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Where All Students Shine!
Dear Kings Park Families,
November is Family Engagement Month! It is a time to celebrate the important role families play in their children’s learning and to build strong partnerships between families and schools. Over 35 years of research shows that when families and schools work together, students are more likely to be successful in school.
This month reminds us that families are our students’ first and most important teachers, advocates and nurturers. From reading with your child at night to attending school events like our upcoming Veterans Day Celebration and Thanksgiving Luncheon, we appreciate the many ways you partner with us to support learning, connection and growth every day. FCPS's Family Engagement Calendar is available on FCPS's Family Engagement Month website and and highlights a variety of ways to meaningfully connect with your child this month.
We are grateful for our Kings Park families!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan
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In This Edition
- In This Edition
- Attendance Check-In
- Veterans Day Celebration and Honor Walk - November 11th
- 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - November 18th (K-3)
- Family Life Education (FLE) Parent/Guardian Preview
- Thanksgiving Luncheon, November 20th - More Volunteers Needed!
- Winter Book Fair: December 2nd - 11th, Volunteers Needed!
- Kings Park Gift Card Drive
- Finishing Up Benchmark Unit 2
- FCPS Cares
- FCPS News
- Community Events
- Fairfax Recycles Day 2026
- Noman Cole Open House
- PTA News and Events
- Important Dates
November 3rd Attendance Check-In: K-3
KP’s 2026-2027 Attendance Goal:
6.5% chronic absenteeism or less
- Percentage of students not currently chronically absent: 91.5%
- Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year): 8.5%
Be sure to check the FCPS Calendar when scheduling
doctors' appointments and vacations.
 Veterans Day Celebration and Honor Walk - Wednesday, November 11th, 8:30am-9:05am
We look forward to welcoming veterans and military-connected family members in the Kings Park community to our Veterans Day Celebration and Honor Walk next Wednesday, November 11th, 8:30am-9:05am. Thank you to those who have already RSVPed for the event using the online form.
All students are encouraged to participate in our Patriotic Spirit Day by wearing red, white and/or blue on November 11th in support of our veterans.
3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - November 18th (K-3)
Kings Park’s next 3-hour Early Release Wednesday is Wednesday, November 18th, for students in grades K-3. Dismissal plans on record from September’s 3-hour Early Release Wednesday will be sent via an e-Notify email next week. Changes to dismissal plans must be received by Monday, November 16th. We cannot accept changes after this deadline due to student safety. Preschool follows a normal schedule that day.
Please mark your calendars for all of Kings Park’s remaining Early Release Wednesdays:
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent/Guardian Preview
Please find the parent/guardian preview presentation for Family Life Education at Kings Park Elementary in your parent Schoology account under the Kings Park All Parent Course (see picture). This preview will review how parents and guardians can access the instructional materials that will be taught in their student's grade beginning this quarter.
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Thanksgiving Luncheon - More Volunteers Needed!
With over 700 guests signed up to attend, more 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.**
Winter Book Fair: December 2nd - 11th, Volunteers Needed!
Our Winter Book Fair is right around the corner! The Fair will take place from December 2nd – December 11th. We are looking for volunteers to help us throughout the event. If you are able to donate your time we would love to have your help. Please sign up here. Keep an eye out for more book fair information on shopping and Family Night coming soon. We are looking forward to another successful event!
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 labeled “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).
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📚 Finishing Up Uncovering Characters in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 2 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about different characters in stories and their own personal sense of character.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
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Question: How does the way you act change the way you think about yourself?
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Activity: Draw a new cover for a favorite book featuring the main character in a key moment.
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.
FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is a wonderful way for parents, staff and community members to recognize employees who make a difference. We invite you to submit a story highlighting how a Kings Park staff member has shown care, support, and dedication to students, colleagues, or our community.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Academy Events
- Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
- Science Fair Judges Needed
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Community Events
Fairfax Recycles Day 2026
Celebrate going green at Stormwater & Fairfax Recycles Day on Saturday, November 14 from 11am-3pm at Glen Forest Elementary in Falls Church. Touch a truck and bring your hard-to-recycle items!
Noman Cole Open House
Have you ever wondered what happens to your water after you have used it? Visit Fairfax Water’s Noman M. Cole, Jr. Water Recycling Facility Open House to see the science, engineering and hard work it takes to clean water and keep the public and environment healthy! The Open House will take place Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10am-2pm. View full parking and event information for the open house.
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KP/KG PTA News and Events |
We will be hosting a FREE Fall Nature Event at Hidden Oaks Nature Center this 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.
Now that Halloween has passed, set aside your extra candy for our Treats for Troops candy collection from November 6th through 15th. Please visit our website for more information and drop off locations.
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
November is Native American Heritage Month.
See the complete school year calendar
November 6th: PTA Fall Nature Event at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 5:30pm-6:30pm
November 11th: Veterans Day Celebration and Honor Walk, 8:30am-9:05am
November 18th: 3-hour Early Release Wednesday (K-3)
November 20th: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 25th-27th: Student Holidays, Schools and Offices Closed
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