In This Week's ROAR
#1 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Thank You
#2 Principal Transition Parent Meeting via Zoom 5/20
#3 Fun at School
Rising Kinder Playdate THIS Saturday 5/16
6th Grade Promotion Central
Important Dates!!!!
#3 Summer Fun at School
Kindergarten Readiness Camp 7/13-17
Basketball with Mr. Avery
Art with Ms. Kladler
Lemons to Lemonade with Ms. Emory
The Story of Chocolate with Ms. Emory
Coding with Ms. Nabaki
Everyday Economics with Ms. Alany
Young Entrepreneurs with Ms. Alany
#4 Support our School
Kent Gardens Night with the Washington Spirit
Attend a PTA Meeting: THIS Friday, May 15th
Join the PTA
Volunteer with the PTA
Library Volunteers
Food Bus Food Rescue Volunteers
Check Out New Spirit Wear in the Store!
Kent Gardens Online Directory
Extra Credit: Community Events
#1 Teacher Appreciation Thank You!
Our teachers and staff mean the world to us, but so too do our volunteers! Every little thing added up and made our teachers feel so loved. Teacher and Staff Appreciation week takes so much care and coordination. Kelly Chapman did an AMAZING job this year at the helm of it all, but we could not have done it without you. If you volunteered, brought flowers, treats, drinks, donated money, sent something in for a teacher, or even just made a teacher smile--THANK YOU.
We are also grateful for all of the local businesses who made this week SO special. We'd like to shout-out Tea with Ms. B for helping with flowers, Timber Pizza and Chik-Fil-A for donating meals, Listranis’s, Jersey Mike’s, and El Tio for discounts, Silver Diner for donating cookies and staff gift cards, Pastries by Randolph for donating pastries, and Bohra Bae at Cocoon Vibes for donating her time in providing a sound bath for staff.
#2 Principal Transition Parent Zoom Meeting 5/20
Our beloved principal, Holly McGuigan, is retiring on August 1 and while it is so hard to imagine Kent Gardens without her, FCPS has begun the search for a new principal. A vital step for FCPS is keeping KGES parents, staff, and community members informed about the selection process.
Join FCPS for an informational community meeting via zoom on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 pm. Anyone can join the call and registration isn't necessary:
During this meeting, FCPS will outline the multiple levels of interviews that will take place to select the candidate who best fits the needs of Kent Gardens ES.
#3 Fun at School
Rising Kinder Playdate 5/16
Join us this Saturday, May 16th 10am-12pm at the KG playground for our FIRST rising kinder playdate of the year! Bring sunscreen and water. Please note that the building will be closed/no bathroom access.
6th Grade Promotion Central
Important Dates!
6/15- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
6/16- 6th Grade Promotion Party
Visit the KGPTA website and to find the 6th Grade Promotion Central and learn how to contribute to the Celebration Party and submit Class Shirt Size.
6th Grade Promotion Party
Dust off the roller skates, break out the leg warmers and neon windbreakers, because this June, our 6thGraders are going back to the 80’s and 90’s with a Retro Promotion Party on June 16th! We look forward to a Totally Tubular Celebration!
For questions, please contact kg6thgraders@gmail.com
#4 Summer Fun at School
Kindergarten Camp 2026
Calling Rising Kinders! We are excited to offer a Kindergarten Readiness Camp July 13-17 AT Kent Gardens! This camp will help prepare your student for a successful start to school at Kent Gardens by building early academic skills, independence, and confidence in a supportive environment.
Register here.
Mr. Avery's Summer Basketball Camp
Mr. Avery is hosting a basketball summer camp for rising 3-6th graders. July 27-31 from 1-4pm at Kent Gardens. $230
Register here.
Summer Art Camp with Ms. Kladler
 Ms. Kladler is hosting a Summer Art Camp at KG! Rising 1st-6th can sign up for the morning session (930am -1230pm); Rising 4th-7th can sign up for afternoon session (1-4pm), or both AM and PM! Morning session compliments Mr. Avery's basketball camp. Bring a lunch if you will be at camp all day. Camp will run July 27th-31st, and the price includes all supplies.
Register here.
Summer Learning with Ms. Emory
Lemons to Lemonade
Dates: July 20 - July 24
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Grades: Rising 2nd through rising 4th
Teachers: Sheri Emory and Amelia Emory
Description: Students will learn about the life cycle of lemons, engage in hands-on activities involving lemons (including tasting lemons and lemon products), read books, write stories about their experiences, and make lemonade to share with families on the last day.
Register here!
The Story of Chocolate
Dates: July 27 to July 31
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Grades: Rising 2nd through rising 4th
Teachers: Sheri Emory and Amelia Emory
Description: Students will learn about the life cycle of cocoa beans, engage in hands-on activities involving cocoa beans and chocolate (including tasting products), read books, write stories about their experiences, and make chocolate bars to share with families on the last day.
Register here!
Summer Coding with Ms. Nabaki
 Students will learn the basics of coding in a fun and engaging way, using beginner-friendly tools such as Scratch. They will build simple games and animations while developing important skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity. Through guided, hands-on activities, they will learn how to break down ideas into steps, think like a programmer, and gain confidence using technology.
Register here!
Economics with Ms. Alany
Everyday Economics! - Fun with Benchmark Unit 9 with Ms Alany
Dates: July 20 - July 24
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Grades: Rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd Graders
Register here
Young Entrepreneurs: Summer Economics! with Ms. Alany
Dates: July 27 to July 31
Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Grades: Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders
Register here
#5 Support Our School
Kent Gardens Night with the Washington Spirit
KG is invited to watch Washington Spirit take on Seattle Reign on Saturday, May 30th at 630pm! A portion of the ticket price will come back to KG. Purchase tickets here!
Attend a PTA Meeting
OUR NEXT PTA MEETING WILL BE THIS FRIDAY, May 15 at 845am in the Cafeteria.
At our next PTA meeting, you'll have the opportunity to learn about our upcoming events, hear from Mrs. McGuigan, and get involved in making KGES an amazing place to learn!
Join the PTA
 The PTA at KGES is SUPER BUSY! We do SO much...if you like the afterschool academies, chess club, Math Counts, Bingo Night, 5k, Bread and Cider, Christmas Cookie Exchange, Book Fairs, Heritage Night, Teacher Appreciation Week and just so, so, so MUCH MORE, that's because your KGES PTA has been working hard to bring enriching experiences to our community. When you join the PTA, you help support the work we do at our school AND the advocacy work that the PTA does at all levels of the government! Membership in the KGES PTA needs to be renewed every year. It's not too late to join the PTA NOW!
Volunteer with the PTA
 Volunteers are the glue that helps keep Kent Gardens going and, at the beginning of the school year, have we got some opportunities for YOU!
Library Volunteers
Do you love creating order? Does your spirit soar when you are alphabetizing books on shelves? Do you LOVE the Dewey Decimal System? Or maybe spending time around books just fills your cup? Mrs. Hershey needs ADULT volunteers who can share a few hours of their time to help make the library run well. BONUS: volunteers get to check out books! If this interests you, email Karen Hershey!
Because of end-of-the-year tasks, the library cannot support MS and HS volunteers! Check back in the Fall!
Food Bus Volunteers- KGES's Food Rescue Program
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Do you have 30 minutes to spare on a Friday afternoon? Help us make a difference by delivering rescued food to the SHARE of McLean Food Pantry at McLean Baptist Church.
The KG PTA proudly supports the Food Bus program, which encourages students to place unopened, packaged food and whole fruits in a designated fridge instead of throwing them away after lunch. Each week, we collect 15–25 pounds of fresh, healthy food—saved by our students—that parent volunteers deliver to SHARE for weekend distribution to local families in need.
It’s a simple act with a big impact—and we need your help to keep it going!
Sign up HERE or email Rebecca (beccadw@gmail.com) or Lana (lanavu@gmail.com)
Middle and high school students can earn service hours too!
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Sprit Wear- New Items in the Store!
Online Directory
Kent Gardens' Online Directory offers the community and EASY way to connect for playdates, parties, and fun when school is not in session.
Access the directory here!
Extra Credit: Community Events
Swing into Summer 5/30
Looking for a fun way to kick off summer as a family? Join us on May 30th at Capital One Park in Tysons for Swing Into Summer, a high-energy community event benefiting youth sports organizations across the DMV.Bring the whole family out for an exciting afternoon featuring a celebrity softball game and skills competition with world class athletes including Braden Holtby, Vernon Davis, and “Mr. National” himself, Ryan Zimmerman - plus plenty of activities for kids including face painting, a bounce house, games, and much more!Swing Into Summer is all about bringing our local community together for a memorable afternoon while helping strengthen and support others through the work of The Alzner Foundation.
Capital One Park – Tysons, VA
May 30, 2026
Doors Open at 2 PM | Event Begins at 3 PM
Tickets available at this link or by scanning the QR code provided
Calling all SWIMMERS
Join us for a fun filled Summer Swim Program on Sunday mornings with Vera Aquatics at the McLean Swim and Tennis Association Pool 1700 Margie Dr, McLean, Va on Sundays at 9am beginning June 7!
These one hour classes are for kids ages 5 through 13 years old that are water safe, looking to improve swim skills. We hope to see you for the full program: drop ins are welcome. Sign up by contacting Jo Vera at swimwithjo@hotmail.com
Schedule: 8 Weeks beginning Sunday June 7 through Aug 2 (no classes July 5)
McLean Rugby
 Looking for a SUMMER ACTIVITY for your kids?
Join Our Rugby Family!
A fun, active way to get your kids involved in a positive, team-based sport - our program welcomes boys and girls of all ages and experience levels — no rugby experience needed!
Build confidence, fitness, teamwork, and leadership in a safe, supportive environment. Kids grow on and off the field, make new friends, and become part of a strong, family-oriented community.
Programs:
• NON-CONTACT (Coed, ages 4–10)
• Tackle (Coed, ages 10–14)
• Boys & Girls Tackle (ages 14–18)
Come out, give it a try, and see why so many Northern Virginia families love being part of our rugby community!
Learn more & sign up: www.rugbyVA.com / gary@greatfallsrugby.com
Karate Lessons
 One of our KG parents is offers a Karate lessons and also teaches the after-school academy at KG. Please visit the website to learn more and register.
Weekend Karate Classes
Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM for one hour
Location: McLean Racquet and Health Club, downtown McLean next to Giant
Website: https://www.mcleanrhclub.com
Please click on “Kids Karate at McLean - Sign-Up” in the top right corner.
Summer Karate Camp
https://www.kentgardenskarateclub.com/
Rising Kinder Girl Scouts Recruitment
KLA Summer Discounts
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