Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Reminder: Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day
(No School for Students)
Kings Glen would like to thank the Veterans in our community for their service today and every day!
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Fall Scholastic Book Fair
November 11-18
The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the KGES Library from Friday, November 11 through Friday, November 18! More information, including class shopping times, will be sent home the week of November 7th. We will be offering family shopping on Friday, November 11 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact Carolyn Dean if you have any questions.
Fall Scholastic Book Fair – Volunteers Needed
Book fair volunteers are needed to help with fair set up, class previews, sales, and/or pack-up for the Scholastic Book Fair later this month. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Dean, Librarian. We appreciate any time that you can give to this very fun event!
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Attention All Strings Students!!!
Please see the form here to sign up for two amazing opportunities for ALL STRINGS STUDENTS!!!
- Strings Extravaganza
- Area Orchestra
The deadline to sign up for both events is December 9th, so sign up TODAY!!
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Opportunity for All Strings Students at Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock SS will host a Strings Open House on December 10th from 10AM-12PM. All Strings students are invited. Some Strings will be given music to play from our classes. Sign up using this link. Deadline to sign up is December 3. Please see the flier here for more information. (View Flyer)
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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Winter Concert Time
Kings Glen is happy and excited to be having in person Winter Concerts this year! Here is the schedule for the concerts and rehearsals. Please make sure every participating Band and Strings student brings their instrument and music to school on these days!
Friday, December 9:
- 6th Grade Advanced Band Rehearsal
- 5th/6th Returning Strings Rehearsal
Tuesday, December 13:
- 6th Grade Advanced Band Rehearsal
- 5th/6th Grade Full Chorus Rehearsal
- 5th/6th Grade Returning Strings Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 14:
- Chorus/Strings Daytime School Assembly (10:15-11:00 AM)
- Chorus/Strings Evening Concert (6:30 PM - Call Time 6:00 PM)
Thursday December 15:
- Band School Daytime School Assembly (10:00-10:30 AM)
- Band Evening Concert (6:30 PM - Call Time 6:00 PM)
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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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Have Too Much Halloween Candy?
Friday, November 11, 3-6 PM at Parliament Pool
On Veterans Day, the PTA will be collecting candy to donate to service members. Stop by the Parliament Pool from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, November 11 to drop off candy and write a letter or draw a picture to thank service members. See our flier for more information.
Stay Tuned for Upcoming Events
- FREE Virtual Tiny Chefs event at 6 p.m. on November 18
- Spartan’s Spirit Days on November 15-16
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Virtual speaker presentation in January! (Details to Come)
Event Lead/Captain Sign-Up
We are looking for people to volunteer for various positions for the 2022-23 school year, and also have positions for next school year that require advance planning. Please consider stepping up to make these initiatives happen. (More Information)
2022-2023 Directory
The 2022-2023 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. (More Information)
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 and Engage 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. Interested in volunteering? Fill out the voluneer interest form to let us know how you can help! Reach out to president@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Nov 11: Veterans Day (No School for Students; Teacher Workday)
Nov. 11: PTA Treats for Troops at Parliament Pool (See Above)
Nov. 11-18: Kings Glen Scholastic Fall Book Fair (See Above)
Nov. 15-16: PTA Spirit Days at Spartan's Restaurant (See Above)
Nov. 18: PTA Virtual Tiny Chefs, 6 p.m. (See Above)
Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 8: Bodhi Day (Religious/Cultural Observance)
Dec. 9: Sign-Up Deadline for Area Orchestra & Strings Extravaganza (See Above)
Dec. 10: Strings Open House at Lake Braddock SS (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Dec. 14: Chorus/Strings Winter Concert (6:30 p.m.)
Dec. 15: Band Winter Concert (6:30 p.m.)
Dec. 19-Jan. 2: Winter Break
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