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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Parent Session: Supporting Positive Behavior at Home During Virtual Learning
Whether you were unable to attend or were unable to take all the notes you wanted; we have your covered.
The Kings Park Mental Health Team facilitated two parent sessions focused on supporting positive behavior at home during virtual learning and the recording can be accessed here. Topics included improving the virtual learning space, helping students manage big feelings, practicing mindfulness, and self-care for parents.
Have questions or looking for a resource? Please feel free to email anyone on our mental health team. Emails can be accessed here on our school website.
Diana Lucio, School Psychologist
Katie Carroll, School Social Worker
Fatima Samha and Randy Scott, School Counselors
Equity Resources
The Lake Braddock Pyramid continues to maintain a focus on equity and expanding our perspectives. We hope that you will find the below resources to be a support in your conversations and learning with your child.
This podcast is for parents of all grades and is sponsored by National PTA. The podcast topic is Raising Kids Who Embrace Race.
This read aloud The Day You Begin, read by the author Jacqueline Woodson. This book features diverse characters and experiences that PK-elementary school parents may enjoy with their children.
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;
1st Grade: February 1st: 10:00am – 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm
3rd Grade: February 1st: 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.
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 .
KP/KG PTA News
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 28 PTA Virtual Cooking Class
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Feb 15 President's Day - no school for students
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Mar 5 Two-Hour Early Release
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Mar 8 Student Holiday
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Mar 29-Apr 2 Spring Break - no school for students
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Apr 5 Teacher Workday - no school for students
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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