Upcoming Dates
Parent Coffee - Farewell to Mrs. Pier McGrath - December 17th 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Join here to wish her farewell!
Holiday Break - December 21st - January 1st.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 18th - No school for students
Inauguration Day - January 20th - No school for students
Note from Administration
Dear Parents,
We hope that all of you enjoyed the Thanksgiving break. We included the 'thankful' pictures shared with us! We appreciate your continued support of the virtual instruction. We do have students coming in for testing and have contacted each family individually. Please do note that you should complete the health questionnaire for your child in order for all to remain safe.
We are looking forward to spirit week that begins the week of December 14th. Please have your child participate and join in the fun! Note that the teachers will be joining in as well! For the door decorating contest, any door will do! It could be the refrigerator door, your child's bedroom door - the options are endless!! There will be recognition for several categories. Check the calendar for spirit week below! Email your entries to Gardenskent1717@gmail.com.
A firm reminder to restart your child's laptop in order to keep it updated and running efficiently. This restart is very important for updates to run and to ensure that your child's microphone and audio work.
Note that it is Computer Science week. We have included links for your child to explore or continue with the Hour of Code. Enjoy!
Below are the links that will update all with respect to the return to school information.
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan, Principal
Computer Science Week !
We live in a world surrounded by technology. We are using it every day. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works.
But only a tiny fraction of us are learning how technology works. Only 35% of all high schools teach computer science. That’s why our school is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (December 7-11). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code. Our Hour of Code is making a statement that Kent Gardens is ready to teach these foundational 21st-century skills. Students can share what they are doing during their hour of Code at home. Anyone can do it!
Students can access these activities anywhere. The link to get started is on the Kent Gardens Website. See https://hourofcode.com/us/learn for details and activities.
Spirit Week - December 14th - 18th
Plan ahead and enjoy participating in the upcoming Spirit Week! Teachers will be participating as well!! We will recognize the Door Decoration contestant winners! The Staff Sing Along will take place in the morning news show. Please do participate and remit pictures to Gardenskent1717@gmaill.com. We look forward to a great week!
Yearbook - We Must Have a Yearbook for Memories!
In order to have a yearbook and share our memories, please do share your pictures at this email address, kgyearbook2021@gmail.com. We will work hard to compile into a 'memorable year!! Note we cannot have the 'live' feature. We have already compiled a collection from our other pictures that you have shared but we are sure that you have more!
Positivity Project: Knowing My Words and Actions Affect Others
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This week, we are working on ONE of the FIVE overarching components of the Positivity Project. Knowing that everything you do and say can affect others and your relationships with them.
“Solid character will reflect itself in consistent behavior, while poor character will seek to hide behind deceptive words and actions.”
~Myles Munroe
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Often times, knowing something and acting like you know it doesn’t line up with each other. For example, you know that your words and actions impact other people, but your behavior doesn’t always show that understanding.
What does it look like to KNOW that your words and actions impact others?
FCPS Employee Outstanding Employee Awards
Congratulations to the following Kent Gardens staff who were selected as candidates to put forward for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards. We are writing nomination and have received some input from you and staff members. We welcome any additional contributions to add to our current information. Email psmcgrath@fcps.edu and Sjtalley@fcps.edu to provide additional input for any of the candidates below.
Outstanding New Teacher - Kristin Kennedy
Outstanding Teacher - Bess Viernes
Outstanding Operational Employee - Eric Banga
Outstanding Principal - Holly McGuigan
School Monitors and Substitutes Needed at Kent Gardens
We will not be able to use volunteers in the school building, but we are looking to hire school monitors to support teachers and students during the school week on Tuesday through Friday once students return. Please email Holly McGuigan if you are thinking about these opportunities and we can discuss more details.
New employment opportunity in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)!
FCPS schools and centers will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.
FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS!
Support Share of McLean this Holiday Season!
The holiday season is a time of thankfulness, celebration, and love. Sadly, there are many hungry local families, children, and seniors in need. This year, the need is even greater than usual.
Please consider supporting SHARE of McLean this holiday season. Share, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing emergency assistance since 1969 in McLean and nearby areas of Northern Virginia. SHARE is collecting Target and Walmart gift cards to distribute to clients. (Suggested donation amount is $25, but all donations are appreciated.)
To participate, visit the SHARE Wish Tree in the McLean Giant. Families can purchase Target gift cards and turn them in to customer service. You can also drop gift cards off to the box in the Kent Gardens front office through December 11, 2020.
To learn more about SHARE and other ways in which you can help, visit their website. Thank you so much for your support in helping our neighbors in need. We truly are #strongertogether.
Giving Thanks!
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