Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Boosterthon 2022 Fundraiser Begins TODAY, September 14th!
The Boosterthon Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of each school year. We are excited to kick off this year's event with a digital kickoff on Wednesday, September 14 and the actual Fun Run on Friday, September 23. The PTA is looking forward to a fun event that supports our wonderful schools!
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AAP Fall Newsletter
Families, please find attached the AAP Fall Newsletter, providing an overview of the continuum of Advanced Academic services in FCPS. More information about the continuum of services in elementary school will be shared next week in a short joint video from our Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) -- Mrs. Keane (Kings Park) and Mrs. Rode (Kings Glen). Each school will also host a parent coffee for interested families, providing an opportunity to ask any follow-up questions directly of Mrs. Keane and Mrs. Rode.
Mrs. Rode will host Kings Glen families on Tuesday, September 27, from 9:15-10:15am in Room 106.
Level IV AAP Referrals are due for the 22-23 School Year on October 15. Email Mrs. Rode, AART with questions.
Parent Volunteers Needed for KGES Library
The KGES Library is looking for a few regular parent volunteers to help with reshelving and other library-related projects for the 2022-2023 school year. We are especially in need of volunteers on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, from 12:30-2:30pm. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Dean.
Attention All Musicians at Kings Glen!!
Enrollment forms were sent home with all students on Tuesday, Aug 30 in their Tuesday folder. You can also access the enrollment forms below:
Please do not hesitate to email Dr. Keenan (Strings), Ms. D’Alelio (Chorus), or Ms. VanValkenburg (Band), if you have any questions. Enrollment forms were due on Friday, September 9, so if your child hasn't turned in the form yet, please do so by Friday, September 16.
Payments for instrument rentals can be made via MySchoolBucks, or by cash or check (payable to Kings Glen ES).
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FCPS Parent Orchestra!!
Learn a Strings instrument along with your child! FCPS Parent Orchestra meets every other Thursday evening from 7-8 PM at Annandale HS or you can live stream in. Please visit this site as soon as possible to sign up! Oh – it’s free!! You WILL need an instrument to play but you can use your child’s or rent your own. We now have four levels of orchestra starting with beginners and Dr. Keenan is one of the instructors. (Register Here)
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The Trex Recycling Program is Back!
Please send in plastic bags, films and wraps. The challenge is bigger this year as we will compete against other schools!
Parents, be on the lookout for a sign-up to help with bag pick up/drop off. Please email Michelle Anderson if you have questions.
School & Community Recycling Programs | NexTrex
Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) Family Signature September 30th
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Key changes to the document for the 2022-23 school year include:
- Adding rights to protect citizenship and immigration status from unauthorized sharing.
- Changes to FCPS’ Acceptable Use Policy Regulation for Technology.
- A new section on cell phones.
Each year, parents/guardians must review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30, 2022.
Please contact the school office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Text Messages for Parents
Parents can Receive Text Messages from FCPS for Emergencies and Essential Information
Make sure your cell phone numbers are listed in the parent/guardian contact information section on the emergency care information form for each of your children. Parents and guardians can view and update emergency contact information online using weCare@school.
Text messages will be sent in the event of emergencies, delays or school closings, if buses are running more than 30 minutes late, if your student missed the morning attendance deadline, and for other important reminders.
Standard message and data charges may apply for text messages depending on your cell phone service plan. More about text messages is available online.
Tutor.com Available All School Year
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will continue to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided in the following instructional video:
Tutor.com: How it Works Elementary
Need Tech Help?
Resources for parents and students using FCPS technology are available online. Visit this website for quick help resetting passwords; accessing Schoology, Google, Zoom, or activity reports; and basic computer use questions. If your questions are not answered on that page, look for the link to submit a help ticket.
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KP/KG PTA News
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PTA Ice Cream Social/Community Resource Fair
Please join us on Friday, September 16 at 6:30pm at Kings Glen for our Ice Cream Social/Community Resource Fair! Enjoy a cold treat and meet with some of our local after school and community vendors while the kids play on the playground. We still have space available for any group that is interested in having a presence - email KPKGevents@gmail.com if you are interested!
Spiritwear
The store is OPEN! Check it out here and place your orders before September 19th. Questions? Email kpkgptaspirit@gmail.com.
Boosterthon Fun Run
The Boosterthon Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of each school year. We are excited to kick off this year's event with a digital kickoff on Wednesday, September 14 and the actual Fun Run on Friday, September 23. The PTA is looking forward to a fun event that supports our wonderful schools!
Fall after-school Activities
Kings Park is offering chess, yoga, and coding, and Kings Glen is offering chess, Run Fit Kidz, and coding. More details are coming home in flyers with your student(s) and can be found here!
Join the PTA
Thanks to everyone that has already joined the PTA for the 2022-2023 school year! We hope all families will consider joining this year. Being a PTA member has numerous benefits -- it's a great way to meet new friends and become more involved in your child's school and community. Join on our website! Thanks to everyone that joined our first PTA meeting of the school year. Our budget was adopted, and that and other materials from the meeting can be found here.
Keep in Touch with the PTA
A great way to keep in touch with the PTA is to subscribe to our emails and/or join our Facebook group. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here. Our monthly newsletter is also a great resource to find out more about the PTA. Email the PTA if you have any questions.
Volunteer with the PTA
Volunteering is certainly not a requirement of joining the PTA, but we are always looking for more help! Please complete this form to let us know how you can help!
Fall after-school Activities
Registration will be opening up soon for the fall. Kings Park will offer chess, yoga, and coding, and Kings Glen will offer chess, Run Fit Kidz, and coding. Stay tuned for more details!
Care to Share
We have launched the Care to Share program for the new school year! Its success depends on volunteers. More information can be found here.
Sept 14: PTA Boosterthon Kick-Off
Sept 16: PTA Ice Cream Social/Community Resource Fair (6:30 p.m. at Kings Glen ES)
Sept 23: PTA Boosterthon Fun Run
Sept 26: Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
Sept 30: SR&R forms due
Oct 5: Yom Kippur (No School For Students)
Oct 10: Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
Oct 15: AAP Level IV Referrals Due
Oct 24: Diwali (No School for Students)
Oct 28: First Quarter Ends (2-Hr Early Release)
Oct 31: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
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