KPES Tuesday News
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Region 4 Outstanding Support Employee
Congratulations to Miki Okada Fryer (Ms. Miki) for being selected Region 4 Outstanding Support Employee. She will move onto the FCPS Honors level with the winners from the other FCPS regions. Good Luck Miki, Kings Park is so lucky to have you!
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STEAM Night - Thursday, March 14th
Join us for STEAM Night, March 14th 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Kings Park Cafeteria. This event will be an Open House model. You can come and visit different stations, try things and then head out.
We will be featuring some of the hands on STEAM and Strategies Lab activities students have been participating in from kindergarten to grade 3 this year. We will also have Code Ninjas, Building Momentum, TJ's TWIST club, and Kings Glen. The activities students have engaged in are aligned to
Look forward to seeing you that night.
Volunteers Needed for STEAM Night
If you would like to volunteer or have a high school student who wants to earn community service hours, please contact Michelle Crabill mlcrabill@fcps.edu.
Meet Me at the Library
We had an amazing turnout with about 50 students and their families at the March Meet me at the Library event last week. The focus was on Tech and Tots. We completed math problems and spelled words using the BeeBots and created stories in Scratch, Jr.
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Third Grade Share Fair
What an amazing 3rd Grade Share Fair last week! So many families came to celebrate the amazing research and presentations of our 3rd graders! Thank you for showing your support and presence for all students.
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Looking Ahead
- Mar 12th Spring Sports Kickoff on from 5-7pm @LBSS
- Mar 14th STEAM Night 5-6:30pm Kings Park Cafeteria
- Mar 20 2024-25 Kindergarten Orientation 2:30-3:45pm
- 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
Kindergarten Orientation, March 20th
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2024-2025 school year. Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at 2:30pm. Meet staff at door 4 to get the fun started. Students will head directy to the classrooms and parents will join KPES staff in the cafeteria.
Please save the date and mark your calendars! If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2019, then it is time to register your child for the 2024-2025 school year.
We request that you begin the registration process as soon as possible.
Registration information and forms are available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.
For questions, contact the Registrar, Nancy Sawicki at 703-426-7000 or nesawicki@fcps.edu
The Book Fair Is Back!
This year Kings Park will host its annual Spring Book Fair from April 12th – April 19th. Set up on the 9th.
Our fair would not be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers. We are seeking the help of volunteers to help set up and take down our book fair as well as assist students as they shop throughout the week. If you are able to volunteer your time for our fair please sign up here.
Students who wish to purchase books will have the opportunity to shop at a given time each day from April 15th – April 19th as well as during their library time that week.
We are encouraging families to set up eWallets for students to shop cash free. These can be set up on our fair homepage. This way students and parents do not have to worry about keeping track of cash and change during the school day. Please note that any unused funds loaded in an eWallet will convert to an eGift card at the end of the Book Fair for use at the Online Scholastic Store.
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Principal Evaluation Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Kings Park ES parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
Family Engagement Survey
The Family Engagement survey is designated to gather data to further inform implementation of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan. Nine language translations of the survey will be made available, including Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashtu, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Families can access the link through their computer, phones, or hard copies as requested from the school.
Here is also the link for more information on the survey: Family Engagement Survey 2023-24 | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)
Elementary Institute for the Arts
Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email eifta@fcps.edu.
Snack Donations
We are continuing to accept bulk packs of individual serving snack donations such as Goldfish, Pretzels, Pirates Booty, Popcorn, Teddy Grahams, Fruit Bars, Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Applesauce Pouches etc.. These can be labeled Attention: School Counselor.
Kings Park Get to Green Crayon Initiative
Kings Park’s Get2Green team is excited to announce that our school is joining The Crayon Initiative. We encourage families to send in any broken or unwanted crayons from home. Your child’s teacher will then help students deposit the crayons into collection boxes we have around the school. All the crayons we collect will be sent to the Crayon Initiative, melted down and turned into new, paperless crayons. The new crayons are then donated to children in hospitals all over the country.
PTA News
We are looking for new PTA board members for the 2024-25 school year. Please reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you are interested in learning more about being involved with the PTA. We are specifically seeking a VP, Education and Community Outreach, and a VP, Fundraising.
The PTA is proud to support Kings Park upcoming STEAM night on 3/14 from 5-6:30 pm at Kings Park. Please reach out to Michelle Crabill at mlcrabill@fcps.edu if you are interested in volunteering for the event.
Our next Spirit Night is taking place on March 19th at Wendy’s (6056 Burke Commons Rd). In-person or drive-thru orders only - must bring or show flier.
There are still a few spots available in our Spring after-school activities for KP and KG - details & registration links here! Please reach out to your child’s counselor to inquire about scholarships.
Join us for a thrilling night of soccer at Audi Field on June 1st as Kings Park and Kings Glen come together to support DC United! Tickets start at just $25, and by using this special link, you guarantee you'll be sitting with other KP/KG families for the game.
Planning for our PTA Wellness Fair on April 11th is in full swing - formerly advertised as “PTA Family Fitness Night”, we are rebranding to encompass many more “health” aspects. Planning has also begun for our annual Earth Day event on April 27th at KG. Please reach out to us at volunteer@kpkgpta.org if you are interested in being part of any planning committees!
- Parliament Pool Registration
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Lake Braddock Spring Sports Kickoff - The Lake Braddock Athletic Leadership class is hosting a Spring Sports Kickoff on March 12th from 5-7PM on the blacktop. If you want to attend the sports games baseball, soccer, softball or tennis. FREE ENTRY for elementary students wearing school spiritwear, as adults will still need to pay $5 entry to go to any of the varsity games happening.
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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