Kings Glen Gator Bytes March 23, 2022

Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES


Coming Soon - Tutor.com

A new resource will soon be available to all Fairfax County Public Schools students to support learning. All FCPS students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.

Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology. 

All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded, and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians. 

Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Watch for an email soon that will include the online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with every student.  For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website.


Student Leadership Council Officer Elections for the 2022-23 School Year

Student Leadership Council Officer elections are coming up.  For current 4th and 5th graders, interest forms are available outside of Mrs. Stottlemyer’s office and are due back to Mrs. Stottlemyer by Thursday, April 14. Primary elections will be on Tuesday, April 19, and Election day will be held on Thursday, April 28. Contact Mrs. Stottlemyer if you have questions.


Don’t Forget to Take the Family Engagement Survey!

Family engagement is an essential part of building a caring culture that will foster student success. Your voice is a critical part of that effort.

Our Family Engagement Survey is a great opportunity for you to let us know how our schools can best serve your family.

Survey Participation (k12insight.com)

All responses are confidential. 


Last Chance to Order Spring Photos with Free Shipping!

Deadline March 23

Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online here!  The online code is your child's Student ID Number.  If you are uncertain of your child's Student ID, please contact Kings Glen at 703-239-4000.

Your purchased picture package will sent to the school for free if you order by March 23.  After that date it will be sent to your home with a paid shipping fee.

Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com.


Spring Book Fair

Spring Scholastic Book Fair

March 23 - March 31

A books-only Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the KGES Library from Wednesday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 31st! Book Fair flyers are going home this week with information about class shopping times. We will be offering family shopping on Thursday, March 31st, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.  Please feel free to contact Carolyn Dean with any questions.


Yearbook

Yearbooks On Sale for $15

Deadline to Order is Monday, April 11

The 2021-22 Yearbook sales are open now.  You can place your preorder through:

If you need another payment option, please email us at KGNotes@fcps.edu.


7th Grade Immunizations Requirement Notice

Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).     

Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.

If you have not already provided us with proof of your child’s Tdap and MenACWY immunizations, please send them in ASAP.

Please email our Registrar, Chris Kamerow, or call 703-239-4000 if you have any questions.  Thank you!


LBSS Festival of the Arts

Lake Braddock Festival of the Arts

Saturday, April 16

Enjoy food trucks, live performances, and learning all about the music and art programs offered at Lake Braddock. (See Flyer)


Health and Safety Reminders


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!

Mar 21 - Mar 25 ~ "Kindness" Character Strength


KPKG PTA

 

 KP/KG PTA News


Please Join Us for Our March 23 PTA Meeting!

The PTA will host this meeting at 7 p.m. IN PERSON at Kings Park with a VIRTUAL option available.  

Here is the call-in/Zoom information: Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!

In addition to our normal PTA business, we are very excited to announce the nominees for the 2022-2023 PTA Board positions.

Spirit Night at InCourage Martial Arts

Friday, March 25

Join us for another fun spirit night at Incourage Martial Arts! The Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course party is on Friday, March 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a cost of $30 per child (100% of the proceeds come back to the PTA!).  See our website to register

Positive Parenting Session with Rachel Bailey

Wednesday, March 30

Join the PTA for a free session on positive parenting with tips and advice from Rachel Bailey on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Rachel is a parenting coach, mom, mentor, and therapist, with years of experience teaching positive parenting solutions.

Volunteers Needed - Earth Day!

Do you have a passion for the environment? Love events and festivals? Then join us! The PTA is in the early stages of planning an Earth Day event, and we'd love your help! If you're interested, leave a comment below, DM me, or email me at kpkgpta.vp.education@gmail.com.


Dates to Remember

March 21-25:  Kings Glen Wellness Spirit Week (See Above)

March 23-31:  Spring Book Fair (See Above)

March 23:  PTA Meeting (Kings Park ES at 7 p.m.)

March 25:  PTA Spirit Night at InCourage Martial Arts (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

March 30:  PTA Positive Parenting Session with Rachel Bailey (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 14:  2022-23 Student Leadership Council Interest Forms Due

April 15:  Good Friday (Religious/Cultural Observance)

April 16:  Theravada New Year (Religious/Cultural Observance)

April 19:  2022-23 Student Leadership Council Primary Elections 

April 22:  Orthodox Good Friday (Religious/Cultural Observance)

April 28:  2022-23 Student Leadership Council Election Day

May 2:  Eid al-Fitr (Religious/Cultural Observance)

May 4:  4th Grade Reading SOL, Day 1

May 5:  4th Grade Reading SOL, Day 2

May 6:  6th Grade Reading SOL

May 9:  5th Grade Math SOL

May 10:  4th Grade Math SOL, Day 1

May 11:  4th Grade Math SOL, Day 2

May 12:  5th Grade Science SOL

May 12:  6th/7th Grade Math SOL, Day 1

May 13:  6th/7th Grade Math SOL, Day 2

May 16:  5th Grade Reading SOL, Day 1

May 17:  5th Grade Reading SOL, Day 2

May 30:  Memorial Day (No School)

June 10:  Last Day of School (Students Dismiss at 1:25 p.m.)