Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
Advanced Academic Programs in Secondary Schools
To learn information about Advanced Academic Programs in secondary schools, please view this presentation by Mrs. Rode and Mrs. Stottlemyer. If you have any questions about Advanced Academics Programs, please contact Lisa Rode, Kings Glen AART. (More Information-Spanish)
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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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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"Dancin' to Disney" Junior LBSS Dance Team Workshop
Workshop & Performance on Friday, January 27, 5-9 p.m. in the LBSS Cafeteria
Join Lake Braddock’s Varsity Dance Team for the annual Junior Lake Braddock Dance Team Workshop (for grades kindergarten-7th grade) on Friday, January 27th. Cost of $45. Please email lbvdt22@gmail.com with questions.
(View Flyer for More Information)
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FCPS Student Safety and Wellness
Student Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights. Check this out for more information: Lake Braddock Meeting Information
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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Rachel Bailey
We hope that those dialed in to speaker Rachel Bailey’s virtual session on tips for handling screen time with more peace last week found it informative. The recording is posted on our website.
Amended PTA Budget
Our budget was amended due to the extra income we have made from fundraising (thanks to our wonderful community!). Check out our website to see how we will use the money, to include allocating money for field trips, teacher reimbursements, and a reading initiative. Please contact us at president@kpkgpta.org with any questions or concerns.
Save These Dates!
Pupatella Spirit Night on Tuesday, January 31st. Hidden Oaks “Animals in Winter” program on Saturday, February 4th. Glow Dance for Kings Glen students on Friday, February 10th (at Kings Glen). More information is coming soon!
PTA Nominating Committee
Each year the PTA elects a Nominating Committee to put forth a slate of candidates for the PTA's next executive board. The PTA plans to elect the nominating committee at our February 28 meeting. Are you interested in serving on this committee? Please contact PTA president, Charlotte Hannagan. Similarly, please reach out to Charlotte if you have any interest in serving on the 2023-2024 PTA board.
RECURRING EVERY THURSDAY - PAPA JOHNS
RECURRING EVERY THURSDAY: Papa Johns discount and give back. 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
Thanks to everyone that has volunteered their time already! We are still looking for a couple people to volunteer for various positions for the 2022-23 school year, including a co-lead for our earth day event, leads for a science night, and a co-lead for our upcoming baskets bonanza, and also have positions for next school year that require advance planning. Please consider stepping up to make these initiatives happen. More information here.
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 form on this page to let us know how you can help! Reach out to president@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Jan. 25: Rising 7th Grade Course Selection Forms Due
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
Jan. 27: LBSS Junior Dance Team Workshop (5-9 p.m.; See Above)
Jan. 31: PTA Spirit Night at Pupatella (Details to Come)
Feb. 4: PTA “Animals in Winter” program at Hidden Oaks (Details to Come)
Feb. 10: PTA Glow Dance at Kings Glen ES (Grades 4-6; See Above)
Feb. 15: 4th Grade Strings Winter Concert (7 p.m.)
Feb. 20: Presidents Day (Schools Closed)
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