 Administration Summer Updates
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to school if you are returning and a warm welcome to our school if you are new! We would like to thank our sixth graders for welcoming our new families to KG on Wednesday of this week.
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form for each of your children who are enrolled at Kent Gardens Elementary. All parents MUST complete the form for safety purposes. Please see the blurb below for additional information.
As noted in the section below, parents should update their information in ParentVue and/or sign up. ParentVue is essential for parents to access their child's academic information.
For safety purposes, we have included a form for parents to complete to ensure that we understand your child's transportation for both arrival and dismissal. Please do begin the school year with the usual mode of transportation to ensure routines are being established.
Our teachers return to school on Monday and we thrilled to have them return. We have new teachers on board! They will share their past educational experiences by team. Please give them a warm welcome when you see them on Thursday! As shared above, you will receive an email on Thursday morning with your child's homeroom. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Open House!
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Open House News - August 15
We look forward to seeing all of our students and families on August 15. Please note that parents will receive an email in the morning of August 15 from your child's homeroom teacher.
Students may bring in school supplies that day. Please do try to come during the assigned window with your family. The office, clinic and bus support will be here to answer questions and the clinic will accept health forms and medications. Ms. Townsend, our technology specialist will be in the office should you have any tech questions.
- A- H from 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- I - P from 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
- Q - Z from 3:15 - 4:00 pm.
Here is a link to support the QR codes below for parents. You can use the link to access electronically or the QR code. Scroll down in the website to find the KG Important Apps and Links. We are working to streamline your access to important information.
KG Important Apps and Links
Click on the image below to go to the website with the links and QR codes.
Parent Reminders for the 2024-25 School Year
Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE - Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar [add contact info] if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information - To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy. Please log in to SIS ParentVUE to see what immunizations your child has recorded.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services.
Remember to request your child’s immunization record and bring that to the school’s front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
#kgpride #BeTheGold #StrongerTogether
Our vision for the 2024-25 school year will incorporate 'kintsugi' practice. Collectively, we will 'BeTheGold' - being resilient and supportive.
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#kgpride #BeTheGold #StrongerTogether
We look forward to sharing our vision for the 2024-25 school year!
Plan Forward - Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
August 14 - Final Kinder/First Grade Playdate 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
August 15- Open House 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A-H: 2-00 - 2:30 p.m.; I - P: 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.; Q-Z: 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
August 19: First Day of School - Bell Schedule 8:50 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
August 23: Welcome Back Picnic! - Come for Dinner, Dessert & Fun - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Supervision Required - Informal Gathering to Mingle
August 26: First PTA Meeting - Special Officer Election and "Get to Know Volunteer Opportunities" on August 26th, 9 a.m.
August 28: Back-to-School Night (Parents/Caregivers Only)
Grades K-3: 5 - 6:00 p.m.; Grades 4 - 6: 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
August 30 and Sept. 2: School Holidays
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Free and Reduced-Priced Meals
The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2024-25 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
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.
Early Release Mondays - Mark Your Calendars and Plan Forward - Complete the Survey
*New* Monday Early Release Schedule To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/8WwWE8cVHpd7ft3j6 for each of your children who are enrolled at Kent Gardens. Note that the early release is 12:35 p.m. on the following days: September 23, October 28, November 25, February 24, March 17, April 28, and May 19. This time will be utilized for teacher plan time to support students and complete required teacher professional development connected to the new Virginia Literacy Act. There are new reading and math standards and other initiatives. Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
PTA News - School Supplies
It's almost time to head back to school! We are excited to see everyone again on August 19th! We are also excited to once again offer the School Tool Box as your one-stop school supply shopping option.
Simply visit https://schooltoolbox.com/ - and type in KENT GARDENS. You'll then be given the option to choose your child's new grade. Click "order", and all of the supplies your child's teacher has requested will show up in a box on your doorstep. It's that easy!
Ordering this list of supplies through School Tool Box is not required, but it will make shopping for these items much easier. You can also be sure that the items you're getting are the exact ones your child's teacher is asking for.
Order by August 1st to ensure delivery before our open house event on August 15th! Many families find it easiest to bring their box of supplies with them to the open house, to avoid having to carry everything on the first day.
Again, visit https://schooltoolbox.com/, and follow the simple instructions. The first day of school will be here before you know it, so don't delay!
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