Kings Glen Gator Bytes March 22, 2023

Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES


Yearbook Order TIme

Preorder Your 2022-23 Yearbook!!

Deadline to Preorder is Friday, April 14

The 2022-23 Yearbook sales are open now!  The price of a yearbook is $15.  You can place your preorder through one of the following options:

QRG code yearbook

Email KGNotes@fcps.edu with questions. Thank you!

Yearbook

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.


March Mathness!

Lace up those sneakers -- it’s time for March Mathness!!!  No, not the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, but ST Math March Mathness!  Homeroom classes will be challenged to work together as a team to complete as many ST Math puzzles as they can.  ST Math is a unique problem-solving application that has no written directions.  Students ask themselves what they notice and wonder about the environment and various tools in the puzzle and apply their mathematical content knowledge to figure out how to solve the problem.  Some games will be easy and some games will be hard, but as Gators, we are always ready for a challenge!  Winners will be selected from winning classrooms from each round, the MVP classrooms at each grade level, classes with the most puzzles outside of the bracket and Most Improved classes. ST Math is not required at home, but support your child in their problem solving as they rack up more puzzle points for their homeroom. Let’s gear up for March Mathness, Kings Glen!


Spring Pictures Are Now Available to Order!

Order by Tuesday, April 11th by midnight for Free Shipping!

Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online!  All orders will include free shipping if ordered by midnight on Tuesday, April 11th.

Please visit vosphoto.com/uc to order, using your child's Student ID Number as the online code.

Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com.


PE bicycle unit

Bicycle Unit in P.E.

  March 13-31

  Between March 13- March 31, our Kings Glen students are participating in a bicycle unit in PE!  All students who own a bicycle helmet are encouraged to bring it to PE each time during the unit. There will be helmets provided during this unit for those who need one.

IMPORTANT:  Due to safety concerns, students wearing open toe shoes (INCLUDING CROCS!) will not be able to participate in the biking unit. Space will be provided for students who wish to keep a pair of shoes in the gym during our bicycle unit. Thanks again!


Military Child Month

April is Military Child Month

Kings Glen will be celebrating Military Child Month in April in several ways. One of these is a display in the main hallway. Please share pictures of  parents/guardians or immediate family members who have served or currently serve in the military. Please send to Michelle Anderson by March 31.

Purple Up!

FCPS Purple Up! T-Shirt

April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt is available for order now through March 16 here! Please share with your colleagues and school communities. Purple Up! FCPS!


Chorus Concert

Spring Chorus Concert

Thursday, March 30, 6:30 p.m.

(Call Time 6:00 p.m.)


Pollenator

Free KG Garden Pollinator Event Sponsored by Whole Foods

Wednesday, March 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Sign up today for the KG Garden Pollinator Event sponsored by Whole Foods!  Students will learn about pollinators, create a seed ball to help plant more wildflowers, and get to sample local honey. This free event will be held from dismissal to 4:30pm on Wednesday, March 29th. Students must be picked up at Kiss and Ride promptly at 4:30 pm. Please reach out to Mrs. Rode if you have any questions.


Trex Recycling Program Ends Friday, April 14

The Trex Challenge 2022-2023 ends on Friday, April 14! Thank you to all who have brought in plastic. Keep it coming!  Please send in plastic bags, films and wraps. The challenge is bigger this year since we are competing against other schools!  Email Michelle Anderson with any questions.

School & Community Recycling Programs | NexTrex


Summer Band Camp

Summer Band Camp Opportunity

June 22-July 7

Please consider having your student attend a The Central Fairfax Summer Band Camp. This camp is for any rising 5th-9th grader that would like to learn a band instrument. It is for all ability levels, beginners through advanced.  The camp is being held at Woodson HS, every morning from June 22-July 7. Please email Holly VanValkenburg with any questions.  (More Information)


Summer Strings Camp

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!


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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KPKG PTA

 

 KP/KG PTA News


Family Fitness Night

Friday, March 24, 6-8 p.m.

We hope you’ll join us for our FREE Family Fitness Night at Kings Park THIS Friday, March 24th from 6-8 pm.  All students need to be accompanied by an adult, and waivers will need to be signed at the door.  (More Information)

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.

Baskets Bonanza Update!

April 12-26 Online

The PTA’s annual spring FUNdraiser will be online once again.  It will open at 5pm on Wednesday, April 12th, and close on Wednesday, April 26 at 7pm.  More information on our website.  If you have items that will work in one of our baskets, we would love to receive and match it with the right basket. Check out the list here. If you own or know of a local business that would like to contribute to the community portion of the raffle, please reach out to Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper.

Are you our next board member?

We are looking to fill three vacant positions (VP of Events, VP of Fundraising, and Treasurer) for next school year.  Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org to learn more!

FREE Virtual Session with Rachel Bailey

April 13 at 7 p.m.

We’re pleased to offer a second session with positive parenting expert Rachel Bailey, this time on parenting children with big emotions.  The session will take place on Thursday, April 13th at 7pm. (Registration Information)

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 29 from 4-6 p.m.

KPKG PTA's second annual Earth Day celebration will take place on Saturday, April 29th at 4-6pm at Kings Glen. We have a fabulous lineup of new and returning exhibitors, including Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Hidden Gems Farm, and a polar oceanographer. We are also planning some fun activities with a chance to win prizes and will have two food trucks onsite. We hope you will join us!

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.

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.


Dates to Remember

Mar. 17-24:  Spring Spirit Week (See Above)

Mar. 24:  PTA Family Fitness Night at Kings Park ES (See Above)

Mar. 29:  KG Garden Pollinator Event (See Above)

Mar. 30:  Chorus Concert (6:30 p.m.; call time 6 p.m.)

Mar. 13-31:  Bicycle Unit in P.E. (See Above)

Apr. 3-7:  Spring Break

Apr. 12-26:  PTA Baskets Bonanza (Online - See Above)

Apr. 13:  3rd Quarter Ends (2-Hour Early Release at 1:25 p.m.)

Apr. 13:  Last Day of Passover (Cultural/Religious Observance)

Apr. 13:  PTA Rachel Bailey Virtual Session (See Above)

Apr. 14:  Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

Apr. 14:  Deadline to Pre-Order Yearbooks (See Above)

Apr. 19:  Purple Up! Day (See Above)

Apr. 20:  Eid al Fitr (Cultural/Religious Observance)

Apr. 29:  PTA Earth Day Celebration (4-6 p.m. at Kings Glen ES)

Apr. 26-27:  Kings Jesters Moana, Jr. Show Dates (Details to Come)