Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Greetings Gator Families,
Well, the groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter, and the forecast seems to agree!
On Monday, the students at Kings Glen had the opportunity to spend a day engaged with literacy! In addition to receiving a free book from the PTA, the PTA also provided the funding for us to bring in author Marc Tyler Nobleman. Mr. Nobleman’s message was about maintaining curiosity and perseverance. One statement that was most impactful to me, and I hope our students heard: Every change in history, no matter how big or small, every change starts with one person. He then looked at the students sitting in front of him and stated – and each of you are one person!
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Spring Picture Day - Class/Individual Pictures
Tuesday, February 18
Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
We need 2-3 parent volunteers to assist on Picture Day. If you are interested in helping please email KGNotes@fcps.edu. Volunteers will receive a discount voucher after Picture Day.
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4th Grade Strings Winter Concert Rescheduled to Wednesday, February 19th
The 4th Grade Strings Winter Concert has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19th at the KG gym. String students need to arrive by 6:00 PM, wearing their new green Music shirts! The concert begins at 6:30 PM. All 4th Grade Strings students are expected to attend. If you need a Music shirt, please have your child stop by the office.
Spring SOL Writing (IRW), Reading, Math, and Science Testing Dates
For your planning purposes and reference, please see the Spring 2025 Standards Of Learning (SOL) Testing Dates. When possible, please avoid scheduling appointments and/or activities that would prevent your child from arriving at school on time on the days your child(ren) are participating in an SOL Assessment.
Dates and Grade Level Schedule:
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Thursday, April 3: Grade 5 Integrated Reading/Writing SOL
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Tuesday, May 6: Grade 5 Reading SOL
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Wednesday, May 7: Grade 6 Reading SOL
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Thursday, May 8: Grade 4 Reading SOL
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Tuesday, May 13: Grade 5 Math SOL
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Wednesday, May 14: Grade 6 Math SOL
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Thursday, May 15: Grade 4 Math SOL
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Friday, May 16: Grade 5 Science SOL
7th Grader Immunization Requirements
Parents of rising 7th graders will receive an email child(ren)'s immunizations. The Code of Virginia, requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases. All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Additional information regarding compliance will be in the letter.
Middle School Transition
The Middle School Transition Matters Newsletter: Elementary Edition is here! This Winter 2024-25 edition helps foster curiosity, self-awareness, and career readiness in elementary students. It includes practical tips, activities, and local resource ideas to connect classroom learning with real-life experiences. Highlights include: ideas for integrating transition planning into lessons and family discussions; strategies to build self-awareness and explore interests; fun ways to introduce career awareness through reflection, exploration, sharing, and activities; hands-on group projects and pre-vocational activities to build real-world work skills.
Kindness Week Happenings!
February 10-14
Showing kindness in our greater community by participating in our Food Drive for ECHO. Food donations are lower during the winter months so join us in collecting food for our neighbors in need. Daily themes are listed below, but all items are welcome every day! We will also be practicing Kindness in our school community; students will be able to participate with an interactive Kindness Challenge bulletin board and Kindness Quilt. Lastly, we will be having our Kindness Spirit Week themes (shown below under each day):
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Monday 2/10: Superhero Day (soup, ramen, canned fruit, vegetables, tomatoes)
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Superhero Day! (no masks or weapons)
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Tuesday 2/11: Tuna or Taco Tuesday (canned tuna, meat, bagged beans, tortillas, rice)
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Dream of Kindness! (Pajama and ‘Stuffie’ Day!)
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Wednesday 2/12: What’s for Dinner? (pasta, mac & cheese, bagged rice, box potatoes)
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'Work Out’ problems with kindness (wear workout clothes)
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Thursday 2/13: Breakfast (instant coffee, tea, jelly, pancake mix, oatmeal, cereal)
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Gator Spirit of Kindness (wear KG spirit wear or wear green)
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Friday 2/14: Favorite Snacks (granola bars, dried fruit, applesauce, crackers)
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Celebrate Peace, Love, and Kindness (wear tie dye or Valentine’s wear)
Upcoming Family Academy Events
You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse the various Family Academy Offerings: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/catalog
Check Out the February AAP Newsletter!
(View Newsletter)
Summer Strings Camp Opportunity
July 7-18, 2025 at South County Middle School
SoCo Summer Strings Camp is open for registration! This camp fills up quicklyand is very popular. All current KG Strings students are eligible to participate. (View More Information & Register Here)
Save the Date: Student-Led STEAM Night at Kings Glen!!
Wednesday, March 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
I am excited to announce Kings Glen will have a Student-Led STEAM Night on Wednesday, March 19th from 6-7:30 p.m. This event will showcase the incredible creativity and innovation of our students as they run interactive stations for their peers and share their STEAM projects. If you are interested in participating in this event, please complete the STEAM Night Project Plan form. Please reach out to Mrs. Rode if you have any questions.
KP/KG PTA News
Our Valentine’s themed Monthly Staff Appreciation will take place at both schools on FRIDAY, February 14th. Sign up here to donate!
Our next Spirit Night is a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 21st from 6-8:30PM at Code Ninjas (sign-up at https://bit.ly/gamekpkg) and later in the month we’ll have a weeklong spirit week at Chick-Fil-A from February 24-28. Stay tuned for more information!
Our annual Baskets & Bingo is coming up on Friday, March 21st at Lake Braddock SS. This family fun event will feature FREE bingo, and themed baskets that will be raffled off. We’re looking for volunteers to help by becoming a "Classroom Basket Parent" to volunteer and work with the classroom teacher to communicate the class theme and gather donations, assemble the donated items and deliver them. Sign-up here today! Once you sign up, we’ll send you more details on how to get started. If you have any questions, please email baskets@kpkgpta.org.
The PTA is busy putting together the slate of afterschool activities for the spring. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Our annual Kings Glen PTA Glow Dance is coming back on Friday, March 7th. Stay tuned for more information. Note that this is for Kings Glen students only.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Jen Argenta for, once again, organizing such a great free Family Fitness Night on Friday at Kings Glen. Thank you also to Rachna Sizemore Heizer for coming out to speak with us, and big thanks to Britta Berge Harrison, Leslie Brace, and Sara Sousa for agreeing to be on the nominating committee to find PTA board members for the upcoming school year at KP/KG.
Feb. 10-14: Kindness Spirit Week (See Above)
Feb. 12: 4th Grade Winter Strings Concert (6:30 p.m.; snow date Feb. 19)
Feb. 17: Presidents Day (No School)
Feb. 18: Spring Picture Day
Feb. 21: PTA Parents Night Out at Code Ninjas (See Above)
Feb. 24-28: PTA Spirit Week at Chick-Fil-A (See Above)
Mar. 7: PTA Glow Dance (Kings Glen Students Only)
Mar. 10: 3-Hour Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.)
Mar. 19: STEAM Night at Kings Glen (6-7:30 p.m.)
Mar. 21: PTA Baskets & Bingo (at Lake Braddock SS)
Apr. 21: 3-Hour Early Release Monday(Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.)
May 12: 3-Hour Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.)
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