Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
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A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
Our library is a great place for students to learn and grow, and we're looking forward to your help in making it even better. Currently, we have approximately $2,054 in outstanding charges for lost books and about $1,700 worth of books missing from students who have left the school. This is nearly $4,000 in lost resources from last year alone. If you come across any books from our library, please return them! Your help is vital to replenish our collection. Rest assured, students will continue to check out books each week. Our new librarian, Ms. Keaney, has exciting and innovative ideas for building our collection into the best elementary library. We look forward to sharing her plans with you soon!
In addition to returning books, there’s another way you can help: through our annual Booster Fun Run. This is the PTA's main fundraising event of the year, and a portion of the funds raised will go directly toward updating materials in our Specials classes, including our library. Thank you for your support in making our library and our school the best they can be.
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PTA Booster Fun Run - Friday, September 19th!
We are looking forward to the Fun Run which will take place on Friday, September 19. The schedule for the day is now available! Our school goal is to raise $50,000 to support student enrichment through family events, assemblies, peaceful spaces, updated specials materials and resources that connect learning between school and home. In addition, if 70% of students register at Kings Park school staff will participate in an inflatable race and at Kings Glen there will be an inflatable race between staff and Al E. Gator and the principal will work from the roof for one day! Register for free today at mybooster.com! Every student who registers will receive a prize and ALL students will receive a free t-shirt to wear on event day!
Booster Volunteers Needed! The Booster campaign is a lot of work - we could use your help! We need daily volunteers to help sort and distribute prizes and also Fun Run volunteers. Please sign up here if you can. All volunteers will also need to register as a PTA Volunteer on the FCPS Volunteer site.
Reminder - School Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
Tuesday, September 23rd - Schools Are Closed
Kiss and Ride - Please Read!
We want to thank you for helping us keep our Kiss and Ride drop-off safe and efficient for all students. As a reminder, Kiss and Ride is a courtesy offered to families and should be used when driving your child(ren) to school and/or picking up your child(ren). We have noticed many families making illegal (and often dangerous) U-Turns on Clydesdale Drive during arrival and dismissal.
To make the process even more efficient each day, we ask that you keep the following reminders in mind:
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Children should be seated on the right side of the car so they can exit directly towards the school.
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Adults are to remain in the car—staff and student patrols are there to assist.
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Have your child ready to exit quickly and safely (backpack, coat, and other items in hand) so that the line can continue moving.
At Kings Glen, our Kiss and Ride is relatively quick! Given our students are older, it is not necessary to have numbers or notify the school that you are using Kiss and Ride. If there is a change in the way your child typically dismisses and you wish for your child(ren) to go to Kiss and Ride, please send an email to KGNotes@fcps.edu so we can notify you child(ren) and the homeroom teacher.
Your partnership helps ensure that all children arrive at school safely and that our mornings run smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Welcome to Band and Strings!
We are excited for a new year for students to participate in either Band or Strings!
4th Grade students are eligible to enroll in Strings classes, while 5th and 6th Graders are eligible to enroll in either Band or Strings. Unfortunately, students cannot sign up for more than one instrument. Please reach out to Ms. Sharkey (Strings) or Ms. VanValkenburg (Band) if you need forms or additional information.
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Pixel Can Art Food Drive
What: We are collecting 14-16 oz sized cans of vegetables and beans. Cans that “lock together” when stacked are best for the project.
When: Collection of cans starts NOW until September 30th.
Where: Drop of your cans and other dry food goods in the boxes by the front office.
Why: We will donate the food to ECHO in Springfield. Before it is donated, students will create a pixel can art sculpture to be displayed for the school.
AAP Fall Newsletter
Parent Meeting October 7, 4:45 p.m.
Families, please find attached the AAP Fall Newsletter which provides an overview of the continuum of Advanced Academic services in FCPS. Mrs. Rode (AART at Kings Glen) and Mrs. Mucciolo (AART at Kings Park) will host a parent meeting on October 7 at 4:45pm at Kings Park to share more information about the continuum of AAP services and Full-Time AAP Screening.
Family Academy
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by the school division to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home.
The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help ensure your child has what they need to succeed. Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy sessions:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish)
- Loving Solutions
- Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council
- Parent Project
- Family Resource Center Webinars on topics including: How to Prepare for School; Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators; Worried Parents, Anxious Kids; and What Families Need to Know About Drugs for Their Students with Disabilities.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.
Parent Information Line Available in 8 Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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.
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KP/KG PTA News |
Booster Fun Run. The Booster Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of the school year. We are looking forward to the Fun Run which will take place on Friday, September 19. The schedule for the day is now available! Our school goal is to raise $50,000 to support student enrichment through family events, assemblies, peaceful spaces, updated specials materials and resources that connect learning between school and home. In addition, if 70% of students register at Kings Park school staff will participate in an inflatable race and at Kings Glen there will be an inflatable race between staff and Al E. Gator and the principal will work from the roof for one day! Register for free today at mybooster.com! Every student who registers will receive a prize and ALL students will receive a free t-shirt to wear on event day!
Booster Volunteers Needed! The Booster campaign is a lot of work and we could use your help! We need volunteers daily to help sort and distribute prizes as well as volunteers the day of the run. Please sign up here if you can. All volunteers will also need to register as a PTA Volunteer on the FCPS Volunteer site.
On September 18th, the PTA will host a "Bee Well" staff appreciation. We will be providing small wellness and self-care items to staff and would love your help with some healthy snack items. Please take a moment to review the Sign Up Genius and sign up to donate an item if you can!
Thank you to Bethany Portock and everyone that volunteered during our ice-cream social last Friday! We hope you enjoyed the sweet treat and left with plenty of helpful information.
Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. Join on our website! 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.
Sept. 18: PTA "Bee Well" Staff Appreciation
Sept. 19: PTA Booster Fun Run (See Above)
Sept. 23: Rosh Hashanah Holiday (Schools Closed)
Sept. 30: Pixel Art Canned Food Drive Deadline
Oct. 2: Yom Kippur Holiday (Schools Closed)
Oct. 13: Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
Oct. 20: Diwali Holiday (Schools Closed)
Oct 29: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 12:25 p.m.)
Oct. 31: Quarter 1 Ends (2-Hr. Early Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.)
*** Inflatable Staff Race should Kings Glen reach their goal of 70% registration for Booster!***
Nov. 4: School Planning Day (No School for Students)
Nov. 5: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
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