Kings Park Message, March 22nd

Kings Park 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.

Upcoming Events

  • Mar 23rd In-Person PTA Meeting 7pm @KP (virtual option)
  • Mar 28th K and 1 Grade Spring Pictures - Info Below
  • Mar 29th 2nd and 3rd Grade Spring Pictures - Info below
  • Mar 30th Kindergarten Orientation 2:45pm-3:45pm
  • Mar 30th PTA Speaker- virtual
  • Mar 31st 2-hour early release - dismissal @ 1:40pm
  • Apr 1st Teacher Workday - no school for students
  • Apr 4th-8th Spring Break - no school for students

KPES Volunteer Opportunities

KPES parents and guardians, we are excited to begin opening our doors to strategic volunteer opportunities beginning in April! Are you a parent or guardian of a KP Lion and have a desire and the availability to support KPES through volunteering? Please see some of our structured schoolwide opportunities listed below that will be a part of our Volunteer Menu. If you are interested, please fill out this google form. A volunteer orientation and coffee will is tentatively scheduled from April 13th from 9:30am- 10:15am. This orientation can be attended in person or virtually.

  • Library daily book check in and book re-shelving (8:45-9:15)
  • Library Class Support - during library class time
  • Book Fair Support April15-May 1 Set up and student help
  • Teacher Workroom Support (flexible during the day)
  • Recess play buddies
  • Lunch room support 
  • Kiss and Ride arrival/dismissal (8:25am- 8:40am and 3:20pm- 3:40pm)

Here is our lunch, recess, and library schedule to help you plan.
*Please note that while volunteering on site, younger siblings are unable to join along. 

Spring Picture Info

Class Pictures and Individual Photos

Monday, March 28th for K and First Grade and

Tuesday, March 29th for Grades 2 and 3.

Class Pictures and Individual Photos will be taken on March 28th for Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes.   Grades 2 and 3 photos will be taken on Tuesday, March 29thInformation from Strawbridge Studios can be found in your student’s Take Home envelope.    

Class Pictures are $10.  If you choose to order a Class Picture, fill out the order form and send it back by Picture Day. Additional Class Picture Order Forms will be available in the office and on-line at www.strawbridge.net and enter the code FM384408.

If you choose to order Individual Photos - send no money now (Individual Photos only). Strawbridge will send your student’s portrait back in a few weeks.  At that time, you can purchase the entire package or create your own combination of photos and return the non-purchased portraits back to Kings Park School.

Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families

  • 4/22/22: Supporting Healthy Habits & Routines in Early Learners
  • 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

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 March 30th, 2:45-3:45. Please save the date and mark your calendars. There will be both a virtual and an in person option. If you would like to attend virtually, please complete this form

Kings Park students who have siblings attending the Kindergarten Orientation can remain at school. We must have a permission note. Parents must pick up child(ren) in Room 1 by 3:50 p.m.

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!

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!


KP/KG PTA News

Join us for our March 23 PTA meeting  at 7pm! 

The PTA will host this meeting at 7pm  IN PERSON at Kings Park with a VIRTUAL option available.

Here is the call-in/Zoom information: Go to join.zoom.us in your internet browser Meeting ID: 258 233 8875 Passcode: KPKG2020!

In addition to our normal PTA business, we are very excited to announce the nominees for the 2022-2023 PTA Board positions. 

Join us for another fun spirit night at Incourage Martial Arts!  

The Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course party is on Friday, March 25 from 6:30-8:30pm with a cost of $30 per child (100% of the proceeds come back to the PTA!).  See our website to register

Join us for a Virtual Session with Rachel Bailey, Mar 30th at 7pm

Join the PTA for a free session on positive parenting with tips and advice from Rachel Bailey on Wednesday, March 30 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Rachel is a parenting coach, mom, mentor, and therapist, with years of experience teaching positive parenting solutions.

Volunteers Needed! Do you have a passion for the environment? Love events and festivals? Then join us! The PTA is in the early stages of planning an Earth Day event, and we'd love your help! If you're interested, leave a comment below, DM me, or email me at kpkgpta.vp.education@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin and Jenna Campbell

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES