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KPES Tuesday News
Looking Ahead
- Feb 12-16 Kindness Week - Food Drive and Spirit Week
- Feb 19th Presidents' Day no school for students and staff
- Feb 20th Picture Day 1st and 3rd grades
- Feb 21st Picture Day Kindergarten and 2nd grades
- Feb 23rd PTA Basket & Bingo @LBSS
- Mar 5th School Planning Day and Presidential Primary no school for students
- Mar 25-29 Spring Break no school for students
- April 1-2 School Planning Days no school for students
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
Kindness Spirit Week Feb 12-16
Help us celebrate the Spirit of Kindness during Virginia Kindness Week 2024 (February 11-17) Flyers will come home in Friday Folders!
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2/12 Superhero Spirit Day! Help us kick off our Food Drive by dressing as your favorite superhero. No masks or weapons please
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2/13 I Dream of Kindness Day! Wear pajamas and/or bring in a stuffed animal to cuddle.
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2/14 Celebrate Peace, Love, and Kindness! Wear Tie Dye and/or Valentine’s Day attire.
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2/15 Kindness is a Muscle Day! “Work Out” problems with kindness: wear workout, gym clothes or team jerseys.
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2/16 KP Spirit Day! Celebrate the Spirit of Kindness by wearing KP spirit wear or our school colors: purple and green
Kindness Week Food Drive Feb 12-16
We invite you to join us in a schoolwide act of kindness by donating to our Food Drive. Try our daily themes!
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2/12 Superhero Spirit Day: Send in a can of soup, baked beans, canned beans, canned vegetables, or canned fruits.
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2/13 Taco/Tuna Tuesday: Send in canned tuna/salmon, canned meats, bags of beans ( red, black, garbanzo, pinto) bagged tortillas, cooking oil
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2/14: What’s for Dinner Wednesday?: Send in pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, instant potatoes, bagged rice ( white, jasmine, basmati) bagged lentils, salt, pepper, garlic
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2/15: Thankful for Breakfast Thursday: Send in pancake mix, maple syrup, oatmeal, breakfast bars, canned fruit, cinnamon, instant coffee, tea, instant hot chocolate, juice boxes.
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2/16: Favorite and Healthy snacks Friday: Send in goldfish crackers, granola bars, fruit bars, dried fruit etc. juice boxes.
Proceeds will go to ECHO, an all -volunteer charity that provides food and household items to those in need. The items listed above are on their “needed” list. KPES supports ECHO in February as they receive fewer donations this time of year. https://www.echo-inc.org/
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KPES Snack Donations
In addition to the Kindness Week Food Drive, Kings Park gladly welcomes snack donations for our children in need throughout the school year. Bulk packs of individual serving snacks such as Goldfish, Pirate Booty, Popcorn, Teddy Grahams, Fruit Bars, Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Applesauce Pouches etc. are greatly appreciated.These can be labeled Attention: School Counselor.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
We often notice more empty seats in our classrooms around winter break. This year, let's work together to nurture a rock-solid attendance habit. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow.
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students who show up every day and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers lending a helping hand to all our learners.
If you or your child need support, please reach out to our school social worker or family liaison. If your child is not feeling well, please refer to the When Should I Keep My Child Home? webpage for guidance.
KPES "Get to Green" Student Team at Work
Student representatives from each K-3 class participated in meetings for Kings Park’s first Get2Green student team. The students are excited about representing their classroom in their mission to make a more sustainable learning environment.
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They have taken on the responsibility of teaching their fellow students the importance of caring for our environment. During the meeting, students shared what they love about nature, completed a nature scavenger hunt, and learned how to identify what can and cannot be recycled. |
Class Pictures and Individual Photos
Tuesday, February 20th, First and Third Grades
Wednesday, February 21st, Kindergarten and Second Grade
Order forms from Strawbridge Studios will be sent home in your student’s Take Home Envelope and can also be found on-line at Strawbridge.net. If you choose to order Class or Individual Photos, please fill out the order form and return it to your student’s teacher prior to Picture Day. Class Photos are $10.
Photo Days are: Tuesday, February 20th for Grades 1 and 3
Wednesday, February 21st, Kindergarten and Grade 2
If you choose to order a Class Photo on-line, please enter our school code FM427363.
If you choose to order an Individual Package on-line, please enter code FM427368.
Kiss and Ride Reminders
To ensure a safe and efficient Kiss and Ride, please review the following:
- Display your number on your dash or front of your vehicle when you enter the line. This number should have been issued to you on bright yellow paper and bold black ink. If you need a new number, please reach out to the school office.
- Refrain from using your cell phone while in the line to maintain efficiency and safety.
- If you are parked on Harrow Way and are attempting to leave during dismissal time, please do not U-turn. Instead exit by driving through the kiss and ride line to leave safely.
FCPS Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The FCPS Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights and visit the FCPS Elementary Magnet School Lottery page for more in formation:
- Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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PTA News
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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