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These fourth graders have gone from learning about circuits to building their Jazzy Jamestown Theme Park attractions using these skills. Keep your eyes peeled for more as they start to take shape.

Fourth graders are beginning their STEAM PBL about building roller coasters with an exploration of electrical circuits. Check out this space later for even more fun and cool learning as they continue to build their understanding.

One teacher's reading group participated in a project based learning in which they planned and packed lunches for 25 homeless people staying at a Fairfax county hypothermia shelter.

As teams wrapped up their STEAM PBL's about climate change and weather warnings, they reflected on the process and project. Excitement was high. Students loved and learned. They remarked about the benefits of being on a team, wishing only for more time and collaboration moments. They wondered about how their coding might apply to other areas of learning. Some expressed continued concern for our changing environment and how their learning helped them see how they might work toward change. Reflection is the best part of learning.

Students in several classes at Kings Glen are completing project-based learning about solving some of the bad effects of global warming, using skills in coding, problem-solving, presentation, creativity, collaboration, writing and so much more.

Neither cold, nor rain, nor wind and fog kept our 4th graders from a visit to Mt Vernon. In studying Colonial America, students are lucky to live near some of the most historically related sites around.

The Kings Glen Band Concert was lovely. Students and teachers performed for students and then later in the evening for parents. It was a great way to get into holiday spirits.

How many planets are there? Which one is the hottest? Why is it hotter than others?
These 6th graders learned about planets, space and astronomy. Then they designed and created detailed games to showcase their learning. Other classes were invited in to play and learn. Fun for everyone.

As the chill of fall is in the air, here are a few images of students from National Walk to School Day, earlier this month.
Kings Glen is proud of our patrols and crossing guard who make walking safe and easy for students headed to school each morning and each afternoon.

From tossing balloons to relays with rain sticks, field day at Kings Glen was a blast. Braving the hot sun, students enjoyed competing and exercising and playing on the fields of the school yard. Mrs Opsut organized and planned the activities with parents and teachers supporting. The day was wildly successful.

In two concerts with tons of instruments, black and white clad musicians shared yearlong learning of beautiful music with parents and community. Dr Keenan conducted her students lovingly at both concerts. Their efforts delighted listeners and orchestra members alike.

Fourth grade students were treated to a presentation by Ms Spencer and Mr Jensen all about plants. After considering parts of a plant along with a beautiful slideshow, students were provided with a basket of fresh vegetation to classify. Ready Set Grow is an enrichment program connected with 4H and Fairfax master gardeners and supports 4th grade students county-wide.