Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Greetings Gator Families,
This week is National School Counseling Week (February 3-7, 2025). I want to extend a special thank you to our dedicated school counselor, Elaine Stottlemyer, for her invaluable support of our students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. We are beyond grateful for all that Ms. Stottlemyer does, she plays a vital role in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for all Gators!
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Early Release Monday
Kings Glen will have Early Release at 12:25 p.m. on the following dates:
- Monday, February 10
- Monday, March 10
- Monday, April 21
- Monday, May 12
If you are new to Kings Glen since the end of November, or your plans for your child have changed, please email KGNotes@fcps.edu, by Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Communication via talking Points will be sent as a reminder of the choice selected.
4th Grade Strings Winter Concert
Wednesday, February 12th
This is a reminder that the 4th Grade Strings Winter Concert will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 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.
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)
Reading Opens the World Event
Visit the Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair on Saturday, February 8, 10 AM-2 PM at the Lorton Community Center & Library (9520 Richmond Highway).
Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 book maximum limit per family. Books are available on a first-come, first served basis.
There will also be fun activities including a DJ, food trucks, and a free Valentine's Day card making area!
(View flyer in English) (View Flyer in Spanish)
View more details: Reading Opens the World Event (English)
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)
Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families
This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.
Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.
The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.
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.
Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6)
February 7, 2025 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school. (Register Here)
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey
All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
KP/KG PTA News
Our FREE PTA Family Fitness Night is coming up at Kings Glen THIS Friday, February 7th starting at 6:30PM. Fill out the waiver online to save time at the event! We’ll also have a PTA meeting to elect our nominating committee AND FCPS School Board Member Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock District Representative) will discuss various school board items, including the boundary study, funding, and more. Sandy Anderson (Springfield District Representative) and Supervisor James Walkinshaw will attend our April 7th meeting at Kings Park/Zoom.
Join the KP/KG community for a thrilling afternoon of basketball on February 8th at 12PM in Capital One Arena as the Georgetown Hoyas take on the Seton Hall Pirates. Tickets start at just $25, and by using this special link, you guarantee you'll be sitting with other KP/KG families for the game. #HoyaSaxa
Our Valentine’s themed Monthly Staff Appreciation will take place at both schools on February 14th. Sign up here to donate!
Our next Spirit Nights 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.
Our latest monthly PTA newsletter is out. Check it out here!
Feb. 7: PTA Family Fitness Night and PTA Meeting (6:30 p.m. at Kings Glen)
Feb. 7: Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (See Above)
Feb. 8: PTA Basketball Game Georgetown vs. Seton Hall (See Above)
Feb. 10: 3-Hour Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.)
Feb. 10-14: Kindness Spirit Week (See Above)
Feb. 12: 4th Grade Winter Strings Concert (6:30 p.m.; See Above)
Feb. 17: Presidents Day (No School)
Feb. 21: PTA Parents Night Out at Code Ninjas (See Above)
Feb. 24-28: PTA Spirit Week at Chick-Fil-A (See Above)
Mar. 10: 3-Hour Early Release Monday (Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.)
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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