Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
The week of October 14-18 is Digital Citizenship Week, and next week Kings Glen will be learning about Digital Citizenship.
Kids today may seem like experts at using technology, but the digital world requires all kinds of skills and habits that kids don’t just pick up as they go. Digital citizenship helps them learn those skills. Next week, our Kings Glen Gators will be learning about Digital Citizenship in classroom morning meetings. FCPS has some wonderful resources about establishing the expectations at home and guidance about choosing apps, games, and services. These resources and others can be found on the Fairfax County Public Schools website at Digital Citizenship for Families We encourage you to explore the information and be intentional about having some of these conversations with your children.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Monday, October 14
No School for Students
Monday, October 14 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete school year calendar.
Fall Picture Day is Thursday, October 17
School Picture Day is Thursday, October 17. Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132690#login
We need 2-3 Parent Volunteers to assist with Picture Day!! Please contact the school at 703-239-4000 or email KGNotes@fcps.edu if you are able to help. Volunteers will receive a $25 discount code via email after Picture Day.
For questions about ordering school pictures please email underclass@vosphoto.com
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Help Us Collect Socks in Socktober
October 18-31
Kings Glen will kick off our Socktober drive to collect new socks to be donated to ECHO. The Socktober drive will run Oct. 18-31.
Crazy Sock Day
Friday, October 18
To conclude Digital Citizenship Week, wear your crazy socks (be mindful of your digital footprint).
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Upcoming AAP Referral Deadlines
Tuesday, October 15: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form for new FCPS students in Grades 3-7 (enrolled after January 2024) due to Lisa Rode, AART.
Sunday, December 15: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials due to Lisa Rode, AART.
(View the October AAP Newsletter Here)
Kings Park/Kings Glen AAP Office Hours
Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30 AM-12:00 PM on the following dates:
- October 8, 2024
- October 22, 2024
- November 12, 2024
- November 26, 2024
- December 3, 2024
6th Grade Thinking Lab Supplies Needed
Help us blast off to new heights! In 6th grade Thinking Lab, students are using the Engineering Design Process to design rockets project. We are in need of some supplies to make the rockets:
- 2-liter bottles
- Thin cardboard (cereal boxes, cracker boxes, etc.)
- Duct tape
Your contributions will help us build amazing rockets and learn about science and engineering. Thank you for supporting our project!
Early Release Monday - October 21st
Thank you to all our families for completing the survey indicating their needs for the upcoming 3-hour Early Release Monday on October 21.; . Later this week, families will receive an eNotify letter confirming XXXX. If there is a change in plans (child to stay at school / child to go home), please email KGNotes@fcps.eduno later than 12 PM on Friday, October 18th
Parent Math Meeting at KGES
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. Registration is not required, but encouraged to support us in planning. Please sign up here. If you have any questions reach out to Jennifer McAdoo (JLMcAdoo@fcps.edu).
Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
District-Wide Virtual Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night
More Information
Want to learn more about Lexia Core5 & Lexia PowerUp? Join Lexia Learning for a Parent Information Night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia Core5 and Lexia PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. (Register Here)
- October 15, 2024 (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
- November 19, 2024 (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
- December 5, 2024 (6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.
For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.
Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
KP/KG PTA News
InCourage will host our next Parent’s Night Out Dodgeball Spirit Night on Friday October 18th from 6:30-8:30PM. The cost is $35/kid and you can register here: bit.ly/burkeevents.
We are finalizing details for a FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on Monday, October 21st. We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM. Stay tuned for more information!
Sign up here to donate to our upcoming Monthly Staff Appreciation, this time for the wonderful staff at Kings Glen. Donations are due by October 22nd.
Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM on October 23rd for our Spirit Night. Use code RGZW2C7 and 25% of event sales will be donated to the KP/KG PTA. More information can be found on our English flier and Spanish flier.
2024-2025 KP/KG Directory. The 2024-2025 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!
We know you’re excited; the KP/KG Spiritwear sale will be open in the very near future!
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!
Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples Day (No School for Students)
Oct. 14-18: Digitial Citizenship Week
Oct. 15: AAP Referral Deadline for New FCPS Students (See Above)
Oct. 15-16: Kings Jesters Shrek, Jr. Audition Days (See Above)
Oct. 17: Fall Picture Day (See Above)
Oct. 18: Crazy Sock Day (See Above)
Oct. 18: PTA InCourage Parent's Night OutSpirit Night (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. 21: PTA Nature Event at Hidden Oaks (See Above)
Oct. 23: “Moveable Monday” (All Students Follow the Monday Schedule)
Oct. 23: PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle (See Above)
Oct. 31: 1st Quarter Ends (2-Hr. Early Release at 1:25 p.m.)
Nov. 1: Diwali (Schools Closed)
Nov. 4-5: Teacher Workdays (No School for Students)
Dec. 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (See Above)
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