 Circuit Break with Mr. Biggs!
Students take advantage of a short break to work with circuits ~ so fun!
A Note From Administration
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We thoroughly enjoyed Linda Harris and the Band this week. Our fourth and sixth graders attended the session and learned a great deal about Harriet Tubman. Thanks to one of our very own KG parents for organizing!
This Thursday, we host Math/STEAM Night from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. We will have a multitude of stations for the students to enjoy as well as the Mad Scientist - the first session begins at 5:05 and the second session will be at 5:50 p.m. We look forward to our #kgTalks led by Ms. Waters and Ms. Tuma. The students work truly hard to present! There will be robotics, estimation and so much more! We will have Math/STEAM Spirit Week next week.
Note our school starts at 8:50 a.m. Many students are arriving late and not able to fully participate in the morning work. This time is essential for a calm start of the day. If you child has had a fever, please have them stay home for 24 hours to fully recuperate.
Note that students should be supervised after school. They should not be on the playground at dismissal - we have had numerous incidents whereby students are unsupervised.
Thanks for all of your continued support!
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Math/STEAM Night ~ February 15th Spirit Week!
Join us and dress us for spirit week as we look forward to a great night on Thursday, February 15th from 5 - 6:30 p.m. We have our teachers hosting fun events that include robotics, estimation, 21 and as well as The Mad Scientist., We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates, Attendance and Office Reminders
February 12 - 16 Math/STEAM Spirit Week
February 15 - Math/STEAM Night 5 - 6:30 p.m. Google form for volunteer students!
February 19 - President's Day - No School
February 22 - Bus Driver Appreciation
February 22 - Yearbook Club Pictures and New Students
February 23 - PTA Meeting
March 5 - School Closed - Virginia Presidential Primary
March 11 - 15 - Spring Book Fair
March 13 - Literacy Night - Google form for volunteer students!
SAVE THE DATES:
International Night/Heritage Cultural Night - March 16
Kindergarten Orientation - April 2
Fun Run is Back!! - April 6
Sixth Grade Farewell - June 10
Sixth Grade Celebration - June 11
FCPS annual calendar is here. Attendance link is here. Please do use our links at the Kent Gardens website to notify of tardy, early pick up, absence or change in dismissal (temporary transportation change). Office Reminders are here for your review.
Early Check Out: If you must check out your student early, submit online request preferably before 9:30 am. Your notification helps your teachers and office to coordinate, prepare and locate your child. Sign out on the Office Sign out clipboard and wait in the lobby/office. We will call the student upon your arrival. Students will only be released to parents, guardians, and authorized emergency contacts. Please be prepared and have your drivers license or other identification ready. The latest checkout is 2:45pm.
Kent Gardens also posts pictures weekly on Facebook. Many new pictures are uploaded this week! Like our site to see pictures of our daily work and activities!
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Counselor Week Appreciation
We celebrated both Ms. Altman and Ms. Fernandez (former name MacDonald). We appreciate all of the warm thoughts and words of appreciation!
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Stuart Gibbs Coming to Kent Gardens
Kent Gardens will be hosting author Stuart Gibbs on March 4th for grades 3-6. Additionally, he will be signing copies of his new graphic novel, Evil Spy School, which is being released on March 5th, the day after his visit! Kent Gardens has partnered with Child’s Play, and our students will be the first readers to view his new book at a 20% discount! All orders must be received by February 16th.
If you would like to pre-order a copy of Evil Spy School, please use the provided order form.
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Lisa Harris and Main Street Blues Assembly
We were thrilled to listen to Lisa Harris and the Main Street Blues this week. One of our wonderful KG parents generously brought her to our school. The students were so engaged and learned a great deal about Harriet Tubman through song, rhythm and music.
Dual Language Immersion Registration
All rising kindergarten and first grade students who live in Fairfax County may enter a lottery to participate in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. In DLI programs, students are learning elementary content in two languages with students spending half of the day learning in either language. English Language Arts and Social Studies are taught in English. Math, Science, Health, and Target Language Arts are taught in another language. FCPS offers DLI programs in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Online lottery application begins on January 22nd at 9 a.m. A SIS account is required to complete the application. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school is required. FCPS does not provide transportation for students who live outside the attendance area of the DLI school. A one-time fee of $100 must be paid upon acceptance of an out-of-boundary placement (see Notice 5922).
If you missed the immersion meeting, you can access at this link. There is also a virtual meeting on February 1st. For more information including program sites and information sessions, please visit this link.
Wonderful Fourth Grade Strings Concert!
Thanks to Ms. Emery and Mr. Fyhr for the wonderful strings concert. All 135 students performed together and used their bows! Their hard work was evident! We are proud of all of the students and appreciate the parent support!
Order your KG Yearbook Now!
Use the QR code and order today! The code is 21772 accessible at Yearbookorddercenter.com
We had an amazing number of entries - stay tuned for the yearbook finalists!! Thanks to ALL who participated - we appreciate your participation and hard work! #kgpride
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Kent Gardens Boundary Update ~ Google Form
This resource is ONLY for families for those affected by the boundary change. Note the link below to check if you are affected. Families NOT affected do not need to respond. To prepare for the 2024-25 school year and provide a smooth transition to the new elementary school boundaries in the McLean area, Fairfax County Public Schools requests impacted families to complete a brief information form by February 29, 2024.
Complete the McLean Area Elementary Boundary Adjustment Information Form. The form asks the current school your child attends, the school your child will be attending next school year (2024-25), and your transportation needs. Additional information will be collected regarding AAP, special education, and immersion program participation.
All affected families should complete the form, even if you are choosing to attend your newly assigned school. Please understand that families who do NOT respond to the form by the February 29 deadline will NOT be able to access school bus transportation to or from school for school year 2024-25.
The following resources are available to assist you:
100 Days of School!!
We made it through 100 days of school! Many celebrations and looking forward to what the rest of the year brings to our KG students! #kgpride
PTA News
Come volunteer this year! Fill out the PTA's volunteer interest form and let us know if you'd like to be matched with an opportunity to give back to this amazing community! Find the form here!
Ways to Get Involved at Kent Gardens
Spring Book Fair Needs Volunteers
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Our Book Fair will run March 11- 15 and coincide with literacy night. Let us know if you are interested in supporting this year.
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KGES Food Bus Food Rescue Program Volunteers Needed on FRIDAYS
Do you have a half-hour to spare on Friday afternoons to deliver food to SHARE of McLean Food Pantry at McLean Baptist Church? Interested in getting involved in this program? Please sign up here and/or email lanavu@gmail.com or beccadw@gmail.com with questions. Service hours available for middle/high school students! Thank you for your ongoing support. We could not do this amazing program without you.
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Teacher Love Days on Wednesdays
Sign-up to provide treats for our KG staff on Wednesday! Are you a blue-ribbon award winning baker? No. That's okay. Our teachers appreciate ALL treats that we deliver to the teacher's lounge every Wednesday. You can create little bags of candy, stop by your favorite bakery, or whip up great-grandma's kugel or simply bring some coffee to share. The only limit is your imagination. Sign-up to provide treats here!
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Girls On The Run
Registration for the spring Girls on the Run program takes place Feb. 5-27, and the program will run from March 4 through May 19. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates physical activity with life lessons, GOTR empowers girls in grades 3-6 to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults. The standard program fee is $185. GOTR offers military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance. To register, go to www.gotrnova.org. Contact site liaison Danielle Newman at kges.gotr@gmail.com with any questions.
NEXT PTA Meeting 2/23 at 845am in the Cafeteria
What happens at a PTA meeting? And why should you attend?
Not only do you get to hear about ALL the ways that you can support our school through your time, talents, and financial gifts, but you get to hear about timely information from Mrs. McGuigan, the PTA, and other parents about what's happening in the life of our school. At our last meeting, we learned more about FCPS plans for KGES' capacity challenges, fun Spring events, and more about the whys and hows of testing in FCPS.
Join us on 2/23 at 8:45am in the Cafeteria for our next meeting!
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