Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
As we wrap up our first quarter, we are thrilled of how our Kings Glen community has come together to create a positive and supportive learning environment. From the classroom to the playground, our students have demonstrated a strong commitment to learning, growth, and kindness. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and hard work have been inspiring to witness. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments thus far and excited to continue to support each of them as they continue to grow and learn throughout the year! The commitment from our students is contagious. Our dedicated teachers and staff have gone above and beyond to provide our students with exceptional educational experiences. Their passion, dedication, and commitment to our students' success are truly commendable. Thank you to each of you, the families at home, for your continued support and partnership.
As we say at Kings Glen – Together, we are GATOR!
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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.
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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.
There's still time to pre-order your child's fall pictures!
WANTED: Candid Photos for Kings Glen Yearbook
We are looking for candid photos for the Kings Glen Yearbook. If you have some great photos of your student at school or PTA events, please consider sharing them with the yearbook this year. Please click on the following link: https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=kingsglen
Outstanding Employee Awards
Help us recognize the outstanding employees at Kings Glen Elementary School!
Outstanding Employee Awards nominations will be open beginning October 18th and end on November 12th. Nominations are accepted for the following roles:
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckZhkp7reOoY3LLYGnem54qeQeAmOUYgNJYgJG9HCOoCkgyA/viewformhas more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location. Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals.
Outstanding Professional Employee Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location. Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers, Special Education Department Chair, and Reading Specialists.
Outstanding Operational Employee Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location.
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 12th, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Claudia Alvarado at KGNotes@fcps.edu
Federal Impact Aid Survey - October 21st
Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. On October 21st, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. All families need to fill out this form. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality. Any family who has not completed the survey online will receive a paper copy after November 12th. PLEASE complete the survey online to help us save the paper!!!
Click here to view the video on the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
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:
- November 12, 2024
- November 26, 2024
- December 3, 2024
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.
Family Liaison Resource Highlights
Tutoring: Do you have a child that could benefit from additional academic support? Check out the following tutoring options:
Fuel Assistance: Need assistance heating your household? The application period for Fuel Assistance 2025 runs October 8 through November 8. Eligible households can receive assistance to help with the costs of heating. Heating Crisis Assistance is also available starting November 1. Details and applications available at: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/.
Winter Camps: It’s never too early to start thinking about camp! Fairfax County Park Authority Winter Camp Registration Opens on October 22. To check out offerings and register, click HERE.
Free Workshops for Families: Build new skills & connect with resources through the workshops and webinars from the Family Resource Center. Upcoming Workshops – Click HERE for details and registration:
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SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! - November 5 9am-noon
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5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families - November 8th 10-11:30am
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Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families - November 22nd 10-11:30am
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Recorded Workshops and Webinars in YouTube – Click HERE for details and access
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)
- 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.
KP/KG PTA News
Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM this WEDNESDAY 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.
Stay tuned for exciting initiatives in November, including our returning family photo shoot and Treats for Troops!
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. 18-31: Socktober (See Above)
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)
Nov. 12: Deadline for Employee Award Nominations (See Above)
Nov. 12: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Nov. 19: Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night (See Above)
Nov. 26: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Dec. 3: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Dec. 5: Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night (See Above)
Dec. 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (See Above)
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