Calendar Updates
June 8 - McLean HS Clap Out - 3 p.m. (Arrive at 2:50 p.m.)
June 8 - Chorus Concert - 5 p.m.
June 9 - Kindergarten End of Year Promotion - 2 p.m.
June 10 - 250 Year Family Gathering 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Parents and students invited! Mark your calendar for a 250 celebratory year parade and more fun! Plan on wearing red, white and blue!
June 11 - Parent Volunteer Breakfast - 8 a.m. and PTA meeting 8:45 a.m. This is a change to provide parents the opportunity to volunteer for the Field Day.
June 12 - Field Day - Kinder - Fifth Grade
June 15 - Field Day Rain Date K-5
June 15 - Sixth Grade Promotion - McLean HS 6 p.m. There will be no tickets - all can enjoy.
June 16 - Sixth Grade Field Day 9:30 - 11 a.m. & Sixth Grade Celebration 1 - 3 p.m. Sign Up To Volunteer
June 16 - After School Celebration for our retirees: Jeff Shivnen, Mark Brock and Nasreen Shaikh - Please invite previous graduates - Cafeteria 4:00 - 5 pm.
June 17- Last Day of School - Two Hour Early Release
2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
Spring #KGTedTalks
Students brought voice and passion with the #KGTed Talks. A shout out to Lisa Waters and Peggy Tuma. Thanks to our parents for supporting!
Administration Note
Dear Parents,
We look forward to seeing our high school graduates for the Grad Walk. It is a wonderful example for our younger students and highlights the strong sense of community that makes Kent Gardens ES so special. It is also meaningful to our staff to see our returning students and take pride in their accomplishments.
This week, students will be returning their devices. Some may have already returned them. Please ensure that your child has the laptop and charger. If they forgot their charger, they should bring it to our Technology Specialist, Michael Parker. If you have questions about a laptop for summer use or otherwise, please email Michael Parker.
We are looking forward to our field days, class parties, and also a new gathering - the 250 Year Community Block Party on June 10th 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. It will be fun event whereby families can come together and enjoy a parade, some crafts as well as music with a DJ! Wear red, white and blue. We will have an ice cream truck donated by Hopkins Realty! Students should be supervised and with an adult.
Thanks as always for your support!
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Buddy Classes Meet for the Last Time!
Student Intentions for Next School Year 2026-27
As we plan forward for the next school year, please complete this google form if your child(ren) are NOT returning. It does NOT need to be completed if your child(ren) are returning to Kent Gardens. It is not binding, we are merely using this information to guide our thinking on numbers as we plan forward! Thanks in advance!
Class Pictures Available!
Families who have not had a chance to order a group photo, it’s not too late!
For questions about ordering, please contact Victor O'Neill Studios: underclass@vosphoto.com
End of Year Library Updates
June 3rd: All student library materials due
Student Medication Pick Up - Clinic Reminder
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, June 17th. Medication left in the health room after that time 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 student. You can start picking medications up as soon as next week! Contact Kristina Brown with any questions/concerns.
Student Device Pick Up
We are scheduling times for in school collection of student devices in early June. Note that we will also be collecting devices that are being used by students at home for various needs. Michael Parker will be contacting parents directly for setting up a time for those pick ups. Feel free to email him with any questions.
Chalk Fun! Spreading Kindness! #kgpride
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals - Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer. If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
Note from Parent Liaison, Shelley Lowinger
Military Family Support: Families new to FCPS or moving to FCPS soon may attend this interactive presentation. Families will learn about: FCPS programs, school staff, and digital resources; Strategies to support student success; Early enrollment for military families; The Military Interstate Compact. This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., and Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please fill out the Military GTK registration form to sign up and receive the Zoom link.
Free Summer Reading Festival Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA on Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. At this outdoor event, families will enjoy games, crafts, face painting, bounce house, photo booth, food trucks and more!
Fairfax County Health Department – continues to offer a wide range of public health services that include immunizations, maternal and child health care, HIV/STI testing and counseling, tuberculosis services, pregnancy testing, WIC nutrition support, vital records, and eye care assistance for eligible residents. Walk-ins and appointments are available Updated Public Health Center Services Flyer 703-246-7100 | fairfaxcounty.gov/health/clinics
Health Department Services & WIC Information is providing ongoing community health services including environmental health, communicable disease support, refugee services, maternity services, school immunizations, TB testing and treatment, and WIC nutrition assistance. Updated Fairfax County Health Department Flyer (English) (Spanish)Contact 703-246-2411 | WIC Information Line: 703-246-5599
Sibshops/SibTeen Summer Camp (Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23) Sibshops and SibTeen will hold a two-day summer camp for children who have a sibling with a disability. Each day participants will participate in a variety of fun recreation and art based community building activities and discussion related to their shared experience and access peer support. Lunch will be provided each day. Sibshops is open to children in grades 2 through 5. SibTeen is offered to children in grades 6 through 9. Timing - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.at Fairfax Villa Elementary Register here
Inova Cares Back-to-School Pediatric Health Fairs (Upcoming, Summer 2026) Free physicals and immunizations for children (ages 5+, Medicaid or uninsured only). June 27 – Inova Cares Manassas July 25 – Inova Cares Falls Church Call 703-698-2550 (appointments required; no walk-ins) Flyer
Child's Mental Wellness Matters - Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services. Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun! Registration is open for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by FCPS for all students. Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes. New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun - The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation. Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
2026 CTE Summer Enrichment Programs - Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes. Visit the Tech Adventure Camp webpage here: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC, Please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu
Rising 7th Graders - Longfellow - Jump Start
Come join us for one of these two sessions. It is an optional, non-academic program is designed to support a smooth transition by introducing students
to school staff, meeting new peers, exploring the school layout, and learning key policies before the year begins. In addition to informational sessions,
students will enjoy fun, community building activities. The two available dates are: August 11 - 8:30 - 12:30 OR August 12 8:30 - 12:30 pm.
Location: Longfellow Middle School
Registration: Opens on April 30th
Cost: $30.00 per student
Transportation will not be provided for this event. Parents/guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their students.
Fifth Grade Field Trip #Medieval Times
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey. Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources. Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added. Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
KG PTA News and Updates
OUR NEXT PTA MEETING WILL BE: June 11 (Field Day is the 12th)
Parent Volunteer Breakfast is 8 am. on June 11th - KG welcomes all parents who have volunteered! We will transition to the PTA meeting.
Summer at KGES - Come Join!
Kindergarten Readiness Camp - Calling Rising Kinders! We are excited to offer a Kindergarten Readiness Camp July 13-17 AT Kent Gardens! This camp will help prepare your student for a successful start to school at Kent Gardens by building early academic skills, independence, and confidence in a supportive environment. Register here.
Basketball Summer Camp! Mr. Avery is hosting a basketball summer camp for rising 3-6th graders. July 27-31 from 1-4pm at Kent Gardens. $230 Register here.
Summer Art Camp - Ms. Kladler is hosting a Summer Art Camp at KG! Rising 1st-6th can sign up for the morning session (930am -1230pm); Rising 4th-7th can sign up for afternoon session (1-4pm), or both AM and PM!
Morning session complements Mr. Avery's basketball camp. Bring a lunch if you will be at camp all day. Camp will run July 27th-31st, and the price includes all supplies. Register here.
Everyday Economics! Fun with Benchmark Unit 9 - Dates: July 20 - July 24 Time: 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. Grades: Rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Teachers: Lamya Alany and IA. Our class will focus on the real-world topic of economics. Through hands-on activities and using the framework from Benchmark Express Unit 9, students will learn practical concepts like buying, selling, trading, and the difference between goods and services. As an English Language Development program, your child will also be actively improving their English. Every activity is designed to help them practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking, along with learning new vocabulary. The program will end with a special final project where students can proudly share everything they have learned. Register here: https://kentgardenspta.com/product/benchmarkcamp/.
Young Entrepreneurs: Summer Economics- Dates: July 27 - July 31. Time: 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. Grades Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Teachers Lamya Alany and IA. Our upper Multi Lingual (ML) have the opportunity to dive into the world of economics utilizing Benchmark. Students will use real work business, learn advanced English skills, become more confident in writing and have fun with Creative Projects. Register here: https://kentgardenspta.com/product/econcamp/
Summer Coding with Ms. Nabaki - Dates July 13 - 17 Time; 9:30 - 12:30p.m. Grades 3 - 6. Students will learn the basics of coding in a fun and engaging way, using beginner-friendly tools such as Scratch. They will build simple games and animations while developing important skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. Through guided, hands-on activities, they will learn how to break down ideas into steps, think like a programmer, and gain confidence using technology. Register here!
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