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Bright Minds, Brilliant Designs
Where All Students Shine!
 Dear Kings Park Families,
It was wonderful to see so many Kings Park and Kings Glen families shine at Friday’s International Night. Our amazing KP/KG PTA did a tremendous job organizing this event, which gave families the opportunity to explore traditions, food, and cultures from around the world while celebrating the richness of our community. The evening was a wonderful reminder of the partnerships that make King Park such a welcoming place to learn and grow.
This Friday, October 30th, marks the end of the first quarter. Friday is also Storybook Character Day, our First Grade Family Morning Meeting, and a two-hour early release for all students (see full details below). As we celebrate each Lions’ growth so far this year, we encourage you to ask your child what they’re proud of, what has challenged them, and what they’re excited to learn next. These conversations help students recognize their growth and build confidence in themselves as learners.
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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
- Picture Day is Tomorrow - Wednesday, October 28th
- First Grade Family Morning Meeting this Friday, October 30th
- Veterans Day Celebration and Honor Walk - November 11th
- Outstanding Employee Awards
- Thanksgiving Luncheon - Volunteers Needed!
- Kings Park Gift Card Drive
- Community Resources for Families
- Learning Spotlight - Habitats and Life Cycles
- Quarter End, 2-Hour Early Release, Student Holidays
- Impact Aid
- Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
- The Importance of the Flu Vaccination
- PTA News and Events
- Important Dates
October 27th Attendance Check-In: K-3
KP’s 2026-2027 Attendance Goal:
6.5% chronic absenteeism or less
- Percentage of students not currently chronically absent: 94.3%
- Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year): 5.7%
Be sure to check the FCPS Calendar when scheduling
doctors' appointments and vacations.
Picture Day is tomorrow - Wednesday, October 28th
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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📅1st Grade Family Morning Meeting this Friday, October 30th, 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
We look forward to welcoming veterans and military-connected family members in the Kings Park community to our Veterans Day Celebration and Honor Walk on Wednesday, November 11th, 8:30am-9:05am. Let us know you’re coming by completing this online form. Other ways to participate:
- Send in Veterans Day Honor Wall Submissions. Honor wall forms will be sent home in Friday folders and/or can be printed and turned into classroom teachers.
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Patriotic Spirit Day - all students are encouraged to wear red, white and/or blue on November 11th in support of our veterans.
Outstanding Employee Awards
Is there an amazing member of the Kings Park staff that you would like to recognize?
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work at Kings Park.
To submit a nomination for a Kings Park Outstanding Employee please click on this link.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Wednesday, November 4th.
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Beavers at EKBeavers@fcps.edu.
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Thanksgiving Luncheon - Volunteers Needed!
With over 650 guests signed up to attend, many volunteers are needed to help Kings Park’s Thanksgiving Luncheon event on Friday, November 20th, run smoothly. Please review the Thanksgiving luncheon schedule and sign up as you are able to volunteer before or after your child’s luncheon. **All volunteers should have a profile with Volunteer FCPS.**
Although the RSVP deadline for the Thanksgiving luncheon has passed, the form will remain open as long as space is available. Grade levels who have reached capacity will be unavailable for selection on the RSVP form (available in English and Spanish). Thank you for your enthusiasm and understanding as we work to accommodate as many guests as possible.
Kings Park ES Gift Card Drive
As the weather cools and we head into this season of gratitude, we are reaching out to ask for your help. We are currently collecting gift cards to assist Kings Park ES families in need. Gift cards to Giant, Walmart, and Target will go directly to families of students facing food insecurity and/or requiring assistance with basic necessities and seasonal support. Even small donations can make a big impact. Gift cards are being collected now through December 11th, but we will happily accept them throughout the school year. They can be dropped off in a box in the front office or sent with your child in an envelope attention: School Counselors or School Social Worker. We are thankful to have such a generous and caring community and truly appreciate your support!
Does your family need support? Please contact our school social worker, Traci Reno tareno@fcps.edu, our KPES family liaison, Cinthia Loza csloza@fcps.edu or school counselors, Corri Shusterman rcshusterman@fcps.edu and Tracy Rossi tlrossi@fcps.edu.
Community Resources for Families
- Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to other services and resources. Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 (TTY 711) for assistance. This service is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Multilingual specialists can assist callers in multiple foreign languages.
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ECHO is a community-based organization that supports Greater Springfield/Burke area residents and is currently providing food, clothing, school supplies, and limited financial support. Detailed information fliers are being sent home in Friday Folders.
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Families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year. If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again.
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Learning Spotlight - Habitats and Life Cycles
Students in Ms. Raymond and Ms. Ransom-Moseley’s 3rd grade classes brought their learning to life by creating animals, writing about their habitats and life cycles, and presenting their work to classmates.
Quarter End, 2-Hour Early Release, Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for all students PreK-3. AM Preschool will dismiss at 11:00am. PM Preschool classes are cancelled that day.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
The Importance of the Flu Vaccination
The annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. Staying up-to-date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
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Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
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Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
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Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking 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.
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KP/KG PTA News and Events |
Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for International Night last Friday! We hope you enjoyed learning about different cultures in the Kings Park and Kings Glen Community. Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped and to Bethany Portock for organizing and leading this great event!
Our next Spirit Night is coming up at McDonald’s this Wednesday, October 28th from 5-7pm in the Kings Park Shopping Center. Please mention Kings Park and Kings Glen when ordering and the PTA will receive 15% back from all sales during this time.
Join us for a FREE Invest529 webinar online on October 29th at 7pm. During this information session, you will learn a variety of ways to achieve your education savings goals with Invest529. Register today!
We will be hosting a FREE Fall Nature Event at Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Friday, November 6th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will experience a live animal demonstration as well as a trail walk. Space is limited so register early. Parents may register as a chaperone or wait outside.
As Halloween nears, remember to set aside your uneaten or unwanted candy for our Treats for Troops candy collection from November 6th through 15th. More details on drop off locations coming soon.
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 28th:
- Picture Day
- PTA Spirit Night at McDonald’s
October 30th:
- Storybook Character Day
- 1st Grade Family Morning Meeting and AAP Information Session
- End of Quarter/2-hour Early Release for all students
November 1st: Daylight Saving Time Ends (Fall Back) Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
November 2nd-3rd: No School For Students (School Planning Day and Teacher Workday)
November 6th: PTA Fall Nature Event at Hidden Oaks Nature Center
November 18th: 3-hour Early Release Wednesday (K-3)
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