Sixth Grade Clap Out and Celebration!
Thanks to our amazing teachers - we ended the year with hugs, laughter, and a few tears!
A Note from Administration
Dear Parents,
This News You Choose will be the final for the 2023-24 school year but will remit reminders and new information mid to late July. We have included many links - ordering for school supplies and reminders for our rising sixth graders to sign up for JumpStart in the sections below.
We hope you all have a wonderful summer! Our summer office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Thanks as always for your support!
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Dates for Your Fall Calendar
July 17 - Kinder Playdate
August 5/6 or 7/8 - Jumpstart Longfellow MS - Jump Start registration is now open on MySchoolBucks. Choose between session 1 – August 5th – 6th or session 2 – August 7th – 8th. Hours are 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
August 7 - New Family Tours - We will send a link for rising 6th graders to sign up and do the tours of the school and grounds
August 14 - Placements Announced by Email
August 15 - Open House - 2 - 4 p.m. Rotating by Last Name
August 19 - First Day of School
August 27 - Tentative BTSN
FCPS 2024-25 annual calendar is here.
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!
Farewell - Wonderful to See ALL!!
We said farewell to our retirees and a few other teachers. We had many families and past students visit - what a wonderful tribute and so much fun! Thanks to all who came and supported!!
Adventure Begins At Your Local Library This Summer!
Kent Gardens students were treated to a visit from Marta Steenstra Davis, Youth Service Manager at Dolley Madison Library. “Ms. Marta” shared information about the summer reading program and presented books talks on possible summer reads. Learn more about the public library summer reading program.
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Last Days of School Fun!!!
So much fun - we ended school with singing, dancing and simply enjoying the last days together. See you in August 2024!!
Hiring Student Monitors - Join the KG Team!
Our monitors provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; help maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; perform administrative and non-instructional duties; ensure that all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and work with individual and small groups of students.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their resumes to Holly McGuigan and apply online. Hourly pay, $16.85 per hour
Dining Room Assistant - Join the KG Team!
We are looking for assistance in the cafeteria until the end of the year and in 2024-25 - if you know someone or would like to work as a dining room assistant, please contact Holly McGuigan. The timeframe is about 3.5 hours per day and involves assisting students during lunch time as well as supervising student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers. We are looking for an individual who is friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Order Your Supplies Online Today!
You can order your child's prepackaged School supplies for the 2024-25 school year through School Tool Box.
- Put your zip code or school name in the box at SchoolToolBox.com
- Click on your child(ren)'s new grade
- Your supplies will come directly to your home address!
Kindergarten Updates 2024-25
We look forward to meeting our rising kindergarten students. Our virtual parent information session is Available here. To register your child, use this link. Please share information about your rising kindergartener here. It will help us ensure that we have staffing and also support placement needs.
Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt! When: Launches June 15, 2024
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Testing Results
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.
PTA NEWS
Introducing the New Board - President: Position open President-Elect: Position open Treasurer: Jenny Gregory Financial Secretary: Position open Secretary: Bethany Nguyen VP Communications: Adrienne Denk VP Enrichment: Kelly Pidgeon VP Special Programs/Room Parent Coordinator: Rebecca Neumann VP Events & Fundraising: Amanda Fernandes President Emeritus: Andrea Hager
Consider Serving on the PTA Next Year - Please email Andrea at kgptapresident@gmail.com for more information or interest in joining the Board in one of these positions.
You can also serve as a committee chair or member. Be on the lookout for a sing-up genius with information on how YOU can be instrumental in helping us offer the great events and programs that really make Kent Gardens AMAZING!
Summer Basketball and Karate Camps
Announcing Basketball and Karate summer camps! This link should work we have reset it - yet again ! Registration is open now- join us for a summer of fun at Kent Gardens! View schedule and register.
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