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Kings Park Families,
It was wonderful connecting with so many students and families at yesterday’s Meet and Mingle event. We hope the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher(s) and connect with classmates helped your family feel ready for the first day. The next opportunity to connect with Kings Park staff is at Open House this Friday, August 21st, from 8:45am-9:30am. Please follow the designated arrival procedures outlined in today’s newsletter to help ensure a safe and smooth arrival for everyone. Road work in the neighborhood continues, so please plan extra time and make sure your car is not blocking other cars or impeding traffic.
We look forward to seeing every Lion shine on the first day of school!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan
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In This Edition
- Kings Park Back to School Events
- Open House - Friday, August 21st, 8:45am-9:30am
- First Day of School - Monday, August 24th, 8:40am-3:20pm
- Back to School Night - Thursday, September 17th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
- FCPS Bus Routes
- Kings Park Kiss and Ride
- Be First-Day Ready
- New Bus Navigation System and Student ID Cards
- Family Academy
- PTA News and Events
- Important Dates
Open House - Friday, August 21st, 8:45am-9:30am
Join us this Friday, August 21st, from 8:45am-9:30am for our Kings Park Open House. Open House is a time for students and families (Preschool - 3rd grade) to informally meet their teacher and to explore the classroom. We encourage families to enter the building and practice walking to class the same way their students will each day:
Door 1: All Bus Riders
Door 2: 1st and 2nd Grade Walkers
Door 4: Preschool, Kindergarten, and 3rd Grade Walkers
Door 7: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Kiss and Ride
Door 9: 1st and 2nd Grade Kiss and Ride
First Day of School - Monday, August 24th
We are excited to welcome our lions back to school on Monday, August 24th. Doors open at 8:30am. School begins at 8:40am and dismissal begins at 3:20pm. During the first week of school, guardians may walk students to their classroom door.
Kings Park’s tradition of the Boo Hoo and Wahoo Welcome will continue in the cafeteria from 8:30am-9:00am on the first day of school. Guardians are invited to connect with each other and KPES administration.
FCPS Bus Routes
2026-2027 Bus Route Assignments were emailed by the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Transportation Services to families last week and are available in ParentVUE. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s bus transportation, please contact the Office of Transportation Services.
All families (K-3) will receive a mailed welcome letter from Kings Park with a green transportation card. Please complete this card and send it with your child on the first day of school.
Kings Park Kiss and Ride
For Kindergarten-3rd grade students being dropped off and/or picked up for in private vehicles, Kings Park has an established drop off/pick up area called Kiss & Ride. Kiss & Ride is separate from the school bus area:
- Door 7 - Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
- Door 9 - 1st and 2nd Grade
When accessing Kiss and Ride, please keep in mind the following:
- All drivers are expected to follow staff directions at all times.
- The Kiss and Ride Line closes at 8:40am and all staff transition to supporting student learning. Parents arriving after 8:40am must park and escort students to the main office to sign them in.
- Drivers must remain in their vehicles.
- Students must enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side only.
- While staff will open the door for your child, students must be able to unbuckle independently to utilize Kiss and Ride.
Families new to Kiss and Ride should sign up for a number and stop by the Kiss and Ride table in the cafeteria during Open House to receive their assigned number.
We appreciate your cooperation and support as we maintain a safe and efficient process for our school community.
Back to School Night - Thursday, September 17th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Kings Park’s Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, September 17th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Come join us to learn more about our teachers, the school day, and our instructional programming (Preschool - 3rd grade).
Be First-Day Ready
The first day of school, Monday, August 24, is just around the corner! Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Also find out what will be new this school year.
New Bus Navigation System and Student ID Cards
FCPS is launching a new bus navigation system, which includes student ID cards for students who ride the bus. Students will use the cards to tap on and off the bus, helping FCPS and families know exactly which students are riding which buses.
Learn more about the new system and how it will improve route efficiency, safety, and transparency with families. Check out the frequently asked questions for families.
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KP/KG PTA News and Events |
Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. Being a PTA member has numerous benefits -- it's a great way to meet new friends and become more involved in your child's school and community. Join on our website!
Kings Park and Kings Glen are looking for volunteers to help stuff folders before school starts. There is a LOT that goes into that first week’s folder, so while it’s a pretty easy process, many hands make light work! Folder stuffing will take place on Tuesday, August 18th from 9:30am-11:30am at Kings Glen and on Wednesday, August 19th from 10:00am-12:00pm at Kings Park. Please sign up here! (Adults, teens and older children aged 10+ are welcome).
Sweet Frog Spirit Day (9564 Old Keene Mill Rd). Grab a sweet treat after Open House on Friday, August 21st anytime from 12:00pm-10:00pm and support the PTA. No flier necessary. Twenty-five percent of all sales during this time will be donated back to the PTA.
Popsicles on the Playground - Sunday, August 23rd. Come enjoy a cool treat the afternoon before the first day of school! We have scheduled times for each grade to come reunite with old friends and meet new ones. Kindergarteners are invited to come from 2:00pm-2:30pm; 1st-3rd graders from 2:30pm-3pm and then we will move down to Kings Glen for the 4th-6th graders from 3:30pm-4pm.
Want to help with KP/KG PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year? It’ll be coming up quick and we are looking for sponsors - reach out if you have connections or are interested! The Booster program starts on September 9th and finishes on September 18, 2026 with the Fun Run. Mark your calendars and reach out to Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper at vpfund@kpkgpta.org if you want to be involved!
Volunteer with the PTA. Volunteering is certainly not a requirement of joining the PTA, but we are always looking for more help! We are looking for some volunteer leads for various positions throughout the year. Check out our openings here.
Keep in Touch with the PTA. A great way to keep in touch with the PTA is to subscribe to our emails and/or join our Facebook group. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here. We will be starting our monthly newsletter in September, which is a great resource to find out more about the PTA. Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Important Dates
See the complete school year calendar
August 21st:
- Open House, 8:45am-9:30am
- PTA Sweet Frog Spirit Day, 12:00pm-10:00pm
August 23rd: PTA Popsicles on the Playground
- Kindergarten: 2:00pm-2:30pm
- 1st Grade - 3rd Grade: 2:30pm-3:00pm
August 24th:
- First Day of School, 8:40am-3:20pm
- Boo Hoo and Wahoo Welcome: 8:30am-9:00am
September 4th-September 7th: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day Weekend
September 17th: Kings Park’s Back to School Night, 5:30pm-7:00pm
September 30th: 3-hour Early Release Wednesday (Grades K-3)
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