Kings Park Message
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Upcoming Events
- May 4 3rd Grade Reading SOL
- May 11 3rd Grade Math SOL
- May 13 Student Intention Form Due
- May 18 PTA Volunteer Social, 7pm
- May 30 Memorial Day Holiday, no school for students
- June 1 Field Day Kinder and 2nd
- June 2 Field Day 1st and 3rd
- June 10 Last Day of School, early release
Thank You!
We like to give a big shout out and thank you to our amazing students, parents, family, community and PTA for making us all feel so special during Staff Appreciation Week. Your kind words and lovely gestures have made each day better than the next. We are all grateful for your continued support and feel fortunate to be a part of the greater Kings Park community.
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KP/KG Kickball Game
Thank you to all our families and staff that attended the PTA sponsored Kickball game hosted at Kings Glen this past Friday evening. A great time was had by all and it was wonderful to be able to gather collectively and enjoy the spring weather and the KP/KG company.
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Class Photos
Class Photos from Strawbridge will be sent home this week. If families ordered the class photo, it will be sent home with your student. If you would like to order a class photo you can call Strawbridge at 1-866-624-6229 or e-mail cservice@strawbridge.net or go to strawbridge.net/contact-us to submit a form.
Standards of Learning (SOL)
The 3rd Grade SOLs are coming soon (see schedule below). it is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time-period. It is also important that your child have a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing. All SOL testing will start promptly after arrival.
More Information about the SOLs can be found by following the link. https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/sol-assessments
If you have questions about the SOLs please feel free to contact your children’s teacher or one of our Test Coordinators: Beth Beavers and Maura Donahue.
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| 3rd Grade Reading SOL |
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 |
| 3rd Grade Math SOL |
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 |
FIELD DAY is back and IN PERSON
Save the dates for Field Day 2022! Field Day will look very much like it did a couple years ago. Parents are welcome to come cheer on their students as they compete in a series of games outside and in the gym. More information will be coming home about the event and possible volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Beavers (ekbeavers@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Belcher (hjbelcher@fcps.edu).
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Time
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Rain Date (same time)
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Kindergarten
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Wed, June 1st
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12:30 - 2:45
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Wed, June 8th
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1st Grade
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Thurs, June 2nd
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9:15 - 11:30
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Tues, June 7th
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2nd Grade
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Wed, June 1st
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9:15 - 11:30
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Wed, June 8th
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3rd Grade
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Thurs, June 2nd
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12:30 - 2:45
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Tues, June 7th
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Class Placement Information
As we begin to plan for the 2022-2023 school year, we are inviting your input. Creating class assignments requires careful consideration and the involvement of many perspectives. We know a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. Should you have additional information about your specific child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment; we ask that you please complete the Google Form by THIS Friday, May 6th. If you have more than one child attending KPES, please complete one form per child.
We ask that you do not request specific teachers or friendship pairings and keep the information shared about your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for them. We assure you that with or without a form, each child’s strengths and needs are considered. As in the past, families will receive class placement notification just prior to school starting.
Online Book Fair: ThroughTomorrow May 4th
Our Virtual Fair/Scholastic Store online shopping links are available for shopping from home through May 4th: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kingsparkelementaryschool
Updated Isolation Procedures for FCPS Students Effective May 1
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.
As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time.
The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.
We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.
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!
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming the week of May 2-6! The PTA has much planned to show our appreciation for the great teachers and staff are to our schools. Here are some ways for students to be involved and information on a school supply drive to support our teachers!
Please join us for our May PTA meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social
The PTA plans to host this meeting IN PERSON on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00pm in the Burke Station Square Community Room (5820 Ridge Ford Drive). This will be our final meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. Refreshments will be served and the winners of our 2022-2023 PTA Board election will be announced!
2022-2023 PTA Board Election
The PTA plans to hold a virtual election for 2022-2023 board members. During the March 23 PTA meeting, the PTA Nominating Committee nominated the following candidates for the 2022-2023 KP/KG PTA board: Charlotte Hannagan, President Lisa Jones, Vice-President, Education Nicole Zasa, Vice-President, Events Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper, Vice-President, Fundraising Deirdre Daumit, Treasurer Erin Farrell-Kendrick, Secretary If you would like to nominate someone else or your self for a position, you may do so until midnight, Sunday May 15. After that time, no other "nominations from the floor" will be allowed. To nominate by this date, please email the following Nominating Committee members: Emily St. Onge (kpkgpta@gmail.com), Amy Johnson (kpkgevents@gmail.com), and Jennifer Kirby (jennifer.macierowski@gmail.com ). On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 a Google form to elect all those nominated will be distributed to the PTA membership. The form will be available from 8am -- 8pm on that date. The results of the election will be announced at the PTA's May 18 General Membership meeting.
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin and Maura Donahue
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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