Tuesday Take Home, Dec 8th

Kings Park Tuesday Take Home

Each Tuesday Kings Park ES send a weekly Keep in Touch message.  This weekly newsletter highlights important/key school events and announcements. These messages are also archived on our website. In addition, Kings Park also has a TWITTER feed; please follow us @kingsparklions.

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Student Book Bag Distribution 

Kings Park staff has been busy creating book bags for students to provide the opportunity to have access to more books to read from home. Curbside pickup will be available for grade levels at the following days and times; 

Kindergarten: December 14th  10:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm

2nd Grade: December 14th  10:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm 

For families who were unable to pick up on these days including first and third grade, you may come to Kings Park between 8:30am - 3:30pm to pick up. 

Lake Braddock Pyramid Schools

The Lake Braddock Pyramid Schools are committed to the FCPS vision of working to ensure equity in all that we do. Our pyramid of schools will be sharing various resources moving forward. The resource linked below includes information, suggestions, and discussion prompts for parents and students of all ages (PreK-High School) in exploring concepts of identity, bias, and prejudice.

Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parents’ Guide to preventing and Responding to Prejudice

KP School-Wide Read Alouds

This quarter all Kings Park classrooms will be celebrating the stories and illustrations of Juana Martinez Neal. We will read a different book each month and invite students to share a response to the book via Flipgird.

This month we are reading Alma and How She Got Her Name. Students are invited to log-in to the Flipgrid and share about their names.Please encourage your child to share and listen to the stories of other Kings Park students and teachers. 

To access this flipgrid, students will choose to login with Google option and use their @fcpsschools.net google account.

What is the story of your name? What makes your name special? What do you love about your name? https://flipgrid.com/kpreadaloud

Tech Tip: Submit a ticket

If you have issues with your FCPS issued laptop or would like to request a laptop for your child,  please submit a ticket through our IT Portal for families. 

Fairfax County Community Resources

Check out the many resources in our community to support families with food, clothing, and other needs. Pleas share with information with anyone that you feel may be of benefit.

Additionally, here is a list of COVID testing sites located near the Kings Park Elementary community. 

KP/KG PTA News

Holiday Donations Drive, Dec 7-11

The PTA is holding a Holiday Donation Drive for Kings Park families in need. We will be collecting gift cards of any amount as well as new toys, books, games, and other items. If you would like to purchase a gift, see a list of items requested by our families and to sign up to purchase here. Drop off at Kings Park from Monday, December 7 -- Friday, December 11.  Contact Lisa Jones with questions at kpkgpta.vp.education@gmail.com.

PTA Meeting, Dec 17th Via Zoom

Our next PTA General Membership Meeting is on Thursday, December 17 at 7pm via Zoom featuring a virtual performance by the KG Strings!  See the upcoming newsletter or Facebook event for call in information or send an email to kpkgpta@gmail.com with a request for the information. 

Spiritwear Order Pick UP, Dec 14th and 16th

Did you order Kings Park/Kings Glen spirit wear in the Fall? Pick up at the Kings Park bus loop. 

  • Monday, December 14 from 3-5pm or
  • Wednesday, December 16 from 3-5pm.

Contact Stacy Weiner at stacyweiner21@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

1st Virtual Coloring Contest

The Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA is excited to announce our very first virtual coloring contest!  Entries are due Monday, December 28 at 5pm and three winners will be chosen.  See our website for more information!  

Save the dates, Jan 14th and Jan 28th

The Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA is excited to welcome FCPS school board members Megan Mclaughlin and Laura Jane Cohen for a special PTA meeting on Thursday, January 14 at 7pm via Zoom.   More information coming soon!

The PTA is excited to offer a FREE virtual cooking class with Tiny Chefs on Thursday, January 28! We will be cooking pineapple fried rice. Details and link for registration coming soon!

Calendar of Upcoming Events 

  • Dec 7-11 PTA Holiday Donation Drive
  • Dec 14 and 16 PTA Spiritwear Pick up
  • Dec 17 - Virtual PTA Meeting - see information above 
  • Dec 21-Jan 1 Winter Break, no school for students
    (classes resume Jan 4)
  • Dec 28 PTA Coloring Contest Entries Due
  • Jan 14 PTA Meeting - School Board Special Guests
  • Jan 18 MLK Jr Holiday, no school for students
  • Jan 20 Inauguration Day, no school for students
  • Jan 28 PTA Virtual Cooking Class

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES