Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK
Thursday, March 2nd: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)
Friday, March 3rd: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
SAVE THE DATES!! MUSIC SPRING CONCERTS!
Mark your calendars now for Kings Glen Music Concerts this Spring!
- 5th/6th Grade CHORUS: Thursday, March 30, 6:30 PM
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4th Grade STRINGS: Wednesday May 31, 6:30 PM
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5th/6th Grade STRINGS: Wednesday, June 7, 6:30 PM
- 5th/6th Grade BAND: Thursday, June 8, 6:30 PM
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Summer Strings Camp Opportunities
Are you looking to keep up your Strings playing skills over the summer? See below to learn more about String Music Camps in our area over the summer!
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Yearbook Photos Needed:
Help us capture every memorable moment of the year. Snap a photo and send it to us: Go to HJeShare and use code kingsglen.
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Talking Points
Be on the lookout for an invite to use Talking Points, a new FCPS-approved communication app. Families have three easy ways to use Talking Points and to communicate with their children’s’ teachers for free! You can use text messaging, download the separate app, or you can use it on the web.
(More Information about Talking Points for Families)
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Save These Dates!
6th Grade End of Year Celebration
The 6th Grade End of Year Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 14 during the school day! 6th grade families are asked to contribute $10 towards the themed t-shirts and $10 towards the party expenses, both payable via MySchoolBucks. Stay tuned for more information! Please contact Ellena Talbott with questions.
6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
The 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be the morning of Thursday June, 15th with details to come later.
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7th Grade Immunizations Requirement Notice
All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to Chris Kamerow, KG Registrar, as soon as possible:
An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm
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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SkyZone Spirit Day
Thursday, March 2
SkyZone Spirit Day is coming up THURSDAY, March 2 from 3-5pm. The flier will be required for the event and will be coming home this week.
After School Activities
There are a few spots left in some of our exciting after school programs! Details about registration are on our PTA website and FB page.
Kings Glen: Magnus Chess Academy, Run Fit Kids, Tiny Chefs cooking. Click here for flier.
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, 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.
Mar. 2: 2-Hour Early Release
Mar. 2: PTA Spirit Day at Sky Zone (See Above)
Mar. 3: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Mar. 8: Spanish Family Night (6:30-8 p.m. at Kings Glen ES)
Apr. 3-7: Spring Break
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