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FCPS In Person Learning Update
We are happy to have students back to virtual and in-person classes this week as we start the fourth quarter journey together. The headlines from yesterday’s FCPS messaging about expanding in person learning has generated questions that we want to try and help clarify. The impact of social distancing going from six feet to three feet will look different at every school and while unfortunately it is not an open invitation to anyone who wants to be in school four days; we want you to know we are working hard to maximize this expansion at Kings Park ES.
Here are a couple of pieces of information that we think will be helpful for you to know as we plan our next steps:
- Kings Park staff will continue using the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) process to identify students for four days of instruction. (You can read more about MTSS here.)
- We will assess our available staffing and space availability including current occupancy, size of classrooms, furniture, and lunchroom space. *In contrast to the required 3 feet apart during instruction, schools need sufficient space for all students to eat lunch without a mask, 6’ apart while all facing the same direction
- Every student will be considered individually and can result in siblings with different attendance schedules.
Given this information, starting this week KPES will:
- Assess each grade level/class’s capacity for adding additional students.
- Begin to identify students via our MTSS process to attend four days week.
- Determine any additional in person learning opportunities for students currently attending two days a week
- Be in touch with families that will be impacted by this recent development.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support and understanding as we navigate the latest change in guidance
Virtual Kindergarten Orientation, April 26th!
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2021-2022 school year. While we are unable to gather face to face for Kindergarten Orientation, that won’t stop us from connecting. Please save the date, on April 26th from 8:00am- 8:45am we will be hosting a virtual Kindergarten orientation. Information to register will be coming soon.
Most importantly please let us know you are coming, registration is OPEN and the staffing allocated to KPES depends on student numbers. Begin the registration process ASAP to help secure the necessary teachers to support the class or 2035. Welcome to Kings Park ES! * This information will also be archived on our school website. Please contact our registrar Nancy Sawicki, to get your name added to the kindergarten list. nesawicki@fcps.edu
Save the Date: Scholastic Online Book Fair:
April 19 – May 2
Need to refresh your home library? Find fantastic new books and experience the magic of a Scholastic Book Fair from the comfort of your home. From our Book Fair homepage, shop The Scholastic Store for an expanded selection of exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more. Or, shop The Virtual Fair to experience the joy of cases and characters, view exclusive books trailers, and shop over 200 new books and premium titles. All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Every purchase benefits our school and helps develop a love of reading. Also, look for KPES teachers to share eWallet links for families who would like contribute funds to buy books for our classroom libraries! Books make great teacher gifts! Please contact our Librarian, Ms. Halloran, rhalloran@fcps.edu, with any questions.
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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.
Here Comes the Bus!
Would you like to check if your child's bus is running late? Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Transportation offers two different ways you can access information on your child's bus arrival information.
Bus Delay Notification System - This gives you FCPS School Bus Delays for both AM & PM.
Here Comes the Bus - This is a school bus tracking app that provides parents/guardians with real-time bus locations through text or email alerts. A Student Information System (SIS) parent account is required to download the app. The app tracks the bus route-not the student.
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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
Virtual Baskets and Bingo starts on Monday, April 12 at 3pm on this year's virtual location (https://kpkgpta.basketraffle.org/). After April 12, you will have until Thursday, April 22 at 8pm to buy raffle tickets and enter to win any of our classroom baskets!
There is still time to donate to your classroom basket -- please consider even a small donation. Haven't received anything about a classroom basket? Check for emails from your teachers or contact baskets4kpkgpta@gmail.com
Upcoming PTA Meeting
Join us for our next PTA meeting on Thursday, April 22 at 7pm via Zoom.
Following the meeting, please join us for a discussion with our Kings Park and Kings Glen Principals. As this unprecedented school year comes to a close, the PTA is excited to welcome the principals to our April 22 meeting to discuss the rest of the school year and known plans for the 2021-2022 school year.
Please use our Google form to submit questions, concerns, accolades or anything you would like to discuss or ask the school principals during the April 22 meeting. The form will be closed by COB, Tuesday, April 20.
Kings Park 2020-2021 Yearbook Sales
The PTA is hard at work creating a 2020-2021 yearbook for Kings Park students! Keep an eye on upcoming PTA and school communications for sales information.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Apr 12 PTA Virtual Baskets and BINGO
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Apr 19-May 2 Virtual Book Fair
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Apr 22 PTA Meeting 7pm via Zoom
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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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