Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Greetings Gator Families,
With only a few weeks left before our last day of school on Wednesday, June 11th, we’re entering a fun final stretch. There’s so much to look forward to—concerts, Field Day, 6th Grade Promotion and more! Let's make the absolute most of every moment we have together. Please continue to encourage our amazing Gators to make good choices, try their best, and finish the year strong!
We truly appreciate all you do to support your child and our school community.
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Spring Concert Information!
Spring concerts are here! Please help remind your child to have their instrument and music for these important rehearsals and concerts!
Wed., May 28 ~ 4th Grade Strings Performances: Day Assembly 2:15 p.m.; Evening Concert 6:30 p.m. (students arrive 6 p.m.)
Mon., June 2 ~ 5th/6th Grade Strings Rehearsal
Tues., June 3 ~ 5th/6th Grade Strings Rehearsal
Wed., June 4 ~ 5th/6th Grade Band Rehearsal
Wed., June 4 ~ 5th/6th Grade Strings Performances: Day Assembly 2:15 p.m.; Evening Concert 6:30 p.m. (students arrive 6 p.m.)
Thur., June 5 ~ 5th/6th Grade Band Performances: Day Assembly 2:30 p.m.; Evening Concert 6:30 p.m. (students arrive 6 p.m.)
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All Library Books are Due Wednesday, May 28
All student library books are due today! Please look around your homes and check Tuesday folders for notices to make sure all books are returned. Using your child’s log-in credentials, you can also visit the library website, Destiny, and find out which books are checked out under “My Stuff”. Thank you for your help in returning all library books on time!
Kings Glen Field Day
Friday, June 6
Field day will be held in the morning of Friday, June 6th. One of the most exciting days of the year is not possible without our amazing volunteers. Please save the date - and consider signing up to be a volunteer!
Kings Glen Yearbook Distribution
Preordered yearbooks will be distributed as follows:
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Thursday, June 5 (6th Grade Students)
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Friday, June 6 (4th and 5th Grade Students)
Although 'preordering' your yearbook is no longer available, you can still purchase a yearbook on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Yearbooks will not be put on hold.
The price is $16 via cash (exact change only, please) or check payable to 'Kings Glen ES' (include this order form if paying by cash or check). The price of a yearbook is $16. Email KGNotes@fcps.edu with questions.
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Future Bruins - Lots Happening at LBSS for Our Rising 7th Graders!
Reminder to Pick Up Medications from the Health Room
Deadline Wednesday, June 11th no later than 1:25 p.m.
The School Health Room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school no later than 1:25 p.m. (early dismissal time). Medication left in the health room after dismissal on the last day of school will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your child.
If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions over the summer, please don’t hesitate to contact our Ms. Staron (Public Health Nurse) at 703-239-4000 or email KGNotes@fcps.edu.
Attendance on the Last Day of School
Please know that attendance will be taken on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (students dismissed 2 hours early at 1:25 p.m.). If your child is going to be absent on June 11, 2025, please call the Attendance Line at 703-239-4040, email KGNotes@fcps.edu or submit the absence through ParentVUE.
Learn more about Attendance Resources.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Throughout May and June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, there is a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Individual test websites provide report translations and help for interpreting test results. Please contact us with any testing questions or for additional information about how we use test results to support student success.
Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
During a report to the School Board this month, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee. The committee includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
The dates for the Lake Braddock Pyramid (Kings Glen) are as follows: September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, February 18, March 18, April 22 and May 13.
Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
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Wednesday, May 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School
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Thursday, May 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School
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Friday, May 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Chantilly High School
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Friday, June 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School
Click the date to register. Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
Join the Kings Park and Kings Glen communities to learn more about the boundaries and talk with School Board Member Rachna Sizemore Heizer on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. at Kings Glen ES.
Upcoming Pediatric Health Fairs ~ Inova Cares
Providing children ages 5+ with FREE school physicals and immunizations to begin the 2025-26 school year. Appointments are REQUIRED; call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment, and bring vaccine records. Dates and locations are as follows:
WEEKDAY OPTIONS:
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Herndon: June 12, July 9 and August 5
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Manassas: June 24, July 25, August 12
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Sterling: June 17, July 21, August 7
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Alexandria: June 18, July 30, August 8
WEEKEND OPTIONS:
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Manassas: June 28
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Falls Church: July 26
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Herndon: August 9
View attached flyers for more information regarding weekday and weekend appointment times and locations.
FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Kings Glen staff members.
KP/KG PTA News
Thanks to those that were able to attend our final PTA meeting of the year on May 21st. The 2025-26 KP/KG PTA Board was elected and consists of:
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President: Jennifer Argenta
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Secretary: Tracy Haynes
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Treasurer: Eric DeTurk
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VP, Fundraising: Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper
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VP, Events: Bethany Portock
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VP, Education & Community Outreach: Lisley Anco
The new board will start meeting over the summer to plan out the year. Interested in helping out next school year? Check out our volunteer opportunities and sign-up to be a part of the “dream team”!
The PTA also adopted an amended budget at its final meeting, with all amendments relating to expenses that will be incurred prior to the approval of our 2025-26 budget in September 2025.
We are looking for three volunteers to complete the required yearly audit of the PTA accounts following the close of the fiscal year on June 30th. This position requires availability in July for 2-4 hours only. Please reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you're interested.
Join us for a thrilling night of soccer at Audi Field on June 7th as Kings Park and Kings Glen come together to support DC United! Tickets start at just $30, and by using this special link, you guarantee you'll be sitting with other KP/KG families for the game.
You can now order your supply kits for next school year! We have partnered with the same vendor as last year, and the kits will be delivered - in a drawstring bag - to your student(s) classroom(s) by Open House. These kits contain everything on the school lists and make it easy to purchase everything in one go. Check out the kits and order today! Remember to order for the grade your student(s) will be in next year.
Mark your calendars and join us for a community boundary meeting for KP/KG families on Tuesday, June 17th from 6-7PM. Rachna Sizemore Heizer will provide an update and answer any community questions.
Do you love the fall Fun Run (Booster)? Did you know it is our largest fundraiser and planned over the summer? We are looking for helping hands to lighten the load. Have ideas, questions or want to step up, reach out to Sarah at vpfund@kpkgpta.org.
Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member for a wonderful school year? All Kings Park and Kings Glen staff have been given the option to fill out a “Staff Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more. Staff responses can be viewed here.
May 28: Library Books Due (See Above)
May 28: 4th Grade Strings Concert (6:30 p.m.)
June 4: 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert (6:30 p.m.)
June 5: 5th/6th Grade Band Concert (6:30 p.m.)
June 6: Field Day at Kings Glen (Morning)
June 7: PTA DC United Night at Audi Field (See Above)
June 9: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (Morning)
June 11: Last Day of School (2-Hr. Early Release at 1:25 p.m.)
June 11: Last Day to Pick Up Medications from the Health Room (See Above)
June 17: Boundary Review Discussion with School Board Member Rachna Sizemore Heizer (6 p.m. at Kings Glen ES; See Above)
June 23-July 11: Kings Glen CodeUp! Summer Program
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