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This past week was a powerful reminder of how strong school–home partnerships support student success and well-being. Our student artists’ talent was on full display at last Wednesday’s Lake Braddock Art Show, and families shared their love of reading at yesterday's Book Fair Family Night. Seeing so many families come out to support our creative and book-loving Lions was a heartwarming reflection of the strength of our school community.

This week we honor and recognize our military-connected students during our Purple Up! Spirit Week. Our school community is proud to celebrate and support these students and their families.

With the 4th Quarter underway, thank you for your continued efforts to support consistent student attendance. Every day a student is in the classroom is an opportunity for them to build on their social and academic foundations. Let’s finish this year strong by ensuring our students are present and ready to learn every single day. As our school motto proudly states, “Together we grow!”

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

In this edition:

• 4/14 Attendance Celebration
• Purple up! Spirit Week continues
• Celebrate Earth Day
• Kings Park Book Fair Open Through April 17th
• STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open House: April 27th - May 1st
• Meet Me at the Library – April 29th
• SOL Testing Dates (3rd Grade)
• 2026-2027 Student Intentions Form
• Family Input for Class Placements 2026-2027
• Finishing Benchmark Unit 6
• No School April 21/Meals for Students
• FCPS FY 2027 Budget
• PTA News and Updates
• Important Dates

Purple up! Spirit Week Continues

This week, we continue to recognize and honor our Kings Park ES military students during our Purple Up! Spirit Week! Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force blue.  We appreciate the service of our KP students from military families and celebrate them by wearing purple to say, “Thank You!”

• Wednesday, April 15th - Wear Purple to support our military students and families
• Thursday, April 16th - Blend into Stand Out! Dress in different camouflage patterns
• Friday, April 17th - Wear Red to Remember Everyone Deployed

Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 21st. See the schedule below for our Earth Week spirit days from April 20-24.

• Monday, April 20th: Wildlife Day - wear a nature pattern or a shirt with an animal
• AT HOME on Tuesday, April 21st: Zero Waste Day - Wear White 
• Wednesday, April 22nd: Earth Day - Wear Green
• Thursday, April 23rd: Climate Change Day - Wear Red
• Friday, April 24th:  Watershed Day - Wear Blue

Looking for a fun way to engage in Earth Week at home? These BINGO boards have fun activities for each day during Earth Week.

English Version

Spanish Version

And here are 2 fun events in our community!

• KPKG PTA Earth Day Festival at Kings Park Elementary on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00-7:30

Fairfax County Park Authority's Earth Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10am-4pm at Lake Fairfax Park. The festival will include earth and nature-focused programs, scavenger hunts, and more. Admission is free; parking is $10 per car.

Kings Park Book Fair Open Through April 17th

Our Spring Book Fair is now open and runs through April 17th. Students can shop from April 14th – April 17th. 

Visit our homepage to set up an eWallet and have your students shop cash free. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kingsparkelementaryschool 

STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open House: April 27^th - May 1st

Parents are invited to attend our upcoming STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open Houses, taking place April 27th – May 1st! Parents and guardians are welcome to stop by and explore the exciting learning happening in our STEAM spaces and library. This is a great opportunity to work with your students as they celebrate creativity and innovation. More details will be shared regarding your class day and time through Talking Points. Watch for messages from Mrs. Mucciolo, Mrs. Crabill or Mrs. Woll. Please be sure to save the dates!

Meet Me at the Library – April 29th

Join us for an evening of musical fun at the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Road) on April 29th from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Cunningham will be leading our event filled with rhythms, creativity, and literacy. We are partnering with WETA and all students attending will receive a book to take home. Come join some KPES staff for this hour-long event. And don’t forget your dancing shoes. Hope to see you there!

SOL Testing Dates (3rd Grade) Students in Grade 3 will take the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests on the following days: 3rd Grade Reading SOL - Wednesday, May 6th 3rd Grade Math SOL - Thursday, May 14th 3rd grade families, it is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period.  More information about SOLs is available online. If you have questions about the SOLs, please feel free to contact your children’s teacher or one of our Testing Coordinators: Beth Beavers, Jenn Burke, and Chandi Lind.

2026-2027 Student Intentions Form 

3^rd Quarter Progress Reports will go home with your child on Friday. Included with the Progress Report is the Student Intentions for the 2026-2027 School Year form.

This information is important because school staffing is based on enrollment, and state regulations require that we determine the educational intentions of students leaving FCPS.

Please complete and return to Kings Park as soon as possible. We appreciate your support.

Family Input for Class Placements 2026-2027

As we begin to plan for the 2026-2027 school year, we are inviting your input. Creating class assignments requires careful consideration and the involvement of many perspectives. We know a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. Should you have additional information about your specific child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment; we ask that you please complete the Family Input Form no later than Monday, May 4th, 2026. If you have more than one child attending KPES, please complete one form per child. 

We ask that you do not request specific teachers or friendship pairings and keep the information shared about your child and the type of learning environment you feel would be the most productive for him/her/them. We assure you that with or without a form, each child’s strengths and needs are considered. As in the past, families will receive class placement notification just prior to school starting.

📚 Finishing Up Journeys and Themes in Language Arts 📚

Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about the different lessons that stories across cultures can teach us. 

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

• Question: If you could go on an adventure like one of the characters you’ve read about in this unit, which one would it be and why?
• Activity: Ask your child to imagine that they’re going on an adventure. Ask them to draw the items they’ll need to take with them. Would their supplies be different if the adventure was underwater or somewhere very cold?

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.

No School April 21/Meals for Students

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. 

FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage. 

Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget

About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey.

Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence. 

KP/KG PTA News and Events

Our next PTA meeting is TONIGHT at 6:30PM at Kings Glen and on Zoom (Meeting ID: 889 0620 0101 / Passcode: KPKG2020!). The nominating committee will be presenting its slate of candidates for next year’s PTA board and there will be updates from the PTA board and school administration on upcoming events. 

There are still spaces available in our Spring After School Activity classes! Please visit our website for more information and registration links. 

Our free Earth Day event is coming up on April 22nd at KPES from 6-7:30PM where we’ll have free crafts and activities for students as well as food trucks (for purchase)!  We will start off with a community clean-up of the school grounds at 5:30 PM.

Important Dates April is Month of the Military Child, School Library Month, Arab American Heritage Month, Muslim American Heritage Month, and Autism Acceptance Month.   See the complete school year calendar. April 14th: PTA Meeting at Kings Glen - 6:30pm April 21st: Teacher Workday/School Planning Day (No school for Students) April 22nd: PTA Earth Day Festival, 6:00pm-7:30pm at Kings Park April 27th - May 1st: STEAM/Strategies Lab and Library Open House April 29th: Meet Me at the Library Event May 6th: Reading SOL (3rd Grade) May 14th: Math SOL (3rd Grade)

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