Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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Presidents Day Holiday
Monday, February 19 • Schools Closed
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Kindness Week at Kings Glen
February 12-16
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Kings Glen will be participating in the statewide Virginia Kindness Week, February 12-16. Our Student Leadership Council shared choice boards with their classes that include various ways to show kindness in our school, homes, and community. Kings Glen will be enjoying a spirit week with daily themes and will be collecting hygiene items for our community members and donating the items to ECHO in Springfield. Here is the list of items needed by ECHO:
- Children’s Toothbrushes
- Laundry Detergent
- Toilet Paper
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Bath Soap
- Facial Tissues
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- Dish Soap
- Paper Towels
- Band Aids
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers - Sizes 3, 4, 5
- Shaving Cream
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Spring Picture Day
Friday, February 23
You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com.
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FCPS CARES!
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Learn how you can acknowledge an FCPS employee.
Family Liaison Corner
School Year Calendar: Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
'Attendance Matters' Fact of the Week
Attending school even if your student arrives late is valuable for their academic success!
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Food Insecurity Resources for Families
Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.
Free Resources for Families
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC). Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter. Please feel free to email Kathy Baker, Kings Glen Family Liaison, with any questions.
Upcoming Webinars at the Family Resource Center:
- Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families
- Transition Planning for students in Special Education
- How to handle disappointing grades (Presenter: Ann Donlin)
- Sibshops
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FBA/BIP Essentials for Families: the process for identifying and supporting children who exhibit concerning behaviors at school
(Register for the above-listed seminars here)
KP/KG PTA News
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Glow Dance - Thank You!
Thank you to everyone that volunteered at and came to the Glow Dance last week - we hope everyone had a great time!
PTA After School Activities
Information Coming Soon!
Spring after-school activities for both KP and KG are being finalized - details should be available here within the next week!
Baskets & Bingo - Coming Soon!
Friday, February 23 at Lake Braddock SS
Baskets and Bingo is coming up on Friday, February 23rd at 5 pm at LBSS! Check out our flier for tons of information; and browse and pre-purchase raffle and food tickets here. Bingo will be free to play. Please reach out to baskets@kpkgpta.org with any questions.
Upcoming Events - Family Fitness Night and PTA Earth Day
Our Family Fitness Night is coming up on April 11th. Interested in volunteering? Sign up here to be on the committee. Planning has also begun for our annual Earth Day event on April 27th at KG. Please reach out to us at volunteer@kpkgpta.org if you are interested in being part of the event committee!
Candidates for Nominating Committee
We’re still looking for candidates for the Nominating Committee. The PTA plans to elect the nominating committee at our February 29 meeting. Are you interested in serving on this committee? Please contact PTA president, Charlotte Hannagan, at president@kpkgpta.org. Similarly, please reach out to Charlotte if you have any interest in serving on the 2024-2025 PTA board.
Feb. 12-16: Virginia Kindness Week (See Above)
Feb. 19: Presidents Day (No School)
Feb. 23: Spring Picture Day
Feb. 23: PTA Baskets & Bingo (at Lake Braddock SS)
Feb. 29: PTA General Membership Meeting (6:30 p.m. at Kings Park ES)
Mar. 1: March Mathness! at Kings Glen
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