Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Thanksgiving Break
November 23-25
We want to wish our Kings Glen community a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. We are grateful for our parents, our students and our staff. You help make Kings Glen Gator Strong!
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Reminder: Fall Scholastic Book Fair
November 11-18
Don’t forget that the Scholastic Book Fair will be in the KGES Library through Friday, November 18! There is also an online option; more information is in the Gator Byte below. All purchases benefit our school. Please feel free to contact Carolyn Dean if you have any questions.
Online Fall Scholastic Book Fair
November 11-24
The online Scholastic Book Fair will be from Friday, November 11 through Thursday, November 24! The link is here, if you would like to participate. Please feel free to contact Carolyn Dean if you have any questions.
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Kings Jesters Makes a Comeback!
Interest Form Due Friday, November 18
The afterschool performing club will resume this year and we need your input to decide exactly what that will look like. Parents, please fill out this survey to let us know the level of interest in this program returning and what support you may want to offer. Students can fill out this form to let us know their interest as well!
It's Not Too Late to Order Fall Pictures!
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit vosphoto.com/uc and use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
(Fall Picture Make-Up Day: Tuesday, December 6)
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.
Quick Links
KP/KG PTA News
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THIS WEEK! Spartan’s Spirit Days
All day on November 15-16
Show this flier or tell them you’re supporting KPKG PTA for proceeds to be donated back to your school! Dine in or Carryout all day!
FREE Virtual Tiny Chefs Event
Friday, November 18
Our FREE virtual Tiny Chefs event is coming up THIS Friday, November 18th at 5:30 pm. Your tiny chef(s) will learn to make homemade pizza roll-ups. A flier with more information is coming home, and you can find more information on our website.
Event Lead/Captain Sign-Up
We are still 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)
PTA General Membership Meeting & Strings Performance
Tuesday December 6 • 7pm at Kings Glen and Zoom
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. 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! An updated PTA events calendar can be found here. Our monthly newsletter is also a great resource to find out more about the PTA. Interested in volunteering? Fill out the volunteer form to let us know how you can help! Reach out to president@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Nov. 11-18: Kings Glen Scholastic Fall Book Fair (See Above)
Nov. 11-24: Kings Glen Online Scholastic Fall Book Fair (See Above)
Nov. 15-16: PTA Spirit Days at Spartan's Restaurant (See Above)
Nov. 18: Kings Jester Interest Forms Deadline (See Above)
Nov. 18: PTA Virtual Tiny Chefs, 5:30 p.m. (See Above)
Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 6: PTA General Membership Meeting & Strings Performance (7 p.m. at Kings Glen)
Dec. 6: Fall Picture Make-Up Day (9-11 a.m.)
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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