KPES Tuesday News
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Looking Ahead
- April 10 Holiday Eid al Fitr no school for students and staff
- April 11 PTA Wellness Fair 6:30-8:00pm @Kings Park ES
- April 12 Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show 6:00-8:00pm at LBSS
- April 12-19 Book Fair (April16th book fair night) - Volunteers Needed
- April 17-24 Spirit Days - See below
- April 27 PTA Earth Day Event @Kings Glen
- May 13 Family Class Placement Input Due
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show
This Friday, April 12, 6-8 p.m.
Join us for the Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show at the LBSS gym on April 12th from 6-8pm to view selected artworks from all the feeder schools including Kings Park. There will be art, music, food, and much more!
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The Book Fair Information
This year Kings Park will host its annual Spring Book Fair from April 12th – April 19th. Set up on the 9th. Family night will be April 16th 4:00-6:30pm.
If you or your child are purchasing books from the book fair, we encourage you to bring a reusable bag to carry your purchases.
We are still 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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Family Input for Class Placements 2024-2025
As we begin to plan for the 2024-2025 school year, we are inviting your input. Creating class assignments requires careful consideration and the involvement of many perspectives. We know a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. Should you have additional information about your specific child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment; we ask that you please complete the Family Input Form no later than Monday, May 13, 2024.
If you have more than one child attending KPES, please complete one form per child. We ask that you do not request specific teachers or friendship pairings and keep the information shared about your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for him/her/them. We assure you that with or without a form, each child’s strengths and needs are considered. As in the past, families will receive class placement notification just prior to school starting.
Calling All Military Families
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 a printed picture and tell us why being a military family is so special. Please send completed forms attention: Mrs. Rossi or Mrs. Shusterman by Friday, April 12. Questions? Please contact us at rcshusterman@fcps.edu or tlrossi@fcps.edu
April is the Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too! Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth in our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience. Kings Park ES invites you to recognize our military connected children during April, the month of the military child. Interested in learning more about military students and how to support them? Check out this calendar of daily activities for the month of April.
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Purple Up! Wed April 17th
In FCPS, one of the most visible displays of support for military-connected youth occurs on Purple Up! Day, a day dedicated to showing appreciation by wearing purple – to represent the combined colors of branches of the military. Please join KPES and FCPS for Purple Up! Day on April 17, 2024, as we proudly wear purple to honor our military connected students.
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April Spirit Week:
Wed, Apr 17 - Wed Apr 24
Honoring our military students and the Earth
Wed 4/17: Purple Up! Wear purple to support our military connected students.
Thu 4/18: Honor a branch of the military by wearing Green, Blue, Red or Camo.
Fri 4/19: Remember Everyone Deployed Day: Wear RED!
Mon 4/22: Earth Day: Wear Green
Tue 4/23: Wildlife Day: Wear a nature print or shirt with a wild animal.
Wed 4/24: Zero Waste Day: Pack a zero-waste lunch or snack and wear white.
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Advanced Academics
Families, please find the attached (spanish) the AAP Spring Newsletter.
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.
PTA News
Our PTA Wellness Fair will take place THIS THURSDAY on April 11th at KP from 6:30-8pm. The event will explore 3 zones (healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy earth), and participants will interact with local community resources for healthier families. All attendees will receive a free gift and have a chance to win prizes; the Judy makes Juice truck will be onsite offering a variety of juices, smoothies, & healthy food options.
We are still 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. We look forward to announcing the new board members for nominations on April 16th at 6:30pm at KG at our next KP/KG PTA General Membership Meeting. We are also excited to welcome Michelle Cottrell-Williams, an FCPS Equity speaker to present immediately following our PTA meeting - sign-up here if you’d like free onsite childcare and pizza for your student(s) while attending the presentation.
We have reopened our Spiritwear store until April 21st. Current students can ship to school for free, or ship to your home. Get ready for a new school year now with some fresh spiritwear (...time to get your KG gear if you’ll be a rising 4th grader!!)
Planning is underway for our 3rd annual Earth Day event on April 27th at KG. Arrive at 3PM to help Friends of Lake Accotink Park (FLAP) to pick up trash at the trailhead closest to KG; meet at the FLAP booth for instructions and equipment. All booths, activities, and vendors will be open from 4-6PM. Please reach out to Britta at educomm@kpkgpta.org if you are interested in planning or volunteering for the event!
KP/KG PTA will be celebrating our Totally Dope staff this year with a Saved by the 90s Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10). It’s going to be off the hook! More information coming soon, including ways you can contribute!
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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