Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
REMINDER: Last Day of School is Friday, June 10
Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.
We wish our Kings Glen students and their families a wonderful summer break!
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Summer Office Hours at Kings Glen
9 AM - 1 PM, Monday through Friday
Beginning Monday, June 13, the Kings Glen office hours for the public will be 9 AM to 1 PM, Monday-Friday. Please feel free to call 703-239-4000 for assistance.
Laptop and Charger Return Reminder
Kings Glen reminds all students and families that laptop computers and chargers are to be returned to school. If your child has lost their power cord/charger, please use www.MySchoolBucks.com to purchase the Dell power supply in the school store. The power supply costs $28.
After making the purchase, please send the receipt to school with your child or email KGNotes@fcps.edu so we can credit your child with returning a power cord/charger.
SOL Test Scores Available in SIS ParentVUE
If your student took SOL tests this spring, you can now view their scores in SIS ParentVUE now. Use a web browser (not app) to log into your SIS ParentVUE account. You will find spring SOL test performance levels and overall scores in the Test History section. You will also get an official score report in ParentVUE Documents by the end of July. Don’t have a ParentVUE account? Create one today: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-registration
Free and Reduced Lunch Meal Plan Returns for 2022-23 School Year
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage. Paper free and reduced-price meals applications are available to all households at school offices, school cafeterias, and other FCPS buildings or by contacting Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800 or 703-813-4844. Also, it’s important that parents/guardians complete the Consent to Share form so that their course fees can be waived based upon their FNR status. This form is available here in different languages.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes.
No-cost summer meals will be served at all FCPS summer school locations this year. Please visit our website for updated information during the summer.
Congratulations to our Retirees
This time of year is always hard when we have to say good-bye to some of our amazing staff. We have three staff members retiring this year, all who have both had big impacts on Kings Glen over the years. We invite you to join us in wishing them well on their next adventure. Congratulations and Happy Retirement to Leah Hettema, Denise Milford, and Kathy Baker.
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It's Not Too Late to Order a Yearbook!
If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, there is still a limited supply available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost is $15.00. You can purchase a yearbook via cash or check (payable to Kings Glen ES) while supplies last.
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Plastic Collection at Kings Glen - Paused for the Summer
Thanks to all who donated plastic throughout the school year! We exceeded our 500lb goal by 340lbs!! And received our recycled bench. We plan to have the Buddy Bench installed for use in the fall. We will take a summer break on plastic collection and start back up in August.
All About Plastic Recycling | NexTrex
Digital Citizenship
This week during Morning Meeting, each class is talking about and learning more about Digital Citizenship. This is something that we address regularly through the school year and thought that it would be a helpful reminder as we move into the summer. We encourage you to visit the FCPS Digital Citizenship page for helpful resources linked here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/digital-citizenship-internet-safety/digital-citizenship-families Some of the information includes “Establishing Expectations at Home” and “Choosing Apps, Games, and Services Wisely.” Please take the time to review this information and discuss it with your child(ren).
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.
KGES Summer Reading Challenge
Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who complete a public library summer reading challenge will be able to turn their completed challenges in to the Kings Glen Library in August for a certificate and a small prize. Any area public library is fine, including ones that are out of state if your child will not be here this summer. Rising 4th graders may also complete the Kings Park ES Library challenge for credit. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a larger prize of free books. Please e-mail Carolyn Dean if you have any questions.
FCPL Summer Reading Adventure
The Fairfax County Public Library’s summer reading challenge this year will be Oceans of Possibilities. It will run from June 10-August 12, 2022, and offers participants two options: complete reading-and library-related activities or log time spent reading. Finishers will receive a variety of prizes, including ticket vouchers for a Washington Nationals game, and outings at Fairfax County Park Authority facilities. Sign up to participate in the Summer Reading Adventure online or through the Beanstack app, or pick up a paper log at any FCPL branch beginning June 10th.
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Health Room End-of-Year Reminder
- All medications need to be picked up by 1:00 pm on June 10, 2022
- Only Parents/Guardians may pick up medications
- Medications not picked up by the designated time, will be discarded according to FCPS and FCHD Policy
- Medications can also be picked up prior to June 10th, anytime between 9:00am and 3:00 pm
- New medication forms are required for the new school year. They can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services
For questions and concerns, please call KGES School Health Aide, Sonia Bose, at 703-239-4010.
Lake Braddock Middle School Jump Start Program: REGISTRATION OPEN!
August 8-11 (9 AM - 2 PM at Lake Braddock
(students select one day)
Each year, Lake Braddock offers MS Jump Start as an orientation program to acclimate rising 7th grade students to their new school, as well as any rising 8th graders who are new to Lake Braddock.
This is a tremendous opportunity for new students to tour the school, meet some resourceful staff, gain some knowledge from past middle schoolers, and have fun while getting excited about the upcoming school year. Questions or concerns can be directed to Jamaal Hines, After-School Specialist and Building Use Coordinator.
Registration Fee: $20.00 (scholarships available as needed); pay link will be active on 5/16/22 in MySchoolBucks
Register Here • View Flyer • View Website
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KP/KG PTA News
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While disappointed we had to cancel our PTA end of year celebration on June 2nd, we are looking forward to rescheduling it in the early fall as a "back to school" event. Stay tuned for details!
We are looking for two more PTA members to serve on the audit committee in early July. This is a short-time obligation (just a few hours) one afternoon/evening to help us complete this essential task for the financial year. If interested, please reach out to kpkgpta@gmail.com
As a reminder, the newly elected PTA board will be getting together in the coming weeks and over the summer to plan the next school year. If you have any ideas/suggestions or would like to be involved and volunteer in some capacity, please fill out this form or reach out to kpkgpta@gmail.com
June 8: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (10:00 a.m. on the blacktop)
June 8: KGES Talent Show & One-Act Play (6-7 p.m. on the blacktop)
June 10: Last Day of School (Students Dismiss at 1:25 p.m.)
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