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Kings Park Families, We hope everyone in the Kings Park community has been safe and warm this week as schools closed due to winter weather. A sincere thank you to our custodial team for their incredible work clearing roads and sidewalks in preparation for the safe return of students and staff. Their commitment to our school community makes a difference every day, and we are truly grateful for all they do.

Please note an important Kings Park calendar change - the STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open House originally scheduled for next week have been postponed. See below for additional information.

Today and tomorrow remain student holidays for previously scheduled professional development and teacher worktime. These days are essential to ensure all staff are well prepared to support student learning entering the second half of the school year.

A friendly reminder that all student devices and chargers brought home last Friday must be returned on our next school day. Thanks for your help making sure students have access to these important instructional tools during the school day.

Sincerely, Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan

In this edition:

• POSTPONED: STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open House
• 1/29 Attendance Celebration
• End-Of-Quarter Adjustments
• Kindergarten Registration
• Class Pictures and Individual Photos
• Meal Kits Available
• Winter Weather Reminders and Resources
• FCPS App
• PTA News and Updates
• Important Dates

POSTPONED: STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open House

Recognizing the unexpected impact this week’s weather has had on many families’ schedules, we are postponing the STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open Houses that were originally scheduled for next week. Mother Nature had a say, as well, with conditions on neighborhood streets and sidewalks making school access difficult for families at this time. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to reschedule, and we look forward to welcoming families at a later date. Updated dates will be shared via News You Choose.

End-Of-Quarter Adjustments

Due to the loss of instructional days this week, end-of-quarter dates have been adjusted as follows:

• The final day of the second quarter will now be Tuesday, February 3rd.
• Report cards will be sent home with students on Tuesday, Feburary 10th.
• The divisionwide staff development day on Thursday, January 29th, and Friday, January 30th, will remain as scheduled. Students will not have classes on these days.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please call Kings Park at 703-426-7000. 

💻 Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. 

Class Pictures and Individual Photos

Monday, February 9th: Grades K, 2, and select preschool

Tuesday, February 10th: Grades 1, 3, and select preschool

Class Pictures and Individual Photos will be taken on Monday, February 9^th, for Kindergarten and 2nd Grade classes. 1st and 3rd grade photos will be taken on Tuesday,  February 10^th. Preschool dates will be shared with families by the classroom teacher.

Information from Strawbridge Studios will be sent home with all students on Tuesday, February 3rd. 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 Strawbridge.net and click order pictures and enter this code FM486424.

For individual photos, you can choose to purchase a package or create your own combination of photos using the order form, going on-line to Strawbridge.net, and click order pictures and enter this code FM486428.

Meal Kits Available for Students In an effort to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity while our schools are closed during planned student holidays, Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is providing meal kits at specific schools for students. Meal kits will be available from 11:00 am  to 1:00 pm on Friday, January 30th.  Children do not need to be present to pick up the kits, which will contain a meal and a healthy snack. No proof of eligibility or identification is required. View pickup locations for meal kits.

Winter Weather Reminders and Resources Prepare for Winter Weather Winter weather has arrived! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.  FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed. Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather. If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health. Winter Resources for Families A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs. Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue! We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.

More News and Updates — on the go — With the FCPS App  Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here is how it makes life easier:     Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events specific to your family.     No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required.     Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather announcements! — ensuring you never miss an important announcement from the district or your school.     Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS. To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app, or download it today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

KP/KG PTA News and Events

PTA News and Updates

Our FREE PTA Family Fitness Night is coming up at Kings Park on Friday, February 6th from 6:30 - 8pm.  Please also join us right before at 6 pm for our PTA meeting to elect the nominating committee.

We’re looking for candidates for the Nominating Committee.  Each year the PTA elects a Nominating Committee to put forth a slate of candidates for the PTA's next executive board.  The PTA plans to elect the nominating committee at our February 6th meeting.  Are you interested in serving on this committee?  Please contact PTA president, Jennifer Argenta, at president@kpkgpta.org.  Similarly, please reach out if you have any interest in serving on the 2026-2027 PTA board.

Looking to get the kids out of the house so you can celebrate Valentine’s Day? Code Ninjas will be hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday, February 13th from 6 to 8:30 pm. Click here for more information and registration information. 

Important Dates: January 29th: Staff Development Day (No school for students) January 30th: Teacher Workday (No school for students) February 3rd: End of 2nd Quarter February 6th: PTA Family Fitness Night - 6:30pm-8:00pm at Kings Park February 9th: Class pictures - Grades K, 2, and select preschool February 10th: Class pictures - Grades 1, 3, and select preschool February 13th: PTA Code Ninjas Parents’ Night Out - 6:00pm-8:30pm February 16th: Presidents' Day Holiday (No school for students and staff) February 17th: Teacher Workday (No school for students) February 18th: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Students dismiss at 12:25pm)

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