Governor's School and More.....

The Governors School Information Night is December 6 at 6:00 in the KGMS Auditorium.  Come hear the superintendent, staff and students talk about both programs:  Commonwealth Governor's School and Chesapeake Bay Governor's School.  Dr. VanderPloeg, Superintendent of Commonwealth Governor's School,  will be here Nov 29th to speak to the students about the program.

Members of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 207 invite all middle school students  to participate in the Association’s 2017 Americanism Essay Contest. Participants are invited to submit a 350-word essay centered on this year’s theme: “What Patriotism Means to Me”.  There is a Grand National Prize of $5,000!  Essays are dueNovember 30th.  To learn more about FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest, contact Jerry L Sweeney at 605-645-9682 or jerrylsweeney@gmail.com  

The Rotary District 7610 is having its annual essay contest for 7th and 8th graders.  The essay theme is 4 WAY TEST, which ask these 4 questions: 

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Essays are due by March 21st, 2018.  More information can be found here: http://rotary7610.org/EssayContest.htm  POC at school is Allison Daughtridge,adaughtridge@kgcs.k12.va.us

 

 

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​f you are interested in participating in the KGMS Career Day, please contact Allison Daughtridge at adaughtridge@kgcs.k12.va.us.​

October in the Counseling Office

For Bully Prevention Month (October) and Red Ribbon Week, we have several activities planned at King George Middle School...

Oct 19, Presenters from Dahlgren Area Security Professionals will be here for an assembly on Internet Safety.  The presentation touches on (4) main issues: Inappropriate Content, Online Privacy, Online Sexual Solicitations, and Cyberbullying.  The content comes from a presentation put together by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children via their NetSmartz Workshop.

 

Oct 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week.  There is a theme for each day with something specific to wear.  And we have different activities...some are fun, some are math and English related...to do during Foxes Den.

 

     NO DRUGS  NO BULLIES  NO EXCUSES

October 23	Be drug free, kick away drugs and bullies! Wear red and crazy socks.
October 24	Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs! Disney Day.
October 25	Stand together drug free!  Be smart with your twin. Twin Day. Dress like your twin.
October 26	Being drug free is LIT! Wear neon colors.
October 27	Show your school spirit drug free! Wear blue, yellow or white.
October 30	Hide away from drugs! Camo Day.
October 31	Don’t get wrapped up in drugs! Wear a wrap/blanket or school appropriate costume.

WELCOME BACK!

The Counseling Office at King George Middle School would like to welcome all students and family to the 2017-2018 school year. We are excited for a busy year.

 

 

 

 

Parents and Students.....KGMS is proud to open the Career Corner.  It is located between the Counseling Office and the Clinic.  You can take interest surveys, research colleges and careers.  The Career Corner will be open during lunch once volunteers are scheduled. If you are interested and free between 11:00 - 12:30, or if you have questions, please contact Allison Daughtridge, adaughtridge@kgcs.k12.va.us.

AUGUST 25TH WILL BE OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL PEP RALLY. This will take place during the school day. Students will be introduced to our token

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system for positive behavior and the themed dress days, i.e. Well Dressed Wednesday, Jersey Thursday, Fox Friday! 7th graders wear YELLOW and 8th graders wear BLUE!

School Dressing Days

School Dressing Days serves children in need, grades K-12 in Fredericksburg, Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.  

This year’s event will be held on Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1710 Bragg Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

We provide each school-aged child with a new pair of jeans, new shirt, new socks, new underwear, backpack, school supplies, and toiletries.  They can also choose a gently-used coat, jacket, or hoodie and a used pair of shoes (sizes limited).

REQUIRED Pre-Registration for the event will be held on the following dates:

FREDERICKSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
308 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(Enter off Charlotte Street)
Saturday, July 8, 2017, 10 am to 1 pm
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday, July 22, 2017, 10 am to 1 pm

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
1710 Bragg Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 10 am to 1 pm
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 10 am to 1 pm
Saturday, August 5, 2017, 9 am to 1 pm

WHAT TO BRING:

1.  Verification of current address:  Driver’s license, DMV ID card, lease, utility bill, letter from social services.

2.  One form of ID for each child:  Birth certificate, social security card, passport, Medicaid card or other medical card, DMV ID card, or report card.

FAMILIES NOT PRE-REGISTERED WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO RECEIVE ITEMS ON THE LAST DAY OF THE EVENT, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH FROM 2 P.M. TO 3 P.M. REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 2 P.M.SO YOU WILL STILL NEED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE VERIFICATIONS. ITEMS AND SIZES NOT GUARANTEED.

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DONATIONS OF NEW SHIRTS, JEANS, BACKPACKS, AND MONETARY DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. MONETARY DONATIONS CAN BE MAILED TO P.O. BOX 1336, FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA 22401. VOLUNTEERS CAN SIGN-UP AT SIGN-UP GENIUS.COM AND SEARCH SIGN UP:  SCHOOL DRESSING DAYS.  QUESTIONS CAN BE SENT TO:  Schooldressingdays@gmail.com