Tuesday Message
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Mrs. Belcher is ready for the winter weather and to greet families at dismissal at Kiss 'N Ride. As a reminder if picking up your student from school, you can walk to their designated door for grade level pick up or use our Kiss 'N Ride. We ask that all those picking up students drive slowly, limit distractions in their vehicle and follow the assigned traffic patterns.
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Calendar Reminders
- Jan 24 "Meet me at the Library" 5pm @Kings Park Library
- Jan 25 2-hour early release for students Dismissal 1:20pm
- Jan 26-27 Teacher Workdays - no school for students
- Feb 4 PTA Animals in Winter Program (more info to come)
- Feb 20 Presidents' Day - no school for students
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
Meet Me at the Library, Jan. 24th
Kings Park is proud to partner with WETA to bring back the amazing Meet Me at the Library program. And, we are so excited to be back in person this year! This is a great opportunity for families to listen to stories, play some games, and do a craft to promote literacy and math skills.
On Tuesday, Jan. 24th, families are invited to the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) at 5:00 PM for an hour-long session focusing on Feelings and Emotions with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. This is a free event for Kings Park students. Every student that attends will receive a free book from WETA. We hope to see you at the Kings Park Library on January 24th at 5:00 PM!
District News/In Case You Missed It
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FCPS News COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Tutor.com for Free College Prep
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 23. Current pre-k students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Visit the DLI registration page for more information on where the programs are offered.
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at their school site. Meetings will begin on January 11. Details regarding access to virtual meetings will be available on the Dual Language Immersion registration page by the meeting date.
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Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Kings Park Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
Community News
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Dance Workshop
Registration information, Register by Jan 10th
Participants will enjoy a fun filled evening of dance with The Lake Braddock Varsity Dance Team. Proceeds help to fund the team’s trip to a National Competition in Orlando. This is a spectacular event your children won’t want to miss; and one they will remember for years to come.
Summer Tech Camp, Registration Opens Feb 1
This weekly summer program gives students the opportunity to explore the exciting pathways in Career and Technical Education including STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and computer science. Here is more information about the camp days, fees, and registration.
FCPS Student Safety and Wellness
Student Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights
Check this out for more information: Lake Braddock Meeting Information
KP/KG PTA News
We hope those that dialed in to speaker Rachel Bailey’s virtual session on tips for handling screen time with more peace last week found it informative. The recording is posted on our website.
Our budget was amended due to the extra income we have made from fundraising (thanks to our wonderful community!). Check out our website to see how we will use the money, to include allocating money for field trips, teacher reimbursements, and a reading initiative. Please contact us at president@kpkgpta.org with any questions or concerns.
Save these dates: Pupatella Spirit Night on Tuesday, January 31st. Hidden Oaks “Animals in Winter” program on February 4th. Glow Dance for Kings Glen students on February 10th (at Kings Glen). More information is coming soon!
Nominating Committee. Each year the PTA elects a Nominating Committee to put forth a slate of candidates for the PTA's next executive board. The PTA plans to elect the nominating committee at our February 28 meeting. Are you interested in serving on this committee? Please contact PTA president, Charlotte Hannagan, at president@kpkgpta.org. Similarly, please reach out to Charlotte if you have any interest in serving on the 2023-2024 PTA board.
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. Thanks to everyone that has volunteered their time already! We are still looking for a couple people to volunteer for various positions for the 2022-23 school year, including a co-lead for our earth day event, leads for a science night, and a co-lead for our upcoming baskets bonanza, 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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