Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11
2-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.
Kings Glen thanks the Veterans in our community for their service today and every day.
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Save the Date: AAP Parent Virtual Coffee
Monday, Nov 22nd
In an effort to provide local access to full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services, our school is in the process of starting a Local Level IV Program. Level IV services will be available at Kings Park Elementary in Grade 3 and Kings Glen in Grade 4 beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.
The Local Level IV Program will allow center eligible students to stay at their neighborhood school to receive full-time services and will also provide increased opportunities for students throughout the school to access AAP curriculum more often.
A virtual parent coffee will be hosted by Kings Park and Kings Glen via Zoom on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 9:00am. Register for the virtual parent coffee using this link. Zoom links will be emailed by 8:00am on Monday, Nov. 22. During this meeting, we will discuss the process for becoming a Local Level IV site, describe what this means for our school, and answer any questions. We hope that you will be able to join us!
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.
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It's Not Too Late to Order Fall Pictures!
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000880726 and use your student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures, please email: underclass@vosphoto.com.
Kings Glen Food Drive
November 12-19
Please help support our neighbors with non-perishable food through ECHO. Students may drop off donations in the boxes by the front office from November 12-19. Items needed can be viewed here.
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Kings Glen Community Resources and Opportunities for Holiday Giving
There are many resources in our community to support families with food, clothing, and other needs. Please see below to view these resources and share this information with anyone that you feel may benefit.
Additionally, there are several ways for families to give during the holidays that benefit families in need in our community. Please see below to view these opportunities.
Wear-Green Spirit Day
Monday, November 15
National Recycling Day is on Monday, November 15th and it's ‘Wear Green’ Spirit Day at Kings Glen. Kings Glen's Student Leadership Council will be sponsoring 2 initiatives this year:
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Trex Recycling Challenge: Trex® is proud to sponsor local recycling programs in universities and communities throughout the country. If your team can collect more than 500 pounds of plastic refuse in a six-month span (about 40,500 plastic bags), Trex® will donate a high-performance composite bench to your school or community. View this video to learn more about the Trex Recycling Program. The challenge begins on America Recycles Day, November 15, and lasts until April 15. (Printable Information Sheet)
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Collecting Pop-tabs from Aluminum Cans: benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC. Fun facts about pop-tabs:
- We receive an average of $0.25 per lb.
- Each pound is about 1,267 pop tabs.
- A gallon size bag of pop tabs equates to about 2.5 lbs.
- Approximately 63,360 pull tabs = 1 mile
- Discovered in the 1820’s, aluminum is the most abundant metal on earth.
- Aluminum is a durable and sustainable metal: 2/3 of the aluminum ever produced is in use today.
FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
Deadline: Friday, November 19
Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kings Glen Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form links attached: You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. https://forms.gle/kwk8RkN37vdUGacw9
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. https://forms.gle/kwk8RkN37vdUGacw9
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district). https://forms.gle/ExCGixxDZnTcq3rv7
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district). https://forms.gle/ExCGixxDZnTcq3rv7
Outstanding School Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal).
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services. https://forms.gle/KUw1yH98HKzAbTK4A
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school. https://forms.gle/mRfg2PZCZRDTxNNp8
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee.
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid). https://forms.gle/k7bUHdaRx8djRQaY8
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 19. Please contact Leah Hettema with any questions.
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)
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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 (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 8 - Nov 12 ~ "Bravery" Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
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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.
Board and Brush Spirit Night
November 16, 4-7 p.m.
The PTA is excited to host a spirit night with Board and Brush! Register to pick up a kit on November 16 from 4pm-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. 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.
PTA Membership Drive
Have you joined the PTA for the 2021-2022 school year? Remember that memberships must be renewed every school year! Any PTA member that has joined for the PTA 2021-2022 school year before December 9th will be entered to win a prizes drawing at our December 9 PTA meeting! If you haven't joined yet, join today on our website to be eligible to win!
Please join us for our December 9 PTA meeting!
The PTA plans to host this meeting IN PERSON at Kings Glen with a VIRTUAL option available. In addition to our normal PTA business, we are very excited to welcome the Kings Glen Strings for a holiday performance! We will also announce the winners of our membership drive. Here is the call-in/Zoom information: Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!
November 5-12: Scholastic Fall Book Fair (see above)
November 11: Veterans Day (2-Hour Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)
November 11: PTA Treats for Troops (see above)
November 12-19: Kings Glen Fall Food Drive (see above)
November 15: 'Wear Green' Spirit Day (National Recycling Day)
November 16: PTA Board and Brush Spirit Night (4-7 p.m.)
November 19: FCPS Outstanding Employee Nominations Deadline
November 22: AAP Virtual Parent Coffee (9 a.m.)
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break
November 29: Chanukah (Religious/Cultural Observance)
December 8: Bodhi Day (Religious/Cultural Observance)
December 9: PTA Meeting (7 p.m. at Kings Glen, Virtual Option available)
December 20-31: Winter Break
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