Kings Glen Gator Bytes April 27, 2022

Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES


REMINDER • Spring SOL Dates, May 4-17

4th Grade:

  • May 4:  4th Gr. Reading, Day 1
  • May 5:  4th Gr. Reading, Day 2
  • May 10:  4th Gr. Math, Day 1
  • May 11:  4th Gr. Math, Day 2

5th Grade:

  • May 9:  5th Gr. Math
  • May 12:  5th Gr. Science
  • May 16:  5th Gr. Reading, Day 1
  • May 17:  5th Gr. Reading, Day 2

6th Grade:

  • May 6:  6th Gr. Reading
  • May 12:  6th/7th Gr. Math, Day 1
  • May 13:  6th/7th Gr. Math, Day 2
 

6th grade baby pix

Let's celebrate our 6th graders by displaying early childhood pictures!!

Please send in a picture from your child's early years... from whenever that may be! It's always fun to see how our Gators have grown!  (Pictures should be no larger than 4x6 inches). Please note that pictures will not be returned, so copies are best. A bulletin board will be created to honor how much they have grown as they prepare to finish elementary school and move on to middle school. Please send pictures to the attention of Elaine Stottlemyer, School Counselor, or email to: etstottlemy1@fcps.edu


Class Assignments for 2022-23

While there’s still plenty of action left in 2021-2022, we have already begun planning for the 2022-23 school year!  One of the most important aspects in setting up our students for academic and social-emotional success is his/her homeroom class assignment. Making the most effective match with teacher and classmates is a very thoughtful, careful process that involves many different criteria. If you would like Dr. Ritter and Mrs. Agner to consider any specific information about your child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment, please submit via email to Christine Ritter and Cindy Agner by Friday, May 13.

Because you are the expert(s) on your child, we ask that you keep your information centered on your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for him/her. Of course, with or without a letter, each child’s strengths and needs are considered in the lengthy and complex process of developing class assignments. With this in mind, please refrain from requesting a specific teacher by name.


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)


we have moved

Student Intention Forms for 2022-23

Student Intention forms were sent home with your child yesterday. We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for the next school year. For families NOT returning to Kings Glen or Lake Braddock for 7th Grade in the fall of 2022-23, please complete and return the Student’s Intention for the Next School Year form by May 13. 

A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable.  Student ID Number may be left blank. Save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to KGNotes@fcps.edu.


Talent Show

KG Talent Show and One Act Play

June 8, 6-7 pm

Kings Glen students will have the opportunity to submit audition videos to be a part of our evening of outdoor performances. We are looking for creative and talented students – singing, dancing, playing instruments, performing magic tricks, or whatever else may wow the crowd! Solos and group acts welcome. The evening will also include a 25 minute one-act play for students looking for an acting opportunity. Students should look in Tuesday folders and on Gator Greetings for more information on how to audition and the rehearsal schedule.

We will need parent volunteers to help with stage and sound set up. To volunteer, or ask any questions, please contact swteegarden@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!


Lake Braddock Middle School

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. 


Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has new tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.


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!

Apr 25 - Apr 29 ~ "Purpose" Character Strength


KPKG PTA

 

 KP/KG PTA News


Kings Park/Kings Glen Staff Kickball Game

Friday, April 29, 5:30 p.m.

The PTA is very excited to host the first-ever kickball game for the Kings Park/Kings Glen School community!  Join us at 5:30 p.m. 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 Kona Ice will be available for purchase. (View Flyer)

Teacher Appreciation Week ~ May 2-6

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming the week of May 2-6!  The PTA has much planned to show our appreciation for the great teachers and staff are to our schools.  Here are some ways for students to be involved and information on a school supply drive to support our teachers!

  • Sunday, May 1: Students come to decorate the school sidewalk with chalk and enjoy some popsicles while they create their appreciation art!
  • Monday, May 2: Love on your teachers! Bring notes, flowers and/or treats for your teacher!
  • Tuesday, May 3: Love on your specialists! Bring notes, flowers and/or treats for your specialist teacher! (Music/Art/PE/Library/Band/Strings etc.)
  • Wednesday, May 4: Love on your principals! Bring notes, flowers and/or treats for your principals!
  • Thursday, May 5: Love on the staff members! Bring notes, flowers and/or treats for someone who makes a difference everyday by providing transportation (bus driver, K&R helpers, police officer/those who direct traffic and walkers), food (cafeteria workers), cleanliness (custodians), office staff, etc.!
  • Friday, May 6: KPKG Spirit Day! Let's wear our school colors and spread kindness by doing a good deed and filling up someone's bucket!

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.


Dates to Remember

April 27:  Screen on the Green featuring Encanto at LBSS (5 p.m.)

April 28:  2022-23 Student Leadership Council Election Day

April 29:  KP/KG Kickball Game (5:30 p.m. at Kings Glen)

May 2-6:  Teacher Appreciation Week

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 13:  Class Placement Letters Due

May 18:  PTA Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation Social (See Above)

May 20:  Class Placement Letters Due (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 8:  KGES Talent Show & One-Act Play (6-7 p.m.)

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