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Bright Minds, Brilliant Designs
Where All Students Shine!
Dear Kings Park Families,
We hope you and your family enjoyed the extended weekend and were able to relax, recharge, and spend time together. Our students are diving back into learning this week as they reconnect with classmates, revisit routines, and continue building their knowledge and skills.
All members of the Kings Park community are invited to attend Pyramid Night at Lake Braddock Secondary School this Thursday, September 8th, from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Admission to Pyramid Night is free with the option to purchase tickets and stay for the football game at 7:00pm. Keep an eye out for some familiar Kings Park faces participating in the “Tunnel Run” with our beloved mascot, King Spark, to open the football game.
The PTA's Booster program starts tomorrow and all students will participate in the Booster Fun Run on Friday, September 18th. Stay tuned for more details!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan
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In This Edition
September 8th Attendance Check-In (K-3)
KP’s 2026-2027 Attendance Goal:
6.5% chronic absenteeism or less
- Percentage of students not currently chronically absent: 88.9%
- Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year): 11.1%
Be sure to check the FCPS Calendar when scheduling
doctors' appointments and vacations.
 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. There will be three, 25-minute sessions. At each session families can choose to visit a homeroom teacher or specialist. Come join us to learn more about our teachers, the school day, and our instructional programming (Preschool - 3rd grade). Be sure to watch Kings Park’s Back to School overview, which includes important school information to help you get the most from classroom sessions. You can also meet all of the staff on the Kings Park Specialists Team.
Kings Park’s Back to School Night
Thursday, September 17th
- Session 1: 5:30pm-5:55pm
- Spanish interpretation services available for Preschool and Kindergarten presentations
- Session 2: 6:00pm-6:25pm
- Spanish interpretation services available for 1st and 2nd Grade presentations
- Session 3: 6:30pm-6:55pm
- Spanish interpretation services available for the 3rd Grade presentation
Field Day Information
Field Day will be held in the fall for first through third grade on September 24th! Kindergarten will continue to be an end of year event and be held on June 4th. We hope families are able to come out and cheer on their students in a variety of games and activities. For safety reasons, the only children participating in the games are the Kings Park students. When you arrive, come to the blacktop behind the gym and be sure to sign in. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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2nd and 3rd Grade Field Day: 9:15am-11:30am (Rain Date: September 25th)
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1st Grade Field Day: 12:30pm-2:45pm (Rain Date: September 25th)
Friday, June 4, 2027
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Kindergarten Field Day: 12:30pm-2:45pm (Rain Date: Monday, June 7th)
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Beth Beavers (EKBeavers@fcps.edu) and Janae Belcher (HJBelcher@fcps.edu).
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Fall Newsletter and Family Information Sessions
Please click here to read our Fall AAP Newsletter. Families are also invited to attend AAP information meetings, led by Jamie Mucciolo, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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There is an AAP Continuum of Services & Full-Time AAP Identification Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00pm-5:45pm in the cafeteria at Kings Park Elementary. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students as well as the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services
- Families are also invited to attend AAP information sessions after grade level family morning meetings in October. Stay tuned to next week’s News You Choose for more details.
For more information, please contact Jamie Mucciolo, AART, at JMMucciolo@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Volunteering at Kings Park
If you are looking to volunteer for the 2026-2027 school year and have not already done so, please complete your Volunteer FCPS registration. This helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Kings Park. All volunteers must:
We welcome volunteers at Kings Park to help in a variety of ways including as cafeteria helpers, field trip chaperones, and mystery readers in classrooms. Scheduling information will be coordinated with the teacher/staff member in charge of the event and will be communicated to volunteers as needed. Thanks for your support!
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and extreme weather. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your child before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or families have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Weather Happens, FCPS Is Ready
Virginia is no stranger to inclement weather. From severe thunderstorms to high winds to flooding, many different types of weather events can (and sometimes do) impact our schools. FCPS has a plan for each of these scenarios that prioritizes the safety of all our students and staff. What does FCPS do during a flood? What about a severe thunderstorm?
Learn how FCPS prepares for and responds to weather events, and find resources to help your family prepare, on the FCPS Weather Safety webpage.
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following date at 6:30 p.m.:
A registration link will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12
The FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
The first goal of the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they’re joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success. See how Goal 1 is being put into practice. Learn more about or enroll in FCPS Pre-K or Early Head Start.
Save the Date for the Annual Special Education Family Conference
Image: Search GovDelivery for Special EducationThe Annual Special Education Family Conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hayfield Secondary School.
Hosted by FCPS and community partners, its theme — Connected Communities, Thriving Students — highlights the power of partnerships that support student success. This no-cost, in-person event brings together families, staff, and community partners to explore special education services, supports, and resources and to build meaningful connections.
The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall, and lunch for all participants. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for the latest information.
Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
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Lake Braddock Pyramid Night
Lake Braddock will be hosting their annual Pyramid Night this Thursday, September 10th. The event includes fun games and activities like food trucks, music, an obstacle course, bounce houses and a dunk tank from 5:00pm-6:30pm.The first home football game will follow the festival and we hope you will be able to stay and participate. Tickets for the game are available for purchase through eTix, but the festival is free to attend.
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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. Membership is only good for one year, so make sure to join each 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 After School activities are open for registration! Sign up today before classes fill up! Scholarships are available (please reach out to your school counselor).
Run Fit Kidz registration is open at Kings Glen! Also, coming soon are Kings Glen before and after school clubs led by Kings Glen staff. Stay tuned for more information!
The Spirit Wear store is NOW OPEN! Place your order by September 13th to receive free shipping to the school. (Orders will be sent home with your student at the end of September) After September 13th, the spirit wear store will remain open, but orders will be shipped to your home for a fee.
The Booster Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of the school year and will take place on Friday, September 18. We are excited to kick off this year’s event this week on September 9th! Our school goal is to raise $55,000 for assemblies, field trips, non-tech items for student engagement, and school-wide enhancements. In addition, if 70% of students register at each school, Kings Park and Kings Glen staff will participate in an inflatable costume race! Register for free today at mybooster.com! Every student who registers will receive a prize! Also, new this year is the Rewards Store! Instead of receiving prizes at set donation levels, students will earn points for each share or donation they receive and can pick their prizes at the end of the program!
Our first meeting, where we will be approving our budget, is coming up on September 17th at Kings Park at 5:00 pm right before Back to School Night in the cafeteria. Please join us and hear from the PTA Board and school administration to learn about all the exciting things planned for the year!
Save the Date! Our popular PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 25th.
Papa John’s Spirit Nights are back! On the first and third Thursday of every month, use the code KPKG and 15% of sales will come back to the PTA!
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. Reach out to board@kpkgpta.org if you have any questions.
Important Dates
See the complete school year calendar
September 9th-18th: PTA Booster Program Fundraiser
September 10th: Lake Braddock Pyramid Night, 5:30pm-7:00pm
September 17th:
- Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA Meeting at Kings Park, 5:00pm-5:30pm
- Kings Park’s Back to School Night, 5:30pm-7:00pm
September 18th: Booster Fun Fun
September 24th:
- Field Day Grades 2 and 3: 9:15am-11:30am
- Field Day Grade 1: 12:30pm-2:45pm
September 25th: PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair
September 30th:
- 3-hour Early Release Wednesday (Grades K-3)
- Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Continuum of Services & Full-Time AAP Identification Meeting: 5:00pm-5:45pm
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