Important Upcoming Dates
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November 23 - 25: Thanksgiving Holiday
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November 29: Make Up Day for Photos
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November 30: FLE Parent Information Meeting--see the info below
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December 3: International Night 4 - 7 p.m. See the info below!
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December 7: Chorus Concert - 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Gym
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December 15: Yearbook Cover Contest Entries Due
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December 7 - 16: Spirit Week
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December 15: AAP Referrals Due (additional info below)
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December 19 - January 2: Winter Break
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January 16: School Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
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January 25: End of Quarter - 2 hour early release
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January 26: Student Holiday/Professional Workday
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January 27: Student Holiday/Professional Workday
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2022-23 https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar/2022-23-school-year-calendar
Dear Parents,
We hope that all of you enjoyed the Thanksgiving break. We had some beautiful weather and are gearing up for a busy December! Below, we have shared our winter theme, "There's SNOW other School Like Kent Gardens!" Have your child join in the Spirit Days below! We will focus on JOY and Kindness!
Our annual Yearbook Cover Contest is underway - see the note below! We have been in AWE of the participation in the past! Please have your child enter - we are excited to see the entries and wonderful work! Currently, the deadline is December 15th - if need be we will extend!
We are looking forward to International Night! It is a timeless and valued tradition at KG! We are ALL looking forward to the wonderful food, the tables depicting each country/culture, the parade and of course the talent show. We hope to see you there!
In the mindset of keeping all safe and healthy, there is COVID diagnostic testing that will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county November 28-30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID testing webpage for more information.
We look forward to seeing all tomorrow! Let's have a great December!
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
There’s SNOW Other School Like Kent Gardens!
SPIRIT DAYS: Please have your students join in on our spirit days throughout the 10 Days of Cheer!
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December 7th - Joyfully, Jolly Outfit - wear an outfit that brings you JOY!
December 9th - Sparkle & Shine - Wear something that sparkles, glitters, or lights up! Celebrate Hanukkah and other sparkling events!
December 12th - Magical/Joyful Hat Day! Wear your most magical/joyful wintry hat!
December 13th - KG White Out! Wear white - Create a blizzard!!
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December 14th - Be Glad in Plaid Day - Grab those warm flannel/plaid shirts, scarves, or whatever you have with a plaid like design, and come show your style.
December 15th - Wintry Sweater Day - Join your students and teammates by wearing a wintry sweater to spread the joy.
December 16th - PJ Day! Wear your comfy, cozy, wintry PJs as we end the week!
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Student Pictures Are Now Online
We had a great picture day! Student images are now online. Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc Use your student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Note that retakes are the end of the month - November 29th. Email Tia Hawkins with questions tnhawkins@fcps.edu
KG Yearbook Cover Contest!
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Our annual KG yearbook cover contest is on! The deadline is December 15th. We may extend the deadline but PLEASE do have your child enter the contest. In the past, we have had over 70 entries for the whole school. We do pick one for the front cover and highlight one per grade on the back cover. Ms. Kladler and Ms. Clark are coordinating - if your child has questions! Follow the below criteria:
- Use a 8.5 x 11 inch paper
- Be 'themed' around #kgpride
- 2022-23 show be on your picture
- Write your name/grade and homeroom teacher on the back!
- Turn directly into Ms. Kladler or Ms. Clark!
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Family Life Education
Kent Gardens will be hosting a virtual Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Information Night on Wednesday, November 30 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Parents will have the opportunity to talk with school staff about the program and learn how to preview FLE material in Schoology. Link will be sent out closer to the date.
Additional information on the curricula, as well as FLE Opt Out Forms are available on the Family Life Education (FLE) page on the FCPS website. Please contact Sarah Talley, sjtalley@fcps.edu with questions.
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#TeacherLove from the PTA
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Thanks to our PTA for showing us some #teacherlove! We would like to thank Andrea Hager and the PTA board for ALL that they do to support us! The hot cider and pumpkin bread was yummy! We truly appreciate the treats and love!!
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Supporting Your Child with Reading at Home - Digitally
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FCPS provides access to a variety of digital resources to support your child’s reading. All of these resources can be accessed from any device connected to the internet or by using data. Many resources provide access to online books across all reading levels.
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Lexia provides instruction at your child’s reading level. If your child is using Lexia outside of school, the best way to support their learning is to allow them to work through the program independently.
Below is the log in information for each resource:
Please reach out to your child’s teacher or our SBTS, Eva Townsend, ectownsend@fcps.edu, if your child needs support logging into any of these resources.
Tutor.com ~ Still Available for Use
Students who have used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
Advanced Academic Programs - Deadline 12/15
Level IV AAP Referrals (students in grades 2-6) for placement in the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than December 15th, 2022. Referrals can be submitted to the office or electronically emailed to Debbie Bulford, drbulford@fcps.edu. If submitted electronically, you will receive an email confirmation from Ms. Bulford within 48 business hours. Contact her if you have not received a confirmation.
Level IV Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire can be found here.
- Parents may submit up to 2 – 8.5 x 11 single sided pages of work samples. It is recommended that parents write a brief description on the sample.
AAP Fall Newsletter Letter 2022 is the link to learn more about the AAP program located in Schoology. If you would like to learn more or feel free to visit the KGES Parent Schoology site for additional information, due dates, and forms or visit the overview link. You may also contact Debra Bulford, AART, at drbulford@fcps.edu.
Opportunities to Participate in the Strategic Planning Process.
FCPS is offering a number of opportunities for parents/caregivers to be involved in the Strategic Planning process! Check out the option below:
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Be a Key Communicator! If you are a member of a community organization or group, consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process. FCPS key communicators are active members of the community who people turn to for information, and have an interest in sharing information about the school division and encouraging involvement. If this describes you or someone you know, please get the details and complete this form by Monday, November 28.
PTA Updates
ONE & DONE!
Help us meet our goal of raising $45,000 for our One & Done Fundraising Campaign. Upon reaching our goal, there will be a school-wide celebration (check out the picture below of past celebration events that the kids loved!)
One a Done is our primary fundraising tool at Kent Gardens and your support is greatly appreciated - every dollar counts! Funds collected will be used towards school-focused needs and membership-approved annual budget line items and may be applied to special projects.
Through the generosity of our families last year, we gifted each one of our teachers with a check that will help fulfill classroom wish-lists and supply needs. Furthermore, in 2021 we supported our teachers with luncheons and events, purchased tents to be used for outdoor activities such as Field Day, purchased “Library Book Return” carts for each classroom, and donated funds to be used toward updating each water fountain into a water bottle filling station. Please note, our relationship is a partnership with FCPS and all school-related changes and modifications are subject to FCPS policies, procedures and timelines.
THANK YOU to the families who have contributed so far! Thank you for your generosity and support! Let's work together to achieve a great year filled with learning new things, working together, and having a lot of fun! #KGPride #StrongerTogether
The suggested contribution is $150 per family but any amount is greatly appreciated. You can make your payment online and we will provide you with a tax receipt for your tax-deductible donation. Don’t forget to check if your employer matches your charitable donation!
Donate to One & Done Here
Come Join PTA Sponsored Activities!
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT AT KG IS BACK!
Saturday, December 3rd from 4-7pm - SIGN UP NOW!
Join us in celebrating where we’ve come from and where we wish to go! Travel around the world in an evening of food and entertainment at Kent Gardens. Enjoy tasty treats in the World Cafe, learn traditional crafts in the Arts Corner, walk in the Children’s Parade, perform in the Student Talent Show and lots more fun! We’re looking for a team to help bring this beloved event to life! Interested in volunteering? Contact Nadya Abhyankar at nadyaj@gmail.com
Click Here to Sign up for World Cafe, Arts & Crafts, Country Displays, Talent show performances and more!
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EVERY KID OUTDOORS
The National Park Service is once again offering the Every Kid Outdoors program for 4th Graders and their families.
4th Graders can register for passes that will allow free entrance to any National Park throughout the US. Each pass admits all children under 16 and up to 3 adults. Passes expire August 31, 2023.
To obtain a pass through the Every Kid Outdoors program visit: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm
Detailed rules and information can be found at: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/rules.htm
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AMAZON SMILE
Don't forget to shop through Amazon Smile and select Kent Gardens PTA as your organization to support.
Every amount helps give back to our school, our programming, and our PTA.
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