Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Calendar Reminder
As a reminder, Friday, October 29, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students (1:25 p.m. at Kings Glen). Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 2, for teacher work days. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for school years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December to review the instructional materials under consideration and community feedback. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online October 26 through November 26, 2021. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/node/36853. People reviewing the material online may complete an electronic comment sheet https://forms.gle/VKxcfabLedjYAZpS8. In addition, hard copies of instructional resources will be available in the lobby of Willow Oaks Administrative Center. Willow Oaks is open each business day from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm and extended hours will be provided until 7:45 pm on October 26 and November 3, 2021. All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
Community Review of Grades K–8 Science Basal Instructional Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new K–8 Science Basal Instructional Resources for the 2022-2023 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December to review the instructional materials under consideration and community feedback. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
K-8 basal instructional resources may be accessed online until November 14, 2021. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link https://www.fcps.edu/node/39027. People reviewing the material online may complete an electronic comment sheet https://forms.gle/g76TjGmewaN8Fgfb6. All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
Fall Scholastic Book Fair With Limited Shopping
November 5 through November 12
A books-only Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the KGES Library from November 5th through November 12th. More information, including class shopping times, will be sent home over the next few weeks. Our Book Fair Home Page includes the link to our online fair which will be available from November 5-18, and includes more products. Please feel free to contact Carolyn Dean at with any questions.
Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed
One or two volunteers are needed to help with class previews, sales, and/or pack-up for the Scholastic Book Fair next month. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Dean, Librarian. We appreciate any time that you can give!
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SR&R Reminder - Forms Still Needed!
Due October 29
SR&R policies and procedures have been reviewed with students. At this time, we are still missing several signed SR&R Parent Signature sheets from several students, and need a signed form for each student.
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibilities 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:
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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.
- 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 Socktober
October 25-29
The Lake Braddock pyramid is participating in Socktober and will be collecting new socks October 25-29 that will be donated to local homeless shelters. Please consider donating new men’s, women’s, and/or youth socks! We will be having a Kings Glen Crazy Sock Day on Wednesday, October 27.
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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.
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 25 - Oct 29 ~ Creativity Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
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Gorgeous Gourds Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Submissions due by Thursday, November 4
Show us your gorgeous gourds! The KP/KG PTA invites you to enter our pumpkin decorating contest. Submissions due by Thursday, November 4th. Take a look at our website for categories and submission information.
FREE Hidden Oaks Educational Event
Saturday, November 6
Join us on Saturday, November 6 to recognize and celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a FREE children’s educational program at Hidden Oaks Nature Center sponsored by the Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA. Take a look at our website for timing and to sign up for a slot -- move fast as space is limited!
FREE Tiny Chefs Cooking Event
Tuesday, November 9 at 6 PM
Please join us for a FREE Tiny Chef's cooking class on Tuesday, November 9 at 6 pm! We will be making lasagna rolls. Sign up before Friday, November 5 on our website.
Board and Brush Spirit Night
Tuesday, November 16 from 4-7 PM
The PTA is excited to host a spirit night with Board and Brush! Register to pick up a kit on November 16 from 4-7pm! Each kit is $30 with proceeds coming back to the PTA. See our website for more information and to register.
Treats for Troops on Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11
Bring your extra candy to the PTA on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, and while you're there write a letter or draw a picture to thank our troops and veterans. We'll be delivering the candy and thank you notes to Soldiers Angels to give to our Service Members. See our website for more information.
October 25-29: Socktober New Socks Collection (see above)
October 27: Crazy Sock Day at Kings Glen
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)
November 1: Dia de los Muertos (Cultural/Religious Observance)
November 4: Diwali (Cultural/Religious Observance)
November 4: PTA Gorgeous Gourds Submission Deadline
November 6: PTA Hidden Oaks Educational Event
November 9: PTA Tiny Chefs Cooking Event (6 p.m.)
November 11: Veterans Day (2-Hour Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)
November 11: PTA Treats for Troops (see above)
November 16: PTA Board and Brush Spirit Night (4-7 p.m.)
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break
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