Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Digital Citizenship Week - October 17-21
(View flyer for details)
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Monday, October 17: Gator Spirit Day
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Tuesday, October 18: Thoughtful Tuesday!
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Wednesday, October 19: Crazy Sock Day!
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Thursday, October 20: Dress Your Best Day!
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Friday, October 21: Workout Friday!
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Federal Impact Aid forms were sent home on Tuesday, October 18th. Impact Aid provides much-needed federal funds for our schools! Please be sure to ask your student(s) for the forms so that you can complete and return the form no later than Friday, October 21st.
We need a completed, signed and dated form for every student in our school, regardless of whether you work or reside on federal property. If you have questions regarding the form, please do not hesitate to call the office at 703-239-4000.
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Fall Picture Day
Thursday, October 20th
School Picture Day is coming on Thursday, October 20. Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000942234
For questions about ordering school pictures, please email underclass@vosphoto.com.
We need 1-2 parent volunteers to assist with Picture Day, who will receive a discount voucher on Picture Day. If you are available to assist, please call the office at 703-239-4000 to let us know. Thank you!
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Yearbook Cover Contest
Deadline Friday, November 18
The yearbook cover contest has started at Kings Glen! This year’s theme is “Together We Are G.A.T.O.R.” Please see the flier for more details. The contest ends November 18th. Please turn in all entries to Mrs. Fitzgerald, Art Teacher. (View Instructions)
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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.
LBSS Soctober Sock Collection
October 17-28
The Lake Braddock pyramid is participating in Socktober and will be collecting new socks October 17-28 that will be donated to local homeless shelters. Please consider donating new men’s, women’s, and/or youth socks! We will be having a Kings Glen Crazy Sock Day on Wednesday, October 19 as part of our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week.
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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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LBSS SGA Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 25, 6-7 p.m. on the Lake Braddock Blacktop
Cost: $5/Family
Costumes are encouraged!
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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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Chipotle Spirit Night
Wednesday, October 26, 4-8 PM
Enjoy a delicious dinner while also supporting your school(s). Show this flier or order online using code THEME6T.
Treats for Troops and Veterans Day
Friday, November 11, 3-6 PM at Parliament Pool
Donate excess Halloween Candy to our troops. Write a letter or draw a picture to be sent to service members. More information on our flier.
2022-2023 Directory
The 2022-2023 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. More 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. 17-28: LBSS Soctober New Sock Collection (See Above)
Oct. 18: Federal Impact Aid Forms Go Home with Students
Oct. 20: Fall Picture Day (See Above)
Oct 24: Diwali (No School for Students)
Oct. 26: PTA Chipotle Spirit Night, 4-8 p.m.
Oct 28: First Quarter Ends (2-Hr Early Release)
Oct 31: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Nov 1-2: Dia de los Muertos (Religious/Cultural Observance)
Nov 8: Student Holiday
Nov 11: Veterans Day (No School for Students; Teacher Workday)
Nov. 11: PTA Treats for Troops at Parliament Pool (See Above)
Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
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