Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3 - May 7
We Gators really appreciate our amazing teaching staff at Kings Glen! We have some great things planned to celebrate them and to let them know how much they mean to us!
The PTA is excited to celebrate our teachers and schools. Please join us on the PTA Facebook page during the week of May 3-7 for a week of honoring and celebrating our teachers. See below for ideas that you can post to the PTA's Facebook page!
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Many, Many Thanks!
A huge THANK YOU to our Gator families and the KP/KG PTA for helping to honor the work and dedication of our Kings Glen Staff. We love and appreciate our Gator community!
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Spring 2021 SOL Schedule
Virtual Students’ Schedule: Mondays 9 AM-12 PM (please arrive to school by 8:55 AM if driving your child):
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Monday, May 10: Grade 5 Science
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Monday, May 17: Grades 4, 5, 6 Reading
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Monday, May 24: Grades 4, 5, 6 Math
In-Person Students’ Schedule (administered during regular school hours):
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Tuesday, May 18: Grades 4 & 5 Reading
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Thursday, May 20: Grade 6 Reading
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Tuesday, May 25: Grades 4 & 5 Math (except Kate Smith’s Grade 4 class)
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Wednesday, May 26: Grade 6 Math; Kate Smith’s Grade 4 Math
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Thursday, May 27: Grade 5 Science
Class Assignments for 2021-22
While there’s still plenty of action left in 2020-2021, we have already begun planning for the 2021-22 school year. One of the most important aspects in setting up our students for academic and social-emotional success is his/her homeroom class assignment. Making the most effective match with teacher and classmates is a very thoughtful, careful process that involves many different criteria. If you would like Mr. Elson and Dr. Ritter to consider any specific information about your child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment, please submit via email to Sam Elson and Christine Ritter by Friday, May 7.
Because you are the expert(s) on your child, we ask that you keep your information centered on your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for him/her. Of course, with or without a letter, each child’s strengths and needs are considered in the lengthy and complex process of developing class assignments. With this in mind, please refrain from requesting a specific teacher by name.
Student Intention Forms for 2021-22
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for the next school year. For families NOT returning to Kings Glen or Lake Braddock for 7th Grade in the fall of 2021-22, please complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by May 14.
A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank. Save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to KGNotes@fcps.edu.
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LBSS Strings Extravaganza
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Deadline to register: May 7, 2021
Lake Braddock Orchestra is hosting another virtual Strings Extravaganza for all the elementary Strings students in the Lake Braddock Pyramid on May 15, 2021. The event is free and open to all 4th, 5th and 6th grade Strings students. Deadline to register is May 7, 2021. It would be fantastic to have a HUGE representation from Kings Glen!! Please email Dr. Keenan if you have any questions.
Sign Up Here
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Kings Glen Virtual Talent Show Tuesday, June 8
Deadline to Register: Friday, May 14
We have so many talented and hardworking Kings Glen Gators, whether they be musicians, dancers, writers, entertainers, or creators, so we are happy to announce a way for all of us to showcase and celebrate those talents!
Our Virtual Talent Show will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, a virtual asynchronous learning day for all students. Talent show acts will be filmed ahead of time and broadcast live.
Kings Glen students from all grades can participate. To ensure that any interested Gators have a chance to be seen, we limit participation to one solo act (by yourself) plus participation in one group act (if filming with other Gators). All acts and music must be school-appropriate, limited to 2 minutes in length, and include only students currently attending Kings Glen ES.
(Register Here to Reserve Your Slot - Deadline Friday, May 14) .
We can't wait to see what our Gators have in store for us this year! Please contact Ms. Gaines or Ms. Keaney with any questions.
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Success Starts with Sleep!!
Please ensure that your child is rested and ready to learn. For our in-person learners, their daily schedule has changed, and we are finding that some students are falling asleep in class. Sleep deprivation leads to irritability, frustration, and difficulty paying attention. Without enough sleep, the smallest amount of stress can seem like a mountain instead of a hill.
How can you help? View flyer to see what doctors recommend for your child.
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Summer Opportunity for the Arts
Fairfax County offers a summer opportunity for students to engage in all sorts of fine arts activities in their summer program (IFTA: Institute for the Arts) - art, dance, music, movement, etc.
(View the IFTA Monthly Newsletter)
Kings Glen Community Resources
Check out the many resources in our community to support families with food, clothing, and other needs. Please share this information with anyone that you feel may benefit.
Additionally, here is a list of COVID testing sites located near the Kings Park/Kings Glen Elementary community.
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. Parents can learn more about this wonderful program here. Enjoy discussing this week's Character Strength with your children at home!
May 3 - May 7: Leadership Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
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Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3-7
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7! Take a look at what the PTA has planned for the week. Participate in these activities in person or virtually! Feel free to post your appreciation on our Facebook group.
Last PTA Meeting of the School Year: May 27
We will have our last PTA meeting of the school year on Thursday, May 27. More details to come.
How to Stay In Touch at Kings Glen
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
May 3-7: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: Deadline to submit parent input regarding class placement for 2021-22 School Year
May 10: Grade 5 Science SOL (virtual students)
May 14: Student Intention forms due
May 15: LBSS Virtual Strings Extravaganza
May 17: Grades 4/5/6 Reading SOL (virtual students)
May 18: Grades 4/5 Reading (in-person students)
May 20: Grade 6 Reading (in-person students)
May 24: Grades 4/5/6 Math SOL (virtual students)
May 25: Grades 4/5 Math (except Kate Smith’s class) (in-person students)
May 26: Grade 6 Math; Kate Smith’s Grade 4 Math (in-person students)
May 27: Grade 5 Science SOL (in-person students)
May 27: PTA Meeting (last meeting of the school year)
May 31: Memorial Day Holiday (no school)
June 7: 6th Grade Promotion
June 8: Virtual Synchronous Learning Day for ALL students
June 8: Kings Glen Virtual Talent Show
June 11: Laptop Drop-Off (virtual students), 2-3 p.m.
Jun. 11: Last Day of School (2-hour early release)
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