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🗓 Calendar Reminders for This Week:
📌 Wednesday, October 21 - Wear Orange for Bullying Prevention
📌 Wednesday, October 21 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Montpelier Farm and 5th Grade Field Trip to National Zoo
📌 Thursday, October 22 - Foam Fun Run - Reward Activity during the school day for fundraiser participants - Students who participated in the fundraiser should bring a towel and change of clothes and shoes.
📌 Friday, October 23 - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
📌 Friday, October 23 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Cox Farms
🗓 Calendar Reminders for Next Week:
📌 Monday, October 26 Red Ribbon Week - Sock It to Drugs - Wear Mismatched Socks
📌 Tuesday, October 27 - First Grade Field Trip to Owens Science Center
📌 Tuesday, October 27 - Red Ribbon Week - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear Team Jersey or Colors
📌 Wednesday, October 28 - Fifth Grade Field Trip to Owens Science Center
📌 Wednesday, October 28 - You're Future is Bright - Wear Bright or Neon Colors
📌 Thursday, October 29 - Storybook Character Parade - 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Students from Pre-K through 5th grade are encouraged to dress up in a costume as their favorite storybook character. Students will march around the bus loop in the school parking lot. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative costumes! Parents are invited to join us in the parking lot! Parents and families are invited to view the Storybook Character Parade at the school from the designated viewing areas lining the parade route outside. The parking lot will be closed to traffic for the duration of the parade.
Costume Guidelines:
>No bloody or gory costumes, any costumes deemed inappropriate will not be allowed to participate.
>Costumes must be worn to school with the school uniform underneath.
>Students are to report at the normal arrival time
>Costume must reflect a character from a book.
>Students should bring the book or a printed picture of the cover to carry with them during the parade.
📌 Thursday, October 29 Red Ribbon Week - Heroes Make Healthy Choices - Dress as your favorite Storybook Character or the KES Storybook Character Parade
📌 Thursday, October 29 - PTO Trunk or Treat
Flyer Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nbLMtZFCE95KIh4D7cUtX5dtr_eeUp3V/view?usp=sharing
📌 Friday October 30 - Red Ribbon Week - RED-y to Be Drug Free - Wear Red
📌 Friday, October 30 - School-Wide PBIS and Attendance Reward Celebration w/Kona Ice Truck
📌 Friday, October 30 - End of First Quarter and Early Dismissal at 10:50 a.m. for Students
🗓 Save the Date:
📌 Tuesday, November 3 - Schools Closed for Election Day
📌 Wednesday, November 11 - Schools Closed for Students | Parent-Teacher Conferences
📌 Friday, November 13 - Career Day
Career Day Presenter Interest Flyer Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RIY_flBeACfQS-O9aQn4QLf-fkoGF_TJ/view?usp=sharing
KES Career Day Presenter - Interest Form
https://forms.gle/ZSKrnRSBGfdei9gn8
📌 Tuesday, November 17 - Fall Picture Day
📌 Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27 - Schools and Offices Closed (Thanksgiving Break)
🔗 Useful Links:
🍕 Lunch Menu
https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/PrinceGeorgesCounty
🏫 PGCPS School Calendar
https://go.activecalendar.com/pgcps/
💻 Check your Synergy ParentVUE Account for Attendance and Grades!
ParentVUE Log In:
https://md-pgcps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=true
✏️ Submit an Absence Excuse Note:
https://forms.gle/kduvgwYNmQF6LQHW7
📋 Complete the Initial (New Volunteers) or Renewal (Returning Volunteers) Registration to be a Volunteer this school year:
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/volunteer#volunteer-process
*Please note, you must be an approved volunteer to chaperone field trips. Registration renewal is required each school year. Renewal includes first, submitting the online form and second, completing the SafeSchools videos. The videos will not be accessible to you until you submit the renewal through the PGCPS volunteer portal.
If you have questions, to inquire about your volunteer status, or to receive a reminder with your Volunteer Identification Number (VIN) or email addressed linked to your account. Email or dojo message miecha.galbraith@pgcps.org. Thank you!!
✅ Things to Do:
🏫 Share your input ... take the 2026 PGCPS Climate & Culture Survey, open October 1–31, 2026.
Survey Links
English: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0uq6sl0qWkRnwiO?Q_Language=FR
Spanish: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0uq6sl0qWkRnwiO?Q_Language=ES-ES
French: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0uq6sl0qWkRnwiO?Q_Language=FR
Thank you for making your voice count!
🏫 Join the PTO for the 2026-2027 School Year:
PTO Membership Flyer Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pT68x93Nl2vWVur37JFyMAUmQiY2jS3Z/view?usp=sharing
Email Sign-Up:
https://kettering-elementary-pto-nzqxmx.subscribepage.io/
Dues Payment:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ketteringespto
*Please add student(s) name and homeroom teacher in the notes.
$10 per individual | $20 per family
Questions: Email ketteringespto@gmail.com
PGCPS School Calendar
https://www.pgcps.org/about-pgcps/school-calendar/2026-2027-school-year-calendar-as-a-grid