Kings Glen Gator Bytes November 3, 2021

Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES


REMINDER: Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 7

Don't forget to turn clocks back 1 hour!

Daylight Savings Ends Nov 7

Veterans Day

Veterans Day Messages

Kings Park and Kings Glen families are invited to post a video message recognizing U.S. military veterans (specific veterans and/or veterans in general). Your message may be used as part of a school-wide Veterans Day tribute video. Video submissions will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday, November 5th. Students must be signed into their fcpsschools.net account to access the link: https://flipgrid.com/488d3009


Fall Book Fair

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.


Family Life Education

Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.

In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations.

  • Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
  • At Kings Glen - Mrs. Agner will be available at 5:00pm on Monday, November 8 in the cafeteria at Kings Glen to answer questions.
  • City of Fairfax Regional Library – lessons only.  Media is not available.

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the form provided to you in your child’s first day folder or you may access the opt out forms online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the form provided earlier in the school year, you do not need to complete another form. Should you opt your child out and then later decide you want your child included in FLE instruction, you must notify your child’s school principal in writing before instruction begins.


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. 


Strings Opportunities

Playing Opportunities for All Strings Students

Area Orchestra

Meets at LBSS on Thursdays from 5-6 pm, January 13-February 24. This event is open to elementary strings students in the LBSS pyramid. Students will be placed in an orchestra based on grade and teacher recommendation, and conducted by teachers in the LBSS pyramid with High School student helpers. Students will perform a concert on February 24 at 7 pm in the Lake Braddock Little Theatre. Cost: $10. Cost covers t-shirt, pencil, music, supplies. Register by December 10. (Register Here)

Strings Extravaganza

This is a one-day event on Saturday, January 15 at LBSS from 9 am-3 pm. It is open to elementary strings students in the LBSS pyramid. Students will be placed in an orchestra based on grade and teacher recommendation, and conducted by teachers in the LBSS pyramid with High School student helpers. Activities include sectionals, rehearsals, games, lunch, and a concert. It is a fun day! Cost: $20. Cost covers t-shirt, pencil, music, supplies, lunch, snack. Register by Dec 10.  (More Information / Registration)


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.


Positivity Project

KGES Character Strengths:

The Positivity Project

Kings Glen ES is a Partner School in the Positivity Project (P2), where one "character strength" is featured each week.

P2 for Families 1-1-3 is an easy and effective way for families to discuss the importance of character strengths and positive relationships. Click on any character strength to learn more.  You’ll find 1 quote, 1 video, and 3 questions to help you and your children discuss The Positivity Project’s character strength of the week. Please see below to access P2 resources: 

Enjoy discussing this week's Character Strength with your children at home!

Nov 1 - Nov 5 ~ "Perspective" Character Strength


KPKG PTA

 

 KP/KG PTA News


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.


Dates to Remember

November 4:  Diwali (Cultural/Religious Observance)

November 4:  PTA Gorgeous Gourds Submission Deadline

November 5:  Veterans Day Video Submissions Deadline (see above)

November 5-12:  Scholastic Fall Book Fair (see above)

November 6:  PTA Hidden Oaks Educational Event

November 7:  Daylight Savings Time Ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)

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