Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Jackie Robinson Day at Kings Glen!
This Friday, April 15
Please join Kings Glen ES in celebrating the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson (Dodger's #42) breaking the color barrier in baseball. On Friday, April 15th, we will have a Spirit Day honoring Jackie Robinson. Help us celebrate this American hero by wearing one of the following:
- clothing representing equal rights
- baseball-related clothing (NO HATS, please)
- Dodger-blue color
- a factor or multiple of #42
** all clothing and outfits must be school-appropriate **
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April is the Month of the Military Child!
During the month of April, Kings Glen will celebrate and recognize the resilience of our military-connected students. We will be honoring these students and all of our families with military connections in several ways:
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Honor Wall Bulletin Board: Please send photos of past and present military members of your family to be displayed on this Bulletin Board. Pictures that include KG students are welcome. Pictures can be sent by hard copy to Ms. Stottlemyer (please note that pictures will not be returned) or can be sent electronically to etstottlemy1@fcps.edu.
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Look for a link on the Gator Greetings page for students to make a Flipgrid video sharing their experiences as a military family child.
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Join all of FCPS in a Spirit Week to honor our military students, April 18-22 (View Spirit Week Flyer Here).
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REMINDER • Spring SOL Dates, May 4-17
4th Grade:
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May 4: 4th Gr. Reading, Day 1
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May 5: 4th Gr. Reading, Day 2
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May 10: 4th Gr. Math, Day 1
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May 11: 4th Gr. Math, Day 2
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5th Grade:
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May 9: 5th Gr. Math
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May 12: 5th Gr. Science
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May 16: 5th Gr. Reading, Day 1
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May 17: 5th Gr. Reading, Day 2
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6th Grade:
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May 6: 6th Gr. Reading
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May 12: 6th/7th Gr. Math, Day 1
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May 13: 6th/7th Gr. Math, Day 2
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Information about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Screening for School
Based (Level II-III) Services, a School-Based Services Overview, and Screening for Full-Time (Level IV) Services can be found linked below in the Spring AAP newsletter.
Spring AAP Newsletter
Spring AAP Newsletter (Spanish)
Save the Date: Lake Braddock Middle School Curriculum Night
Monday, May 9, 6:30-8 p.m.
Lake Braddock Middle School will be hosting an event for our rising 7th grade families on Monday, May 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. As we were unable to host an in-person Curriculum Night this year, we have modified our spring event to include both parents and students. This event will include a parent information session, and a separate student presentation, including a building tour and after-school activities fair.
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Save the Date: Spring Band Concert Dates CORRECTED
Our band students are working hard to present their end of year concerts!
Wednesday, June 1: 5th/6th Grade Band Rehearsal and Band Concert (all band students need to bring their instrument to school). 6:30 PM concert on this night at Kings Glen.
Thursday, June 2: 5th/6th Grade Band School Assembly (all band students must bring their instrument to school). Morning assembly during the school day.
More information coming soon. Please email Ms. VanValkenburg with any questions.
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Save the Date: Spring Strings Concert Dates
Our Strings students are working hard to present their end of year concerts!
Wednesday, May 25: 4th Grade Strings, afternoon assembly and 6:30 PM Concert
Tuesday, June 7: 5th/6th Grade Strings, afternoon assembly and 6:30 PM Concert
More information coming soon. Please email Dr. Keenan with any questions.
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Save the Date: Spring Chorus Concert
Monday, May 23
On Monday, May 23rd, 5th and 6th Grade Chorus will meet in the gym to perform their chorus songs over a live stream to the school at 1:05 p.m., during the first 4th grade specials block. This performance will also be recorded.
On the evening of Monday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m., the Chorus will line up on the black top outside to perform their songs again for family and friends, who are invited to bring camping chairs or blankets to sit out and enjoy the show on what we hope will be a beautiful, warm spring evening. Chorus members should arrive promptly at 6:00 p.m. for a 10-minute warmup before we begin the concert. Families may set up their own chairs during the warmup. We anticipate being finished by 7 p.m. at the latest. Dress code TBA shortly.
In the event of rain, the afternoon recording will be posted in Gator Greetings for families to enjoy at home.
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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.
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!
Apr 11 - Apr 15 ~ "Fairness" Character Strength
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KP/KG PTA News
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Save the Date: Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 23, 4-6 p.m.
Save the date for Saturday April 23, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Kings Glen ES for our first annual Earth Day Festival! Join us to make a bird feeder and other crafts, make an environmental pledge to enter a raffle, play with goats from Hidden Gems Farms, get your face painted, hear a presentation about metamorphosis, and visit educational booths from organizations including Friends of Lake Accotink Park, Hidden Oaks Nature Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sierra Club Great Falls Chapter, Fairfax County Master Gardeners, and more! Bring your appetite for the delicious Halal Tikka Kabob food truck. You'll also be able to buy seedlings from the Kings Glen Garden and sign up to plant native plants on school grounds. More information coming soon. Visit our website for more information.: https://kpkgpta.org/
KP/KG Kickball Game!
Friday, April 29
The PTA is very excited to host the Kings Park/Kings Glen's community's first ever kick ball game! Join us at 5:30 PM on Friday, April 29 at the Kings Glen Ball Field to watch Kings Park and King Glen teachers face off on the kickball field. Admission to the game is FREE. The PTA will have snacks and pompoms for sale, and there will be food trucks.
PTA Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Social
Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m.
Please join us IN PERSON for the PTA Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burke Station Square Community Room (5820 Ridge Ford Drive). This will be our final meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. Refreshments will be served and the winners of our 2022-2023 PTA Board election will be announced!
2022-23 PTA Board Election
The PTA plans to hold a virtual election for 2022-2023 board members.
During the March 23 PTA meeting, the PTA Nominating Committee nominated the following candidates for the 2022-2023 KP/KG PTA board: Charlotte Hannagan (President), Lisa Jones (VP/Education), Nicole Zasa (VP/Events), Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper (VP/Fundraising), Deirdre Daumit (Treasurer), and Erin Farrell-Kendrick (Secretary).
If you would like to nominate someone else or your self for a position, you may do so until midnight, Sunday May 13. After that time, no other "nominations from the floor" will be allowed. To nominate by this date, please email the following Nominating Committee members: Emily St. Onge, Amy Johnson, and Jennifer Kirby. On Wednesday, May 17, 2022 a Google form to elect all those nominated will be distributed to the PTA membership. The form will be available from 8 AM-8 PM on that date. The results of the election will be announced at the PTA's May 18 General Membership meeting.
April 14: 2022-23 Student Leadership Council Interest Forms Due
April 15: SOL Retakes Preference Letters Due
April 15: Jackie Robinson Day (See Above)
April 15: Good Friday (Religious/Cultural Observance)
April 16: Theravada New Year (Religious/Cultural Observance)
April 18-22: Military Child Spirit Week (See Above)
April 19: 2022-23 Student Leadership Council Primary Elections
April 22: Orthodox Good Friday (Religious/Cultural Observance)
April 23: PTA Earth Day Festival (4-6 p.m. at Kings Glen ES)
April 28: 2022-23 Student Leadership Council Election Day
April 29: KP/KG Kickball Game (5:30 p.m. at Kings Glen)
May 2: Eid al-Fitr (Religious/Cultural Observance)
May 4-17: SOL Testing (See Schedule Above)
May 9: Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night (Lake Braddock 6:30-8 p.m.)
May 18: PTA Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation Social (See Above)
May 23: Chorus Concert (afternoon assembly / 6:00 p.m. outdoor concert)
May 25: 4th Grade Strings (afternoon assembly / 7:00 p.m. concert)
May 30: Memorial Day (No School)
June 1: 5th/6th Grade Band (daytime rehearsal / 6:30 p.m. concert)
June 2: 5th/6th Grade Band (morning assembly)
June 7: 5th/6th Grade Strings (afternoon assembly / 6:30 p.m. concert)
June 8: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 10: Last Day of School (Students Dismiss at 1:25 p.m.)
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