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Weekly Kings Park ES News
Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources.
Veterans Day Celebration - Friday, Nov 8th
Veterans Day is approaching, and KPES will be celebrating with a special Veterans Day Honor Walk on this Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans, their families, and their KPES students to join us at 8:30am in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, a musical slideshow, and donuts!
Program Highlights:
- 8:30am-8:50am: Enjoy donuts, a heartfelt slideshow, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
- 8:50am- 9:00am: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Kings Park Elementary.
If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know using this link. Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!
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Open House in Specials
This year, our specialists will have open house weeks throughout the year. In November, we kick off our specialist open house with ART!
Come join us in the art studio during your child's regularly scheduled art class Nov 18th-26th and enjoy an art class with your young artist. Guests will join in with our creative process and learn more about the art making process. We hope to see you there! Parents should please check in with the office before coming to the art rooms.
Reminders will come from your teacher regarding your regularly scheduled art time. Reach out to your classroom teacher or our art teachers, Ms. Vasudevan and Mrs. Hagan if you have questions.
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Advanced Academics Spotlight
Be sure to check out the November Kings Park/Kings Glen AAP Newsletter, linked on our Kings Park Website! Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode will continue to offer office hours for questions about services and screening. You can find the link as well as a checklist for submitting full-time materials in this month's edition!
Reminder: Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals Ends December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of KPES students in Grades 2-3 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Jamie Mucciolo (JMMucciolo@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2024.
The window to submit an AAP Full-Time Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time services can be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for AAP Full-Time services will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data points which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Jamie Mucciolo in mid/late February.
For more information, parents may review Testing and Identification information on the AAP office website, as well as information about Full-Time services. Please reach out to Jamie Mucciolo via email at JMMucciolo@fcps.edu with any further questions.
Kings Park ES Gift Card Drive
As the weather cools and we head into this season of gratitude, we are reaching out to ask for your help. We are currently collecting gift cards to assist Kings Park ES families in need. Gift cards to Giant, Walmart, and Target will go directly to families of students facing food insecurity and/or requiring assistance with necessities and seasonal support. Even small donations can make a big impact.
Gift cards are being collected now with a first due date of December 13th. Gift cards can be donated at any time and will be used to support our families throughout the year. They can be dropped off in a box in the front office or sent with your child in an envelope attention: School Counselors or School Social Worker. We are thankful to have such a generous and caring community and truly appreciate your support!
Questions? Please contact school counselors Corri Shusterman rcshusterman@fcps.edu, Tracy Rossi tlrossi@fcps.edu, or social worker Katie Carroll kcarroll3@fcps.edu.
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Meet Me at the Library Returns, Nov 19th
We are excited to be bringing Meet Me at the Library back to Kings Park for another year! We are partnering with WETA and hosting our first Meet Me at the Library event for the 24-25 school year.
This event is a great opportunity for families to listen to stories, play some games, and participate in activities to promote literacy, math, and problem solving skills.
On Tuesday, Nov. 19th, families are invited to the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) at 5:00pm for an hour-long session focusing on Storytelling and STEAM with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. This is a free event for Kings Park students. Every student that attends will receive a free book from WETA.
We hope to see you in the Community Meeting Room at the Kings Park Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 5:00!
Upcoming Events
- Nov 8th - Veterans Day Event
- Nov 11th - No school for students and staff Veterans Day Holiday
- Nov 16-17 PTA Family Photo Shoot and Collection of Treats for Troops
- Nov 19 Meet me at the Library at the Kings Park Public Library 5-6pm
FCPS Calendar
PTA News
Sign Up for our upcoming Family Photo Shoot. Like previous years, Susan Johnson will be taking pictures outside of Kings Park on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM. $40 per 2 digital images; 20% of the proceeds go to the PTA.
Our very popular Treats for Troops initiative is coming back again! Stop by the KPES entrance on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM (yes, same time-frame as the Family Photo Shoot!), to drop off thank you cards and your leftover Halloween candy to be sent to the troops!
Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s. More information is coming soon!
Our latest newsletter is out and available electronically. Check it out!
Keep in Touch with the PTA. A great way to keep in touch with the PTA is to subscribe to our emails and/or join our Facebook group. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar. Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. Join on our website!
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