Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
It has been an amazing beginning of the 2024-2025 school year! We are grateful for your support and enthusiasm. It has been wonderful to see our students return to school filled with such excitement and eagerness to learn. Their positive energy has filled our classrooms, hallways, and hearts!
It was a pleasure connecting with many families at our Back To School Night held on Thursday evening. Your involvement in your child’s education is invaluable. Whether it’s helping with homework, volunteering, or simply providing encouragement, your efforts make a difference.
As we move forward, we encourage you to stay connected with your child’s teacher and the school community. We believe that strong partnerships between home and school are essential for student success. We are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!
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Calendar Reminder: Labor Day
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
SURVEY RESPONSE NEEDED:
Three-Hour Early Release Mondays
Many thanks to the families who have already responded to the Early Release Mondays Childcare survey. A survey was sent to all families via eNotify and TalkingPoints with a school-specific link regarding childcare needs. We need 100% response from each of our families NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 so that we can plan accordingly.
This school year FCPS elementary schools will have seven early release Mondays. The goal of these days is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act (27 hours of training) and other planning requirements. Learn more about the plan here.
Kings Glen will have a 3-hour early release on the following days (dismissing at 12:20 p.m.): September 16, October 21, November 18, February 10, March 10, April 21 and May 12.
Attendance Matters
Please take a moment to review the FCPS calendar and plan accordingly. Your child's attendance is vital for their academic progress.
While we understand the importance of family vacations, we kindly request that you plan your trips around our school schedule. Thank you for your cooperation!
Any student absent for 18 or more days will be considered chronically absent. Read more about FCPS Attendance expectations here.
Save the Date and Volunteer for Gator Games!
Monday, September 16th, 9-11:30 AM
Our Fall Gator Games is coming up! Mark your calendars to come and volunteer for our first school-wide event of the year on Monday, September 16th! Gator Games will occur from 9:00–11:30 AM and is a day filled with collaborative games and activities that promote building a strong, positive school community. As was did last school year for Gator Games, students will be with multi-grade level groups for the duration of the event. Keep your eye out for more information and volunteer opportunities coming soon!
Volunteers Needed for Gator Games!
Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, and during the games they will be assisting the KGES staff member leading the station by resetting equipment and supporting students as they participate in the games. If you are interested in helping, please visit our Gator Games Volunteer Sign Up Sheet today!
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School Supplies for Students in Need
We are in search of brand-new school supplies for students in need for the school year. We are asking the community for donations. You can view a list of needed supplies here
If you have new school supplies to donate, please drop them off or send to school with your child and place in the collection box located by the main office. Thanks for your support!
Welcome to Band and Strings!
4th Grade students are eligible to enroll in Strings classes, while 5th and 6th Graders are eligible to enroll in either Band or Strings. Unfortunately, students cannot sign up for more than one instrument. Forms should be completed (paper or QR code on the form) by Tuesday, August 27.
We look forward to working with your child this year!
Enrollment Forms for Band and Strings
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Online Verification Update (OVU)
The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue. Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information. Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.
Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.
Parent Digital Consent
Student consent forms currently on ParentVUE were moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
Your Family's App Toolbox
SIS ParentVUE - The SIS ParentVUE Account is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology.
TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints is a free app that allows families to communicate with teachers in their preferred language.
Here Comes the Bus - Know when the school bus is arriving with the Here Comes the Bus app. This app uses GPS to track bus locations in real time. To use this app, you'll need to set up your ParentVue account first. The FCPS school district code is 28982.
Nutrislice - Find out what's for breakfast and/or lunch each day at Kings Glen!
MySchoolBucks - Online payment for lunch accounts and field trips are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
To apply online:
- Visit www.MySchoolApps.com.
- In the State drop down menu, select Virginia.
- Click on the Search button.
- On the next screen, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the Choose your District dropdown.
- Click on the Select District & Continue button.
KP/KG PTA News
Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. 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! Our first meeting where we will be approving our budget is coming up on September 5th at Kings Park at 6:30pm. A virtual option to participate will be available as well.
Our next Spirit Night is coming up on September 10th at Taco Bamba (10629 Braddock Rd). Mention code GIVE20 and 20% of the proceeds will go back to the schools. More information.
Papa John's is back every Thursday this school year! Enter the code KPKG4010 every Thursday from 11am-11pm on your delivery or carry out order from the Burke location and you receive 40% off while the PTA receives 10% of sales donated back.
Our popular PTA Ice Cream Social and Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 13th at 6:30 pm. More information can be found here!
Keep in Touch 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. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here. We will be starting our monthly newsletter in September, which is a great resource to find out more about the PTA. Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Volunteer with the PTA. Volunteering is certainly not a requirement of joining the PTA, but we are always looking for more help! We are looking for some volunteer leads for various positions throughout the year. Check out our openings here. Alternatively, fill out the form on this page to let us know how you can help!
Information on after school activities will be coming out soon. Please sign up to our mailing list for updates.
Aug 30-Sept. 2: Labor Day Holidays (No School)
Sept. 5: PTA Meeting (Kings Park ES, 6:30 p.m.)
Sept. 10: PTA Spirit Night at Taco Bamba (See Above)
Sept. 13: PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Night (6:30 p.m.)
Sept. 16: Gator Games (9-11:30 AM; See Above)
Sept. 16: 3-Hour Early Release (Students Dismiss at 12:25)
Sept. 20: PTA Booster Fun Run
Oct. 3: Rosh Hashanah Holiday (Schools Closed)
Oct. 4: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples Day (No School for Students)
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