Tuesday Message
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#GreatMindsAtWork
Thank you to the PTA for a wonderful family fitness night last Friday. We were thrilled to see so many families participate. The students from KPES and KGES enjoyed the obstacle course and Incourage martial arts demonstrations!
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Lunch Menu Change Wednesday and Thursday
There will be a change in the lunch menu for Wednesday and Thursday this week.
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Wednesday, March 29 - Hamburger or Cheeseburger
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Thursday, March 30 - Orange Chicken w/Brown Rice OR Corn Dog Bites.
Meet Me at the Library – Wed, March 29th 5pm
It’s time for another fun-filled evening of the Meet Me at the Library program. 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 Wednesday, March 29th, 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 Early Literacy Skills 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 Public Library on Wednesday, March 29th at 5:00!
Spring Class Pictures and Individual Photos
Class Pictures and Individual Photos will be taken on April 11th for Kindergarten and Grade 2 classes. Grades 1 and 3 photos will be taken on Wednesday, April 12th. Information from Strawbridge Studios will be sent home in your student’s Take Home envelope and can be found on-line.
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, school code FM397783.
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.
Spring Cleaning – Library Book Returns
With springtime in the air and Spring Break approaching, we need our KP lions to do some spring cleaning by returning overdue library books. Please return the books to the library your child is not reading.
If your child's backpack this week, you will find a list of books your child currently has checked out on a blue paper. If you have questions about your library books, please reach out to Mrs. Crabill mlcrabill@fcps.edu.
Newly Eligible Level IV Family Orientation,
Thursday, April 13th 5:45pm
Families of 2nd and 3rd grade students who were screened this spring for full time (Level IV) academic services can expect eligibility notification to come directly from the AAP office via the on-file parent email address in early to mid-April. Historically, this notification has come around the week of Spring Break.
Students who are found eligible through this central selection process are invited to attend a family orientation on Thursday, April 13, at 5:45 pm. Parents and eligible students are encouraged to attend. Students will have a chance to experience three exciting activities with KP teachers and current Local Level IV students, while their parents attend the overview presentation. As you await the eligibility notification, we encourage you to save this date on your calendar.
If your child is not found eligible through the initial central selection process, the notification email will contain directions to appeal the decision if you would like to pursue that option at this time. Students who are found eligible after the appeals process, or as newcomers to FCPS, will be welcomed in the fall.
Kindergarten Registration
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now OPEN!
Parents who have not completed kindergarten registration paperwork and need to enroll their child can click on the link below for information and required documentation.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration
Please bring all completed registration paperwork along with proof of residency (lease, deed, or mortgage statement) and your child’s original birth certificate to Kings Park.
It is important that we get your child enrolled as soon as possible to assist with staffing and class placement.
Kindergarten Orientation, April 17th
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2023-2024 school year. Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergartners and their parents will be held on
Monday, April 17th at 2:30pm.
For questions, contact the Registrar, Nancy Sawicki at 703-426-7000 or nesawicki@fcps.edu
Calling All Military Families
April is the month of the military child. As we head into April, please help us to create a Military Kids Honor Wall by sending in photos of your military family members with their KP students! Use the linked template to attach printed pictures and tell us why being a military family is so special. Please send completed forms in to Mrs. Rossi or Mrs. Shusterman by Friday, April 14. Questions? Please contact us at rcshusterman@fcps.edu or tlrossi@fcps.edu
Save the dates: April 17-20, 2023
KP Double Spirit Week honoring our Military Connected Students and Earth Day. See the graphic for details.
- Monday - Wear Yellow
- Tuesday - Wear Green
- Wednesday - Wear Purple
- Thursday - Wear Red
 APP Newsletter
https://hub.fcps.edu/system/files/2022-03/AAPSpringNewsletterES.pdf
Translations found at https://hub.fcps.edu/aap (hyperlinks also below)
Calendar Reminders
- Mar 29th Meet Me at the Library 5-6pm @Kings Park Public Library
- Apr 3rd-7th Spring Break - no school for students
- Apr 13 Newly Eligible Level IV Family Orientation 5:45pm
- Apr 17th Kindergarten Orientation 2:30pm
- April 17-20 Military/Earth Day Spirit Week
- Apr 26th and 27th Moana, Jr Play at Kings Glen
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
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!
KP/KG PTA News
Are you our next PTA board member? We are looking to fill three vacant positions (VP of Events, VP of Fundraising, and Treasurer) for next school year. Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org to learn more!
Baskets Bonanza Update! The PTA’s annual spring FUNdraiser will be online once again. It will open at 5pm on Wednesday, April 12th, and close on Wednesday, April 26 at 7pm. More information on our website.
FREE virtual session with Rachel Bailey - We’re pleased to offer a second session with positive parenting expert Rachel Bailey, this time on parenting children with big emotions. The session will take place on Thursday, April 13th at 7pm. Registration information can be found on our flier.
KPKG PTA's second annual Earth Day celebration will take place on Saturday, April 29th at 4-6pm at Kings Glen. We have a fabulous lineup of new and returning exhibitors, including Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Hidden Gems Farm, and a polar oceanographer. We are also planning some fun activities with a chance to win prizes and will have two food trucks onsite. We hope you will join us!
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.
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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