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Bright Minds, Brilliant Designs
Where All Students Shine!
Dear Kings Park Families,
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces arrive safely on foot and on wheels for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day last Wednesday.
Last Thursday, we shared that Kings Park was recognized as Distinguished under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). This honor reflects the strength and teamwork of our entire school community.
We are excited to share another special recognition. On October 7th, the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children approved Kings Park Elementary School as a recipient of the SY 2026–2027 Purple Star 2nd Award. Virginia’s Purple Star Designation recognizes military-friendly schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
Kings Park first received the Purple Star Designation in 2023. This year’s renewal affirms our ongoing commitment to our military-connected Lion families. Throughout the year, we support students and families through special events and initiatives, including:
- Using a DoDEA grant to enhance STEAM learning through Code UP!
- Creating schoolwide opportunities to honor military service and celebrate our military-connected families such as Blue Star Welcome Week, Veterans Day, and National Purple Up Day.
- Helping new students, including military-connected students, feel welcome through Student Ambassadors, who offer a friendly face during their first days at Kings Park.
From student achievement to the care we show military-connected families, these recognitions reflect what makes Kings Park a strong and welcoming community. Every day is a good day to be a Lion, and this past week gave us even more to celebrate.
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan
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In This Edition
- Attendance Check-In
- 2nd Grade Family Morning Meeting this Friday, October 16th
- PE and Music Open Houses next week: October 19th-23rd
- Kings Park’s Thanksgiving Luncheon - Friday, November 20th
- Preschool Family Morning/Afternoon Meeting - October 23rd
- Picture Day - Wednesday, October 28th
- October Spirit Days
- SafeWalkr
- National School Lunch Week
- Immunization Events for FCPS Students
- Community Events
- Socktober
- Fun at Royal Lake - Friday, October 30th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
- PTA News and Events
- Important Dates
October 13th Attendance Check-In: K-3
KP’s 2026-2027 Attendance Goal:
6.5% chronic absenteeism or less
- Percentage of students not currently chronically absent: 93.5%
- Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year): 6.1%
Be sure to check the FCPS Calendar when scheduling
doctors' appointments and vacations.
📅2nd Grade Family Morning Meeting this Friday, October 16th, 8:30am-9:50am
Visit your child’s classroom to experience first-hand how Morning Meeting plays a critical role in your child’s day. Then, stay to hear about FCPS’s Advanced Academics program with Kings Park’s Advanced Academics resource teacher, Jamie Mucciolo.
Guardians are encouraged to participate on the following dates/times assigned by grade level:
Morning Meeting and AAP Parent Information Sessions (K-3)
8:30am-8:45am | Setting the Stage for Morning Meeting in the Cafeteria
8:45am-9:15am | Morning Meeting in the Classroom
9:20am-9:50am | Advanced Academic Programs Presentation
in the Cafeteria
- 2nd Grade: Friday, October 16th
- 1st Grade: Friday, October 30th
PE and Music Open Houses next week:
October 19th-23rd
Parents/guardians are invited to join their child during designated PE and Music classes next week, October 19th-23rd. You’ll have the chance to experience a typical class and participate alongside your student. Specific dates and times were shared by specialists via TalkingPoints and in Friday folders. We look forward to seeing you - please remember to bring your photo ID for check-in at the front office.
Families are invited to join their student(s) (Preschool - 3rd Grade) for a festive lunch on Friday, November 20th. The Thanksgiving luncheon schedule shows what time each class will be having lunch. The cafeteria will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey. A vegetarian option will also be available.
Let us know you’re coming! RSVPs are required for all attendees by Friday, October 23rd and are available in English or Spanish. Space is limited; RSVPs may close early if capacity is reached. We’re so thankful for our Kings Park families and look forward to celebrating together.
Preschool Family Morning/Afternoon Meeting and Work Time/Learning Centers - October 23rd
Preschool families are invited to experience two essential parts of your preschooler’s day: Morning/Afternoon Meeting and Work Time. You’ll also hear a brief presentation from Kings Park’s administration about school routines and ways to support your child’s literacy.
Preschool Morning/Afternoon Meeting and Work Time/Learning Centers
Friday, October 23rd
9:00am-10:15am | Baechtel, Caruso, Pfannenbecker and Rowland
1:00pm-2:15pm | Catalano
Picture Day - Wednesday, October 28th
All students will be photographed for school records on Wednesday, October 28th. Package options from Strawbridge Studios can be found electronically at Strawbridge.net. Additionally, paper copies will be sent home in your student’s Take Home Envelope on Friday. Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school. If you decide to order a photo package, please order on-line or return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks. Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Monday, December 7th.
For questions you can go to www.Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code PX524833.
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October Spirit Days
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Friday, October 23rd - Silly Socks Day: Wear a Pair, Bring a Pair to Share! Wear silly socks to school and bring one pair of NEW socks to donate for Socktober.
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Friday, October 30th - Storybook Character Day Help Kings Park ES celebrate our love for literacy. Dress up as your favorite storybook character! If you like, bring your favorite book along. Be creative, but no masks or weapons.
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Kings Park Families: Explore SafeWalkr!
FCPS Safe Routes to School is excited to invite Kings Park families to try SafeWalkr, a new interactive walking map tool developed by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology students in collaboration with our team!
If you live within Kings Park’s designated walking boundary, explore information about sidewalks, road crossings, and crossing guard locations to help plan your walk to school.
Go to the SafeWalkr tool, select Kings Park, and explore a route with your child. Review current conditions and consider your child’s abilities and supervision needs before walking. The tool does not change walking boundaries or transportation eligibility. Help us improve SafeWalkr by sharing your feedback during the pilot. Thank you for supporting safe, active trips to school!
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
Socktober
This month, the Lake Braddock pyramid will be collecting NEW socks to donate to local shelters and ECHO. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks are welcome.
Fall Fun at Royal Lake Park - Friday, October 30th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Join the Fairfax County Park Authority for a special celebration featuring the Wonder Wagon and a naturalist-led fall nature walk around Royal Lake. Explore the park, look for signs of autumn, discover the wildlife that calls Royal Lake home and enjoy a few Halloween-inspired surprises along the way! Come explore the improved trails and enjoy all that Royal Lake has to offer!
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KP/KG PTA News and Events |
We are looking for student-created artwork for the Kings Park Yearbook Cover! Submissions are due by October 16th. Please see the flyer for a complete list of rules.
Join us on October 23rd at 6 pm at Kings Park for International Night! Sign up today to reserve a table so your family can share its culture, traditions, food, and more with our school community. We are also looking for volunteers who can help before, during and after the event!
The 2026-2027 Kings Park/Kings Glen Student Directory is now available online for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!
Save the date for our next Spirit Night at McDonald’s on October 28th from 5-7 pm in the Kings Park Shopping Center. The PTA will receive 15% back from all sales during this time; no flyer or code required!
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!
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
October 16th: 2nd Grade Family Morning Meeting and AAP Information Session, 8:30am-9:50am
October 19th-23rd: PE and Music Open Houses (K-3)
October 23rd:
- Silly Socks Spirit Day
- Preschool Morning/Afternoon Meeting and Work Time/Learning Centers
- PTA’s International Night, 6:00pm at Kings Park
October 28th: Picture Day
October 30th:
- Storybook Character Day
- 1st Grade Family Morning Meeting and AAP Information Session, 8:30am-9:50am
- End of Quarter/2-hour Early Release for all students (PreK-3rd); no PM preschool
November 2nd-3rd: No School for Students (School Planning Day and Teacher Workday)
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