Tuesday Take Home, Jan 12th

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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Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 

The upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend is a great opportunity to help connect students with impactful service opportunities while also teaching students about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. In an effort to connect student service learning with the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s work, FCPS and Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is teaming up with Volunteer Fairfax for a weekend of service. Beginning on January 16, 2021, Volunteer Fairfax is organizing a family friendly event that will provide service opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in activities virtually from home. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and the specific service activities, please visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website for more information.

Upcoming Parent Session: Supporting Positive Behavior at Home During Virtual Learning

You are invited to join the Kings Park Mental Health Team for a parent session focused on supporting positive behavior at home during virtual learning.

Topics will include improving the virtual learning space, helping students manage big feelings, practicing mindfulness, and self-care for parents.

You can choose from one of two sessions offered Thursday 1/21 from 12:00pm-12:30pm or Tuesday 1/26 from 4:00pm-4:30pm. We hope to see you there! Register at this link and you will receive an email from Blackboard Collaborate Support with the link to join on the day of the session.

Facilitators include Diana Lucio, School Psychologist, Katie Carroll, School Social Worker, Fatima Samha and Randy Scott, School Counselors.

Student Book Bag Distribution 

For families who were unable to pick up your child's book bags on January 11th, you may come to Kings Park between 8:30am - 3:30pm to pick up Tuesday- Friday. When picking up your child's book bag, please use the buzzer at the front office. Please note that a face covering or mask is required when picking up materials or visiting KPES. 

Optional Winter Reading Challenge

Enjoy reading around world this winter! Expand your perspectives as you learn about new places and cultures!  Explore our Read Around the World eBook Collection on our Library homepage: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103810

Then, complete the linked below Google form by January 22nd to share your participation:  https://forms.gle/yn6TTigdKqBGtM6R9.  We will celebrate our Winter Readers in an upcoming KPOV Morning News show.

Tech Tip: Troubleshooting

If your microphone or camera stop working, checkout these troubleshooting tips. If you still experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please submit a ticket through our IT Portal

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

KP/KG PTA Welcomes FCPS School Board Members, Jan 14th via Zoom

The PTA is very excited to welcome FCPS school board members Laura Jane Cohen (Springfield district) and Meghan McLaughlin (Braddock district) on Thursday, January 14 at 7pm via Zoom. All Kings Park and Kings Glen families are welcome to attend -- register here to receive call in information on the day of the meeting and submit questions.  You will only be able to attend if you register at the above link.

PTA Meeting, Jan 21st Via Zoom

Our next PTA General Membership Meeting is on Thursday, January 21 at 7pm via Zoom!  The PTA is excited to welcome the KP and KG counselors for a discussion. 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. 

1st Virtual Coloring Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the PTA's first virtual coloring contest:  Sofia Pilotti, Lydia Jenkins, and Riley Morgan!

FREE Virtual Cooking Class Event, Jan 28th

The PTA is excited to offer a FREE virtual cooking class with Tiny Chefs on Thursday, January 28! Register for the free event here!

Calendar of Upcoming Events 

  • Jan 14 Special PTA Meeting -School Board Special Guests
  • Jan 18 MLK Jr Holiday, no school for students
  • Jan 20 Inauguration Day, no school for students
  • Jan 21 Parent Session: Support Positive Behavior at Home 12-12:30pm
  • Jan 21 Regular PTA Meeting 7pm 
  • Jan 22 Optional Reading Challenge Google Form Due
                Two hour early release for all students
  • Jan 25 Teacher Workday, no school for students
  • Jan 26 Parent Session: Support Positive Behavior at Home  4-4:30pm
  • Jan 28 PTA Virtual Cooking Class

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES