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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 Reflection
We honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the military to protect our freedom and way of life. Veterans Day is a special time to recognize their courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their service and remember the important role they play in keeping our country safe. Please see these Kings Park Veterans Day celebration highlights from November 8th.
To all Veterans—thank you for your service!
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Federal Impact Aid Survey needed for all FCPS Students
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available to complete online. Paper copies of this survey will be sent home this Friday for any family that has not yet filled out the form on-line. If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. If you are completing the paper copy, sign and date the form and return the paper copy to your student’s teacher. Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
If filling out the form on-line:
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Step 1: Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact Kings Park for an activation letter. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the on-line Impact Aid Survey form.
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Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets.’
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Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
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You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
Thank you for filling out a form for your student (s). Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
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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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!
Makeup Photo Day, Wednesday, Nov. 20th
All students were photographed in October for school records. Make up photo day is Wednesday, November 20th. Students who ordered photos will received their photo packets this week.
Students who were absent on the October photo day or students enrolled after October 23rd will be photographed for school records on November 20th An optional photo order form will be sent home for these students. Students who would like to retake their photo may return the packet to their teacher by November 20th. For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746 or you can follow the directions on the attached flier.
Book Fair, Dec 4th- Dec 13th
Our first book fair of the year is quickly approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to help us make this event a success. Our fair will be set up the afternoon of December 4th and run through Friday, December 13th. Each year our wonderful parent volunteers help to make this event a success by helping students create wishlists, shop, setting up and taking down our fair. Please sign up to volunteer here. Stay tuned for more information regarding sales and eWallet set up coming soon.
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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Upcoming Events
- 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 18 3 Hour Early Release Day Dismissal 12:25pm
- Nov 18-26 Art Specials Open House
- Nov 19 Meet me at the Library at the Kings Park Public Library 5-6pm
- Nov 20 Photo Make up Day
- Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, school closed for students and staff
- Dec 3-4 PTA Spirit Night - Spartans
- Dec 4-13 Book Fair
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!
Please consider signing up for a shift to collect the candy!
The PTA spiritwear store is now open! Place your orders today! Note that delivery will be in early January. Please email spiritwear@kpgkpta.org with any questions.
Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s. More information is coming soon!
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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