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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.
Kings Park ES: Ten Points of Pride
At Kings Park Elementary School, we take pride in the unique programs, dedicated staff, and strong sense of community that make our school a special place to learn and grow. Each week, we'll highlight one of our "10 Points of Pride" to celebrate what makes Kings Park exceptional!
Advanced and Inclusive Academics
As the only pre-K through 3rd-grade school in FCPS, Kings Park offers a robust Advanced Academic Program with leveled services, including a local level IV cluster-based site and Young Scholars. Our inclusive classrooms serve all students, including those in preschool programs like the Family and Early Childhood Education Program, Early Childhood Class-Based, and Preschool Autism classrooms. We nurture the potential of every student!
Stay tuned next week for another Point of Pride that makes Kings Park Elementary School an amazing place to learn and grow!
“Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 9th
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 (FCPS) is proud to have over 13,500 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. To show our support for military-connected youth, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 9. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue. We extend our appreciation for the service of all children from military families and celebrate them by wearing purple to say, “Thank You!” Whether or not you know any military-connected youth, please take a moment to recognize and honor them by wearing purple on Wednesday April 9.
Military Families
Calling all military Kids! Help us to create a Military Kids Honor Wall by completing the form in your Friday Folder this week! Add a picture of you and your family! Please return to your teacher, Mrs. Shusterman or Mrs. Rossi by Friday April 4, 2025.
Sign up for the Military Families FCPS News You Choose to receive information on events, news, and other topics regarding military-connected families.
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Family Input for Class Placements 2025-2026
As we begin to plan for the 2025-2026 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 2, 2025. 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.
Community Conversations
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🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on
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Tuesday, April 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Lorton Station ES
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Monday, April 7 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Greenbriar West ES
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Monday, April 21 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Mount Eagle ES
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Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Mason Crest ES
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
FCPS Bus Stop Cameras
Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
Boundary Review Update
The Comprehensive School Boundary Review Process Explained Want to learn more about the ongoing Comprehensive School Boundary Review process? Watch this video for explanations of terms such as attendance zones, attendance islands, split feeders, and other factors that affect school boundaries. The video will also be available in other languages soon.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information and sign up for our School Boundary Review newsletter.
Upcoming Events
- Apr 3 Kindergarten Orientation 2:30pm-3:40pm
- Apr 3 PTA Event Ready, Tech, Go
- Apr 14-18 Spring Break no school for students
- Apr 21- 3 hour Early Release for KPES (12:25pm dismissal)
FCPS Calendar
PTA News
Thanks to those that pre-registered for the “Ready, Tech, Go!” Workshop for THIS Thursday, April 3rd, from 6:30-8PM at KPES. This event, targeted at parents/caregivers of elementary aged students, is provided through funding from the National PTA, and will foster peer-to-peer discussion reflecting on various aspects of screen readiness.
We hope you will join us at our next PTA meeting at 6:30PM on Monday April 7th at KPES and on Zoom (Meeting ID: 889 0620 0101 / Passcode: KPKG2020!). As well as presenting the slate of candidates and having a quick business meeting, we will be welcoming Supervisor James Walkinshaw and FCPS Board Member Sandy Anderson to speak to the community about current topics.
Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming free Earth Day event on April 22nd at KPES from 6-7:30PM where we’ll have free crafts and activities for students, and food trucks for dinner! Please consider signing up to volunteer if you are able to!
We’re busy preparing for the upcoming Staff Appreciation Week the first week of May. We’ll be celebrating the wonderful staff at KPES and KGES with a theme of “In Our Staff Appreciation Era” and are looking for completed friendship bracelets made by KP/KG students. Please use the sign up to let us know if your student is interested in helping!
Join us for a thrilling night of soccer at Audi Field on June 7th as Kings Park and Kings Glen come together to support DC United! Tickets start at just $30, and by using this special link, you guarantee you'll be sitting with other KP/KG families for the game.
The latest PTA newsletter came out. Check it out!
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