Gator Bytes: Weekly News and General Information for Kings Glen
6th Grade Promotion: Monday, June 7
A virtual synchronous ceremony will be held on Monday, June 7 at 9 AM for students and families to view at home. An optional photo opportunity with teachers will be held from 1-2 PM in the Bus Loop. Certificates, yearbooks, and program can be picked up at that time.
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Celebrating our 6th graders!
Attention 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!!
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Last Day of School ~ Friday, June 11
2-Hour Early Release at 1:30 PM
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2021-2022 School Year Bell Schedule
8:40 AM - 3:25 PM
Each year the office of Transportation Services reviews the current year Bell Schedule and makes minor adjustments as necessary to improve on-time arrivals. The 2021-22 Bell Schedule for Kings Glen ES is 8:40 AM-3:25 PM.
FCPS Receives ESSER III Funding; Community Feedback Wanted
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools. The funds also address the impact of COVID-19 on students by supporting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, among others.
FCPS is seeking stakeholder input on how our community would like the grant to be used in support of students, staff, and school operations. The community is invited to speak at a Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing about the ESSER III grant on June 7, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak. Members of the FCPS community can also submit their input using the FCPS Online Feedback Form. Find more information on the ESSR III grant.
FCPS Student Laptop Return at Kings Glen
As the end of the school year approaches, we wanted to share with you the procedures related to the FCPS laptop assigned to your student. We will be collecting all student laptops at the end of this school year so that we may complete our inventory and maintenance on our laptop collection.
In-person students will have their laptops and chargers collected during school on Wednesday, June 9th.
Students who are participating virtually may drop off their laptops on Friday, June 11th from 2-3 PM, or on Monday, June 14th from 8:30-10:30 AM.
If your child is participating in virtual summer learning programs, you may keep the laptop through August 6, 2021. Kings Glen students who will be participating in SOAR at Kings Park this summer will have their laptops and chargers collected at Kings Park.
Lake Braddock’s Middle School Jump Start Program – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Each year, we offer MS Jump Start as an orientation program to acclimate rising 7th grade students to their new school.
This is a tremendous opportunity for new students to tour the school, meet some resourceful staff, gain some knowledge from past middle schoolers and have some fun while getting excited about the upcoming schoolyear. Additional information can be found on the flier and Google registration form linked below.
Jump Start 2021: The Return To In-Person (see flyer for full details)
Dates: August 9-12 (9 AM–2 PM): Register for one day only
Location: Lake Braddock Secondary School
Registration Fee: $20.00 (payable through MySchoolBucks)
Scholarships are available as needed. Questions can be directed to the Middle School After-School Specialist, Jamaal Hines.
(Register Here)
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Kings Glen Yearbooks Still Available for Purchase
Expected Distribution Date: Week of June 4-11
Kings Glen Yearbooks are still available for purchase for $15 (while supplies last)! Supplies are limited, so order now! You can place your order using the following options:
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Lists of Student Book Checkouts and EOY Library Book Return
Deadline to Return Books: Friday, June 4
Please remember to return all checked out KGES library books by Friday, June 4th. Your child can see the library books that he or she currently has checked out by following the steps in this video. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Carolyn Dean, Librarian. More information is on the KGES Library Page. Thank you for your support with book returns!
Kings Glen Summer Reading Challenge
Your child can book a great summer with the Kings Glen reading challenge! To participate, he or she simply needs to complete four reading-related tasks in a row on the BINGO card linked here. All participants who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing for free books! The BINGO cards will be due on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Feel free to contact Carolyn Dean or Karin DeWispelaere with any questions.
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Lake Pyramid Art Show 2021
Launches May 27
Check out the Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show 2021 Perseverance!
The show launches on May 27th at 5 PM. Follow the QR code link to enjoy artwork from Kings Glen, Kings Park, Cherry Run, Sangster, Ravensworth, and Lake Braddock.
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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.
End of Year Reminder from the Health Room
- All medications need to be picked up by 1 p.m. on June 11, 2021
- Only Parents/Guardians may pick up medications
- Medications not picked up by the designated time will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD Policy
- Medications can also be picked up prior to June 11th from 9 AM-3 PM
- New medication forms are required for the new school year. They can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services
For questions and concerns please call KGES School Health Aide, Sonia Bose, @ 703-239-4010.
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 31 - June 4: "Being Present & Giving Others My Attention" Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
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KP/KG PTA Board School Year 2021-22
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Board elected at our May 27 General Membership meeting!
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President: Emily St. Onge
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Vice-President, Fundraising: Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper
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Vice-President. Events: Amy Cohen Johnson
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Vice-President, Education: Lisa Jones
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Treasurer: Deirdre Daumit
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Secretary: Charlotte Hannagan
And many thanks to outgoing board members Katie Cattell and Rebecca Henry! Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated!
Tiny Chefs: Wednesday, June 2
The PTA is planning another FREE Tiny Chef's event for Kings Park/ Kings Glen families on Wednesday, June 2 at 6:30pm. We are excited to make a dessert this time -- whoopie pies! Sign up on our website!
School Supply Kits for SY 2021-22
2021-2022 school year school supply kits are on sale now! See our website for details.
Honoring Sam Elson, Retiring Kings Glen Principal
At the PTA's final meeting of the school year, the PTA took some time to honor retiring King Glen principal, Sam Elson. Kings Park/Kings Glen parent, Heather Rose-Glowacki, created this beautiful video honoring Mr. Elson, his 16 years as principal of Kings Glen, and his impact on our community. Thank you, Sam, for your ongoing support of our PTA and our community. And thank you, Heather, for creating such a touching tribute.
How to Stay In Touch at Kings Glen
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
June 2: Tiny Chefs, (PTA event at 6 p.m., see above)
June 4: Deadline to Return Library Books
June 7: 6th Grade Promotion (Virtual Synchronous, 9 a.m.)
June 7: Optional 6th Grade Photo-Op with Teacher (1-2 p.m.)
June 8: Virtual Synchronous Learning Day for ALL students
June 8: Kings Glen Virtual Talent Show
June 9: In-Person Students' FCPS Laptop Return
June 11: Laptop Drop-Off (virtual students), 2-3 p.m.
Jun. 11: Last Day of School (2-hour early release)
June 11: Virtual Students' FCPS Laptop Return (Day 1), 2-3 p.m.
June 14: Virtual Students' FCPS Laptop Return (Day 2), 8:30-10:30 a.m.
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