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 approach Veterans Day, my heart fills with gratitude for the sacrifices made by our nation's heroes. As the daughter of a veteran and the granddaughter of a World War II veteran, I have a deep personal appreciation for the courage and dedication of those who have served our country.
This Veterans Day, let us take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms. We encourage our students and their families to express our gratitude for our Veterans. At Kings Glen, students will be learning about Veterans Day throughout this week and are encouraged to share photos of family members who are Veterans for our Honor Wall.
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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 has 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
Veterans Day Bulletin Board
Help us honor our Kings Glen community veterans by sending in a copy of a picture of United States military veterans in your family to be featured on a bulletin board. Pictures will not be returned and can be sent to school to the attention of Ms. Stottlemyer, School Counselor, or emailed to etstottlemy1@fcps.edu.
November 6-8
Wednesday, Nov. 6: Wear camo or something to represent one of our U.S. military branches
Thursday, Nov. 7: Wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed)
Friday, Nov. 8: Wear purple to support our military kids
Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
Attention Kings Glen Families!
Have you logged into your Parent Vue account to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey?
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS by completing yours today!
https://sisparent.fcps.edu/
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember, only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Questions or help needed- contact the KGES office at 703-239-4000.
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Computer Science Parent/Guardian Meeting
Monday, November 18, 11 AM - 12 PM
Join us for a Parent Meeting on November 18 from 11 a.m.-12 noon in Mrs. Rode’s room to learn about the power of computational thinking. Discover how coding and problem-solving skills can enhance their creativity and critical thinking. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Understand the basics of computational thinking
- Get hands-on with micro:bits by learning how to program these micro-controllers
Registration is not required but is encouraged to support us in planning. Please sign up here. Please reach out to Lisa Rode with any questions. Thank you!
Scholastic Book Fair
November 18 through November 22
The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the KGES Library from Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd!
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November 18: Family After-School Shopping (3:00-6:00 PM)
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November 19: Family After-School Shopping (4:00-5:30 PM)
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November 20-22: Family Before-School Shopping (8:00-8:40 AM)
Class shopping times will be sent home the week of November 11th. Please contact Carolyn Dean with any questions.
Scholastic Book Fair – Volunteers Needed
During the book fair, volunteers are needed to help with fair set up, class previews, sales, and pack-up for the Scholastic Book Fair, as well as to help with library book reshelving. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Dean, Librarian. We appreciate any time that you can give!
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Lost and Found
Please remember to label clothing items, lunchboxes, water bottles, and whatever else you think your child may leave behind somewhere. If there's a name in it or on it, Kings Glen Staff will do their best to get it back to the owner. If not, it will go into the Lost and Found pile. Items not picked up by November 26th will be collected and donated. Please encourage your child to check the Lost and Found frequently, especially as the seasons change. Thanks for your help in making sure all items return home to where they belong!
Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates
Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!
Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers
Tutoring Information
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is truly unavoidable, families are to complete a Request for a Prearranged Absence Form. The Prearranged Absence form does not necessarily mean the absence is excused. Schoolwork “packets” cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom, and cannot be provided to families in advance of vacations. Visit the FCPS website for more attendance resources.
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.
KP/KG PTA News
Sign Up for our upcoming Family Photo Shoot. Like previous years, Susan Johnson will be taking pictures outside of Kings Park on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM. $40 per 2 digital images; 20% of the proceeds go to the PTA.
Our very popular Treats for Troops initiative is coming back again! Stop by the KPES entrance on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM (yes, same time-frame as the Family Photo Shoot!), to drop off thank you cards and your leftover Halloween candy to be sent to the troops!
Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s. More information is coming soon!
Our latest newsletter is out and available electronically. Check it out!
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!
Nov. 6-8: Spirit Week (See Above)
Nov. 12: Deadline for Employee Award Nominations (See Above)
Nov. 12: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Nov. 16-17: PTA Family Photo Shoot/Treats for Troops (See Above)
Nov. 18: 3-Hour Early Release Monday (Students Dismissed at 12:25 p.m.)
Nov. 18: Computer Science Parent/Guardian Meeting (11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Nov. 18-22: Fall Book Fair (See Above)
Nov. 19: Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night
Nov. 26: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 3: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Dec. 3-4: PTA Spirit Night at Spartans
Dec. 5: Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night (See Above)
Dec. 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (See Above)
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