Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
As many families are aware, this year teachers are using new curriculums in both math and language arts. You can see more about the FCPS elementary curriculum on the public website. https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum/subject-area and ask your child what they are learning and how it might be different from instruction in past years. Mr. Aversa and I truly appreciate how much time it takes for the staff to incorporate the new approaches and content into their classroom instruction. We also appreciate all our student Gators who continue to learn and grow alongside all of us. It is amazing to see the hard work and dedication of all our Gators - students, their families, and Kings Glen staff!
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Kings Glen Blue Star Welcome Week Spirit Week - September 23-27
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week from September 21st- 29th.
Kings Glen will be celebrating with a Spirit Week!
Monday: Wear colors of a branch of the U.S. military
Tuesday: Shout out to our military kids - wear purple
Wednesday: Wear something representing your culture
Thursday: Team Thursday - wear colors to highlight your favorite team
Friday: We are GATOR together - wear green
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ANNOUNCING KINGS JESTERS MUSICAL FOR SPRING 2025!!
We are excited to announce that this year's Kings Jesters performance will be Shrek, Jr. the Musical! The announcement was made to students this week during the news.
All students interested in auditioning MUST attend the Jesters Workshop on Tuesday, October 8th from 3:30-5 p.m. Auditions will be held on October 15th and 16th. The deadline for interest forms will be Wednesday, October 2nd. Interest packets will be sent home on Wednesday September 25th.
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If you are interested in serving in the stage crew or auditioning for this year's Kings Jesters Musical, please scan the QR code to complete the Google form, and email or send talking points to Mr. Mason with any questions. |
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Upcoming Advanced Academic Program Meeting at Kings Glen
October 1st
• Full-Time AAP Screening & Identification Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 1st (4:00-4:45pm).
Please email Lisa Rode at LMRode@fcps.edu with questions.
Save the Date! Parent Math Meeting at KGES
Monday, October 21st
Join us for an informative and engaging parent math meeting on Monday, October 21st at 11 a.m. in the library. Learn more about the CodeUp Grant and how we are incorporating computational thinking into the math curriculum. We will do a rich math task that will show the power of problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
No Toys or Sporting Equipment
Toys and sporting equipment should not be brought to school. Toys and sporting equipment can be a distraction in the educational setting, may get lost, or could cause safety issues off campus. For these reasons, these items are prohibited. All such items will be kept in the main office for parents to come pick up at their earliest convenience during office hours (8 a.m.–4 p.m). Each grade level has equipment for recess; students are not permitted to bring individual sporting equipment to school.
There are instances when a teacher may request a specific item from students for an event or class activity. On these occasions, parents/guardians will be informed.
Pixel Can Art Food Drive
Now through October 2nd
What: We are collecting 14-16 oz. sized cans of vegetables and beans. Cans that “lock together” when stacked are best for the project.
When: Collection of cans starts NOW until October 2nd.
Where: Drop of your cans and other dry food goods in the boxes by the front office.
Why: We will donate the food to ECHO in Springfield. Before it is donated, students will create a pixel can art sculpture to be displayed for the school.
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Reminder: Check-In Policy at Kings Glen
Please remember that if your child arrives after 8:40 a.m., you must escort your child to the main office and sign them in.
Students are not admitted into the building until 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and/or to go to class. It is essential that students do not arrive earlier than 8:30 a.m. as there no adult supervision available.
Please remember to email KGNotes@fcps.edu or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your child’s attendance. Absences and late arrivals need be reported. If you email your child’s the teacher to let them know about your child’s attendance, please copy KGNotes@fcps.edu to ensure your message reaches the office staff. You may also call 703-239-4000 to report any attendance messages.
FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Government’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.
KP/KG PTA News
Booster Wrap Up. Once again, we were humbled by the community support for our biggest fundraiser of the year. We are still collecting pledges at https://www.mybooster.com until the end of the week. We have raised over $60,000 for field trips, outdoor benches and picnic tables, color copiers, and classroom furniture at both schools, as well as for other school and PTA projects. Nearly 80% of the entire student population registered, and everyone was able to participate in the fun run and received a brand new shirt to wear. This fundraiser is a huge undertaking, and special thanks go to Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper, Jen Argenta, Lisa Anderson, and everyone else who volunteered throughout the program and on Fun Run day!
Our next Spirit Night is coming this FRIDAY. Code Ninjas is offering a Parents Night Out from 6-8:30PM on Friday, September 27th. Drop the kids (must be aged 7+) for a night of friends, pizza, Minecraft, and Roblox! $35/student - all proceeds will go to the KP/KG PTA.
Stay tuned for information on our KP/KG Spiritwear sale!
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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar. Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. Join on our website!
Sept. 23-27: Blue Star Spirit Week (See Above)
Sept. 27: PTA Spirit Night Code Ninjas (See Above)
Oct. 1: Full-Time AAP Screening & Identification Meeting (4-4:45 p.m.)
Oct. 2: Deadline to Submit Kings Jesters Interest Forms (See Above)
Oct. 2: Deadline for Pixel Art Canned Food Drive (See Above)
Oct. 3: Rosh Hashanah Holiday (Schools Closed)
Oct. 4: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Oct. 8: Kings Jesters Shrek, Jr. Workshop (See Above)
Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples Day (No School for Students)
Oct. 15: AAP Referral Deadline (See Above)
Oct. 15-16: Kings Jesters Shrek, Jr. Audition Days (See Above)
Oct. 21: 3-Hour Early Release Monday (Students Dismiss at 12:25 p.m.)
Oct. 21: Parent Math Meeting (11 a.m. in the Library; See Above)
Oct. 23: “Moveable Monday” (All Students Follow the Monday Schedule)
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