Kings Park Tuesday Message
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Upcoming Events
- Feb 14-18 Kindness Spirit Week (see details below)
- Feb 21 Presidents' Day no school for students
- Feb 21 PTA Event at Nothing Bundt Cakes (see details below)
- Feb 28-Mar 3 Read Across America Week
- Mar 2 Virtual Meet Me at the Library, 5:30pm (see details below)
- Mar 3 Two Hour Early Release Day Dismissal 1:20pm
- Mar 4 Teacher Workday - no school for students
- Mar 3-17 PTA Basket Bonanza
- Apr 1 Teacher Workday - no school for students
- Apr 4-8 Spring Break no school for students
100 Days of Learning and Fun At KPES
I am not sure we could have asked for a better combination on 2/14/22; 100 days of learning + Valentines Day + being in person= smiles and giggles all around. As we celebrate Kindness month, we want to thank each of you for 100 days of partnership, caring and support. The Kings Park ES community is strong and we are grateful for the memories and learning that are making together each day.
FCPS School Year 2022-23 Calendar Approved
The 2022-23 school year calendar was approved at the January 27th School Board Meeting. This calendar focuses on instruction, and student and operational needs. The calendar is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.
Most importantly, this calendar was developed with significant input from the FCPS community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process through surveys, webinars, and participation in the feedback committee. This effort reflects the best effort of everyone the school calendar touches.
To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.
FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar
Kindness Spirit Week:
Feb 14-18
Help Kings Park ES celebrate Kindness Week by participating in our daily themes, Choose one day or ALL!
Wednesday 2/16 Kindness is Out of This World Day
Wear SPACE themed clothes: planets, stars, aliens, Star Wars etc.
Thursday 2/17: Crazy for Kindness Day
Wear Crazy Hair and/or Crazy Socks
Friday 2/18: I Dream of Kindness Day
Wear Pajamas or Comfy Clothes
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Be Our Partner in Education by Participating in a Review of Books and Materials
Parents, students, and community members have a unique opportunity to help FCPS select important learning resources. These reviews do not happen frequently, so selected resources will be in classrooms for years and are a significant financial investment. Your voice is a direct and important part of the process.
You can review digital resources and leave feedback online. Physical resources for elementary language arts are being reviewed throughout the month at the Willow Oaks Administration Center from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. In-person review hours will be extended to 7 p.m. on February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Find out more about basal resource reviews and how to share feedback on our website.
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Virtual Meet Me at the Library, March 2nd
Mark your calendar! Our next Virtual Meet Me at the Library event will be Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:30pm!
Kings Park is proud to partner with WETA to bring back the amazing Meet Me at the Library program. This program is a great opportunity for families to log in, listen to stories, play some games, and do a craft to promote literacy skills and explore some fun topics, like Names and Identities, Feelings, and Reading Skills with Super Why. On March 2nd, families are invited to log in to Zoom at 5:30 PM for an hour-long session focusing on Feelings and Emotions with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. A Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. Every student that participates will receive a free book from WETA (which will be delivered within a week of the evening session). We hope to see you online March 2nd at 5:30!
Yearbook Candid Photos
You are invited to upload your child’s photos into the appropriate folder below for possible inclusion in this year’s Kings Park yearbook. We are looking for pictures from the First Day of School, Book Character Day, and Spirit Days. Don't forget pictures showing KP pride! Each year is a year to remember and 2022 isn't one to disappoint! A big thank you to our parent volunteers for coordinating this effort!
https://kpkgpta.org/kpybcandids/
FCPS Cares
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for staff, parents, students, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others. Every month, a nominated employee from each region and Central Offices will be recognized as an FCPS CARES of the Month recipient. We’ll share their names in Employee News, and they will also have access to a new FCPS CARES banner for their profile photo in Outlook. Watch this video to learn more about FCPS CARES. We also encourage you to acknowledge a staff member who has gone above and beyond! We love our KPES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!
Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Happenings
2022-2023 Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Board
At our February 3 PTA meeting, we elected a nominating committee to put together a 2022-2023 PTA board. Jennifer Kirby, Amy Johnson, and Emily St. Onge will serve on this year's nominating committee.
The Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA is looking for board members for the 2022-2023 school year PTA board. We are looking for a new president, secretary, and at least one vice president role! Are you interested in learning more about this? Please contact PTA president, Emily St. Onge, at kpkgpta@gmail.com.
Join us on Monday, February 21 from 9:30am-7pm at Nothing Bundt Cakes (7000D Brookfield Plaza, Springfield) for a KP/KG PTA spirit event! Place your order online and pick it up in the store OR head right to the store. All orders must be picked up on Monday, February 21 from 9:30am to 7:00pm. Online orders may be placed prior to 2/21 but they must be picked up on 2/21 to be given spirit night credit.
Black History Month Virtual Speaker In honor of Black History Month, please join us for a conversation with Michelle Cottrell-Williams, FCPS Educational Specialist for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness, regarding race, diversity, and inclusion, and how to talk with our children about these topics Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00pm via Zoom.
Mrs. Cottrell-Williams was the 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year and the 2017 Arlington Public Schools Teacher of the Year. She taught high school Social Studies in Arlington Public Schools for 14 years, and joined FCPS as the Educational Specialist for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness last year.
Here is the call-in/Zoom information: Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!
The PTA is excited to bring after-school activities back to our schools this Spring! While definite plans are still being established, we are tentatively bringing back some old favorites and new faces. Look for more information on options, sign ups, costs, and more soon in our newsletter, on our Facebook group, via the schools' emails.
Baskets Bonanza is coming March 3-March 17!
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to be Classroom Basket Parents. Please consider donating to your student's basket. The classroom baskets are the core of this fun event. More information on the event at https://kpkgpta.org/bb2022/. Are you Crafty? Own a Small Business? We would love to showcase your items and talent during the two weeks of Basket Bonanza. This year we are asking community members if they would like to donate an item for the basket raffle. The item will be a stand-alone entry into the basket raffle. Possibilities include handmade quilts, blankets, hats, hair accessories, and more. Check out our webpage for more ideas and how to donate: https://kpkgpta.org/bb2022/donatetalent/ De-Cluttering your House? Need to slim down a gift stash or make space on your bookshelves? Consider donating items (new or gently used/like new book) for use in Baskets Bonanza classroom baskets. We are collecting items until February 18. See the complete list of basket themes and the 4 locations to drop-off donations on our website at https://kpkgpta.org/bb2022/helpbaskets/.
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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