Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events and Weekly Announcements
→ Week of May 11
🗓 Calendar Reminders for This Week:
📌 May 11-15 - Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week
Mental Health Awareness Spirt Week Flyer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eP4b94kwr-is7vRXCwMSXG2BZB3YNljN
📌 May 11-15 - MCAP Testing Continues for Grades 3-5
This week we will be conducting MCAP testing for select groups and make-ups
📌 Monday, May 11 - Green Out Day - Mental Health Awareness Week
Wear green to raise awareness and show support for mental health!
📌 Tuesday, May 12 - 3rd Grade Field Trip - Crofton Bowling Centre
📌 Tuesday, May 12 - Self-Care Day - Mental Health Awareness Week
Wear pajamas or cozy clothes. Rest helps our minds and bodies recharge.
📌 Wednesday, May 13 - Color Your Mood Day - Mental Health Awareness Week
Wear a color that makes you feel happy, calm, or confident!
📌 Thursday, May 14 - Inside Out/Mix-Matched Day - Mental Health Awareness Week
Mismatch your outfit—feeling mixed up is okay! Every feeling matters.
📌 Thursday, May 14 - KES Family Market - Free Grocery Box Pick-Up - 7:30 - 8:00 am - School Front
Family Market Flyer Link:
https://canva.link/5ikdoq6ado3tpwv
📌 Thursday, May 14 - 5th Grade Parent Meeting
on Zoom where we will discuss the Promotional Celebration, the transition to Middle School, the Camp Schmidt Field Trip and more.
5th Grade Parent Meeting Flyer:
https://canva.link/w8s9x742xotuo3l
5th Grade Parent Meeting Zoom Link:
https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/89328495751?pwd=dHBpa0tLT2V3aG1XeUs4aGpLajBUQT09
📌 Friday, May 15 - Feel Good Friday - Mental Health Awareness Week
Wear your favorite outfit. Feel good, smile big, and spread positivity!
🗓 Save the Date:
📌 Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day – Schools and Offices Closed
🔗 Useful Links:
🍕 Lunch Menu
https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/PrinceGeorgesCounty
🏫 PGCPS School Calendar
https://go.activecalendar.com/pgcps/
✅ Things to Do:
❤️ Sign up for the Kids Heart Challenge : http://www2.heart.org/goto/ketteringes
✏️ Read the Dr. Lynch's Letter to the KES Community
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V4KmezkarAkaZ-CtjLB3_0cOmRfXFk1t/view?usp=sharing
✏️ Read the community letter from PGCPS Instructional Director, Mr. Dalton, about the Principal Selection Process:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GQlK6mQM_RFBiqoSwx3uHMOWBL_XDiSg/view?usp=sharing
✏️ Learn more about the Principal Selection Process:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D0lQrpqDhW5DjFkgVk7lnaxttpot6xpO/view
✏️ Complete School Community Input Survey for the Principal Selection Process at Kettering Elementary School
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KetteringESB52GL7N
✏️ Sign-up to be a part of the Principal Selection Interview Panel
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUgZlpxgNwYrADiUNdnX-C2LCWTHIFqjzGWt7p1gV28b5X7Q/viewform
⌨️ Transitional Enrollment Is Required for 5th Grade Families
All 5th Grade Families - Must complete Transitional Enrollment in Synergy ParentVUE. It is a requirement for all students transitioning schools to submit an updated proof of residency.
Review the Transitional Memo from PGCPS Superintendent for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1HlwoiFv4p3LlubyMGo8WSiGKdpjlP8/view?usp=sharing
📚 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! Registration must be renewed each school year!
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
