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Kings Park Families,

Last Friday’s 100th Day of School was full of energy and excitement. Kindness was also evident throughout the day as students honored a shared milestone, engaged in thoughtful Valentine exchanges, and made generous contributions to the Kindness Olympics Food Drive. We are proud of the way our students continue to demonstrate empathy, generosity, and school spirit in both big and small moments each  day.

Holiday celebrations and observances continue this week. Wishing good fortune to those in our community who are celebrating Lunar New Year today. Tomorrow marks Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Ramadan. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from and about one another’s traditions and stories.

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19th. Let's see how much sunshine we can bring to Kings Park!

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

In this edition:

• 2/17 Attendance Celebration
• 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - Tomorrow, Feb 18th  (Grades K-3)
• STEAM Night - March 12th
• Kindergarten Orientation at Kings Park
• Meal Kits for Fasting Students
• FCPS’ Black History Month Celebration
• SR&R Survey
• PTA News and Updates
• Community Events
  • Braddock District Neighborhood College
  • Lake Braddock FanQuest
• Important Dates

3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - Tomorrow, February 18th (Grades K-3)

Kings Park’s next 3-hour Early Release Wednesday is tomorrow, February 18th, for students in grades K-3. Please make sure your student knows their dismissal plan. Preschool follows a normal schedule.

STEAM Night at Kings Park

Join us for STEAM Night on Thursday, March 12th, 5:00-6:30pm, in the Kings Park Cafeteria. We will be showcasing the hands-on STEAM and Strategies Lab activities students in Kindergarten through third grade have been participating in this year. Students will also have the opportunity to explore additional STEAM-related stations, with participation from Code Ninjas and the Fairfax County Public Library. The activities students have engaged in are aligned to

• Portrait of a Graduate Skills,
• Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies,
• Engineering Design Process,
• Computer Science and Computational Thinking,
• and grade level curriculum.

Come experience STEAM learning in action!

Kings Park Kindergarten Registration and Orientation Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for our new kindergarten students. If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2026, then it is time to register your child for the 2026-2027 school year. Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergartners and their parents will be on Wednesday, March 25, from 2:35pm-3:35pm. We request that you begin the registration process as soon as possible. Online registration information and forms are available at: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/registration. For questions, contact the registrar, Nancy Sawicki, at 703-426-7000.

Meal Kits for Fasting Students

From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:

• Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
• Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
• Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800. 

FCPS’ Black History Month Celebration

Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.  The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.  Click to edit this placeholder text.

SR&R Survey

Community Feedback on Proposed Changes to FCPS’ Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R): Family Survey Open Until February 20

Please check your email for a link to a survey on suggested changes to FCPS’ SR&R for school year 2026-27. All FCPS parents/caregivers are invited to participate in this voluntary and confidential survey, which is open from now until February 20. The survey questions include proposed changes to: 

• Universal Discipline Matrices: Creating standard consequences and supports for disciplinary incidents for grade level bands (grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12).
• Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
• Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Creating translation accommodations for Multilingual Learner student statements after a discipline incident has occurred.

KP/KG PTA News and Events

PTA News and Updates

The Kings Park Yearbook Committee is looking for pictures to include in this year’s yearbook. Visit our website to learn more and submit your photos.

Our Olympic themed Monthly Staff Appreciation will take place at Kings Park on Friday, February 20th.  Sign up here to donate!

We are still looking for volunteers to help with Staff Appreciation Week from May 3-8. 2026. This is a week full of fun treats for the staff, but we need people to help make it happen! Join our 2026 Staff Appreciation Week Committee and reach out to Bethany at events@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.

The PTA is busy putting together afterschool activities for the spring.  In order to make these classes possible, parent volunteers are required for every class. We are looking for someone to serve as our After School Program Coordinator for the spring session. This is a job that can be done from home on your own time. Please see our website for more information and reach out to Jen Argenta at president@kpkgpta.org if you are interested or have any questions. 

Mark your calendars! The PTA will be holding a brand new event this year! Book Bingo will be held during Read Across America week on March 4th from 5:30 - 8 pm at Kings Park in the cafeteria. At this free event, every student who attends will leave with a free book and everyone will have a chance to win fun reading themed door prizes! Stay tuned for more details to come! 

Community Events

Braddock District Neighborhood College

We are excited to announce that the upcoming Braddock District Neighborhood College is open for registration: https://forms.office.com/g/SqK6hbZRbJ                                       

Fairfax County’s Neighborhood College is a FREE six-session certificate program open to Braddock District residents. Sessions will feature guest speakers, interactive activities, breakout room discussions, networking opportunities and information about advisory boards and other volunteer opportunities. We are committed to providing each participant with a valuable and enriching experience. Braddock Neighborhood College graduates will: 

1. Learn how Fairfax County Government works and how to get involved.
2. Understand demographic profiles and trends within a community context.
3. Explore topics that impact the social and economic well-being of the neighborhoods and communities.
4. Apply principles and strategies for inclusive community engagement and outreach.
5. Enhance leadership and problem-solving skills to improve neighborhood livability. 

Orientation Session 

March 12, 2026

Braddock District Office

9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015

7:00pm-8:30pm 

Classes will be held six consecutive Thursday evenings March 19 - April 30, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Classes will be held virtually March 19-April 16 and in-person at Braddock Elementary School April 23 and 30.

Sponsored by the Braddock District Supervisor Rachna Sizemore Heizer in partnership with Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. 

*Residents can use Fairfax County's My Neighborhood page to confirm which magisterial district they reside. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/myneighborhood/

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Lake Braddock FanQuest

Lake Braddock Secondary School

Friday, March 6th

Tailgate @ 5:00pm

Game @ 6:00pm-7:00pm

Join us for fun games and support our inclusive basketball team, where students and the community come together to cheer on our Lake Braddock unified basketball team, build school spirit, and promote inclusion and respect for students with disability.

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Important Dates: See the complete school year calendar. February 18th: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Grades K-3) February 19th: Divisionwide Spirit Day - Bright Colors and Tropical Wear February 25th: FCPS' Black History Month Celebration, 6:00pm March 4th: PTA Book Bingo, 5:30pm-8:00pm, Kings Park March 12th: STEAM Night, 5:00pm-6:30pm

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