Kings Park Tuesday Message
These messages are also archived on our website. In addition, Kings Park also has a TWITTER feed; please follow us @kingsparklions. You can also access the FCPS Return to School webpage and FAQs webpage which are regularly updated with the latest return to school information.
 Kings Park and Kings Glen Elementary will be participating in the International Walk to School Day event on Wednesday, October 6, 2021! Detailed flyer linked here.
We will have designated “meet up” stations at various points in the Kings Park and Kings Glen walking boundary for any families who would like to walk as a group. Please use the Sign Up Genius form if you are able to volunteer to support at one of the following intersections. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FADAE2BA0FA7-walk
- Southampton and Thames St.
- Clydesdale St. and Danbury Forest Dr.
- Clydesdale St. and Kings Park Dr.
- Parliament Dr. and Cromwell Dr.
Please contact Katie Carroll, kcarroll3@FCPS.edu, 703-426-7024, and Jo Thompson, jthompson@fcps.edu, 703-239-4073, School Social Workers at Kings Park and Kings Glen with any questions.
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Arrival and Dismissal Highlight
Thank you to all our families for remaining mindful of our new arrival and dismissal procedures. This week we are featuring our Kiss and Ride system. We are thrilled to have 123 loyal and safe users. For those families that may choose to use this system in the future, please see the below safety reminders:
- Follow the directions of school staff and school signage.
- Stay in your vehicle at all times and make sure students are ready to exit as the car approaches the designated door.
- Be present and refrain from cell phone usage.
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Advanced Academics Information
FCPS provides a continuum of Advanced Academic services to elementary students. All students have opportunities to think critically, reason, and problem-solve and all teachers use critical and creative thinking strategies in their lessons. Classroom teachers provide opportunities using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework a minimum of once per quarter.
Information about the levels of service, informational meetings, and referral deadlines can be found in this linked document.
First PTA Meeting of the Year
Our first PTA meeting of the school year is tonight, Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00pm, IN PERSON, at Kings Glen. We will also have a virtual option via Zoom. This year we have several new faces and new positions on our school leadership team. Come join us for a Meet and Greet and Q&A Session to welcome and get to know our principals. Submit your questions in advance here.
Here is the call-in/Zoom information:
Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!
PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair Please join us for the PTA's annual Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair on Friday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Kings Glen! Enjoy an individually-wrapped treat and meet with some of our local after school and community vendors while the kids play on the playground. The PTA will also be accepting donations for Echo and Food for Others at this event. Please note that although the PTA previously reported otherwise, masks are not required for this event as long as it stays outside.
The 2021 spirit wear sale is happening now! Visit the PTA's website for a link to the PTA's 2021 spirit wear store, as well as information on the offerings and delivery options. The sale will be happening throughout Septmeber. Send an email to kpkgptaspirit@gmail.com with any questions.
The Boosterthon Fun Run is here!
The PTA's annual Boosterthon Fun Run on officially kicks off this week on Wednesday, September 15! Regsiter you child on www.myBooster.com today and share with your family and friends to help spread the word! The PTA has a 65% student registration goal -- once each school hist 65% resgistered, they will receive very special Ultimate Reward.
Over the next two weeks, students will view and learn character lessons from the crew of this year's theme, Sport City Worldwide, during their daily news shows. You will also hear about nightly challenges and a special weekend challenge.
Our goal is to raise $32,000 for water bottle filling stations, classroom and technology enhancements, as well as for other school and PTA projects. Everything leads up to the Fun Run on Friday, September 24 during school hours. Details for the day are still being finalized to meet the ever-changing safety precautions. A couple of safety precautions that Boosterthon and the PTA are taking for this year's Fun Run:
- Each student will automatically be marked at 34 laps.
- Students will need to bring their own water bottles as the normal water stations will not be set up.
- To keep the crowds low, parents will not be able to attend the Fun Run in person this year.
Please contact Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper, VP of Fundraising at kpkgptavpfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week. Join us ANYTIME during the week of September 27- October 1 for a Kings Park / Kings Glen spirit week at the Burke Centre Chick-Fil-A! Simply mention Kings Park/Kings Glen at checkout for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and a portion of the proceeds will come right back to the PTA!
Community Resource
Burke Basketball Sign Up
Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Sept 14- PTA Meeting 7pm @Kings Glen
- Sept 15- Boosterthon Pep Rally
- Sept 17- PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair 6pm @Kings Glen
- Sept 24- Boosterthon Fun Run
- Sept 26- Virginia Growth Assessment 3rd Grade Reading
- Sept 30- Last Day for Spirit wear Orders
- Oct 6- Virginia Growth Assessment 3rd Grade Math
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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