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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
As we move into the last week of school, there is still a great deal of excitement throughout the building. Our students are enjoying special end of year activities, classrooms continue to engage in instruction, and we are taking time to celebrate the hard work and growth that has taken place over the course of this school year.
Our students in band, strings and chorus all put on wonderful shows for families and students over the last week. We were blown away by the musical talent and passion that our students have and enjoyed each of these concerts. A huge thank you to Ms. VanValkenburg, Ms. Sharkey, Mr. Mason and Ms. Nickel for their hard work and dedication throughout the year in supporting our students and their love of music!
Yearbooks have arrived and students will begin receiving them today and tomorrow. Yearbooks are labeled with the student’s names on the front cover.
We want to thank you again for your continued support and all that you do for our students, staff, and school. We look forward to enjoying these final celebrations and milestones together.
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Oh, Baby ~ Look How Much You've Grown!
Attention 6th Grade Families
Please send one picture of your 6th grader as a baby or from their early years to Ms. Stottlemyer for a 6th grade bulletin board!
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Kings Glen Field Day
Thursday, June 11th, 9:30am-12pm
Field day will be held on Thursday, June 11th. One of the most exciting days of the year is not possible without our amazing volunteers. Please consider signing up to be a volunteer!
Signing Up to Volunteer?
All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, support Kings Jesters, library, and assist throughout the school. If you wish to volunteer for Field Day, please be sure you are fully registered with Volunteer FCPS.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
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Visit the Lost & Found!
Our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and other items. Please encourage your child to check for any missing belongings as soon as possible. Families are also welcome to stop by and look through the collection when you are in the building for concert season and end of the year celebrations. Any unclaimed items will be donated after June 17. Thank you for helping us reunite these items with their owners before then!
Reminder to Pick Up Medications from the Health Room
Deadline Wednesday, June 17th 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 703-239-4010 or email KGNotes@fcps.edu.
Final 7th Grade Immunization Requirement Notice
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.
wing immunization documents to Chris Kamerow, Registrar, as soon as possible:
- An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) and/or one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY). Families can request immunization records free of charge through the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS), https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/viis/, a statewide registry system.
- Submit your child’s immunization record through ParentVUE using the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet, (fcps.edu/family-resources/family-communication-resources/sis-parentvue-online-verification-and-update-packet) or provide the immunization record to the front office staff at your school.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Commonwealth of Virginia, Certificate of Religious Exemption, (edu/form/religious-exemption-form).
PLEASE NOTE: If after June 17, you will need to send the immunization record to Lake Braddock c/o Angela Santizo at assantizo@fcps.edu.
Please Return All Library Books
Our amazing Gator readers have checked out and returned more than 18,000 books from our Kings Glen Library this year! There are still about 100 books yet to return. If you and your child believe a book has been lost, please email our librarian, Ms. Keaney, at mkeaney@fpcs.edu for options for replacement which may be lower than the listed replacement price. Lost book fees may also be paid through MySchoolBucks.
You’re Invited - Declaration Day Birthday Party!
June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston Hall
Your whole family is invited this Saturday, June 13th to Declaration Day at Gunston Hall, the historic home of founding father George Mason, for the 250th birthday party for the Virginia Declaration of Rights. (There WILL be birthday cake for everyone!) This is the 250th anniversary of the ratification of this important founding document, and Kings Glen families are invited to celebrate from 10-4 p.m. at Gunston Hall. Enjoy live music, museum theater performances, hands-on activities, free mansion tours, hikes down to the Potomac River (dogs welcome!) at this amazing free family event. Gators and their siblings can learn to play Colonial Games on the mansion lawn and tour the beautiful gardens and outbuildings as well as the house.
For 4th grade History Hunters, there will be a DOUBLE point bonus for visiting Gunston Hall on this special day and for up to 5 pictures at the event! (More Information)
4th Grade Families: History Hunters Clue Submissions and Pictures
Deadline Sunday, June 14
Our awesome year-long Virginia history scavenger hunt comes to a close on Sunday, June 14, but many Gators have not yet submitted their photos and clue reports for historical markers they have found and parks & sites they have visited. All photos and clue reports must be submitted through the History Hunters Clue Reporter form in the Kings Glen Library course on Schoology. Please email Ms. Keaney, our librarian, if you have any questions. Prizes will be awarded on Monday, June 15.
Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Adventure: Unearth A Story
June 17 – August 19
All Gators AND their grownups are encouraged to participate in the Fairfax County Summer Reading Adventure, which begins on June 17th. Families can pre-register at https://fairfaxcounty.beanstack.org/reader365 starting today (June 10) and begin reading on the last day of school. All readers in your family can earn virtual badges by reading and listening to books and completing activities related to reading. Once you have met the reading goals for your age/grade, you can visit any Fairfax County Public Library branch to receive prizes for finishing the program. Families may also participate by completing paper reading logs which can be picked up at any FCPL branch starting on the last day of school. Check out some of the great prizes here.
More Summer Reading Challenges
White House Summer Reading Challenge: The White House has also announced a Summer Reading Challenge. All children in grades K-8 are encouraged to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Readers simply need to read and track 12 books of their choice June 1-September 4. After completion, readers will receive a personalized certificate, an America 250th anniversary themed bookmark, and a special link to receive a prize. Readers will also be entered for a chance to visit the White House. Reading logs can be downloaded and submitted here.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Challenge: Read any 8 books and visit Barnes & Noble 4 times this summer to win a free book! More details here.
Pizza Hut Book It Summer of Stories Challenge: YOU set a reading goal for your child (we recommend 30 minutes a day) for June through August, and any child that meets that goal can get a Personal Pan Pizza from participating Pizza Hut locations for EACH MONTH of summer! (That’s 3 pizzas!) Set the goal that will work best with your child and family. More info here.
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KP/KG PTA News |
Supply kits are now available for purchase! 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. Visit the website to check out the kits and order! Remember to order for the grade your student(s) will be in next year.
We are looking for 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 Eric at treasurer@kpkgpta.org if you're interested.
The new PTA 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”!
June 11: Field Day (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
June 13: Declaration Day Birthday Party at Gunston Hall (See Above)
June 15: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:15 a.m.)
June 17: Last Day of School (2-Hr Early Release at 1:25 p.m.)
June 17: Last Day to Pick Up Medications in the Health Room (See Above)
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