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Upcoming Events
- Feb 28-Mar 3 Read Across America Week
- Mar 2 Virtual Meet Me at the Library, 5:30pm (see details below)
- Mar 3 2-Hour Early Release Day Dismissal 1:20pm
- Mar 4 Staff Development Day - No school for students
- Mar 3-17 PTA Basket Bonanza
- Mar 30th Kindergarten Orientation (more info to come)
- Apr 1 Teacher Workday - no school for students
- Apr 4-8 Spring Break no school for students
Read Across America 2022
KP Lions are encouraged to celebrate books and reading this week by reading independently and with others. Reading a variety of stories and informational books helps us to learn more about ourselves, others, and the world around us. We hope our KP Lions will share their thoughts as they read while participating in any of the optional activities below:
Tuesday 3/1 Read a book that is new to you.
Share a connection that you make as you read. (“This reminds me…”).
Wednesday 3/2 Read to someone in your family, a pet, or a stuffed animal. Find a cozy spot. Tell someone one way that you are growing as a reader.
Thursday, 3/3 Read to learn something new.
Share a question that you have as you read. (“I wonder…”). Or, tell how your thinking changed. (“I used to think…Now I think…”).
Friday 3/4 Listen as someone reads to you. Tell someone about the kinds of books you like to read. Pick out a book. Then, plan which book you will read next.
For online reading resources, check out our MackinVia and other eBook collections linked on our Library catalog page: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103810
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Virtual Meet Me at the Library, TOMORROW March 2nd
Mark your calendar! Our next Virtual Meet Me at the Library event will be Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:30pm!
On March 2nd, families are invited to log in to Zoom at 5:30 PM using this Zoom link for an hour-long session focusing on Feelings and Emotions with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff.
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.
Every student who 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!
Kindergarten Registration for 2022-2023
It is once again that time of year when we need to make Kindergarten enrollment projections for the 2022-2023 school year.
Our Kindergarten Orientation will be held on March 30th. Details are in the works and more info to come. Please save the date and mark your calendars. There will be both a virtual and an in person option.
If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2022, then it is time to register your child for the 2022-2023 school year. Children born after September 30, 2017 are ineligible to attend kindergarten. The Code of Virginia does not allow exceptions for children born after this date.
To help us start registering for next year, please call Nancy Sawicki at 703-426-7000 to add your child’s information to our incoming kindergarten list.
We request that you begin the registration process as soon as possible. Registration information and forms are available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.
If this does not apply to you, please share this information with a neighbor whose child may be entering kindergarten. Thank you. We look forward to welcoming our new kindergartners and their families!
Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar Series for PreK-2 Families
We are excited to share an upcoming learning opportunity offered through the Parent Resource Center.
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3/11/22: Supporting Self-Regulation Development in Early Learners
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4/22/22: Supporting Healthy Habits & Routines in Early Learners
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5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
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.
After-School Activities--Registration is Open!
The KP/KG PTA is pleased to announce after-school activities for Spring 2022! Classes meet 1-2 days per week for 8-10 weeks at the schools.
Kings Park will have Yoga for K-3rd offered by Kids in Motion and Running for 3rd grade girls offered by Girls on the Run.
Kings Glen will have Coding for 4th-6th offered by Code Ninjas and Running for 4th-6th offered by Run Fit Kidz.
Registration is Open! Sign up soon to guarantee your child's spot. See our Website for more information and links to register! Email Lisa Jones, VP of Education with any questions at kpkgpta.vp.education@gmail.com.
Sky Zone Spirit Event. Thursday, March 3 is an FCPS early release day -- spend the afternoon at Sky Zone for a Kings Park/Kings Glen Spirit Event from 3-5:00pm. Take a look at our website for more information!
Baskets Bonanza starts this Thursday, March 3 at 5:30pm. There are over 75 options to choose from including themed classroom baskets, community donated items, gift cards from local businesses and teacher donated items and experiences!
Browse the selection, purchase tickets and "drop" them in your choice of basket to take a chance on these amazing prizes all from the comfort of your home. Simply visit our raffle website: https://kpkgpta.basketraffle.org. The raffle closes at 7:59PM on Thursday, March 17th. Winners are drawn at random and will be announced on Friday, March 18th.
Tickets are $1 each. Purchase online and immediately make your selection. A flyer will be coming home this week if you would like to purchase tickets with cash or check.
Complete event details available at https://kpkgpta.org/bb2022/. Questions, please email baskets4kpkgpta@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin and Jenna Campbell
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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