Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
Teachers will be offering parent/teacher conferences. You are encouraged to take the opportunity to sign up for a first quarter conference with your child’s teacher. Conferences are designed to share information about your child’s progress. Home/school communication is a two-way conversation that is critical for each child’s success. We welcome your partnership and the opportunity to hear things that are going well and/or things that might be challenging. To get the most out of the communication, here are a few tips our staff use which you may also find beneficial:
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Presume positive intentions: We are on the same team and here to partner with you to support your student(s).
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Be specific: When sharing concerns or requesting information, be as clear and concise as possible.
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Be respectful: Always approach the conversation with a positive and respectful attitude.
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Be proactive: If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out.
We are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all of our students.
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Three Hour Early Release – Monday, October 21
On Monday October 21st, dismissal will be three hours early, beginning at 12:25 p.m. We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days — where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervised activities at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. SACC will be open for students who attend after school SACC beginning at 12:25 p.m..
Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Kings Glen will dismiss at 1:25 pm on October 31st.
As a reminder, Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.
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
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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Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics
Friday, October 18, 10-11:30 p.m.
Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.
During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day.
Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.
Register Online
We Are Hiring!!
Dining Room Assistant
Hourly, $12.63 per Hour/3 hours per day.
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their resumes to KGNotes@fcps.edu.
Upcoming AAP Referral Deadlines
Sunday, December 15: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials due to Lisa Rode, AART.
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 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!
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 THIS Friday October 18th from 6:30-8:30PM. The cost is $35/child and you can register online.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on early release Monday, October 21st. We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM. Sign-up today!
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.
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. 14-18: Digitial Citizenship Week
Oct. 15-16: Kings Jesters Shrek, Jr. Audition Days (See Above)
Oct. 17: Fall Picture Day (See Above)
Oct. 18: Talking to Your Children about Mathematics (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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