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Looking Ahead
- May 3 Teacher Workday - no school for students
- May 8 Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day (see below)
- May 13 Family Class Placement Input Due
- May 17 KP/KG Staff Kickball Game @KG
- May 29 Memorial Day Holiday no school for students and staff
- Full FCPS School Year Calendar of Events
Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, May 8th
Get ready for Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day on May 8th! Walking and biking to school benefits both the students and the community in several ways. Students who walk and bike get more physical activity, have more time to socialize with their friends, and develop a sense of independence and self-reliance. The community benefits from reduced pollution and traffic congestion.
We encourage participants to plan a safe route in advance. A fun way to celebrate this day is to form a “walking train” with other Kings Park friends! Meet at the bike racks in the front of the building between door 1 and 2 at 8:20am to celebrate and receive a gift for participating! Then the students can proceed to their arrival entrance. Bus transportation will still be available and will follow the same route schedules. Kiss and Ride will still be available.
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Recycling Your Solar Eclipse Glasses
Now that the eclipse has passed, what do you do with the solar eclipse glasses that can’t be stored for more than three years? Through Astronomers Without Borders, local organizations are collecting eclipse glasses for reuse. They will be vetted, packed, and shipped to schools and groups around the world who are in the path of next eclipse but may not have a safe way to view it directly.
Below are 2 local drop-offs, or you can send them to Kings Park with your child. Your child’s teacher will be directed to where the glasses are being collected.
- Trace Zero Waste, 140 Church Street NW, Vienna, VA 22180
- Marymount University c/o Dr. Alice E Petillo, School of Sciences and Humanities, 2807 N Glebe Road, Arlington VA 22207
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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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 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.
PTA News
Thank you to Britta Berge Harrison, Rachel Nicely, Lisa Anderson and all the volunteers that helped make our 3rd annual Earth Day event a huge success.
Mark your calendars for THIS WEDNESDAY May 1st at 6:30pm in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a presentation by Be Smart on gun storage and safety. Note that this session is for adults only.
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! Sign-up here to contribute, and check out the schedule here! We will start with chalking at both schools at 5:30pm on Sunday (May 5).
With thanks to the nominating committee, we were able to nearly fill the entire PTA board for next year. We are still seeking a VP, Education and Community Outreach. Please consider reaching out to board@kpkgpta.org to learn more about the position and the PTA in general. The 2024-25 KP/KG PTA Board will be elected on May 22nd at our final General Membership Meeting of the school year.
Our next Spirit Night is coming up on Friday, May 10 from 6:30-8:30pm. InCourage (Burke - 8932 Burke Lake Rd) will offer a Parent’s Night Out. Pizza will be provided; $35/child, sibling discount $25. Register at bit.ly/burkeevents. More information.
Save the date! The annual Kings Park vs Kings Glen staff kickball game and end of year celebration will be held on May 17th at 6:30 pm at Kings Glen. Join us for a night of kickball, activities and food trucks!
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.
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
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