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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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
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: January 25th 10:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Grade: January 25th 10:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm
For families who were unable to pick up your child's book bags at an earlier date, 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
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.
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
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Jan 20 Inauguration Day, no school for students
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Jan 21 Parent Session: Support Positive Behavior at Home 12-12:30pm
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Jan 21 Regular PTA Meeting 7pm
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Jan 22 Optional Reading Challenge Google Form Due
Two hour early release for all students
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Jan 25 Teacher Workday, no school for students
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Jan 26 Parent Session: Support Positive Behavior at Home 4-4:30pm
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Jan 28 PTA Virtual Cooking Class
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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