📌 Monday, February 16th - No School - Presidents Day
🎉 Thursday, February 19th - 100th Day of School Celebration
>>Optional 100 Day of School Attire - Participation is Voluntary<<
OPTION 1: Your child is invited to wear a t-shirt with 100 items! Be very creative!
OPTION 2: DRESS LIKE YOU ARE 100 YEARS OLD! Get creative with glasses, hair, and outfits. It’s lots of fun! Please be mindful of the clothing and make sure it is appropriate.
Flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1skfRko9Qntvt4onno5HSKfnUgKuDk5yk/view?usp=sharing
📌 Friday, February 20th - Pre-K and First Grade Field Trip - Bowie Center for Performing Arts
🗓 Calendar Reminders for Next Week:
📌 Tuesday, February 24 - Kindergarten Field Trip - College Park Aviation Museum
📌 Thursday, February 26 - 3rd Grade Field Trip - Port Discovery Children's Museum
📌 Friday, February 27 - Second Grade Field Trip - College Park Aviation Museum
🗓 Save the Date:
📌 Tuesday, March 3 - Class Picture Day and 5th Grade Panoramic
*Students wear school uniform *Group picture only - No individual pictures
*Paper order forms were sent home last week
*Please do not send paper forms and payment until picture day
*Order online - click link below and enter code: 20kettering26
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001344711
📌 Thursday, March 5 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Maryland Science Center
🔗 Useful Links:
🍕 Lunch Menu
https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/PrinceGeorgesCounty
🏫 PGCPS School Calendar
https://go.activecalendar.com/pgcps/
✅ Things to Do:
💻 Get prepared for Virtual Learning Days in case needed due to additional inclement weather this school year
⌨️ Review the Virtual Learning Plan:
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/information-technology/virtual-education-day-plan
⌨️ Request a Temporary Chromebook for Virtual Learning in ParentVUE
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTORsMzAJt9GPZAPKaSJTWy4HKwqfJScXzW6mmSZyjPEdGW9znsy_QRb6C4tvE0p0jkincfg4VijORy/pub
Please note: Devices are not being handed out at this time.
Devices will only be sent home with your student*IF* a potential Virtual Learning Day is announced due to the threat of severe weather
Parents must be register student(s) in Synergy ParentVUE for a device to use a home for Virtual Learning
ParentVUE account must be activated in order to register
Registration is located in ParentVUE
Student(s) must be registered at the time of the PGCPS announcement to prepare for Virtual Learning in order for a device to be sent home with student(s)
PGCPS Virtual Learning Support for Families
https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/dl-parentresources/virtual-learning
⌨️ ParentVUE Log In:
https://md-pgcps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=true
--> Never activated your ParentVUE account? Email miecha.galbraith@pgcps.org to request your activation code and directions.
🗞️ Read the KES February Newsletter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bVUErcrrYeEavd_En2-FzCQdUhmFljI6/view?usp=sharing
📝 Read the Letter from Dr. Lynch, KES Principal
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KtvrKr_MzUGp67rhZC6juIUWBvNRA0Qh/view?usp=sharing
⌨️ Complete Transitional Registration - Required for 5th Grade and Pre-K Families
All students transitioning between schools are required to provide updated proof of residence. The residency requirement is established by State law (COMAR) and further clarified by local Board of Education policy and administrative procedures. Enrollment is subject to audit by the Maryland State Department (MSDE) and penalties are assessed for violations; therefore, it is important for school principals/registrars at all schools to maintain accurate and current information about each student.
When your child enters a different school for any reason, you must complete registration documents for the new school. To avoid delays at the start of the school year and to assist in developing student schedules, you must complete the registration documents online through ParentVUE Online Registration System (OLR).
Transitional Memo from PGCPS Superintendent:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1HlwoiFv4p3LlubyMGo8WSiGKdpjlP8/view?usp=sharing
First Notice from Dr. Lynch:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mOlq0WsB1w3wJtknvkSRGikbxbk8cLAe/view?usp=sharing
✅ Prepare for MCAP Testing!!
Students in Grades 3-5 will take MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) for Reading English Language Arts (RELA) and Math in April when we return from Spring Break.
Students in 5th Grade will take the MISA (Maryland Integrated Science Assessment) the week of March 9-13th
Please help your student prepare for MCAP and MISA by taking the Practice tests and completing the MCAP tutorials online at home, click the links below to get to the online practice tests (please note - you do not have to be logged in to PGCPS in order to access the practice tests)
MCAP and MISA Practice Tests and Tutorials
https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/
Review the KES MCAP Parent Night Presentation:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_FzNkmGg/9HWny9JD2mfOVgoacMqYHQ/view?utm_content=DAG_FzNkmGg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h3fb99188e4
📚 Read, Read, Read! Support the KES Reading Challenge!
Grades K–2: Read 10 books per month
Grades 3–5: Read 20 books per month
Reading Challenge Parent Letter:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eq4YeF-4LgJc9K8ixXIUzcZk6865P93_/view?usp=sharing
📝 Sign-Up for Hazel Health - Free physical and mental healthcare services for all PGCPS students - Complete Enrollment Online
https://my.hazel.co/pgcps/consent
➡️ Register to be a PGCPS Parent Volunteer!
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/volunteer#volunteer-process
🏫 Join the PTO!
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ketteringespto
*Please add your scholar’s name and homeroom teacher in the notes.
💻 Check your Synergy ParentVUE Account for Attendance and Grades!
ParentVUE Log In:
https://md-pgcps-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=true
--> Never activated your ParentVUE account? Email miecha.galbraith@pgcps.org to request your activation code and directions.
✏️ Submit an Absence Excuse Note
Per PGCPS Administrative Procedure 5113, a written explanation of each absence is required from the parent/guardian within three (3) days of the student’s return to school. The note must indicate the dates and reason for the absence(s). For absences of 3 days or longer, please include a Doctor's Note. The easiest way to submit an absence excuse is to use the school's Absence Reason Notification Form. Click on the link below to submit an absence excuse.
Absence Excuse Form:
https://forms.gle/kduvgwYNmQF6LQHW7
OR
Email your child's teacher and include miecha.galbraith@pgcps.org and tinuke.aderibigbe@pgcps.org
Please remember per PGCPS policy, students who are considered unlawfully absent from school or a class will not have the opportunity to make up missed assignments for a grade.
Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further clarification regarding excused and unexcused absences.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/pupil-personnel-services/student-rights-and-responsibilities-handbook
