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Kings Park Families,
Our next Early Release Wednesday is coming up on March 18th. Dismissal plans on record from the last Early Release Wednesday were shared via TalkingPoints on Monday afternoon. If your child’s dismissal plan needs to be updated, please submit any changes by Monday, March 16th. When changes are received after the deadline, it can be challenging to communicate updates in time to ensure a smooth and accurate dismissal process for all students. We appreciate your partnership in helping dismissal run safely and efficiently for everyone.
We hope to see many families at STEAM Night this Thursday, March 12, from 5:00pm-6:3pm in the Kings Park Cafeteria. Families will have the opportunity to see and try activities that highlight the skills our students have been developing all year, including Portrait of a Graduate skills, critical and creative thinking strategies, the engineering design process, computer science and computational thinking. It will be a fun, interactive way to experience the curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving happening in our classrooms. We look forward to learning and exploring together!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan
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In this edition:
- 3/10 Attendance Celebration
- FCPS Family Engagement Survey
- STEAM Night This Thursday - March 12th
- 3-Hour Early Release Next Wednesday - March 18th (Grades K-3)
- Spring Book Fair - Volunteers Needed
- Kings Park Kindergarten Orientation - March 25th
- Countdown to Kindergarten Webinar
- Finishing Benchmark Unit 5
- Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
- Sleep Awareness Week
- PTA News and Events
- Community Events
- Burke School Fundraiser
- Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
- Important Dates
March 10th Attendance Celebration: K-3
KP's 2025-2026 Attendance Goal: 7% chronic absenteeism or less
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| Percentage of students NOT currently chronically absent |
93.7% |
| Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year) |
6.3% |
FCPS Family Engagement Survey
Family Engagement Survey Opened March 9thFCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9th, to Monday, March 23rd. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers should have received a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9th. A survey link is also available on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. Paper surveys are available at each school. Results will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division to support student success.
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STEAM Night at Kings Park this Thursday
Join us for STEAM Night this Thursday, March 12th, 5:00pm-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
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Wanna know what these are? Come to STEAM Night to find out! |
3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - March 18th (Grades K-3)
Kings Park’s next 3-hour Early Release Wednesday is next Wednesday, March 18th, for students in grades K-3. Dismissal plans on record were sent via TalkingPoints Monday/yesterday afternoon. Changes to dismissal plans must be received by Monday, March 16th. Preschool follows a normal schedule that day.
Spring Book Fair - Volunteers Needed!
Our spring book fair is coming! The fair will be held from April 8th – April 17th. We are seeking volunteers to help students create wish lists and help make purchases. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using our sign up genius. More information to come regarding eWallets and purchasing in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support in making our fair a success.
Kings Park Kindergarten Orientation - Wednesday, March 25th, 2:35pm-3:35pm
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2021, then it is time to register your child for the 2026-2027 school year.
Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be held on Wednesday, March 25th, 2:35pm-3:35pm. Please arrive at Door 4 near the back blacktop to sign in. Door 4 will open at 2:35pm; parents will report to the cafeteria and students will head to kindergarten classrooms.
We kindly request that you begin the registration process as soon as possible so KPES is allocated the appropriate number of teachers.
Registration information and forms are available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.
For questions or to get on the detailed information list, contact the Registrar, Nancy Sawicki at 703-426-7000 or nesawicki@fcps.edu
Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
📚 Finishing Up Our Exploration of Technology and Society in Language Arts 📚
Students are finishing Benchmark Unit 5 in Language Arts! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about why and how we use technology.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What do you think life would be like if we didn’t have cell phones or the internet?
- Activity: Ask your child to predict the next big invention in transportation, communication, or entertainment. Have them sketch it, name it, and explain how it works.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Sleep Awareness Week
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
KP/KG PTA News and Events
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Our March newsletter is now out! Read it here!
Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us at Book Bingo last Wednesday at Kings Park! We hope everyone had an amazing time and are enjoying their new books!
Our next Spirit Night is coming up this week on March 11th from 5-9 pm at Ledo Pizza (8324 Old Keene Mill Rd.). Bring the flyer or use the code “Fundraiser” for online orders and the PTA will receive 10% of all orders.
The PTA Board is looking for a new Secretary and Treasurer to join us for the 2026-2027 school year. Please reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you’re interested in learning more!
Registration for RunFit Kidz at Kings Glen is now open! This program will begin on March 17th and is held at Kings Glen for students in grades 3-6. (Note: Students in grade 3 must have their own transportation down to Kings Glen.) Click here to register today.
Information on all other Spring After School Activities is coming soon! All classes (except RunFit Kidz) will begin after Spring Break. Please visit our website for the most updated information, including links to register. Every after school program is required to have a parent volunteer in attendance.
We are still looking for someone to help manage our after school activity volunteers. This person will need to confirm weekly that the parent volunteer for each class will be in attendance. You will not be required to find any volunteers or replacement volunteers. This 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.
Community Events
Burke School Fundraiser
The Burke School PTA is hosting a fundraiser and reaching out to our local community for support. Because many of our families live outside the immediate area, we rely on the generosity of our neighbors to help make these events successful.
Please consider supporting us by purchasing a meal at the Wendy’s in Burke Towne Center on March 10 (6056 Burke Commons Road, Burke, VA 22015). Burke School will receive 20% of sales when you say “Burke PTA” at checkout.
Burke School serves FCPS students from across the district and is dedicated to educating children with diverse abilities, needs, and backgrounds. Your support truly makes a difference for our students.
Thank you for supporting our school community!
Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
Saturday, March 14th
10:00am-2:00pm
Lorton Community Center
9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079
- Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early!
- Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books maximum limit per family.
- Fun family activities including DJ and free arts and crafts.
- Hundreds of LEGO brick boxes available while supplies last!
For more information, please contact Jack Delaney at jdelaney@fcft.org.
Spanish/English Event Flyer
Important Dates
March is Women’s History Month and Arts in Our Schools Month
See the complete school year calendar.
March 11th: PTA Spirit Night at Ledo Pizza, 5:00pm-9:00pm
March 12th: STEAM Night, 5:00pm-6:30pm
March 18th: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday
March 20th: Holiday - Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (No School for Students and Staff)
March 25th: Kindergarten Orientation, 2:35pm-3:35pm
March 30-April 3: Spring Break (No School for Students and Staff)
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