Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Attention Rising 7th Graders!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming transition events for students attending Lake Braddock for the 2023-2024 school year:
LBSS Curriculum Fair Site Available
Available Beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2023
This site is designed to be accessed by both parents and students. A parent presentation will cover the academic advising timeline, understanding course selections, tips for selecting and entering classes for your student, Lake Braddock schedules, routines and terms, Bruins Stay After Program and Lake Braddock counselor contact information.
Lake Braddock SS Curriculum Night
Thursday, January 5, 6:30-8:00 at Lake Braddock
This in-person event will allow families to visit Lake Braddock and speak with faculty members about course options. Bruin Ambassadors will be stationed throughout the building to guide visitors and also be available to offer building tours.
6th Grade Assembly
Friday, January 13 during the school day (Students Only)
A Lake Braddock Counselor will present our 6th graders with the information they will need to complete their course selections. This event will take place during the school day. Course selection forms will go home with students on Friday, January 13 and will be due back to Mrs. Stottlemyer, School Counselor, on Friday, January 20. Mrs. Stottlemyer will be visiting 6th grade classes after January 20 to assist students with registering for classes through their SIS accounts.
6th Grade Class T-Shirt Contest
Submissions Due Friday, January 27, 2023
Kings Glen 6th grade students are welcome to submit designs for their class t-shirts. All entries must have student’s name and homeroom teacher’s name on the back. Please submit designs to Mrs. Fitzgerald by January 27th. (More Information)
** Information for Ordering Shirts Coming Soon! **
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COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5, 2023 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.
Mark Your Calendars! 4th Grade Strings Winter Concert
Wednesday, February 15th
- 2:00 PM Assembly for School
- 7:00 PM Concert for Parents and Friends
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FCPS Cares!
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Kings Glen ES or any FCPS employee.
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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Speaker Rachel Bailey Virtual Session
Thursday, January 12 at 7 PM
Speaker Rachel Bailey returns on Thursday, January 12th at 7PM for a virtual session on tips for handling screen time with more peace. We will also hold a quick PTA meeting before the presentation to discuss plans for the extra funds raised during our highly successful Booster.
Save These Dates!!!
Panera Spirit Night on January 11th; Hidden Oaks “Animals in Winter” program on February 4th. More information coming soon!
Recurring Every Thursday: Papa John's Pizza
Every Thursday in the 2022-23 school year, get 40% off all menu prices, and 10% of sales donated to our school when you use promo code KPKG4010. More information can be found on this flier.
Event Lead/Captain Sign-Up
We are still looking for people to volunteer for various positions for the 2022-2023 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)
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.
Jan. 3-5: COVID Diagnostic Testing (5-8 p.m.; See Details Above)
Jan. 3: LBBS Curriculum Fair Site Available (See Above)
Jan. 5: LBBS Curriculum Night (6:30-8:00 p.m., See Above)
Jan. 11: PTA Spirit Night at Panera (Details to Come)
Jan. 12: PTA Event - Speaker Rachel Bailey (See Above)
Jan. 13: Rising 7th Grade Course Selection Forms Go Home (See Above)
Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Schools Closed)
Jan. 13: Rising 7th Grade Course Selection Forms Go Home (See Above)
Jan. 20: Rising 7th Grade Course Selection Forms Due (See Above)
Jan. 25: End of 2nd Quarter (2-Hr. Early Release at 1:25 p.m.)
Jan. 26: Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
Jan. 27: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Jan. 27: 6th Grade Class T-Shirt Contest Submissions Due
Feb. 4: PTA “Animals in Winter” program at Hidden Oaks (Details to Come)
Feb. 15: 4th Grade Strings Winter Concert (7 p.m.)
Feb. 20: Presidents Day (Schools Closed)
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