We have the following announcements for the week of January 27th.
🗓 Calendar Reminders for This Week:
>> Monday, January 27th - Early Dismissal at 10:40 am
Diversity is Our Strength Spirit Week
**Monday, January 27th - Wear green to celebrate a Growth Mindset
**Tuesday, January 28th - Wear yellow and SHINE like the SUN!
**Wednesday, January 29th - Wear blue and REACH for the
STARS!
**Thursday, January 30th - Wear orange for UNITY!
**Friday, January 31st - Wear MISMATCH clothes or crazy socks to show your UNIQUE SELF!
Diversity is Our Strength Flyer Link
>> Thursday, January 30th - Special Education Parents
Virtual Informational Session - 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Zoom Link:
https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/89328495751
Special Education Virtual Parent Information Session Flyer
Q2 Benchmark Testing Schedule
Math Grades K-2: January 28, 29 & 30
RELA Grades 3-5: January 28 & 29
Math Grades 3-5: January 30 & 31
Science Grade 5: February 3 & 4
Benchmark Testing Parent Letter
🗓 Calendar Reminders for Next Week:
>>Thursday, February 6th - Q1 Awards Assembly
The assemblies will take place for students only during the school day in the morning for Grades 2-5. Parents and family members are invited to join by Zoom. Additional information will be provided by your child's teacher.
8:15 - 9:00 am for Grades 2 and 3
9:10 - 9:55 for Grades 4 and 5
Zoom Link: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/81842422109
🗓 Save the Date:
>> Friday, February 14th is now a regular school day for students.
Due to Make-Up days for inclement weather closures, students WILL have school on Friday, February 14th. (This day was originally scheduled as a Professional Development Day with no school for students. However, PGCPS has announced that this day will now be a regular school day for students. It will serve as one of the inclement weather make up days.
Visit pgcps.org for additional information.
>>Monday, February 17th - Schools will be closed in observance of President's Day.
✅ Things to Do:
❄️ Check out the January Newsletter
📣 Sign Up for Winter Weather Alerts from PGCPS
Winter means the potential for weather-related delays or closures. Take a moment to ensure you receive emergency alerts by text message, phone and email through School Messenger. Parents do not need to sign up as a subscriber to receive PGCPS messages for inclement weather closings. Instead, parents should ensure all contact information including home, cell, and work numbers as well as email addresses are all up to date in ParentVUE. If you have not activated your ParentVUE account, click the link below:
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/information-technology/technology-training-and-instructional-technology/parentvue-support-for-parents-and-guardians#existing-families
➡️ Register Volunteer and Chaperone Field Trips
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/volunteer#volunteer-process
*Returning Volunteers must renew each year and watch the required training videos but do not need to complete fingerprint and background check for renewal
➡️ Join the KES PTO
PTO Membership Drive
Membership Dues Payment Link:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ketteringespto
**Please add your student's name and homeroom teacher in the notes.
➡️ Order KES Spirit Wear - PTO Fundraiser
https://kespiritwear.com/
If you have any questions, please email:
ketteringespto@gmail.com
🥗 PGCPS January Lunch Menu
>> PGCPS Lunch Menu update - please note that PGCPS has not yet released the Elementary Lunch Menu for the Month of January, once the menu is released, it will be shared here on Dojo.
The interactive meal viewer application is current.
🏫 Review the PGCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and Code of Conduct and sign the electronic Acknowledgement Form
PGCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook & Student Code of Conduct
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/pupil-personnel-services/student-rights-and-responsibilities-handbook
The electronic Acknowledgement form can be completed online at this link:
https://forms.gle/39BPAha5RL22vEaN6
A paper version of this form which can be printed and returned to school, can be found here:
https://www.pgcps.org/globalassets/offices/pupil-personnel/docs---pupil-personnel/acknowledgement-of-review-of-the-students-rights-and-responsibilities-handbook---form.pdf
✏️ 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). 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.
Submit an Absence Excuse
https://forms.gle/cwAZHh8cqtToe1m67
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.
Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further clarification regarding excused and unexcused absences.
