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Dear Gators,
It is hard to believe that Friday, October 30th marks the end of our first quarter! The past nine weeks have been filled with incredible energy, learning, and connection across our school community.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful KP/KG PTA for organizing an outstanding International Night last Friday. It was inspiring to see so many Kings Park and Kings Glen families come together to share and explore traditions, food, and cultures from around the world. Celebrating the richness of our diverse community was a wonderful reminder of the strong school-family partnerships that make our Kings Park/ Kings Glen schools such a welcoming place to learn and grow.
As a reminder, this Friday, October 30th, is both the end of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for all students.
As we reflect on each Gator’s progress so far this year, I encourage you to take time this weekend to celebrate your child’s growth. Try asking them a few reflection questions:
- What is one thing you are most proud of?
- What was something that challenged you, and how did you grow from the challenge?
- What are you excited to accomplish next?
Having these conversations helps your child recognize their own perseverance, ownership, confidence as lifelong learners and grow as students.
Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and engagement in our school community.
Dr. Ritter, Principal • Ms. Gibbs, Assistant Principal
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Oct 30: End of Quarter 1 (Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)
Nov 1: End of Daylight Savings (Set Clocks Back 1 Hour)
Nov 2-3: School Planning/Teacher Workdays (No School for Students)
Positivity Project at Kings Glen
Kings Glen is partnering with The Positivity Project (P2) again this school year to empower students to build positive relationships and become their best selves. During our classroom Morning Meetings, short videos, class discussions and activities focus on one of the 24 character strengths that are the foundation of Positive Psychology. Gators explore their strengths and how to have positive relationships. P2 also offers short lessons for families at home.
Week of Oct 26 - Oct 30: Creativity
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Kings Glen Thanksgiving Luncheon!
Wednesday, November 11th
$5.50/person • Adults & All Non-Kings Glen children
Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the Thanksgiving Lunch on November 11th. The price is $5.50 for adults and non-Kings Glen children payable by cash (exact change only) or check (payable to Kings Glen Food Services). Please make note of your child’s lunch schedule below and plan for additional time to be checked in and purchase tickets at the door.
- Be sure to bring your Drivers License to sign in as we will be using the Visitor Management System.
- No outside food or drinks are allowed.
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Help Kings Glen Honor Our Veterans!
Submissions Due November 6
We’re planning a Veterans Day slideshow to honor veterans and active-duty service members connected to Kings Glen students! If you’d us like to include a service member, please share their information using this form by November 6. The slideshow will be shown during our Thanksgiving luncheon on November 11.
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Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Join Us for Socktober!
October 23-30
Kings Glen is joining the Lake Braddock pyramid in Socktober! From October 23-30 we will be collecting new socks for adults and children to be donated to ECHO. Collection boxes are by the main office.
Soctober Spirit Day - Friday, Oct. 30
Dress like a KG teacher or wear green or KG spirit wear!
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Do You Know an Amazing Employee? ✨
If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Kings Glen ES, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Gator families are invited to nominate staff members for recognition!
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing this form. Thank you for supporting our outstanding Gator Staff!
Yearbook Cover Design Contest
Submissions Due Friday, December 11
We are looking for our next yearbook cover design. This year’s theme is LEVEL UP! Students must submit designs by Friday, December 11th to Ms. Fitzgerald. See flyer for more information.
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Lake Braddock SGA "Trunk or Treat"
TONIGHT - Wednesday, October 28th
Lake Braddock Secondary School SGA’s “Trunk or Treat” will be held on October 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 per child or $10 per family. Proceeds benefit the classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. The white flyer has orange-and-black Halloween lettering, spiderwebs, smiling ghosts, and jack-o’-lanterns.
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Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
- More information about the continuum of AAP services can be found on the FCPS AAP website.
Families are invited to attend AAP Office Hours led by Lisa Rode, the Kings Glen Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) and Jamie Mucciolo (the AART at Kings Park). To view AAP Office Hours dates and request to join, please submit this form to get the Zoom link.
For more information, please contact Lisa Rode, AART, at LMRode@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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KP/KG PTA News |
Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for International Night last Friday! We hope you enjoyed learning about different cultures in the Kings Park and Kings Glen Community. Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped and to Bethany Portock for organizing and leading this great event!
Our next Spirit Night is coming up at McDonald’s this Wednesday, October 28th from 5-7pm in the Kings Park Shopping Center. Please mention Kings Park and Kings Glen when ordering and the PTA will receive 15% back from all sales during this time.
Join us for a FREE Invest529 webinar online on October 29th at 7pm. During this information session, you will learn a variety of ways to achieve your education savings goals with Invest529. Register today!
We will be hosting a FREE Fall Nature Event at Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Friday, November 6th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will experience a live animal demonstration as well as a trail walk. Space is limited so register early. Parents may register as a chaperone or wait outside.
As Halloween nears, remember to set aside your uneaten or unwanted candy for our Treats for Troops candy collection from November 6th through 15th. More details on drop off locations coming soon.
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. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here. Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Oct 23-30: Socktober/Socktober Spirit Days (See Above)
Oct 28: PTA Spirit Night at McDonald's (5-7 p.m.; See Above)
Oct 29: PTA Invest529 Free Webinar (7 p.m.; See Above)
Oct 30: First Quarter Ends (2-Hr Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)
Nov 2-3: Teacher Workday/School Planning Day (No School for Students)
Nov 4: Deadline to Submit Kings Glen Outstanding Employees (See Above)
Nov 4-11: Fall Book Fair (Details to Come)
Nov 6: PTA Fall Nature Event at Hidden Oaks (5:30-6:30 p.m.; See Above)
Nov 11: Thanksgiving Lunch/Veterans Day Celebration
Nov 14: Special Education Family Conference
Nov 18: 3-Hour Early Release (Students Dismissed at 12:25 p.m.)
Nov 25-27: Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
Dec. 11: Fall Picture Retakes (Details to Come)
Dec. 11: Deadline to Submit Yearbook Cover Design (See Above)
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