Tuesday Message
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We hope that all those in our KPES community will enjoy some extended time with family and friends. Know that we are wishing health and happiness for all in the New Year!
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#GreatMindsAtWork
Our second graders researched and shared their presentations of learning about Native American tribes with family and friends and staff. Building Custodian Akousa Nyamekye was excited to participate in the joy of learning and sharing with one another.
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Food Drive Success
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who sent in boxed and canned food last week. We collected 1,041 POUNDS of food for ECHO, a local volunteer group that supports families with food insecurity. The KPES generosity never ceases to amaze!
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Space Force Visit
This week our 3rd graders had a visit from Retired Space Force General Raymond and Astronaut Mike Hopkins. Students learned about space travel and how astronauts live and work in space.
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Winter Reading Challenge Opportunity
Students are encouraged to read and share reading with others this winter. Students, who would like to participate in our optional Winter Reading Challenge, are invited to use the Reading Log coming home in this week’s folder between December 17th and January 17th to share about their reading. Or, they may report their participation using our online form: https://forms.gle/dkW13Wun9Kyb65Vq5. Students, who return/submit the log to school no later than January 25th, will be recognized in our upcoming KPES morning news show: Winter Literacy Celebration.
KPES Honors Awards
Congratulations to our FCPS Honors Awards nominees Amy Raymond, Melissa Crowley, Jamiee Brown, Brenda Devine, Sylvia Magalong, Nancy Sawicki and our school based winners Corri Shusterman, Jamie Mucciolo and Julie Buckley.
*A special thanks to Susan Metcalf of AveryHess Realtors, for sponsoring our celebratory breakfast.
Reminder: Window for AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referrals Ends December 15, 2022
Parents/guardians of KPES students in Grades 2-3 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs (level IV AAP services) may submit the AAP Level IV Referral Form to Mrs. Keane (makeane@fcps.edu) no later than December 15.
The window to submit an AAP Level IV Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Level IV services can be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for AAP Level IV will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for level IV placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Mrs. Keane in mid/late February.
Referrals for AAP Levels II-III (part-time services) are screened at the local school.
For more information, parents may review Testing and Identification information on the AAP office website, as well as information about Level IV (full-time) AAP services. Please reach out to Mrs. Keane via email at makeane@fcps.edu with any further questions.
Kings Park Office Winter Break Hours
The Kings Park front office will be open intermittently over winter break. If you need access to anything Kings Park related, please call the office to make an appointment.
FCPS Winter Weather Procedures
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
Family Life Education Parent Preview
Information on how to access the FCPS Family Life Education (FLE) lessons for emotional and social health can be viewed in the short video linked in our parent guardian Schoology course. This video also provides information on how to find and access lesson opt-out information. For more information on FLE, please access the FCPS page on Elementary Family Life Education.
Calendar Reminders
- Dec 15 AAP Referrals Deadline
- Dec 19-Jan 2 Holiday Winter Break
(classes resume Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023)
- Jan 11 PTA Panera Spirit Night
- Jan 12 - PTA Rachel Bailey - Tips for Managing Screen Time 7pm
- Feb 4 PTA Animals in Winter Program (more info to come)
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
KPKG PTA News
Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member during the holiday season? All Kings Park and Kings Glen staff have been given the option to fill out a “Staff Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more. Staff responses can be viewed here.
Speaker Rachel Bailey returns on Thursday, January 12th at 7PM for a virtual session on tips for handling screen time with more peace. We will also hold a quick PTA meeting before the presentation to discuss plans for the extra funds raised during our highly successful Booster.
Save these dates: Panera Spirit Night on January 11th; Hidden Oaks “Animals in Winter” program on February 4th. More information coming soon!
RECURRING EVERY THURSDAY: Papa Johns discount and give back. Every Thursday in the 2022-23 school year, get 40% off all menu prices, and 10% of sales donated to our school when you use promo code KPKG4010. More information can be found on this flier.
Event Lead/Captain Sign-Up. We are still looking for people to volunteer for various positions for the 2022-23 school year, and also have positions for next school year that require advance planning. Please consider stepping up to make these initiatives happen. More information here.
Keep in Touch and Engage 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. 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! An updated PTA events calendar can be found here. Our monthly newsletter is also a great resource to find out more about the PTA. Interested in volunteering? Fill out the form on this page to let us know how you can help! Reach out to president@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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