Kings Park Tuesday Edition
#GreatMindsatWork
While our week is just getting started, I could not help but share some great moments from last week. The KPKG PTA Boosterthon was an incredible success. We are extremely grateful to our volunteers, donors, cheerleaders and students for an amazing FUN RUN this past Friday!
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Additionally our CUB PATROLS are now on duty! A big shout out to Mrs. Jordan who helps train, organize and facilitates our unique third grade program. These students help provide friendly reminders and compliments at our entrances, in our hallways and on our buses. |
Handle With Care
Sometimes children feel overwhelmed; and we are here to help support your child. If your student is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, feel free to email your child’s teacher with a simple subject line such as: handle with care, rough morning, sleepless night, etc. You don’t have to provide any other details unless you want to. We will know to give your child a little extra attention and grace that day.
School Photos
Specific Preschool, Kinder and Second Grade, Tuesday, October 11th
Specific Preschool, First and Third Grade, Wednesday, October 12th
All students will be photographed for school records either Tuesday, October 11th (Kindergarten and Second Grade) or Wednesday, October 12th (First and Third Grade). Package options from Strawbridge Studios can be found electronically through the attached link. Additionally, paper copies will be sent home in your student’s Take Home Envelope.
Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school. If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks. Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday December 7th. For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM397770.
Advanced Academics
Are you curious about Advanced Academic Programs in FCPS Elementary Schools? Mrs. Keane (AART at Kings Park) and Mrs. Rode (AART at Kings Glen) have created an overview video for all families about the continuum of services.
Kings Park will be offering two parent question/answer sessions regarding AAP services and screening processes. Our first session will be September 28 from 9-9:30am in Room 1 at KPES. If you are unable to attend and have lingering questions following the video, please reach out to Mrs. Keane (makeane@fcps.edu) via email. All are welcome!
For second and third grade families interested in the screening process for full-time AAP services, please keep an eye out for an additional informational presentation in next week’s message. Following next week’s video, a screening-process-specific Q&A session will be held on Zoom with the opportunity to ask questions of Mrs. Keane and Mrs. Rode. This Q&A session will be held on October 11 at 6:30pm – also included in next week’s message will be a short form to request the Zoom link.
Any questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Keane (makeane@fcps.edu).
Yearbook Cover Art Contest
Our KP/KG PTA is looking for student created artwork for the 2022-23 yearbook cover. The theme this year is Great Minds at Work. Please see the contest flier for more details. Deadline is Oct 18th. Turn it in to your child's teacher or email to yearbook4kp@gmail.com
Calendar Reminders
September
Sept 28 AAP Continuum of Services parent coffee
w/Mrs.Keane 9-9:30am Room1
Sept 30 Student Rights and Responsibilities Signature Due
October
Oct 5, Holiday - Yum Kippur no school for students
Oct 10 Holiday - Indigenous Peoples’ Day no school for students
Oct 11 Picture Day, Kindergarten and Second Grade
Oct 12 Picture Day, First and Third Grades
Oct 15 Fall Level IV referrals due
(for current 3rd graders new to FCPS as of January 1, 2022)
Oct 24 Holiday - Diwali, no school for students
Oct 28 2-hour Early Dismissal (Dismissal begins at 1:20pm)
Oct 31 Teacher Workday no school for students
Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
Community Events - Wakefield Farmer's Market
PTA News
Booster Fun Run. Wow. What a busy 10 days and a super Fun Run. We reached and easily surpassed our goal of $35,000; the funds this year will support the plans for flexible seating, updates to the Kings Glen library, indoor and outdoor sensory areas at Kings Park, as well as for other school and PTA projects. Thank you to our extremely generous and wonderful community for your support and engagement!
The 2022-2023 Directory is here! The 2022-2023 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!
Fall Photoshoot. We’re glad to announce that Susan Johnson will be back on Sunday, October 2nd from 2-4pm to take family pictures at KPES outside on the grass in front of the playground. This fantastic opportunity will cost you $40 for two photos. Please sign up here. Lisa Anderson will be there to collect coats on behalf of ECHO - we appreciate your donations; all sizes are needed!
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week. As a reminder, our highly successful Spirit Week is back, the week of October 3-7. Order all week, at any time of the day, and just mention the KP/KG PTA at the Burke Chick-Fil-A - 15% of the proceeds will be donated back to your school!
Save these Dates, more details coming soon. InCourage will host a Parents Night Out on October 14th; our second FREE PTA event will be held on October 15th; and our second PTA General Membership Meeting will be held at Kings Park on October 17th.
PTA Yearbook Cover Art Contest Deadline is October 18th. We’re looking for student created artwork for the 2022-23 yearbook cover! The theme this year is Great Minds at Work. Please check out the contest flier for more details; entries can be given to your child’s teacher or emailed to yeabook4kp@gmail.com.
Join the PTA. Thanks to everyone that has already joined the PTA for the 2022-2023 school year! We hope all families will consider joining this year. Being a PTA member has numerous benefits -- it's a great way to meet new friends and become more involved in your child's school and community. Join on our website!
Keep in Touch with the PTA. A great way to keep in touch with the PTA is to subscribe to our emails and/or join our Facebook group. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here. Our monthly newsletter is also a great resource to find out more about the PTA. Reach out to kpkgpta@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Volunteer with the PTA. Volunteering is certainly not a requirement of joining the PTA, but we are always looking for more help! Fill out the form on this page to let us know how you can help!
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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