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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Spring Break Begins with a Two Hour Early Dismissal @1:20pm
As a friendly reminder Friday, March 26th is a 2 hour early dismissal. Online and in person classes will end at 1:20pm. For our in person families, please be sure to adjust your student meet up times with any daycare providers as well.
We wish everyone a relaxing Spring Break. Please note that Kings Park ES and our offices will be closed the week of March 29th- April 2nd. Additionally, April 5th is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. We look forward to warmer weather and reconnecting with our learning community of April 6th.
Lake Braddock Pyramid Meeting
As a reminder, the Lake Braddock Pyramid will be hosting our second Lake Braddock pyramid-wide community meeting. This virtual meeting will be focused on building a stronger understanding of equity across the PreK – 12 learning continuum. During this conversation, you will learn more about the clearly defined and connected efforts of all eight schools within the pyramid in addressing equity-informed practices to ensure that all students feel welcome and that inclusion remains at the center of our work.
We plan to share our common approaches to achieve our goal and share specific strategies that each school has implemented to address the individual needs of our connected communities. Please join us tonight, March 23rd, from 6:30pm- 7:30pm to participate in the community discussion. Please use the below link to access the meeting. https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e94dbfd2261f4024afae685772972abc
We are looking forward to our continued partnership to keep equity at the center of our work, helping to lead each of our students to success.
Sincerely,
Lake Braddock Pyramid Principals
Spring Reading Challenge
Join us in growing as readers this spring! Set a goal to read each day between now and April 27th! Enjoy reading independently and listening to others read. Enjoy reading stories and information, printed books, and eBooks! Optional: View and celebrate your progress using this home reading log.
*Once a week, share your minutes read with us by completing the Google form linked here! We will celebrate all of our KPES Spring Readers during our KPOV morning news show this May. Contact our Librarian, Ms. Halloran, rhalloran@fcps.edu, with any questions.
Library Book Checkout Opportunity
During Library class, students have been introduced to our eBook collections, including MyOn and MackinVia available at: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103810.
All students have an opportunity to receive hardcover books from our school library collection. To request books, please complete our online form linked here: https://forms.gle/FtUSxXTK3osUqtweA. Our Library helpers will fill orders based on book availability and student preferences. Books will be delivered to classrooms during Library class week for in-person students. Students, who are learning virtually at home, may sign up for a monthly curbside pickup slot using our Sign-Up Genius form linked here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8a82baaf94-curbside. Curbside book distribution will take place on the Mondays listed in the Sign-Up Genius. Please contact our Librarian, Ms. Halloran rhalloran@fcpsschools.net, with any questions or if you need assistance with the forms.
Tech Tip: IT Parent Portal
If your having technology issues, please call our parent portal 1-833-921-3277 or submit a ticket through our IT Portal . This will ensure your issue is documented to assist the tech team with resolving the issue.
You can also checkout these troubleshooting tips.
PTA News
Baskets and Bingo
Baskets and Bingo is coming! The PTA is very excited to host a virtual version of our usual annual raffle for themed baskets and teacher experiences during the week of April 12-22. Sign up to be your child's classroom basket parent here!
Contact the PTA's VP of Fundraising, Sarah Maccubbin, at kpkgptavpfunsraising@gmail.com if you're interested in volunteering.
Spring Donation Drive
The PTA is hosting a Spring donation drive with Echo and Food for Others on March 27 (9am-3pm) and March 28 (9am-11am) at the Kings Park Elementary School Parking Lot (5400 Harrow Way, Springfield, VA 22151). If you'd like to volunteer to staff the donation area or help bring items to the donation centers, please email Lisa Jones at kpkgpta.vp.education@gmail.com
Spring Photo Opportunity
Thinking of springtime photos? The PTA is happy to announce a Spring Photo Opportunity!
The PTA is coordinating with local photographer Susan Johnson to offer student photos to Kings Park/Kings Glen families from March 27-29. $20 will get you two digital images, with 20% coming back to the PTA! Sheets of prints will be available to purchase separately from Susan. See our website to sign up for a slot!
Looking for New PTA Board Members
Are you interested in serving on the 2021-2022 Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Executive Board? Contact Katie Cattell (kpkgtreasurer@gmail.com), Rebecca Henry (rebeccalong3@gmail.com), or Brenda Nau (nau.brenda@gmail.com) of the PTA's Nominating Committee.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Mar 23 Lake Braddock Pyramid Meeting 6:30pm- 7:30pm
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Mar 26 2 hour early release with dismissal beginning at 1:20pm
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Mar 29-Apr 2 Spring Break - no school for students, school office closed
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Apr 5 Teacher Workday - no school for students
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Apr 12 PTA Virtual Baskets and BINGO
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May 31 Memorial Day
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June 11 Last Day of School for students
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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