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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.
A Visit from Dr. Reid
Last week, Kings Park Elementary had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent, for a visit. During her time at KPES, Dr. Reid observed our second-grade teachers engaged in a collaborative planning session focused on the new K-6 Language Arts curriculum. She also visited the third-grade classrooms of Mrs. Holliday, Ms. Onorato, and Mrs. Estrera during a math task, as well as Mrs. Dougherty’s first-grade classroom during language arts instruction.
It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. We were thrilled to have Dr. Reid experience our KP Lions in action!
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Class Pictures and Individual Photos
Wednesday, Feb 26th for K and Third Grade
Thursday, Feb 27th for Grades 1 and 2.
Class Pictures and Individual Photos will be taken on Wed, Feb, 26th for Kindergarten and Third Grade classes. Grades 1 and 2 photos will be taken on Thurs, Feb 27th. Information from Strawbridge Studios was sent home in your Friday, February 21st.
Class Pictures are $14. If you choose to order a Class Picture, fill out the order form and send it back by Picture Day. Additional Class Picture Order Forms will be available in the office and on-line at www.strawbridge.net.
If you choose to order Individual Photos - send no money now (Individual Photos only). Strawbridge will send your student’s portrait back in a few weeks. At that time, you can purchase the entire package or create your own combination of photos and return the non-purchased portraits back to Kings Park School.
Meet Me at the Library, March 4th 5:00-6:00pm
We are excited to be partnering with WETA to host our next Meet Me at the Library event at the Kings Park Public Library! This event is a great opportunity for families to listen to stories, play some games, and participate in activities to promote literacy, math, problem solving skills - and this month - MUSIC! This event will showcase fun ways to integrate more music and rhythm into daily life and education. On Tuesday, March 4th, families are invited to the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) at 5:00 PM for an hour-long session focusing on Music and Singing 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, March 4h at 5:00!
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children.
To show our support, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please note that this date has been adjusted to align with our spring break schedule. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.
Purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie between now and March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day! Please share this link with your offices and school communities.
Please note, the cost of shipping and handling is per shipping address. You may consider arranging bulk orders.
Spring Book Fair, Mar 6-14 Volunteers Needed Book Fair Night, March 13th 5:00-7:00pm
Our spring book fair is right around the corner! This year our fair will run from March 6th - March 14th. We are seeking volunteers to help our students with previewing the fair and making purchases. If you are able to donate your time during our fair we would love to have your help. Please sign up here. We are looking forward to another successful fair. Book Fair Night will be March 13th until 7pm.
STEAM Night, March 13th 5:00pm-6:30pm
Join us for STEAM Night, March 13th 5:300-6:30pm in the Kings Park Cafeteria. We will be showcasing the hands on STEAM and Strategies Lab activities students have been participating in from kindergarten to 3rd grade this year. The activities students have engaged in have aligned to
Look forward to seeing you that night.
Kindergarten Orientation, Thursday April 3rd
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year. Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be held on Thursday, April 3rd,.
Details are in the works and more info to come. Please save the date and mark your calendars! If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2020, then it is time to register your child for the 2025-2026 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
Student Fasting Meal Kits for Feb 28 - Mar 28
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
*Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Lost and Found
Please remember to label clothing items, lunchboxes, water bottles, and whatever else your child may leave behind somewhere within the school or playground. If there's a name in it or on it, we will our best to get it back to your child. If not, it will go into the lost and found, located in the cafeteria. Please encourage your child to make sure to check the Lost and Found frequently, especially as the seasons change. Thanks for your help in making sure all items return home to where they belong!
FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Kings Park Elementary staff members.
Upcoming Events
- Feb 26-27 Spring Photos (check days and grades above)
- March 4 Meet me at the Library
- March 10th Three Hour Early Release Day
- Mar 6-14 Spring Book Fair
- Mar 13 STEAM Night 5:00 - 6:30pm
- Mar 13 Book Fair Night ends 5:00 - 7:00pm
- Mar 21 PTA Baskets and BINGO Night @LBSS
- March 31 Eid al-Fitr no school for students
- Apr 1 Teacher Workday no school for students
- Apr 3 Kindergarten Orientation
- Apr 14-18 Spring Break no school for students
FCPS Calendar
PTA News
This whole week is spirit week at Chick-Fil-A (5815 Burke Centre Pkwy) from February 24-28. Use code KPKG25 at breakfast, lunch, or dinner for 15% of the sales to be donated back to the schools.
The PTA has put together the slate of afterschool activities for the spring. Fliers with details and registration information are being distributed, and all the information is posted on our website, including links to register. Sign-up today!
Our annual Baskets & Bingo is coming up on Friday, March 21st at Lake Braddock SS. This family fun event will feature FREE bingo, and themed baskets that will be raffled off. If you have any questions, please email baskets@kpkgpta.org. Own a local business and want to donate to our event? Please reach out to Sarah at vpfund@kpkgpta.org.
InCourage will be hosting another Parents Night Out Spirit Night on Friday, March 14th from 6:30-8:30PM. Pizza will be provided; $35/child. Register at bit.ly/burkeevents.
We will be hosting our “Ready, Tech, Go!” Workshop on Thursday, April 3rd, from 6:30-8PM at KPES. This event is provided through funding from the National PTA, and will feature FREE childcare and a light dinner. Please pre-register so we know to expect you. The event, targeted at parents/caregivers of elementary aged students, will foster peer-to-peer discussion reflection on various aspects of screen readiness. More information is on our website.
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