Kings Glen Gator Bytes October 13, 2021

Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES


Impact Aid

Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid Sent Home Today!

Beginning on October 13, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.

Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's homeroom teacher. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 5. All results are confidential

More information is available online.


Picture Day

School Picture Day Is Coming!

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Pictures will be available approximately three weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000880726


SR&R Reminder

Over the next several weeks, administrators will be meeting with students and classes to review SR&R policies and procedures.

FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. 

Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. There are two ways for parents to acknowledge that you have received the document:

  1. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.  E-signing for one child will suffice for all siblings within the household. Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
  2. Download and sign the Parent Signature Sheet and please return the signed signature sheet to your child's teacher.

Signatures are due by October 29, 2021


LBSS Movie Night:  Halloweentown

LBSS Movie Night:  Halloweentown

Thursday, October 28 at 6:30 PM • $5 per Family

Bring your chairs and blankets for Lake Braddock SS Movie Night featuring Halloweentown!


New Process for Returning to the Classroom After Illness

With the cold and flu season upon us, your child may be sent home if they have COVID-like symptoms. We want them back in the classroom as soon as they are well, so we’ve created new options to help families complete the return to school process. Learn more online.


FCPS Medical Care Resources for Families

Whether your family needs medical care for a COVID-related issue, seasonal cold or allergies, injuries, routine exams, or mental health and wellness, our community has a number of resources for you. Visit the Mental and Physical Health and Community Resources webpage for a full list of organizations that can provide support and care. 


Screen for Illness Every Day, Stay Home When Sick

As a reminder, any student who is ill or has COVID-like symptoms should remain at home. The daily health screening questionnaire and all translated versions can be found on our Health and Safety Guidance webpage. Daily completion of the health screening is done on an honor basis and does not need to be sent to the school.


FCPS Cares

The FCPS Cares Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can acknowledge our Kings Glen staff members. 


Positivity Project

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!

Oct 11 - Oct 15 ~ Integrity Character Strength


KPKG PTA

 

 KP/KG PTA News


Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Meeting

Wednesday, October 13 at 7 PM

Please join us for our next PTA meeting on October 13 at 7 p.m. at Kings Park or via Zoom.  In addition to our normal PTA business, this meeting will also contain a presentation by Rebecca Lyons with Virginia529. Do you want to start a 529 for your kids, but don't know where to start? Do you have a 529, but have no idea how it works? This is the meeting for you!

If you choose to attend the meeting virtually, the call-in information is as follows:   Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!

PTA Fall Photo Event

Looking for some Fall family photos?  The PTA is once again teaming with local photographer Susan Johnson to offer a Fall Family photo opportunity on Friday, October 22 and Sunday, October 24 at Kings ParkSign up for your slot here!

The 2021-2022 Directory is here!

The 2021-2022 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access!

PTA Spirit Night • InCourage Glow Dodgeball

Friday, October 22 at 6:30 PM

Drop your kids off at InCourage on Friday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. for a Glow Dodgeball PTA Spirit Night.  The cost is $25 per child with 100% of the proceeds coming to the PTA!  See our website for how to register.

Boosterthon Fun Run

With your support and generosity, the PTA was able to achieve historical fundraising numbers with this year's Boosterthon fundraising event. We raised over $54,000 for our schools and community this year!

Beyond the financial numbers, we had an all-time high registration level of 76% and a 63% participation rate, another all-time high.  Thank you to all of the parents, relatives, neighbors and other sponsors who took the time to register, share and donate to support the students, teachers, schools and community.

We are so thankful to Trish Alegre-Smith for giving her time and talent to capture photos of fundraising event, which you can view on our website (password: GatorFunRun)


Dates to Remember

October 13:  Impact Aid Forms Sent Home (see above)

October 13:  PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m. at Kings Park ES)

October 22:  PTA Spirit Night - InCourage Glow Dodgeball (6:30 p.m.)

October 22 & 24:  PTA Fall Photo Event Opportunity (see PTA above)

October 26:  Fall Picture Day

October 28:  LBSS Movie Night "Halloweentown", (6:30 p.m. at LBSS)

October 29:  SR&R Signatures Due

October 29:  First Quarter Ends (2-Hour Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)

November 1-2:  Teacher Workdays (No School for Students)