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 Dear Families,
We are excited to welcome families to Back to School Night next Wednesday, September 10th, from 5:30-7:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from your child’s teacher, learn about classroom routines and connect with our school community. To enhance your face to face time with staff, we invite you to watch our video playlists in advance to learn more about instruction and learning at KPES. These videos offer great insights and updates into how we teach and support your child’s education.
We look forward to connecting with you next Wednesday and partnering for a wonderful school year ahead.
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Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan |
In This Edition:
- Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 10th
- Digital Consent Form
- Body Safety Program
- Advanced Academic Spotlight
- No-Cost Meals on September 9th
- SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
- New Math Screening and Growth Assessment
- Lake Braddock Pyramid Night
- PTA News and Events
- Important Dates
 Back to School Night - Wednesday, September 10th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Kings Park’s Back to School Night is next Wednesday, September 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm (PreK-3rd Grade). There will be three, 25-minute sessions. At each session families can choose to visit a homeroom teacher or specialist (Art, Music, PE, etc.) No matter which path you choose, your adventure at Back to School Night will help you learn more about your child’s school journey.
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Wednesday, September 10th
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5:30pm- 5:55pm
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Session 1
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6:00pm- 6:25pm
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Session 2
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6:30pm-6:55pm
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Session 3
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Digital Consent Form
Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources. Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of a variety of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed.
Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool
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Body Safety Program
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at KPES the week of September 22-26 for grades K-3. If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please make sure to send in a signed opt-out form (English/Spanish) no later than Wednesday, September 10th. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday.
Opt out form (Opt out form Spanish)
Advanced Academics Spotlight
Jamie Mucciolo, KP AART, and Lisa Rode, KG AART, are excited to continue to work together to bring you important updates on AAP from FCPS and our KP/KG community! You can access our school newsletters as well as FCPS newsletter by clicking the following link: https://kingsparkes.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academics-programs. Our monthly newsletters feature our office hours dates and times, CCT strategies to try at home, and happening in the community. We look forward to working with you this year!
No-cost Meals on September 9th
No-Cost Meals Available for Students on September 9thAs a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on September 9th due to a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. FCPS will provide student meals at a select number of schools at no cost. Please keep in mind that:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on September 9th. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October.
Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit FCPS’ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
New Math Screening and Growth Assessment for Elementary Students
Starting in September, FCPS elementary schools will use the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Math assessment to assess grade level mathematics skills in grades 1-6. The MAP Math test along with the iReady Reading test fulfill a state requirement to measure academic growth in grades 3-6 throughout the school year.
MAP Math tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring. They help teachers identify students' strengths and areas where they may need more support.
Families can learn more about MAP Growth assessments by visiting the MAP Test Information webpage.
Lake Braddock Pyramid Night - Friday, September 5th, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Lake Braddock will be hosting their annual Pyramid Night this Friday, September 5th. The event includes fun games and activities like food trucks, music, an obstacle course, bounce houses and a dunk tank from 5:00pm-6:30pm.The first home football game will follow the festival and we hope you will be able to stay and participate. Tickets for the game are available for purchase through eTix, but the festival is free to attend. You may even notice some familiar Kings Park faces participating in the “Tunnel Run” to open the football game.
KP/KG PTA News and Events
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Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. Being a PTA member has numerous benefits -- it's a great way to meet new friends and become more involved in your child's school and community. Join on our website!
Check out our latest newsletter!
After School activities are open for registration! Check out our website for more information on the classes being offered at both Kings Park and Kings Glen. Scholarships are available (please reach out to your school counselor).
Our first meeting is coming up on September 10th at Kings Park at 5:00 pm right before Back to School Night. The school administration and PTA Board members will be providing updates and we will be voting on our 2025-26 school year budget.
Our next Spirit Night is coming up on September 10th! InCourage is offering a Back to School Night Event from 4:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Sign your student up, drop them off at InCourage, then join us for our PTA meeting at 5 pm and Kings Park’s Back to School Night at 5:30 pm! All proceeds come back to the PTA!
Our popular FREE PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 12th at 6:30 pm. Join us for a sweet treat and learn about local after school vendors and community resources. Two Smooth Dudes food truck will also be on site!
On September 18th, the PTA will host a "Bee Well" staff appreciation. We will be providing small wellness and self-care items to staff and would love your help with some healthy snack items. Please take a moment to review the Sign Up Genius and sign up to donate an item if you can!
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. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here. Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Important Dates
Important Dates:
September 5th - Lake Braddock Pyramid Night, 5:00pm-6:30pm
September 9th - NO SCHOOL, Election Day
September 10th:
- 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Student dismissal at 12:25pm)
- PTA Meeting: 5:00pm-5:30pm at Kings Park ES
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Kings Park ES Back to School Night: 5:30pm-7:00pm
September 12th: PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair - 6:30pm at Kings Glen
September 19th: PTA Booster Fun Run
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