Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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Reminder
Monday, October 10 is a Teacher Workday
No School for Students
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Overview of Advanced Academic Program Services
Q & A Session on October 11, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Mrs. Rode and Mrs. Keane have collaborated to create another informational video about Advanced Academics. This video focuses specifically on the screening process for Level IV (full-time) AAP services. Students can be screened in grades 2-7, for services in grades 3-8. (View Video)
Mrs. Rode and Mrs. Keane will be co-hosting a question-and-answer (Q&A) session on Zoom on October 11th from 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. to address any questions about the Level IV (full-time) screening process. To receive the Zoom link, please sign up no later than Monday, October 10th.
Pixel Can Art Food Drive
Now Through the End of October
What: We are collecting 14-16 oz. sized cans of vegetables and beans
When: Collection of cans starts NOW until the end of OCTOBER.
Where: Drop of your cans and other dry food goods in the boxes by the front office.
Why: We will donate the food to ECHO in Springfield. Before it is donated, students will create a pixel can art sculpture to be displayed for the school.
Lake Braddock SS Pyramid Feeder Night (also Senior Night)
Where: LBSS Field Hockey Game
When: Thursday, October 13, arrive by 7:00 PM to hear your school be called. Games starts at 7:30 PM. More details on tickets are coming.
Wear your school Spirit Wear!!
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Lake Braddock SS Dance Team Hip Hop Dance Clinic
Friday, October 28, 5-8 p.m.
The LBSS Dance Team is hosting a Hip Hop Dance Clinic on October 28 from 5-8 p.m. for students ages 5-12. Learn and perform a tricky dance with the dance team and get a free T-shirt and treat! The cost is $40.
(More Information / Register)
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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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Fall Photoshoot Rescheduled
Sunday, October 9th due to inclement weather
We’re glad to announce that Susan Johnson will be back on Sunday, October 9th from 2-4pm to take family pictures at KPES outside on the grass in front of the playground. This fantastic opportunity will cost you $40 for two photos, including digital access. Please sign up here. Lisa Anderson will be there to collect coats on behalf of ECHO - we appreciate your donations; all sizes are needed!
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week
October 3-7
As a reminder, our highly successful Spirit Week is back this week, October 3-7. Order all week, at any time of the day, and just mention the KP/KG PTA at the Burke Chick-Fil-A - 15% of the proceeds will be donated back to your school!
InCourage Parents Night Out
Friday, October 14, 6:30-8:30 PM
The cost is $45/child; more information coming soon!
FREE PTA Fall-tastic Fun Festival
Saturday, October 15, 1:30-4:30 PM
Our second PTA event will be held at Burke Station Swim Club. Come by for some fall fun, including crafts, candy apples, empanada food truck (for purchase), games, entertainment, and more!
PTA General Membership Meeting
Monday, October 17, 7 PM at Kings Park ES
This meeting will be at Kings Park and also available virtually through zoom; more information coming soon!
2022-2023 Directory
The 2022-2023 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!
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!
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!
Oct 3-7: PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week (See Above)
Oct 5: Yom Kippur (No School For Students)
Oct 10: Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
Oct 11: AAP Level IV Q&A at 6:30 p.m. (See Above)
Oct 14: PTA InCourage Parents-Night-Out (See Above)
Oct 15: AAP Level IV Referrals Due
Oct 15: PTA Fall-tastic Fun Festival (See Above)
Oct 17: PTA General Membership Meeting at Kings Park ES @ 7 p.m.
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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