reading Virtual Challenge June 12 - August 14
The Fairfax County Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program will run from June 12th – August 14th! Interested participants can download a game board and begin the challenge. If your child would like to participate, you can find more information on the public library’s website. FCPS Library e-book resources and databases, including MackinVIA, MyON, Tumblebooks, etc., will be available through the summer in case your child would like to use these resources; feel free to check out the KGES Library Blackboard site for information on how to log into these resources, or contact Mrs. Dean with questions.
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Kings Glen Bell Schedule Update:
Returning to Pre-closure Schedules
The bell schedule for virtual learning will more resemble the start and end times Kings Glen was using in 2019-20 before the school closure: Kings Glen bell schedule for the 2020-2021 school year is 8:40 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
~ The first day for students is Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 ~
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School Supplies
Getting ready for School to start? Recommended School Supplies for the Start of our Virtual School Year available on our KGES website.
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