Gator Bytes: News and General Information for Kings Glen ES
A Message from Principal Ritter
Dear Kings Glen Families,
November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are our children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 40 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their children. We appreciate your continued engagement and support of your child’s education.
We want to wish each one of our students, staff members and their families a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. We am thankful every day for the privilege of educating your children, working alongside with our dedicated staff. May this Thanksgiving holiday be filled with gratitude and rest for you all.
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Lost and Found
Please remember to label clothing items, lunchboxes, water bottles, and whatever else you think your child may leave behind somewhere. If there's a name in it or on it, Kings Glen Staff will do their best to get it back to the owner. If not, it will go into the Lost and Found pile. Items not picked up by November 26th will be collected and donated. Please encourage your child to check the Lost and Found frequently, especially as the seasons change. Thanks for your help in making sure all items return home to where they belong!
Scholastic Book Fair (In Person)
November 18 through November 22
The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the KGES Library from Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22nd!
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November 20-22: Family Before-School Shopping (8:00-8:40 AM)
Class shopping times will be sent home the week of November 11th. Please contact Carolyn Dean with any questions.
Online Scholastic Book Fair
November 18 through December 1
Scholastic book fair purchases can also be made online! From now through December 1st, 25% of every online book fair purchase benefits our school:
Shop the Online Book Fair
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Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Kings Glen
Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
A limited number of classes in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
Upcoming AAP Referral Deadline
Read the November AAP Newsletter
Sunday, December 15: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials due to Lisa Rode, AART.
Kings Park/Kings Glen AAP Office Hours
Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30 AM-12 PM on the following dates:
- November 26, 2024
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December 3, 2024
Family Life Education
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review.
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. (Parent/Guardian Access to FLE Materials in Schoology)
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, contact KGNotes@fcps.edu. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the link in Parent Vue, you do not need to contact anyone.
You are invited to learn more about the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30 p.m. virtually. Please email KGNotes@fcps.edu to request the link to the meeting.
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is truly unavoidable, families are to complete a Request for a Prearranged Absence Form. The Prearranged Absence form does not necessarily mean the absence is excused. Schoolwork “packets” cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom, and cannot be provided to families in advance of vacations. Visit the FCPS website for more attendance resources.
We Are Hiring!!
Dining Room Assistant
Hourly, $12.63 per Hour/3 hours per day.
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their resumes to KGNotes@fcps.edu.
KP/KG PTA News
The PTA spiritwear store is now open! Place your orders today! Note that delivery will be in early January. Please email spiritwear@kpgkpta.org with any questions.
Thank you to Jen Argenta for organizing the Family Photo Shoot, and Lisley Anco for organizing the Treats for Troops!
Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s. More information is coming soon!
Our next PTA General Membership Meeting will take place on Monday, December 9th at 6:30PM at Kings Glen (and on zoom). The KG Strings will be performing as well! We look forward to seeing you there!
Our final event of the calendar year will be a FREE VIRTUAL Tiny Chefs class on December 13th at 6:30PM. We will be learning how to make melted snowman cupcakes! Stay tuned for more details.
Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member during the holiday season? 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.
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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar. Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/K
Nov. 18-22: Fall Book Fair (See Above)
Nov. 18-Dec. 1: Online Fall Book Fair (See Above)
Nov. 26: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Nov. 26: Family Life Education Information Session (Link to Come)
Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 3: AAP Office Hours (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; See Above)
Dec. 3-4: PTA Spirit Night at Spartans
Dec. 5: Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night (See Above)
Dec. 9: PTA GEneral Membership Meeting (6:30 p.m. at Kings Glen)
Dec. 13: PTA FREE Virtual Tiny Chefs (6:30 p.m.; See Above)
Dec. 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (See Above)
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