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Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
This year the surveys will be available online. Please log into ParentVue from October 16 to October 30. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the drop down menu.
Any surveys not completed by October 31 will be sent home in the Friday Folders on November 3. Please be sure to complete and sign the survey and have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their teacher no later than Thursday, November 16th.
For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email ImpactAid@fcps.edu or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. Additional information about Impact Aid programs and grants is available on the U.S. Department of Education's website at DoED Impact Aid Programs.
Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Contact Nancy Sawicki, Student Information Assistant/Registrar by email to: NESawicki@fcps.edu.
Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/.
Lexia Parent Night: Learn About Literacy Support
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. At the same time, it provides teachers with the data to identify students who need further support, and understand which specific concepts and skills to focus on.Parents and caregivers are invited to learn more about Lexia at information nights. Learn how FCPS is integrating Lexia into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Parents will also be offered tips for supporting their students at home.
Information nights will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
· Wednesday, October 18, at Thoreau Middle School Cafeteria.
· Thursday, October 19, at Edison High School Auditorium.
Register to attend or submit a question in advance.
Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of 3rd grade.
Socktober - Crazy Socks Day Friday, Oct 20th
Celebrate SOCKTOBER! Wear a pair, bring a pair to share. Help the Lake Braddock pyramid collect socks for those in need this winter; donations will go to local shelters and ECHO. On Friday October 20, wear crazy socks to school and bring one pair of new socks to donate. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks are welcome.
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Note Date Change: Oct 31st Book Character Day
Help Kings Park ES celebrate our love for literacy. Dress up as your favorite storybook character. Bring your favorite book along! Be creative, but no masks or weapons allowed.
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Join Us for Morning Meeting
We invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and sets children up for success socially and academically. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for twenty minutes and interact with one another during four purposeful components.
Attend on the Friday that corresponds with your child’s grade level!
Join us for Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting!
- Friday October 27 / 8:45-9:15/ Kindergarten Morning Meeting
- Friday November 3/ 8:45-9:15/ First Grade Morning Meeting
- Friday November 10/ 8:45-9:15/ Second Grade Morning Meeting
- Friday November 17/ 8:45-9:15/ Third Grade morning Meeting
Attendance Matters Workshop 9:20 am following Morning Meeting
Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years. Learn how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time!
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Further Postponement for CogAT Testing
Due to continued load issues for nationwide testing, the CogAT test publisher (Riverside Insights) has extended their lockdown for test access. FCPS will pause all CogAT testing through at least Thursday, October 19,2023. STCs and AARTs can expect to receive continued direct communication with additional details regarding rescheduling.
With this further delay:
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kings Park Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please click on the title and you will be taken to the appropriate form. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in two or more criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 7, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Beavers at EKBeavers@fcps.edu.
Outstanding Teacher: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); Specialists (Librarians, music, art, and PE teachers) are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); Specialists (Librarians, music, art, and PE teachers) are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal: Has at least three years experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal).
Common positions in this category: Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities.
Outstanding Operational Employee: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee.
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons, monitors, hourly employees.
Outstanding Professional Employee: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Advanced Academic Resource Teachers, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, and Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.
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.
Looking Ahead to the 2023-2024 School Year
- Oct 20 Socktober - Crazy Sock Day
- Oct 20 PTA Tiny Chefs from virtual class 6:30pm Link below
- Oct 24th PTA Meeting 6:30pm @KPES and via Zoom
- Oct 27 Kindergarten Morning Meeting 8:45-9:15
- Oct 31 Book Character Day - no weapons or masks allowed
- Nov 3 First Grade Morning Meeting 8:45-9:15
- Nov 3 Two Hour Early Release - dismissal at 1:20pm
- Nov 3 PTA Fall Nature Event more info to come
- Nov 6-7 Teacher Workdays No school for students
- Nov 10 Second Grade Morning Meeting 8:45-9:15
- Nov 11 PTA Family Photo shoot info below
- Nov 11 PTA Treats for Troops collection
- Nov 17 Third Grade morning Meeting 8:45-9:15
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
PTA News
Kings Park yearbook cover artwork submissions are due THIS week on October 20th! More information here.
Have your Tiny Chefs join us online for a FREE virtual class to learn to make spooky Spider Chocolate Chip Cookies, THIS Friday October 20th starting at 6:30pm. Register here (password sxnzqn).
Our next General Membership PTA meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm at Kings Park and on Zoom. We will be hosting our first in-person speaker of the year from Virginia529 immediately following the meeting - help plan for your child’s education in the future! Haven’t joined the PTA this year yet? Join online today!
Our October KP/KG PTA Staff Appreciation is coming up! Thank you for your support and contributions; if you are interested in donating please click here.
Mark your calendars:
- Our fall Nature Event will take place on November 3rd at Hidden Pond. More information coming soon!
- Looking to get family photos done? The PTA is once again teaming up with Susan Johnson to provide family photo shoots on November 11 and 12 at Kings Park ES! The cost is $40 for 2 images. Sign up here.
Our popular Treats for Troops will also be back on November 11th. Stay tuned for more information!
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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