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Kings Park Families,

Thank you to all the students, families, staff, and community partners who joined us for last Thursday’s STEAM Night. It was fantastic to see so many learners exploring, creating, and problem-solving together throughout the evening. A special thank you to our staff, volunteers, and partners who hosted stations and shared their expertise to make the evening possible. We loved seeing the curiosity, creativity, and collaboration across our Kings Park community!

Another exciting thing happening this month is that students in grades K-3 are participating in a schoolwide challenge to see how many ST Math puzzles they can complete. ST Math is a visual, research-based instructional program that builds a deep conceptual understanding of math through rigorous learning puzzles and creative problem solving. It provides students individualized practice and feedback with the help of a penguin pal, Jiji. Each Friday, the cafeteria bulletin board is updated to show each class’s progress. Families can support students’ efforts by asking about their class goal progress, the puzzles they are working on, and by reminding them, “if you had fun, you won!”

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

In this edition:

• 3/17 Attendance Check-In
• 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - March 18th (Grades K-3)
• Quarter End/2-Hour Early Release - March 27th
• April Statewide Election: No School for Students April 21st
• Additional Student Attendance Days for PreK and ECCB Programs
• Family Engagement Survey Reminder
• Spring Book Fair - Volunteers Needed
• Starting Benchmark Unit 6
• County Seeking Budget Input
• Phones Off, Learning On
• PTA News and Updates
• Important Dates

3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - March 18th (Grades K-3)

Kings Park’s next 3-hour Early Release Wednesday is tomorrow, March 18th, for students in grades K-3. Please ensure your child is aware of their confirmed dismissal plan. Preschool follows a normal schedule that day. 

Quarter End/2-Hour Early Release - March 27th

Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and an early release for all students. All students (Grades PreK-3) will dismiss at 1:20pm. PM pre-school classes are canceled that day.

April Statewide Election: No School for Students April 21st

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. 

Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.

Additional Student Attendance Days for PreK and ECCB Programs

Due to school closures resulting from this year's winter storm, the last day of school for PreK, ECCB AM and PM students will be Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

Family Engagement Survey Reminder

Do you feel welcome at your child's school? Are you informed of your child's progress? Answer these questions and more on the Family Engagement Survey, open through March 23rd: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2026

Spring Book Fair - Volunteers Needed

Our spring book fair is April 8th – April 17th. We are still 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

📚 Journeys and Themes in Language Arts 📚

Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is about the lessons we can learn from different stories around the world. Students in K-5 will be learning about themes across cultures. Sixth grade students will learn about legendary journeys. 

Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:

• Question: What’s a lesson that you’ve learned recently, or a challenge you had?
• Activity: Pick a few of your child’s favorite books or classic stories such as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” With your child, discuss each story and whether it has a lesson. 

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.

County Seeking Budget Input

About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.

Phones Off, Learning On

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:

• Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
• Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-426-7000. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

KP/KG PTA News and Events

Registration for Spring After School Activities is now open!  Visit our website for more information on classes and how to register. Please note that every after school program is required to have a parent volunteer in attendance or the class will be cancelled. If you are interested in helping coordinate our parent volunteers, please reach out to Lisley Anco at educomm@kpkgpta.org.

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 about these positions.

Important Dates March is Women’s History Month and Arts in Our Schools Month See the complete school year calendar. 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 27th: Quarter End/2-Hour Early Release March 30th-April 3rd: Spring Break (No School for Students and Staff) April 6th: Teacher Workday (No School for Students) April 10th: School Planning Day (No school for Students)

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