Outdoor Fun!
Perfect weather, good friends! #kgpride #StrongerTogether
Calendar Updates
May 4 - 8 - Teacher Appreciation Week (see below to support)
May 5 - Reading SOL - Grade 4 and 5
May 5 - Second Grade Field Trip - Aesops Fable
May 6 - Bike/Walk to School
May 6 - Reading SOL - Grade 3 and 6
May 7 - Sixth Grade Field Trip - Barnes, Kyaw, Lim and Peeters
May 11 - Kindergarten Field Trip
May 12 - Math SOL - Grade 4 and 5
May 13 - 3hr Early Release Wednesday
May 14 - Math SOL - Grade 3 and 6
May 19 - Science SOL - Grade 5
May 19 - Strings Concert 5 p.m. (Beginning Strings and Adv Strings - see notes below)
May 25- Memorial Day - No School
May 26- Teacher Workday- No School for Students
May 27- Eid-al-Adha - No School
May 28 - Band Concert 5:30 p.m. Fifth Grade Band & 6:45 Adv. Band (See details below)
May 29 - Fourth Grade Field Trip - Jamestown
2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
Administration Note
Dear Parents,
Another five day week and we worked hard to prepare for the SOLs and focused on other goals.
This week also included celebrations for Bus Driver Appreciation and Cafeteria Appreciation. We are thankful for the incredible individuals who support our students each day behind the scenes, helping keep our school running smoothly.
We also would like to recognize our Science Olympiad Division A team who had multiple first places and other medals - check out the information and pictures below. In addition, one of our sixth grade teams won the Stock Market Game in the state of VA. We have included their picture and information below as well.
Looking ahead, SOL testing begins next week. Please take a moment to review the updated lunch schedule posted below and help reinforce with your child the importance of following school expectations during the day.
Check out the updated end of year dates below. We have adjusted Field Day to Friday, June 12 and have included a link to volunteer. We hope to have as many volunteers as possible.
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
Lunch & Good Friends!
#kgpride #WeAllBelong
New End of Year Updates
We made some changes for the end of the year to try and accommodate timing and scheduling.
Monday, June 8 - McLean HS Clap Out - 3 p.m. (Arrive at 2:50 p.m.)
Monday, June 8 - Chorus Concert - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9 - Kindergarten End of Year Promotion - 2 p.m.
Friday, June 12 - Field Day - Kinder - Fifth Grade - Sign Up to Volunteer!
Monday, June 15 - Field Day Rain Date K-5 Sign Up to Volunteer!
Monday, June 15 - Sixth Grade Promotion - McLean HS 6 p.m. There will be no tickets - all can enjoy.
Tuesday, June 16 - Sixth Grade Field Day 9:30 - 11 a.m. and Sixth Grade Celebration 1 - 3 p.m. Sign Up To Volunteer
Science Olympiad Division A Tournament!
Our students represented at the Science Olympiad. We placed in 22 of the 24 events with 47 medals including 5 first place finishes with many second and third place finishes as well. Our third and fourth graders worked hard and had fun while participating in challenging events! Thanks to Mr. Shivnen and our parents for supporting and participating! #kgpride #StrongerTogether
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!
Cafeteria Appreciation and Recognition
Appreciation and love to our cafeteria employees! #kgpride #StrongerTogether
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