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We Love our Counselors!
Happy Counselor Week to both Katie Altman and Elizabeth MacDonald! What would we do without their support!?
Parents feel free to send them some love at Kaltman@fcps.edu and emacdonald@fcps.edu !
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Important Upcoming Dates
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February 15: Lottery closes for Dual Language Immersion
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February 16: STEAM/Math Night - Come Join Us! See info. below - students MUST be accompanied by an adult
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February 16: Beginning Band Rehearsal
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February 17: Adv. Band Rehearsal
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February 20: President's Day - no school
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February 23: Band Concert -Detailed Information to follow
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March 2: Two Hour - Early Release
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March 3: Teacher Workday
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March 1 - 11th: McLean Pyramid Youth Art Show - McLean Community Center - March 9th - Reception - see information below
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March 8: KG Restaurant Night - Lost Dog
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March 9: Literacy Night - Save the Date!
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March 10 - 17: Spring Book Fair
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March 24: Bingo Night!
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2022-23 https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/standard-school-year-calendar/2022-23-school-year-calendar
Reminders ~ Attendance/Dismissal
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Sick Children: If your child is sick or displaying signs of an illness, please keep them home. We have many students arriving at school not feeling well and subsequently going home in the morning from the clinic.
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Dismissal - if your child is attending an after school program, please remind them that morning. We do have the PTA Enrichment starting tomorrow and we want students to be prepared.
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Transportation Changes - If your child has a transportation change, please use this link. It is located on our website as well for future reference under Attendance and and then click on Transportation change. If it is a new routine, please insert accordingly. The teachers and office will be notified automatically.
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Absences or Known Tardy - Here is the link for for an absence or known delay to arrival.
Dear Parents,
We continue to have construction in our neighborhood. Please do be note that on Macon Street, there are multiple house construction sites. These sites are located on Macon Street and a new one on Lumsden. Some options to park and walk to Kent Gardens would be to do the following: Park your vehicle heading towards Karlson Street or further down Macon heading towards Broyhill. Avoiding the intersection of Lumsden and Macon would be wise for this interim period. It will be a slightly longer walk, but lately the weather is on our side. Also kiss and ride has been going smoothly - also another safe option! to drop off or pick up your child. Safety and mindfulness for the neighbors is key. Thanks for your consideration!
February is Black History month. This month we will celebrate achievements of African Americans as well as recognize their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Monday is the 100th day of school this year! We have had a great year so far! Note that the immersion lottery closes on February 15th. Please do be mindful to meet this deadline.
This week, we begin our Spirit Week for STEAM/Math Night. Check out our information below. Students can dress up each day. Monday is space themed clothing day! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening! We have soooo many great activities.
As we plan for next year, we have begun collecting information to confirm our enrollments for the next school year 2023-24. Please complete this google form if you know or have information to share regarding your child(ren) for the next school year.
Thanks for your support!
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
S.T.E.A.M. Spirit Week is Next Week!
We will celebrate and prepare for a fun STEAM/Math Night on February 16th from 5 - 7 p.m. We have noted the spirit days below that being on February 13th. That evening, we have many engaging activities that include: estimation stations, Mad Scientist, Snapology and more. Math teachers will be offering engaging sessions to support student learning. Parents are expected to attend with their child. We need some middle and high school volunteers. Please complete this google form for your middle/high school child(ren) to volunteer.
We are also hosting Literacy Night on March 9th. We are collecting volunteers in the same google form. Volunteers can support both events or choose one event. We appreciate the support! Mark your calendars.
Sixth Grade Community Service Team Collection Food Donations
The 6th grade community service team is collecting food donations for the Food for Others organization. We are looking for oil, cereal, canned tomato products, canned meat, rice, dried or canned beans, pasta, fruit juice, etc. Please place items in the boxes outside the main office. The deadline to donate is February 24th.
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Kindergarten Registration and Interest 2023-24
We are excited to begin our thinking about 2023-24! Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th? Please start your registration now by filling out this google form. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. This form simply collects information in order to help us plan for staffing for the next school year.
If you are ready to register, please email Tracy Dean, tadean@fcps.edu to set up a convenient time to come into the office. Here is a link to registration information. Forms must be brought into the office.
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Kindergarten Orientation and Tour!
Thanks for completing the google form above! We will host a Zoom Parent Orientation meeting on March 31st from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. We will post the Zoom link as we approach the date. There is no sign up needed for this session.
On April 13th we will hold 'in person' parent tours and a student 'meet and greet' with the teachers from 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Note that April 13th is a student early release day. It is REQUIRED to sign up to attend with your child(ren) Please complete this google form to sign up. Parents will drop off your child(ren) in a designated kindergarten classroom and our School Student Ambassadors will conduct the parent tours. Students will meet their parents on the playground after the tour. We look forward to seeing you! We will have a bus to tour!
Buy Your Yearbook Now!
There will be no in person purchases - only online!
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Buy your yearbook now! Parents may use the code to the left or go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 21772. Yearbooks are ONLY available through online purchase and will be distributed directly to your home address. |
Wonderful Strings Concert!
Thanks to Ms. Emery and Ms. Su - we enjoyed a wonderful strings concert!
Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.
Immersion Lottery
Thanks for joining us for Immersion Information Night this past Wednesday evening. The World Languages office will post the slide deck shortly. The lottery opens on January 23rd and closes on February 15th. More information is available at this link. There are no formal criteria for enrollment, but the program is only open to residents of Fairfax County. Online registration is available at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration.
A SIS parent account is required to complete the application. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required to obtain a SIS parent account. Contact Tracy Dean at tadean@fcps.edu. If parents are residing out of the country and returning - please reach out to the World Languages office for enrollment information. Contact Bryan Espichan at 571-423-4602.
Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, for the first grade DLI program (French). Families will be notified regarding lottery outcomes via email on February 28 for the first-grade immersion programs. Transportation will not be provided for students residing outside the immersion school’s attendance area.
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Youth Art Show - McLean Project for the Arts
March is Youth Art Month! McLean Project for the Arts invites you to celebrate and come see selected work from the McLean Pyramid. The artwork will be displayed at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Students work will be shown March 1 through March 11th.
On Thursday, March 9th, there will be an Art Show Reception from 4:30- 6pm. Ms. Kladler and Ms. Leavitt(Clark) will be there to greet students and parents. On Friday, March 10th the hours will be extended until 7pm.
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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 Kent Gardens ES. We love our KGES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!
Resources and Information for Families
FCPS Tech Adventure Camp
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office of FPCS is planning a Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, business, and marketing areas. The camp is open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year.
Open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year. Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled. All students are welcome: FCPS students, Students enrolled in private schools, Students who are homeschooled, Non-Fairfax County residents.
FCPS February Webinars
- Supporting Mental Health Through Play - Special 2-part interactive session: Friday, February 17 at 10:00 am (Session 1) and Friday, February 24 at 10:00 am (Session 2)
For more information about each webinar and to register, use this link: Webinar Information/Registration
Come Join PTA Sponsored Activities!
TEACHER LOVE!
Our teachers and staff are truly the backbone of our school, and we want to shower them with love. The KGES Wellness Committee has shared that teachers love it when there is coffee/tea available, occasionally including a small snack for them in the lounge.
We would like to show #Teacher Love. You can bring in coffee/tea, snacks, bags of mini candies, whatever goodies you think might help sweeten their day. You can also help stack the staff lounge with paper plates, cups, napkins, or other items. Please choose a slot to volunteer and drop off in the Staff Lounge by 8am on Wednesdays to show some love and support for our fabulous teachers and staff. Thank you in advance for supporting our school!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The PTA needs individuals to serve as points of contact for Girls On The Run as well as Spirit Wear. Both positions start immediately and run through the end of school year.
Please contact kgptapresident@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer!
RESTAURANT NIGHT ~ March 8th
Mark your calendars! Our next KG Restaurant Night will be Wednesday March 8, 11am - 9pm at Lost Dog Cafe in McLean.
Click here to visit their website!
GIRLS ON THE RUN
We are gearing up for another great season of Girls on the Run at Kent Gardens! Mark your calendars - registration will be open from February 6th through February 28th. The season will run from March 5th through May 21st. Teams practice twice a week for 10 weeks either Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45pm-5pm (coaches will meet participants in the cafeteria right after school). The program is open to 3-5th graders (either practice days) and 6th graders (Monday/Wednesday only). Click here to download our flyer with more information. Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.
SPRING BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS
The PTA Spring Book Fair is coming - March 10-17! Volunteers are needed to help make this a great week for our students and teachers. From decorating the halls and transforming the library, to helping students throughout the week, and packing up - every volunteer plays an important part. The Book Fair volunteers meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 15th at 7pm via Zoom. For a link to the meeting or for more information, please contact kgptapresident@gmail.com. Specific scheduling with class preview and purchasing times will be available soon!
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KENT GARDENS BINGO NIGHT
Join us on Friday, March 24th for Bingo Night! The doors will open at 6pm and we will all enjoy Bingo from 6:30-8:30pm. To volunteer or for more information, please contact KGPTABingo@gmail.com.Looking forward to a great night of family fun!
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