Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
 |
|
Presidents Day
Monday, February 21
Schools Closed
|
February 22, 2022 is the Ultimate TWOsday!
How will you celebrate???
Kings Glen is having a Spirit Day on TWOsday, February 22nd! How will you celebrate? Wear a tutu? Wear 2 tones of a color? Be a twin with a friend? Wear a tie or tiara? (See Flyer)
|
Spring Picture Day
Tuesday, February 22nd
Spring Picture Day is on Tuesday, February 22nd, beginning promptly at 9 a.m. A link to order pictures will be sent to parents after Picture Day - there is no pre-ordering for spring pictures. Please note that there will be no make-up day for Spring pictures.
|
Kings Glen Laptop Charging Olympics Begins This Thursday, February 17th!
The Kings Glen Charging Olympics begin THURSDAY! Please help us meet our goal of 100% of KG laptops being 100% charged every morning to start the school day. Help your child(ren) develop a regular, daily routine of plugging in the laptop to charge at home EVERY afternoon/evening. This way, student laptops will be ready to go whenever needed, and the charge will last the entire day.
A Reminder Regarding Arrival Time at Kings Glen – Safety First!
Doors Open at 8:30 a.m. each morning
Lately, we have noticed that students are being dropped off at the main entrance (Exit 1) or at Kiss & Ride (Exit 3) well before doors open at 8:30 a.m. These entrances are not staffed until doors open at 8:30 a.m. each morning. Please refrain from dropping your child off at these entrances before 8:30 a.m. since there will be no staff to ensure your child’s safety. Thank you for helping Kings Glen be as safe as possible!
Fourth Grade Strings Debut
The week of February 21st (Ms. Skeen’s class will record on Monday February 28th), all 4th Grade Strings students will record a musical selection during their Strings class time. These recordings will be put together in a recording (link to be shared with parents), that will be shown at the end of the day the week of March 7. Concert dress for the recording will be Kings Glen spirit wear (if your child has any), or green or white tops.
Parents of 4th Grade Strings Students – your assistance is greatly appreciated in making sure your child has their materials the week of February 21st. Dr. Keenan thanks you in advance!
|
Submit COVID Vaccination Status
You may wish to voluntarily share your child’s COVID-19 vaccination information with Kings Glen Elementary School. However, we do not require your child’s vaccination information and no school employee will ask for your child’s vaccination status.
If you would like to provide us with your child’s vaccination status, please bring your child’s COVID-19 vaccination card or a photocopy of the card to the front office. COVID-19 vaccination documentation contains Protected Health Information and should not be emailed.
Health and Safety Reminders
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!
Feb 14 - Feb 18 ~ "Love" Character Strength
|
KP/KG PTA News
|
2022-2023 Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Board
At our February 3 PTA meeting, we elected a nominating committee to put together a 2022-2023 PTA board. Jennifer Kirby, Amy Johnson, and Emily St. Onge will serve on this year's nominating committee.
The Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA is looking for board members for the 2022-2023 school year PTA board. We are looking for a new president, secretary, and at least one vice president role! Are you interested in learning more about this? Please contact PTA president, Emily St. Onge.
Nothing Bundt Cake PTA Spirit Night
Monday, February 21
Join us on Monday, February 21 from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at Nothing Bundt Cakes (7000D Brookfield Plaza, Springfield) for a KP/KG PTA spirit event! Place your order online and pick it up in the store OR head right to the store. All orders must be picked up on Monday, February 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Online orders may be placed prior to February 21 but they must be picked up on February 21 to be given spirit night credit.
Black History Month Virtual Speaker
In honor of Black History Month, please join us for a conversation with Michelle Cottrell-Williams, FCPS Educational Specialist for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness, regarding race, diversity, and inclusion, and how to talk with our children about these topics Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Mrs. Cottrell-Williams was the 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year and the 2017 Arlington Public Schools Teacher of the Year. She taught high school Social Studies in Arlington Public Schools for 14 years, and joined FCPS as the Educational Specialist for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness last year.
Here is the call-in/Zoom information: Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!
PTA Spring After-School Activities Are Here!
The Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA is pleased to announce after-school activities for Spring 2022! Classes meet 1-2 days per week for 8-10 weeks at both schools. Registration is open. (More Information / Registration)
Baskets Bonanza - Coming March 3-17!
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to be Classroom Basket Parents. Please consider donating to your student's basket. The classroom baskets are the core of this fun event. (More Information on Baskets Bonanza)
Are you Crafty? Own a Small Business?
We would love to showcase your items and talent during the two weeks of Basket Bonanza. This year, we are asking community members if they would like to donate an item for the basket raffle. The item will be a stand-alone entry into the basket raffle. Possibilities include handmade quilts, blankets, hats, hair accessories, and more. (More Ideas / How to Donate).
De-Cluttering your House? Need to slim down a gift stash or make space on your bookshelves?
Consider donating items (new or gently used/like new book) for use in Baskets Bonanza classroom baskets. We are collecting items until February 18. (List of Basket Themes / Donation Drop-Off Locations).
February 21: Presidents Day (No School)
February 21: Nothing Bundt Cakes PTA Spirit Night (See Above)
February 22: TWOsday Spirit Day (See Above)
February 22: Spring Picture Day (See Above)
February 23: PTA Black History Month Virtual Speaker (7 p.m., See Above)
March 3: 2-Hour Early Release (Students Dismiss at 1:25 p.m.)
March 4: Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
March 3-17: PTA Baskets Bonanza (See Above)
March 31: End of 3rd Quarter (Students Dismiss at 1:25 p.m.)
April 1: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
April 3: Ramadan (Religious/Cultural Observance)
April 4-8: Spring Break
April 15: Good Friday (Religious/Cultural Observance)
April 16: Theravada New Year (Religious/Cultural Observance)
April 22: Orthodox Good Friday (Religious/Cultural Observance)
|
