Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
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
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 as soon as possible so that we can plan for staffing for School Year 2021-22. Forms were due last Friday, 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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Kings Glen Student Leadership Council Elections
4th and 5th graders have the opportunity to run for a position on the Kings Glen Leadership Council for next school year, 2021-2022. Information and a google form to complete are posted on Mrs. Stottlemyer’s google classroom. Interest forms are due Friday, May 21.
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Celebrating our 6th graders!
All 6th graders please check out Mrs. Stottlemyer’s google classroom and share a current picture of yourself and a baby/toddler/young student picture. We will be sharing these on Gator Greetings!!
Kings Glen Virtual Talent Show Tuesday, June 8
Deadline to Register Extended: Friday, May 21
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 21) .
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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Kings Park Kindergarten Registration
Kings Park is excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2021-2022 school year. While we were unable to gather face to face for Kindergarten Orientation, families can access the recording of our virtual orientation on the kindergarten registration page. Most importantly, please let us know if you have a kindergarten-eligible child coming (must be 5-years-old on or before 9/30/2021); registration is OPEN and the staffing allocated to KPES depends on student numbers. Begin the registration process to help secure the necessary teachers to support the class or 2035. You can also access our Kindergarten Orientation Flipgrid to learn about Kings Park ES. When you click on the link, please choose Enter your guest password and type: kinder@kp2021.
Register now, your KPES Kindergarten Welcome Packet is waiting for you!
Summer Practice Books
Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books. Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11, 2021. Families will receive email communication in May about upcoming book arrival. Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.
- Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.
More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage.
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 17 - May 21: Kindness Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
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Last PTA Meeting of the School Year: May 27
Please join us for our final PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, May 27 at 7pm via Zoom! The PTA plans to announce newly elected board members and honor our outgoing board members, as well as retiring Kings Glen principal, Sam Elson. Check our Facebook group or upcoming newsletter for call in information or send an email with a request to kpkgpta@gmail.com.
The PTA is planning another FREE Tiny Chef's event for Kings Park/Kings Glen families in early June! Stay tuned for timing and sign up information.
How to Stay In Touch at Kings Glen
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
May 20: Grade 6 Reading (in-person students)
May 21: Due date for SCA Interest Forms (see above)
May 21: Deadline to register for KGES Talent Show (see above)
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 (7 p.m. via Zoom)
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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