Kings Park Summer Message, July 27

Kings Park Summer Edition

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Kings Park Welcome Back Programing 

The countdown to launch into the school year is on! We can't wait to see our returning students and are eager to meet those new to our community. We have several events and opportunities to connect prior to students return. Please take a moment to check out details here

  • August 6th and August 11th: Space Walk Scavenger Hunt
  • August 13th: Family Read Aloud #2
  • Week of August 16th: Welcome Walk
  • August 18th: Virtual Back to School Presentation
  • August 19th: Open House
  • August 22nd: PTA Popsicles on the Playground
  • August 23rd: First Day of School and Boohoo/ Wahoo Breakfast

Lion astronaut

First Up....

Kings Park Space Walk Scavenger Hunt 

We are exited to welcome our Kings Park Lions and families back into the building with our Space Walk Scavenger hunt. Students and families are invited to come explore Kings Park during the dates and time frames below.  As a reminder, all students and families who attend will be required to wear a face covering while in the building. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

August 6th: 9:00am-10:30am  

August 11th: 3:30pm- 5:00pm

If you plan on attending, please RSVP using the following form. Families can anticipate 30 minutes for this experience. 


Popsicles and Ice Breaker Event, August 13

Popsicles and Icebreaker

A Space for All!

At KPES, everyone belongs. To help kick off our theme and to support Mrs. Lin's mantra "Read, Read, Read", we are sharing children books read aloud by astronauts.  

A Space For ALL

Hey Ho To Mars We Go

A Space for All - Storytime -
Hey, Ho, To Mars We Go

Book By Susan Lendroth | Read by Astronaut Christina Koch

Today's story is Hey-Ho, to Mars we Go. "This musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts talking–and singing–about the science of space travel.


FCPS Summer Meal Program

Meal Kit Sites (every Monday) June 28 through August 2 

Summer Meal Kits, containing seven (7) days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk. will be offered on Mondays at the sites listed below.  Meal kits are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.  Parents/caregivers may pick up for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.00.  Please wear a mask when picking up the meal kits.  

Meal kits will be available for pick up every Monday from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or until supplies are exhausted.

Dates of distribution

  • August 2

Summer Meal Kit sites

Meal Kit Buses - June 28 through August 5

Ten (10) buses will run weekly routes throughout the community distributing meal kits, containing seven (7) days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.

These bus routes are weekly stops Monday - Thursday only.  Please note that Monday bus routes will operate on Friday, July 2 to cover the Monday, July 5 holiday.

All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.  Parents/caregivers may pick up for children.  Adult meals will not be available for purchase. Please click on the following link to review the weekly schedule:

https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food/bus

FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM

The Foundry Church

9800 Old Keene Mill Road

703-455-7041

(Located between Lee Chapel Road and the FC Parkway)

The Foundry Church (formerly Calvary) has a Food Pantry Program with donations from Target and Giant. This 7-year program allows families/friends to come to the church and pick up bags of food on Thursday mornings from 8:00 am – 9:30 am during the entire year and SUMMER. There is no application, nor any criteria needed.

Calendar of Upcoming Events 

  • August 6th: 9:00am-10:30am Space Walk Scavenger Hunt  
  • August 11th: 3:30am- 5:00pm Space Walk Scavenger Hunt  

  • August 13th: 6:00pm Popsicles and Icebreakers at Foxwood Playground
  • August 18th: Virtual Back to School Presentation 
  • August 19th: Open House
    • (12:30pm - 1:15pm Last Names A-L)
    • (1:15pm - 2:00pm Last Names M-Z) 
  • August 22nd: PTA Popsicles on the Playground 
    • K- 2:00pm 
    • 1st - 2:30pm 
    • 2nd - 3:00pm 
    • 3rd - 3:30pm 
  • August 23rd: First Day of School Boo Hoo / Wahoo Breakfast 

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES