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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Veterans Day Reflection

We honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the military to protect our freedom and way of life. Veterans Day is a special time to recognize their courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their service and remember the important role they play in keeping our country safe. Please see these Kings Park Veterans Day celebration highlights from November 8th.

• Veterans Day Slideshow
• Veterans Day Songs and Student Messages

To all Veterans—thank you for your service!

Federal Impact Aid Survey needed for all FCPS Students  

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is available to complete online.  Paper copies of this survey will be sent home this Friday for any family that has not yet filled out the form on-line. If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child.  If you are completing the paper copy, sign and date the form and return the paper copy to your student’s teacher.   Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

 The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

If filling out the form on-line:

• Step 1: Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact Kings Park for an activation letter. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the on-line Impact Aid Survey form.
• Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets.’
• Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
• You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

Thank you for filling out a form for your student (s). Your information will be kept strictly confidential. 

Open House in Specials

This year, our specialists will have open house weeks throughout the year. In November, we kick off our specialist open house with ART!

Come join us in the art studio during your child's regularly scheduled art class Nov 18th-26th and enjoy an art class with your young artist. Guests will join in with our creative process and learn more about the art making process. We hope to see you there! Parents should please check in with the office before coming to the art rooms.

Reminders will come from your teacher regarding your regularly scheduled art time. Reach out to your classroom teacher or our art teachers, Ms. Vasudevan and Mrs. Hagan if you have questions.

Meet Me at the Library Returns, Nov 19th

We are excited to be bringing Meet Me at the Library back to Kings Park for another year!  We are partnering with WETA and hosting our first Meet Me at the Library event for the 24-25 school year.

This event is a  great opportunity for families to listen to stories, play some games, and participate in activities to promote literacy, math, and problem solving skills. 

On Tuesday, Nov. 19th, families are invited to the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) at 5:00pm for an hour-long session focusing on Storytelling and STEAM with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. This is a free event for Kings Park students.  Every student that attends will receive a free book from WETA. 

We hope to see you in the Community Meeting Room at the Kings Park Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 5:00!

Makeup Photo Day, Wednesday, Nov. 20th

All students were photographed in October for school records. Make up photo day is Wednesday, November 20th. Students who ordered photos will received their photo packets this week.

Students who were absent on the October photo day or students enrolled after October 23rd will be photographed for school records on November 20th  An optional photo order form will be sent home for these students. Students who would like to retake their photo may return the packet to their teacher by November 20th.  For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746 or you can follow the directions on the attached flier.

Book Fair, Dec 4th- Dec 13th

Our first book fair of the year is quickly approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to help us make this event a success. Our fair will be set up the afternoon of December 4th and run through Friday, December 13th. Each year our wonderful parent volunteers help to make this event a success by helping students create wishlists, shop, setting up and taking down our fair. Please sign up to volunteer here. Stay tuned for more information regarding sales and eWallet set up coming soon.

Advanced Academics Spotlight

Be sure to check out the November Kings Park/Kings Glen AAP Newsletter, linked on our Kings Park Website! Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode will continue to offer office hours for questions about services and screening. You can find the link as well as a checklist for submitting full-time materials in this month's edition! 

Reminder: Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals Ends December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of KPES students in Grades 2-3 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Jamie Mucciolo ([email protected]) no later than December 15, 2024.

The window to submit an AAP Full-Time Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time services can be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for AAP Full-Time services will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data points which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Jamie Mucciolo in mid/late February.

For more information, parents may review Testing and Identification information on the AAP office website, as well as information about Full-Time services. Please reach out to Jamie Mucciolo via email at [email protected] with any further questions.

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 necessities and seasonal support.  Even small donations can make a big impact. 

Gift cards are being collected now with a first due date of December 13th. Gift cards can be donated at any time and will be used to support our families throughout the 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!

Questions? Please contact school counselors Corri Shusterman [email protected], Tracy Rossi [email protected], or social worker Katie Carroll [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Nov 11th - No school for students and staff Veterans Day Holiday
• Nov 16-17 PTA Family Photo Shoot and Collection of Treats for Troops
• Nov 18 3 Hour Early Release Day Dismissal 12:25pm
• Nov 18-26 Art Specials Open House
• Nov 19 Meet me at the Library at the Kings Park Public Library 5-6pm
• Nov 20 Photo Make up Day
• Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, school closed for students and staff
• Dec 3-4 PTA Spirit Night - Spartans
• Dec 4-13 Book Fair

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Sign Up for our upcoming Family Photo Shoot.  Like previous years, Susan Johnson will be taking pictures outside of Kings Park on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM.  $40 per 2 digital images; 20% of the proceeds go to the PTA.

Our very popular Treats for Troops initiative is coming back again!  Stop by the KPES entrance on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM (yes, same time-frame as the Family Photo Shoot!), to drop off thank you cards and your leftover Halloween candy to be sent to the troops!  

Please consider signing up for a shift to collect the candy!

The PTA spiritwear store is now open!  Place your orders today!  Note that delivery will be in early January.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s.  More information is 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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

 

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Veterans Day Celebration - Friday, Nov 8th

Veterans Day is approaching, and KPES will be celebrating with a special Veterans Day Honor Walk on this Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans, their families, and their KPES students to join us at 8:30am in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, a musical slideshow, and donuts!

Program Highlights:

• 8:30am-8:50am: Enjoy donuts, a heartfelt slideshow, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
• 8:50am- 9:00am: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Kings Park Elementary.

If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know using this link. Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!

Open House in Specials

This year, our specialists will have open house weeks throughout the year. In November, we kick off our specialist open house with ART!

Come join us in the art studio during your child's regularly scheduled art class Nov 18th-26th and enjoy an art class with your young artist. Guests will join in with our creative process and learn more about the art making process. We hope to see you there! Parents should please check in with the office before coming to the art rooms.

Reminders will come from your teacher regarding your regularly scheduled art time. Reach out to your classroom teacher or our art teachers, Ms. Vasudevan and Mrs. Hagan if you have questions.

Advanced Academics Spotlight

Be sure to check out the November Kings Park/Kings Glen AAP Newsletter, linked on our Kings Park Website! Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode will continue to offer office hours for questions about services and screening. You can find the link as well as a checklist for submitting full-time materials in this month's edition! 

Reminder: Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals Ends December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of KPES students in Grades 2-3 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Jamie Mucciolo ([email protected]) no later than December 15, 2024.

The window to submit an AAP Full-Time Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time services can be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for AAP Full-Time services will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data points which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Jamie Mucciolo in mid/late February.

For more information, parents may review Testing and Identification information on the AAP office website, as well as information about Full-Time services. Please reach out to Jamie Mucciolo via email at [email protected] with any further questions.

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 necessities and seasonal support.  Even small donations can make a big impact. 

Gift cards are being collected now with a first due date of December 13th. Gift cards can be donated at any time and will be used to support our families throughout the 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!

Questions? Please contact school counselors Corri Shusterman [email protected], Tracy Rossi [email protected], or social worker Katie Carroll [email protected].

Meet Me at the Library Returns, Nov 19th

We are excited to be bringing Meet Me at the Library back to Kings Park for another year!  We are partnering with WETA and hosting our first Meet Me at the Library event for the 24-25 school year.

This event is a  great opportunity for families to listen to stories, play some games, and participate in activities to promote literacy, math, and problem solving skills. 

On Tuesday, Nov. 19th, families are invited to the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) at 5:00pm for an hour-long session focusing on Storytelling and STEAM with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. This is a free event for Kings Park students.  Every student that attends will receive a free book from WETA. 

We hope to see you in the Community Meeting Room at the Kings Park Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 5:00!

Upcoming Events

• Nov 8th - Veterans Day Event 
• Nov 11th - No school for students and staff Veterans Day Holiday
• Nov 16-17 PTA Family Photo Shoot and Collection of Treats for Troops
• Nov 19 Meet me at the Library at the Kings Park Public Library 5-6pm

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Sign Up for our upcoming Family Photo Shoot.  Like previous years, Susan Johnson will be taking pictures outside of Kings Park on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM.  $40 per 2 digital images; 20% of the proceeds go to the PTA.

Our very popular Treats for Troops initiative is coming back again!  Stop by the KPES entrance on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM (yes, same time-frame as the Family Photo Shoot!), to drop off thank you cards and your leftover Halloween candy to be sent to the troops!

Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s.  More information is coming soon!

Our latest newsletter is out and available electronically.  Check it out!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Upcoming Schedule Reminders for this Week

Thursday, Oct 31st - 2-hour early release dismissal 1:25pm

Friday, Nov 1st  - No school for students and staff Diwali Holiday

Monday, Nov 4th - No school for students School Planning Day

Tuesday, Nov 5th - No school for students Teacher Workday/Election Day

This Thursday, Oct 31st is 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.

3-Hour Early Release, Nov 18th (Complete by Nov 13th)- ACTION NEEDED

Please complete this UPDATED survey by 11/13/24 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 11/18/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student.  We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays

Federal Impact Aid Survey  

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

• Step 1: Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact Kings Park for an activation letter. 
• Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets.’
• Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.  Your information will be kept strictly confidential.  Thank you. 

 

WIDA score reports

2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores are now available. Families can access score reports through SIS ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, your child’s score report will be provided by your school.

 

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 necessities and seasonal support.  Even small donations can make a big impact. 

Gift cards are being collected now with a first due date of December 13th. Gift cards can be donated at any time and will be used to support our families throughout the 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!

Questions? Please contact school counselors Corri Shusterman [email protected], Tracy Rossi [email protected], or social worker Katie Carroll [email protected].

Veterans Day Celebration - Friday, Nov 8th

Veterans Day is approaching, and KPES will be celebrating with a special Veterans Day Honor Walk on Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans, their families, and KPES students to join us at 8:30am in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, a musical slideshow, and donuts! Help us create a meaningful Veterans Day Honor Wall by submitting photos and completing the flier coming home in Friday folders. Please email your photos to [email protected] and send in paper submissions for the Honor Wall by Monday, October 28th. We would love to feature your veteran in our slideshow!

Program Highlights:

• 8:30am-8:50am.: Enjoy donuts, a heartfelt slideshow, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
• 8:50am- 9:00am.: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Kings Park Elementary.

If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know by October 31st using this link. Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!

Outstanding Employee Awards 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kings Park Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please click on the title and you will be taken to the appropriate form. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in two or more criteria for that category. The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Beavers at [email protected]. 

• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding New Teacher
• Outstanding Principal
• Outstanding Leader
• Outstanding Operational Employee
• Outstanding Professional Employee

Meet Me at the Library Returns, Nov 19th

We are excited to be bringing Meet Me at the Library back to Kings Park for another year!  We are partnering with WETA and hosting our first Meet Me at the Library event for the 24-25 school year.

This event is a  great opportunity for families to listen to stories, play some games, and participate in activities to promote literacy, math, and problem solving skills. 

On Tuesday, Nov. 19th, families are invited to the Kings Park Public Library (9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) at 5:00pm for an hour-long session focusing on Storytelling and STEAM with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. This is a free event for Kings Park students.  Every student that attends will receive a free book from WETA. 

We hope to see you in the Community Meeting Room at the Kings Park Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 19th at 5:00!

 

Upcoming Events

• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter TWO hour early release at 1:25pm
• Oct 31st Book Character Day

• Nov 1st  - No school for students and staff Diwali Holiday

• Nov 4th - No school for students School Planning Day

• Nov 5th - No school for students Teacher Workday/Election Day

• Nov 8th - Veterans Day Event 
• Nov 11th - No school for students and staff Veterans Day Holiday
• Nov 16-17 PTA Family Photo Shoot and Collection of Treats for Troops
• Nov 19th Meet Me at the Library 5pm (at the Kings Park Public Library)

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Thanks to Lisley and everyone that attended our FREE Nature Event last Monday - we hope you enjoyed it and learned something!  Stay tuned for more information about an upcoming FREE virtual Tiny Chefs cooking class coming later this year!

Sign Up for our upcoming Family Photo Shoot.  Like previous years, Susan Johnson will be taking pictures outside of Kings Park on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM.  $40 per 2 digital images; 20% of the proceeds go to the PTA.

Our very popular Treats for Troops initiative is coming back again!  Stop by the KPES entrance on November 16 & 17, from 1:30-4PM (yes, same time-frame as the Family Photo Shoot!), to drop off thank you cards and your leftover Halloween candy to be sent to the troops!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

School Photos Tomorrow Wed, Oct. 23rd  

All students will be photographed for school records on Wed, Oct. 23rd.  Package options from Strawbridge Studios can be found electronically at Strawbridge.net. If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks. Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday, November 20th. 

For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746. 

Walk, Bike, and Roll

There was so much joy from all of our walkers and bikers who participated in Walk, Bike, and Roll To School Day. King Spark even showed up to celebrate. We had bubbles, music, and even a celebrity visit from our Kings Park Lion! For those who are able, we love to see you continuing to walk and bike to school each day! For more information about safe alternative transportation to school, please visit: https://www.fcps.edu/transportation/safe-routes-school-srts

This Friday, Oct 25th is Silly Sock Day

On Friday October 25th, wear silly socks to school and bring one pair of NEW socks to donate. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks welcome. Help the Lake Braddock Pyramid collect socks for those in need this winter. Donations will go to local shelters and ECHO.

Attention FCPS Families! The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.  Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Thursday, Oct 31st is 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.

Veterans Day Celebration - Friday, Nov 8th

Veterans Day is approaching, and KPES will be celebrating with a special Veterans Day Honor Walk on Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans, their families, and KPES students to join us at 8:30am in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, a musical slideshow, and donuts! Help us create a meaningful Veterans Day Honor Wall by submitting photos and completing the flier coming home in Friday folders. Please email your photos to [email protected] and send in paper submissions for the Honor Wall by Monday, October 28th. We would love to feature your veteran in our slideshow!

Program Highlights:

• 8:30am-8:50am.: Enjoy donuts, a heartfelt slideshow, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
• 8:50am- 9:00am.: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Kings Park Elementary.

If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know by October 31st using this link. Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!

Outstanding Employee Awards 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kings Park Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please click on the title and you will be taken to the appropriate form. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in two or more criteria for that category. The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Beavers at [email protected]. 

• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding New Teacher
• Outstanding Principal
• Outstanding Leader
• Outstanding Operational Employee
• Outstanding Professional Employee

Upcoming Events

• Oct 23rd School Photos Day
• Oct 25th Socktober - Silly Sock Day
• Oct 25th 8:30am-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter TWO hour early release at 1:25pm
• Oct 31st Book Character Day

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM this WEDNESDAY October 23rd for our Spirit Night.  Use code RGZW2C7 and 25% of event sales will be donated to the KP/KG PTA.  More information can be found on our English flier and Spanish flier.

Stay tuned for exciting initiatives in November, including our returning family photo shoot and Treats for Troops!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Updated form for 3-Hour Early Release, Oct 21st (Complete by Oct 15th)- ACTION NEEDED 

Please complete this UPDATED survey by TODAY to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student. 

We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays DATE CORRECTION: Veterans Day Celebration - Friday, Nov 8th

Veterans Day is approaching, and KPES will be celebrating with a special Veterans Day Honor Walk on Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans, their families, and KPES students to join us at 8:30am in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, a musical slideshow, and donuts! Help us create a meaningful Veterans Day Honor Wall by submitting photos and completing the flier coming home in Friday folders. Please email your photos to [email protected] and send in paper submissions for the Honor Wall by Monday, October 28th. We would love to feature your veteran in our slideshow!

Program Highlights:

• 8:30am-8:50am.: Enjoy donuts, a heartfelt slideshow, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
• 8:50am- 9:00am.: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Kings Park Elementary.

If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know by October 31st using this link. Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!

Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics

Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.  During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day. Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.

October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M. Register Online  Outstanding Employee Awards 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kings Park Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please click on the title and you will be taken to the appropriate form. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in two or more criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Beavers at [email protected]. 

Outstanding Teacher: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); Specialists (Librarians, music, art, and PE teachers) are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); Specialists (Librarians, music, art, and PE teachers) are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal: Has at least three years experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader:  At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal). 

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities.

Outstanding Operational Employee: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee.

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons, monitors, hourly employees.

Outstanding Professional Employee: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership. 

Common positions in this category: School-based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Advanced Academic Resource Teachers, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, and Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.

Join Us for Morning Meeting and an AAP Parent Information Session

Join us for Morning Meeting and to learn about Advanced Academics in FCPS! As an adult community we will gather first in the cafeteria and then we will invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and set children up for social and academic success. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for the first twenty minutes of the day to connect with one another through a Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message. See first-hand how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time. We welcome you to join in and participate!

Join us for Coffee and Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30am-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting. Pick the day that corresponds with your child’s grade level!

• Wednesday October 16th @ 8:30am- 9:15am: First Grade*
• Friday October 25th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Kindergarten 
• Wednesday, October 30th @ 12:30pm: ECCB (pm only)
• Thursday, October 31st @ 8:50am: PreK, ECCB (am only) and PAC
  
  Advanced Academics Continuum Parent Session @ 9:15am

Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years and to learn about the continuum of Advanced Academic programming.  FCPS offers a continuum of services for Advanced Academics. Jamie Mucciolo, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will review these services and how we approach them at Kings Park. Learn how we provide meaningful, rigorous opportunities in your child’s classroom.

Kings Park – Kings Glen AAP Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30am-12:00pm on the following dates:

• October 22, 2024
• November 12, 2024
• November 26, 2024
• December 3, 2024

October News Updates from Kings Park and Kings Glen AARTs!

Click on the following link to access AAP resources, including the latest community newsletter, from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers (AARTs) at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

School Photos Wed, Oct. 23rd  

All students will be photographed for school records on Wed, Oct. 23rd.  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 next week.  Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school.  If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks.   Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday, November 20th. 

For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746. 

Friday, Oct 25th is Silly Sock Day

On Friday October 25th, wear silly socks to school and bring one pair of NEW socks to donate. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks welcome. Help the Lake Braddock Pyramid collect socks for those in need this winter. Donations will go to local shelters and ECHO.

Thursday, Oct 31st is 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.

Family Life Education 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. 

Benchmark Presentation to Families Information, MGC Session, and Literacy Intervention Updates

Benchmark presentation which is being offered for parents through the Family Resource Center: 

• Benchmark Presentation (English)
• Arabic | Chinese | Korean | Urdu | Vietnamese

Upcoming Events

• Oct 16th 8:30am-9:15am First Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 21st THREE hour early realease at 12:25pm *see above
• Oct 23rd School Photos Day
• Oct 25th Socktober - Silly Sock Day
• Oct 25th 8:30am-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm
• Oct 31st Book Character Day

*Updated dates and grade levels

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

We’re looking for student-created artwork for the KP Yearbook Cover!  Submissions are due this FRIDAY October 18th.

InCourage will host our next Parent’s Night Out Dodgeball Spirit Night THIS Friday October 18th from 6:30-8:30PM.  The cost is $35/kid and you can register online.

We are looking forward to seeing you at our FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on early release Monday, October 21st.  We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM.  Sign-up today!

Sign up here to donate to our upcoming Monthly Staff Appreciation, this time for the wonderful staff at Kings Glen.  Donations are due by October 22nd.

Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM on October 23rd for our Spirit Night.  Use code RGZW2C7 and 25% of event sales will be donated to the KP/KG PTA.  More information can be found on our English flier and Spanish flier.

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Updated form for 3-Hour Early Release, Oct 21st (Complete by Oct 15th)- ACTION NEEDED 

Please complete this UPDATED survey by TODAY to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student. 

We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays Veterans Day Celebration - Friday, Nov 18th

Veterans Day is approaching, and KPES will be celebrating with a special Veterans Day Honor Walk on Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans, their families, and KPES students to join us at 8:30am in the Kings Park Cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, a musical slideshow, and donuts! Help us create a meaningful Veterans Day Honor Wall by submitting photos and completing the flier coming home in Friday folders. Please email your photos to [email protected] and send in paper submissions for the Honor Wall by Monday, October 28th. We would love to feature your veteran in our slideshow!

Program Highlights:

• 8:30am-8:50am.: Enjoy donuts, a heartfelt slideshow, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
• 8:50am- 9:00am.: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Kings Park Elementary.

If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know by October 31st using this link. Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!

Math is Everywhere! Talking to Your Children about Mathematics

Join the FCPS Elementary Math Team to discuss ways to engage your children in mathematics.  During our time together we will highlight books, games, and other materials that assist you in talking about mathematics with your child throughout the day. Teaching math to your children doesn’t have to be intimidating. This webinar will provide concrete examples for caregivers with ideas to spark math joy.

October 18, 2024, 10-11:30 A.M. Register Online  Outstanding Employee Awards 

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Kings Park Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please click on the title and you will be taken to the appropriate form. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in two or more criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Nov. 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Beavers at [email protected]. 

Outstanding Teacher: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); Specialists (Librarians, music, art, and PE teachers) are included in this category.

Outstanding New Teacher: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); Specialists (Librarians, music, art, and PE teachers) are included in this category.

Outstanding Principal: Has at least three years experience as a building principal (in any school/school district).

Outstanding Leader:  At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal). 

Common positions in this category: Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities.

Outstanding Operational Employee: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee.

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons, monitors, hourly employees.

Outstanding Professional Employee: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership. 

Common positions in this category: School-based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Advanced Academic Resource Teachers, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, and Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.

Join Us for Morning Meeting and an AAP Parent Information Session

Join us for Morning Meeting and to learn about Advanced Academics in FCPS! As an adult community we will gather first in the cafeteria and then we will invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and set children up for social and academic success. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for the first twenty minutes of the day to connect with one another through a Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message. See first-hand how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time. We welcome you to join in and participate!

Join us for Coffee and Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30am-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting. Pick the day that corresponds with your child’s grade level!

• Wednesday October 16th @ 8:30am- 9:15am: First Grade*
• Friday October 25th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Kindergarten 
• Wednesday, October 30th @ 12:30pm: ECCB (pm only)
• Thursday, October 31st @ 8:50am: PreK, ECCB (am only) and PAC
  
  Advanced Academics Continuum Parent Session @ 9:15am

Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years and to learn about the continuum of Advanced Academic programming.  FCPS offers a continuum of services for Advanced Academics. Jamie Mucciolo, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will review these services and how we approach them at Kings Park. Learn how we provide meaningful, rigorous opportunities in your child’s classroom.

Kings Park – Kings Glen AAP Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30am-12:00pm on the following dates:

• October 22, 2024
• November 12, 2024
• November 26, 2024
• December 3, 2024

October News Updates from Kings Park and Kings Glen AARTs!

Click on the following link to access AAP resources, including the latest community newsletter, from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers (AARTs) at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

School Photos Wed, Oct. 23rd  

All students will be photographed for school records on Wed, Oct. 23rd.  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 next week.  Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school.  If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks.   Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday, November 20th. 

For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746. 

Friday, Oct 25th is Silly Sock Day

On Friday October 25th, wear silly socks to school and bring one pair of NEW socks to donate. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks welcome. Help the Lake Braddock Pyramid collect socks for those in need this winter. Donations will go to local shelters and ECHO.

Thursday, Oct 31st is 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.

Family Life Education 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. 

Benchmark Presentation to Families Information, MGC Session, and Literacy Intervention Updates

Benchmark presentation which is being offered for parents through the Family Resource Center: 

• Benchmark Presentation (English)
• Arabic | Chinese | Korean | Urdu | Vietnamese

Upcoming Events

• Oct 16th 8:30am-9:15am First Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 21st THREE hour early realease at 12:25pm *see above
• Oct 23rd School Photos Day
• Oct 25th Socktober - Silly Sock Day
• Oct 25th 8:30am-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm
• Oct 31st Book Character Day

*Updated dates and grade levels

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

We’re looking for student-created artwork for the KP Yearbook Cover!  Submissions are due this FRIDAY October 18th.

InCourage will host our next Parent’s Night Out Dodgeball Spirit Night THIS Friday October 18th from 6:30-8:30PM.  The cost is $35/kid and you can register online.

We are looking forward to seeing you at our FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on early release Monday, October 21st.  We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM.  Sign-up today!

Sign up here to donate to our upcoming Monthly Staff Appreciation, this time for the wonderful staff at Kings Glen.  Donations are due by October 22nd.

Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM on October 23rd for our Spirit Night.  Use code RGZW2C7 and 25% of event sales will be donated to the KP/KG PTA.  More information can be found on our English flier and Spanish flier.

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو

Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Updated form for 3-Hour Early Release, Oct 21st (Complete by Oct 15th)- ACTION NEEDED

Please complete this UPDATED survey by 10/15/24 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student. 

We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays Walk, Bike & Roll to School, TOMORROW Oct 9th

Get ready for Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day on October 9th! Walking and biking to school benefits both the students and the community in several ways. Students who walk and bike get more physical activity, have more time to socialize with their friends, and develop a sense of independence and self-reliance. The community benefits from reduced pollution and traffic congestion. We encourage participants to plan a safe route in advance. A fun way to celebrate this day is to form a “walking train” with other Kings Park friends! Meet at the bike racks (to the left of main entrance) at 8:20 to celebrate and receive a gift for participating! Bus transportation will still be available and will follow the same route schedules. Kiss and Ride will still be available.

Kings Park – Kings Glen AAP Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30am-12:00pm on the following dates:

• October 22, 2024
• November 12, 2024
• November 26, 2024
• December 3, 2024

October News Updates from Kings Park and Kings Glen AARTs!

Click on the following link to access AAP resources, including the latest community newsletter, from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers (AARTs) at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

Join Us for Morning Meeting and an AAP Parent Information Session

Join us for Morning Meeting and to learn about Advanced Academics in FCPS! As an adult community we will gather first in the cafeteria and then we will invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and set children up for social and academic success. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for the first twenty minutes of the day to connect with one another through a Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message. See first-hand how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time. We welcome you to join in and participate!

Join us for Coffee and Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30am-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting. Pick the day that corresponds with your child’s grade level!

• Wednesday October 9th  @8:30am-9:15am: Third Grade*
  
• Friday October 11th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Second Grade 

• Wednesday October 16th @ 8:30am- 9:15am: First Grade*

• Friday October 25th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Kindergarten 
• Wednesday, October 30th @ 12:30pm: ECCB (pm only)
• Thursday, October 31st @ 8:50am: PreK, ECCB (am only) and PAC
  
  Advanced Academics Continuum Parent Session @ 9:15am

Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years and to learn about the continuum of Advanced Academic programming.  FCPS offers a continuum of services for Advanced Academics. Jamie Mucciolo, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will review these services and how we approach them at Kings Park. Learn how we provide meaningful, rigorous opportunities in your child’s classroom.

School Photos Wed, Oct. 23rd  

All students will be photographed for school records on Wed, Oct. 23rd.  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 next week.  Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school.  If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks.   Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday, November 20th. 

For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746. 

Friday, Oct 25th is Silly Sock Day

On Friday October 25th, wear silly socks to school and bring one pair of NEW socks to donate. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks welcome. Help the Lake Braddock Pyramid collect socks for those in need this winter. Donations will go to local shelters and ECHO.

Thursday, Oct 31st is 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.

Family Life Education 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. 

Benchmark Presentation to Families Information, MGC Session, and Literacy Intervention Updates

Benchmark presentation which is being offered for parents through the Family Resource Center: 

• Benchmark Presentation (English)
• Arabic | Chinese | Korean | Urdu | Vietnamese

Upcoming Events

• Oct 9th 8:30am-9:15am Third Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 11th 8:30am-9:15am Second Grade Morning Meeting
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 16th 8:30am-9:15am First Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 21st THREE hour early realease at 12:25pm *see above
• Oct 23rd School Photos Day
• Oct 25th Socktober - Silly Sock Day
• Oct 25th 8:30am-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm
• Oct 31st Book Character Day

*Updated dates and grade levels

FCPS Calendar

Community News Parents Night Out

The Lake Braddock Cheerleading program is excited to continue their Parents Night Out event this season!  Registration link

PTA News

We’re looking for student-created artwork for the KP Yearbook Cover!  Submissions are due October 18th.

InCourage will host our next Parent’s Night Out Dodgeball Spirit Night on Friday October 18th from 6:30-8:30PM.  The cost is $35/kid and you can register here: bit.ly/burkeevents.

We are finalizing details for a FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on Monday, October 21st.  We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM.  Stay tuned for more information!

Sign up here to donate to our upcoming Monthly Staff Appreciation, this time for the wonderful staff at Kings Glen.  Donations are due by October 22nd.

Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM on October 23rd for our Spirit Night.  Use code RGZW2C7 and 25% of event sales will be donated to the KP/KG PTA.  More information can be found on our English flier and Spanish flier.   

2024-2025 KP/KG Directory. The 2024-2025 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!

We know you’re excited; the KP/KG Spiritwear sale will be open in the very near future!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو

Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Updated form for 3-Hour Early Release, Oct 21st (Complete by Oct 15th)- ACTION NEEDED

Please complete this UPDATED survey by 10/15/24 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student. 

We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays Walk, Bike & Roll to School, TOMORROW Oct 9th

Get ready for Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day on October 9th! Walking and biking to school benefits both the students and the community in several ways. Students who walk and bike get more physical activity, have more time to socialize with their friends, and develop a sense of independence and self-reliance. The community benefits from reduced pollution and traffic congestion. We encourage participants to plan a safe route in advance. A fun way to celebrate this day is to form a “walking train” with other Kings Park friends! Meet at the bike racks (to the left of main entrance) at 8:20 to celebrate and receive a gift for participating! Bus transportation will still be available and will follow the same route schedules. Kiss and Ride will still be available.

Kings Park – Kings Glen AAP Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30am-12:00pm on the following dates:

• October 22, 2024
• November 12, 2024
• November 26, 2024
• December 3, 2024

October News Updates from Kings Park and Kings Glen AARTs!

Click on the following link to access AAP resources, including the latest community newsletter, from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers (AARTs) at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

Join Us for Morning Meeting and an AAP Parent Information Session

Join us for Morning Meeting and to learn about Advanced Academics in FCPS! As an adult community we will gather first in the cafeteria and then we will invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and set children up for social and academic success. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for the first twenty minutes of the day to connect with one another through a Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message. See first-hand how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time. We welcome you to join in and participate!

Join us for Coffee and Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30am-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting. Pick the day that corresponds with your child’s grade level!

• Wednesday October 9th  @8:30am-9:15am: Third Grade*
  
• Friday October 11th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Second Grade 

• Wednesday October 16th @ 8:30am- 9:15am: First Grade*

• Friday October 25th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Kindergarten 
• Wednesday, October 30th @ 12:30pm: ECCB (pm only)
• Thursday, October 31st @ 8:50am: PreK, ECCB (am only) and PAC
  
  Advanced Academics Continuum Parent Session @ 9:15am

Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years and to learn about the continuum of Advanced Academic programming.  FCPS offers a continuum of services for Advanced Academics. Jamie Mucciolo, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will review these services and how we approach them at Kings Park. Learn how we provide meaningful, rigorous opportunities in your child’s classroom.

School Photos Wed, Oct. 23rd  

All students will be photographed for school records on Wed, Oct. 23rd.  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 next week.  Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school.  If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks.   Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday, November 20th. 

For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746. 

Friday, Oct 25th is Silly Sock Day

On Friday October 25th, wear silly socks to school and bring one pair of NEW socks to donate. Each classroom will have a collection bag. Child and adult socks welcome. Help the Lake Braddock Pyramid collect socks for those in need this winter. Donations will go to local shelters and ECHO.

Thursday, Oct 31st is 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.

Family Life Education 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. 

Benchmark Presentation to Families Information, MGC Session, and Literacy Intervention Updates

Benchmark presentation which is being offered for parents through the Family Resource Center: 

• Benchmark Presentation (English)
• Arabic | Chinese | Korean | Urdu | Vietnamese

Upcoming Events

• Oct 9th 8:30am-9:15am Third Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 11th 8:30am-9:15am Second Grade Morning Meeting
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 16th 8:30am-9:15am First Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 21st THREE hour early realease at 12:25pm *see above
• Oct 23rd School Photos Day
• Oct 25th Socktober - Silly Sock Day
• Oct 25th 8:30am-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm
• Oct 31st Book Character Day

*Updated dates and grade levels

FCPS Calendar

Community News Parents Night Out

The Lake Braddock Cheerleading program is excited to continue their Parents Night Out event this season!  Registration link

PTA News

2024-2025 KP/KG Directory. The 2024-2025 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!

We’re looking for student-created artwork for the KP Yearbook Cover!  Submissions are due October 18th.

Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night!  Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM  on October 23rd.  More information is coming soon!

We are finalizing details for a FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on Monday, October 21st.  We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM.  Stay tuned for more information!

We know you’re excited; the KP/KG Spiritwear sale will be open in the very near future!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

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Weekly Kings Park ES News

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Updated form for 3-Hour Early Release, Oct 21st 

Please complete this UPDATED survey by 10/15/24 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student. 

We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

FCPS is offering student supervision at no-cost to families for those who have unique childcare needs. Students will be supervised by FCPS school-based staff, substitute teachers, and central office staff.

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays Walk, Bike & Roll to School, Oct 9th

Get ready for Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day on October 9th! Walking and biking to school benefits both the students and the community in several ways. Students who walk and bike get more physical activity, have more time to socialize with their friends, and develop a sense of independence and self-reliance. The community benefits from reduced pollution and traffic congestion. We encourage participants to plan a safe route in advance. A fun way to celebrate this day is to form a “walking train” with other Kings Park friends! Meet at the bike racks (to the left of main entrance) at 8:20 to celebrate and receive a gift for participating! Bus transportation will still be available and will follow the same route schedules. Kiss and Ride will still be available.

Kings Park – Kings Glen AAP Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours from 11:30-12:00 on the following dates:

• October 8, 2024
• October 22, 2024
• November 12, 2024
• November 26, 2024
• December 3, 2024

Kings Park & Kings Glen AAP Updates

Click on the following link to access AAP resources from FCPS and  from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers, AARTs, at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

Join Us for Morning Meeting and an AAP Parent Information Session

Join Us for Morning Meeting and to learn about Advanced Academics in FCPS! We invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and set children up for social and academic success. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for the first twenty minutes of the day to connect with one another through a Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message. See first-hand how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time. We welcome you to join in and participate!

Join us for Coffee and Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30am-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting. Pick the day that corresponds with your child’s grade level!

• Wednesday October 9th  @8:30am-9:15am: Third Grade*
  
• Friday October 11th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Second Grade 

• Wednesday October 16th @ 8:30am- 9:15am: First Grade*

• Friday October 25th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Kindergarten 
• Wednesday, October 30th @ 12:30pm: ECCB (pm only)
• Thursday, October 31st @ 8:50am: PreK, ECCB (am only) and PAC
  
  *Updated dates and grade levels

Advanced Academics Continuum Parent Session @ 9:20am.

Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years and to learn about the continuum of Advanced Academic programming.  FCPS offers a continuum of services for Advanced Academics. Jamie Mucciolo, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will review these services and how we approach them at Kings Park. Learn how we provide meaningful, rigorous opportunities in your child’s classroom.

School Photos Wed, Oct. 23rd  

All students will be photographed for school records on Wed, Oct. 23rd.  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 next week.  Parents can choose to purchase photos, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting our school.  If you decide to order a photo package, please return the envelope to school by photo day. Photos should arrive in a few weeks.   Make-up photos and re-takes will occur Wednesday, November 20th. 

For questions you can go to Strawbridge.net and enter the on-line code FM451746. 

Upcoming Events

• Oct 3rd Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No school for students
• Oct 4th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 9th 8:45-9:15am Third Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 11th 8:45-9:15am Second Grade Morning Meeting
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 16th 8:45-9:15am First Grade Morning Meeting*
• Oct 21st THREE hour early realease at 12:25pm *see above
• Oct 23 School Photos Day
• Oct 25th 8:45-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm

*Updated dates and grade levels

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

2024-2025 KP/KG Directory. The 2024-2025 Kings Park/Kings Glen online directory is now available for FREE to all KP/KG families. View our website for information on how to access it!

We’re looking for student-created artwork for the KP Yearbook Cover!  Submissions are due October 18th.

Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night!  Head to Chipotle (6230 Rolling Rd) from 4-8PM  on October 23rd.  More information is coming soon!

We are finalizing details for a FREE Nature Event at Hidden Oaks on Monday, October 21st.  We will run two programs - one at 4:30PM and one at 5:30PM.  Stay tuned for more information!

We know you’re excited; the KP/KG Spiritwear sale will be open in the very near future!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

KPES Back to School Night  2024-2025

Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd & 3rd Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm Specialists in Cafeteria *informal meet and greet
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Updated form for 3-Hour Early Release, Oct 21st 

Please complete this UPDATED survey by 10/15/24 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student. 

We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (SACC, bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. While these are designated as early release days- where necessary, we will ensure that every student has supervision at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family. 

FCPS is offering student supervision at no-cost to families for those who have unique childcare needs. Students will be supervised by FCPS school-based staff, substitute teachers, and central office staff.

For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/safety-and-transportation/limited-early-release-mondays Join Us for Morning Meeting and an AAP Parent Information Session

Join Us for Morning Meeting and to learn about Advanced Academics in FCPS! We invite you to visit your child’s classroom to see how we start each day. Morning Meeting is an engaging way to build a strong sense of community and belonging and set children up for social and academic success. Each morning, students and teachers gather in a circle for the first twenty minutes of the day to connect with one another through a Greeting, Sharing, Activity, and Morning Message. See first-hand how Morning Meeting is a critical part of each child’s day and the importance of being at school on time. We welcome you to join in and participate!

Join us for Coffee and Donuts in the cafeteria from 8:30am-8:45 am, then head to your child’s classroom for Morning Meeting. Pick the day that corresponds with your child’s grade level!

• Wednesday October 9th  @8:30am-9:15am: First Grade
• Friday October 11th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Second Grade 

• Wednesday October 16th @ 8:30am- 9:15am: Third Grade 

• Friday October 25th @ 8:30am-9:15am: Kindergarten 
• Wednesday, October 30th @ 12:30pm: ECCB (pm only)
• Thursday, October 31st @ 8:50am: PreK, ECCB (am only) and PAC

Attendance Matters Workshop and Advanced Academics Continuum Parent Session @ 9:20am.

Primary schools face unique attendance issues. Join us back in the cafeteria immediately following Morning Meeting to discuss the importance of school attendance during these early years and to learn about the continuum of Advanced Academic programming.  FCPS offers a continuum of services for Advanced Academics. Jamie Mucciolo, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will review these services and how we approach them at Kings Park. Learn how we provide meaningful, rigorous opportunities in your child’s classroom.

Kings Park & Kings Glen AAP Updates

Click on the following link to access AAP resources from FCPS and  from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers, AARTs, at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

Blue Star Welcome Week Sept 21st-29nd

Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to provide a warm welcome to the 600,000 active-duty and transitioning military families that move into new communities each year.

It is the goal of Blue Star Families to proactively improve military families’ sense of belonging to their local communities by forging strong connections between our military family members and their local neighbors. 

If you are a new military family, welcome to Kings Park ES!  Please check out the FCPS military families Welcome Page  and the FCPS military families Resources Page.

Welcome to KP Spirit Days Continue     

All KP students can help Kings Park ES welcome our new military connected families! Please join us in the following Spirit Days!

• Friday September 27th Spirit Day: Welcome to the family! We are all Kings Park Lions! Show your pride by wearing KP spirit wear or colors ( purple and green)

Upcoming Events

• Sept 25th BTSN 2nd grade and 3rd grade
• Oct 3rd Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No school for students
• Oct 4th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 9th 8:45-9:15am First Grade Morning Meeting
• Oct 11th 8:45-9:15am Second Grade Morning Meeting
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 16th 8:45-9:15am Third Grade Morning Meeting
• Oct 21st THREE hour early realease at 12:25pm *see above
• Oct 25th 8:45-9:15am Kindergarten Morning Meeting
• Oct 30th 12:40pm ECCB pm Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st 8:50am PreK, ECCB am and PAC Morning Meeting
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Booster Wrap Up.  Once again, we were humbled by the community support for our biggest fundraiser of the year.  We are still collecting pledges at https://www.mybooster.com until the end of the week.  We have raised over $60,000 for field trips, outdoor benches and picnic tables, color copiers, and classroom furniture at both schools, as well as for other school and PTA projects.  Nearly 80% of the entire student population registered, and everyone was able to participate in the fun run and received a brand new shirt to wear.  This fundraiser is a huge undertaking, and special thanks go to Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper, Jen Argenta, Lisa Anderson, and everyone else who volunteered throughout the program and on Fun Run day!

Our next Spirit Night is coming this FRIDAY.  Code Ninjas is offering a Parents Night Out from 6-8:30PM on Friday, September 27th.  Drop the kids (must be aged 7+) for a night of friends, pizza, Minecraft, and Roblox!  $35/student - all proceeds will go to the KP/KG PTA.

Stay tuned for information on the KP Yearbook Cover Contest and our KP/KG Spiritwear sale!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

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Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

Boosterthon Update

Thank you to everyone that has already registered for our main school fundraiser.  We are pleased to announce that we have reached our 65% registration threshold and our ultimate rewards have been unlocked!!! 

At Kings Park, this means our Admin team is going to get in on the action of racing around the Boosterthon track wearing inflatible costumes! We are looking forward to getting in the Fun Run spirit, and wonder who will end up being the fastest.

Registering is easy and free, and all students who register will receive a keychain. ️ Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM 

The goal is to raise $40,000 for field trips, outdoor benches and picnic tables, color copiers, and classroom furniture at both schools, as well as for other school and PTA projects.  Students can win prizes for collecting pledges.  ALL students will participate in the Fun Run event on Friday, September 20th, regardless of financial participation.  ALL students will also receive a T-Shirt to wear for the event and for future spirit days.  Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.  Every pledge helps!

More information on the program can also be found on the PTA website. The schedule for Fridays' fun run is also posted, including a link to sign-up to volunteer for the day of the event.

Thank you for working with us to make our schools stronger. We are grateful for your support!

KPES Back to School Night  2024-2025

To accommodate families with children in multiple grades, sessions will be repeated each evening. We look forward to welcoming you at Kings Park Elementary! 

Wednesday, September 18th: Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm Specialists in Cafeteria
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd & 3rd Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm Specialists in Cafeteria
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Blue Star Welcome Week Sept 21st-29nd

Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to provide a warm welcome to the 600,000 active-duty and transitioning military families that move into new communities each year. It is the goal of Blue Star Families to proactively improve military families’ sense of belonging to their local communities by forging strong connections between our military family members and their local neighbors.  If you are a new military family, welcome to Kings Park ES!  Please check out the FCPS military families Welcome Page  and the FCPS military families Resources Page.

Welcome to KP Spirit Days      

All KP students can help Kings Park ES welcome our new military connected families! Please join us in the following Spirit Days!

• Monday September 23 Spirit Day:  Help us welcome our military students by wearing Red, White and Blue or wear colors to represent a branch of the US military.

• Friday September 27 Spirit Day: Welcome to the family! We are all Kings Park Lions! Show your pride by wearing KP spirit wear or colors ( purple and green)

Kings Park & Kings Glen AAP Updates

Click on the following link to access AAP resources from FCPS and  from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers, AARTs, at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

Upcoming Events

• Sept 18th  BTSN PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• Sept 25th BTSN 2nd grade and 3rd grade
• Oct 3rd Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No school for students
• Oct 4th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Boosterthon Fun Run.  The Boosterthon Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of each school year.  We are excited for our Fun Run coming up Friday, September 20.  The PTA is looking forward to a fun event that supports our wonderful schools - the schedule is now available!  Our school goal is to raise $40,000 for field trips, outdoor benches and picnic tables, color copiers, and classroom furniture at both schools, as well as for other school and PTA projects.   We are already HALFWAY there, but we need your help; register today at mybooster.com and check out more information on the Booster program.

Register TODAY for After School activities!  Check out our website for more information.  We have a full line-up both at Kings Park and at Kings Glen.  Scholarships are available (please reach out to your school counselor).

Our monthly staff appreciation initiative is back!  This month, the theme is apples.  Please consider donating using the sign-up to help start the year off right.

Our next Spirit Night is coming up soon.  Code Ninjas is offering a Parents Night Out from 6-8:30PM on Friday, September 27th.  Drop the kids (must be aged 7+) for a night of friends, pizza, Minecraft, and Roblox!  $35/student - all proceeds will go to the KP/KG PTA.

Thank you to Jen Argenta and everyone that volunteered during our ice-cream social last Friday!  We hope you had as much fun as we did!

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. Our website also features an updated PTA events calendar.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!

 

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Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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KPES Back to School Night  2024-2025

We are excited to welcome you all to Kings Park for our upcoming Back to School Night events (see details below). To enhance your face to face time with staff, we invite you to watch our video playlists to learn more about instruction and learning at KPES. These videos offer great insights into how we teach and support your child's education.

• Principals Back to School Message
• FCPS Literacy overview video with voice over
• FCPS math overview with voice over
• KPES Specialists Playlist
• Kings Park ES - Back to School Website

  FCPS School Board Messages

Rachna Sizemore Heizer - Braddock District

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Sandy Anderson - Springfield District

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Kyle McDaniel - At Large Member

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Ryan McElveen - At Large Member

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Ilryong Moon - At Large Member

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Kings Park Back to School Night Schedule Details

Wednesday, September 18th: Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm Specialists in Cafeteria
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd & 3rd Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm-Specialists in Cafeteria
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

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Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

September 16th- 12:25pm Dismissal

As a reminder KPES will dismiss at 12:25pm on September 16th. Having an accurate account of students is critical and families will receive an individual message regarding the recorded dismissal plan for their student tomorrow. 

KPES Back to School Night  2024-2025

To accommodate families with children in multiple grades, sessions will be repeated each evening. We look forward to welcoming you at Kings Park Elementary! 

Wednesday, September 18th: Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm Specialists in Cafeteria
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd & 3rd Grade

• 5:15pm- 6:20pm Specialists in Cafeteria
• 5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
• 6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Kings Park & Kings Glen AAP Updates

Click on the following link to access AAP resources from FCPS and  from Jamie Mucciolo and Lisa Rode, the Advanced Academics Resources Teachers, AARTs, at Kings Park and Kings Glen.  Advanced Academics Current Information Website.

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.  Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.

Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program.  Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices.  If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt out forms are available in Parent Digital Consent.  Paper opt-out forms are available from your child’s school.  Students receiving special education services and accessing modified curriculum will receive a printed opt-out form for modified FLE lessons. 

Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology.  Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.  Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media).  Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library.  Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.

Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by email to [email protected].

Upcoming Events

• Sept 16th  3-hour early release dismissal at 12:25pm
• Sept 18th  BTSN PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• Sept 25th BTSN 2nd grade and 3rd grade
• Oct 3rd Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No school for students
• Oct 4th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Our next Spirit Night is coming up TODAY September 10th at Taco Bamba (10629 Braddock Rd).  Mention code GIVE20 and 20% of the proceeds will go back to the schools.  More information.

Our popular FREE PTA Ice Cream Social and Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen THIS FRIDAY September 13th at 6:30 pm.  More information can be found here!

Boosterthon Fun Run.  The Boosterthon Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of each school year.  We are excited to kick off this year's event with a pep rally this week (on September 11) and the actual Fun Run on Friday, September 20.  The PTA is looking forward to a fun event that supports our wonderful schools!  Our school goal is to raise $40,000 for field trips, outdoor benches and picnic tables, color copiers, and classroom furniture at both schools, as well as for other school and PTA projects.   We need your help; register today at mybooster.com!  A quick info sheet on Booster can be found here.

After School activities are open for registration!  Check out our website for more information.  We have a full line-up both at Kings Park and at Kings Glen.  Scholarships are available (please reach out to your school counselor).

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.  Join the PTA.  We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year.  Join on our website!  Our 2024-25 PTA budget was approved at our PTA meeting last week.  You can check it out here.

Papa John's is back every Thursday this school year! Enter the code KPKG4010 every Thursday from 11am-11pm on your delivery or carry out order from the Burke location and you receive 40% off while the PTA receives 10% of sales donated back.

 

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website. Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.  Subscribe to our weekly News You Choose emails. 

September 16th 12:25pm Dismissal

As a reminder KPES will be dismissing at 12:25pm on September 16th. Please mark your calendars for students arriving home at this time unless you have indicated a supervision hardship via this form  https://forms.gle/mZu1DkaU3BimiSjq7. 

*Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by instructional assistants, school monitors, school staff, central office personnel, and/or volunteers. Your child will not be with their teacher due to required professional development. Time will be allocated for students to complete STMath, Lexia, MyOn, independent reading, and other similar supervised tasks.

KPES Back to School Night 
2024-2025

To accommodate families with children in multiple grades, sessions will be repeated each evening. We look forward to welcoming you at Kings Park Elementary!

Wednesday, September 18th: Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
5:15pm-Specialists in Cafeteria
5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd & 3rd Grade
5:15pm-Specialists in Cafeteria
5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

• Spanish:2024 Derechos y Responsabilidades de los EstudiantesEl folleto de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante (SR&R) de FCPS explica las expectativas para el comportamiento del estudiante y las respuestas de los adultos para mejorar la seguridad escolar y crear un ambiente escolar justo, equitativo y de apoyo. Lea la carta de la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid a las familias sobre el SR&R. 

Los padres/cuidadores deben hablar con sus hijos sobre las expectativas para este año escolar. También, por favor ingrese á SIS ParentVUE y firme para confirmar su revisión del SR&R, o firme y devuelva la hoja de firma que se encuentran en la página 3 del folleto de SR&R a la escuela de su hijo antes del Lunes, 30 de Septiembre.

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• Sept 16th  3-hour early release dismissal at 12:25pm
• Sept 18th  BTSN PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade *see times above
• Sept 25th BTSN 2nd grade and 3rd grade  *see times above
• Oct 3rd Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No school for students
• Oct 4th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm

FCPS School Year Calendar 

PTA News

Our first PTA Meeting is taking place THIS Thursday, September 5th at 6:30PM at Kings Park and on Zoom (Meeting ID: 258-233-8875; Passcode: KPKG2020!).  The school administration and PTA Board members will be providing updates and we will be voting on our 2024-25 school year budget.  An agenda and draft budget are posted here.  Everyone is invited!

After School activities are open for registration!  Check out our website for more information.  We have a full line-up both at Kings Park and at Kings Glen.  Scholarships are available (please reach out to your school counselor).

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! Check out our latest newsletter available here.

Our next Spirit Night is coming up on September 10th at Taco Bamba (10629 Braddock Rd).  Mention code GIVE20 and 20% of the proceeds will go back to the schools.  More information.

Our popular FREE PTA Ice Cream Social and Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 13th at 6:30 pm.  More information can be found here!

Papa John's is back every Thursday this school year! Enter the code KPKG4010 every Thursday from 11am-11pm on your delivery or carry out order from the Burke location and you receive 40% off while the PTA receives 10% of sales donated back.

Community News

Lake Braddock Pyramid Night - September 6th at 5pm

Lake Braddock will be hosting their 2nd annual Pyramid Night on September 6th. 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 $5 for children and $7 for adults, but the festival is free to attend.

We are excited to share that have the opportunity for 7 KPES students to participate in the “Tunnel Run” to open the football game. There is still room to be considered, if you are interested, please complete this form by Thursday, September 5th. Any students who are randomly chosen will receive one free student and one free guardian ticket.

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website. Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.  Subscribe to our weekly News You Choose emails. 

September 16th 12:25pm Dismissal

As we approach our first 3-hour early release, we expect students to follow their regular routes home. To ensure student safety, please complete this form  https://forms.gle/mZu1DkaU3BimiSjq7 to confirm your plans for each student. During this time, our instructional staff will be involved in professional development, so it's crucial that we have an accurate count of families needing supervision due to hardship to plan accordingly.

*Students requiring adult supervision due to hardship will be overseen by instructional assistants, school monitors, school staff, central office personnel, and/or volunteers. Your child will not be with their teacher due to required professional development. Time will be allocated for students to complete STMath, Lexia, MyOn, independent reading, and other similar supervised tasks.

KPES Back to School Night 
2024-2025

To accommodate families with children in multiple grades, sessions will be repeated each evening. We look forward to welcoming you at Kings Park Elementary!

Wednesday, September 18th: Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
5:15pm-Specialists in Cafeteria
5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Wednesday, September 25th: 2nd & 3rd Grade
5:15pm-Specialists in Cafeteria
5:30pm-6:10pm Session A
6:20pm-7:00pm Session B *repeat of session A

Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.  Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.

Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program.  Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices.  If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt out forms are available in Parent Digital Consent.  Paper opt-out forms are available from your child’s school.  Students receiving special education services and accessing modified curriculum will receive a printed opt-out form for modified FLE lessons. 

Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology.  Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.  Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media).  Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library.  Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.

Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by email to [email protected].

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• August 30th Labor Day Break  no school for students
• Sept 2nd Labor Day Break no school for students
• Sept 16th  3-hour early release dismissal at 12:25pm
• Sept 18th  BTSN PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade
• Sept 25th BTSN 2nd grade and 3rd grade
• Oct 3rd Rosh Hashanah Holiday - No school for students
• Oct 4th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 14th Teacher Workday - No school for students
• Oct 31st  End of 1st Quarter  TWO hour early release at 1:25pm

FCPS School Year Calendar 

PTA News

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!  Our first meeting where we will be approving our budget is coming up on September 5th at Kings Park at 6:30pm.  A virtual option to participate will be available as well.

Our next Spirit Night is coming up on September 10th at Taco Bamba (10629 Braddock Rd).  Mention code GIVE20 and 20% of the proceeds will go back to the schools.  More information.

Papa John's is back every Thursday this school year! Enter the code KPKG4010 every Thursday from 11am-11pm on your delivery or carry out order from the Burke location and you receive 40% off while the PTA receives 10% of sales donated back.

Our popular PTA Ice Cream Social and Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 13th at 6:30 pm.  More information can be found 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 [email protected] if you have any questions.

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.  Alternatively, fill out the form on this page to let us know how you can help!

Information on after school activities will be coming out soon. Please sign up to our mailing list for updates.

Community News

Lake Braddock Pyramid Night - September 6th at 5pm

Lake Braddock will be hosting their 2nd annual Pyramid Night on September 6th. 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 $5 for children and $7 for adults, but the festival is free to attend.

We are excited to share that have the opportunity for 7 KPES students to participate in the “Tunnel Run” to open the football game. If you are interested, please complete this form by Thursday, August 29. Any students who are randomly chosen will receive one free student and one free guardian ticket.

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar. Additionally, the KPES linked One Pager Return to School Information includes key school links and resources. 

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website. Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.  Subscribe to our weekly News You Choose emails. 

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year

Let’s plant the seeds of success together! Welcome to a new school year, where together we will watch your children bloom and grow. Just like a garden, our school thrives when we work together to nurture each student’s unique talents. We’re excited to cultivate a love for learning and see our students blossom in every way. 

Kings Park ES bell schedule is 8:40am- 3:25pm. Please see the map that illustrates students arrival and dismissal. Our school doors will open at 8:30am.

A big thank you to all families for helping keep our walkers safe by parking in the neighborhood and walking their students to the assigned entrances. Due to the expanded size of our staff, the side lot by the large playground will be reserved for staff parking. As a reminder the bus loop entrance is closed during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community!

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.

Mrs. Donahue, Mrs. Kaplan and Mrs. Lin were able to be visit all classrooms yesterday to share the joy of the new year and their excitement to see each student present on the first day of school. Kings Park ES Attendance Matters bands were given to each student as a first day surprise.

Thank you for making your child's attendance a priority.

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• August 30 Labor Day Break  no school for students
• Sept 2 Labor Day Break no school for students
• Sept 16 3-hour early release dismissal at 12:30pm
• Oct 3 Rosh Hashanah Holiday - no school for students
• Oct 4 Teacher Workday - no school for students
• Oct 14 Teacher Workday - no school for students
• Oct 31 End of 1st Quarter 2-hour early release

FCPS School Year Calendar 

Community Resource

• Scouting Family Fun Night, Aug 21st

PTA News

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!  Our first meeting where we will be approving our budget is coming up on September 5th at Kings Park at 6:30pm.  A virtual option to participate will be available as well.

Want to help with KP/KG PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year?  The Booster program starts on September 11th and finishes on September 20, 2024 with the Fun Run.  Mark your calendars and reach out to Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper at [email protected] if you want to be involved!

Thanks to all those that stopped by for a cool treat at Sweet Frog last week.  Our next Spirit Night is coming up on September 10th at Taco Bamba (10629 Braddock Rd).  Mention code GIVE20 and 20% of the proceeds will go back to the schools.  More information.

Our popular PTA Ice Cream Social and Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 13th at 6:30 pm.  More information can be found 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 [email protected] if you have any questions.

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.  Alternatively, fill out the form on this page to let us know how you can help!

Information on after school activities will be coming out soon. Please sign up to our mailing list for updates.

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website. Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.  Subscribe to our weekly News You Choose emails. 

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year

Today the KPES staff was thrilled to complete 377 Welcome Walk home visits. Our staff returned smiling, filled with stories of new connections and excitement for the year. We were estatic to also have FCPS Cheif of Schools, Dr. Geovanny Ponce join us on a few Welcome Walks.    

As an additional support to the school year, families are encouraged to watch a brief welcome message from Mrs. Dotty Lin.  Here you can review information  to support the first weeks of school and to find answers to frequently asked questions.

In addition, this KPES One Pager Return to School Information includes key back to school links and resources for the start of the year. A hard copy will be shared via the yellow take home folder.  

Open House, August 15th 1:00pm-2:00pm

Open House is a time for students and families to informally meet their teacher and to explore the classroom. Staff members will be on hand to give extra assistance during the open house to help you find your child’s classroom. We hope to see you there! We encourage families to enter the buidling and practice walking to class the same way their student will each day. Please see the below map for cordinated entrances. 

Arrival and Dismissal

Kings Park ES bell schedule is 8:40am- 3:25pm. Please see the map that illustrates students arrival and dismissal. Our school doors will open at 8:30am.

Each Kings Park ES family received in the mail a welcome letter that included a green card to help teachers with your child's daily dismissal. We ask that you please fill this out and pin it to your child's backpack for the first day of school.

Bus stop and route information was shared with families via an FCPS transportation email and is also available on your ParentVue accounts. For more information about bus transportation, including how to access the Bus Delay Notification System, visit the Transportation page.

PTA Popsicles on the Playground, Aug. 18th

This year we are continuing our popsicles on the playground to include all students at Kings Park.This is a yearly PTA tradition for our families to mingle, meet one another and have additional play time before the beginning of the year.

• Kindergarten: 2:00pm- 2:30pm
• 1st Grade-3rd Grade: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

First Day of School, August 19th 

We are excited to welcome our lions on Monday, August 19th. Doors open at 8:30am. School begins at 8:40am and dismissal begins at 3:20pm. During the first week of school, parents may walk students to their classroom door. 

Our tradition of the parent/guardian Boo Hoo/Wahoo Welcome will continue in the cafeteria immediately following student drop off on the first day of school. Kindergarten through Third Grade parents/guardians please join us for this informal gathering in the cafeteria for doughnuts and coffee with Mrs. Lin, Mrs. Donahue, and Mrs. Kaplan.

Did you miss our building
Scavenger Hunts?

We were so excited to welcome so many of our Kings Park Lions and families to our annual KPES scavenger hunts this week and last week. If you were unable to attend our Building Scavenger Hunt in person, you can explore our virtual Scavenger Hunt video playlist. 

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• August 15th Open House 1-2pm
• August 18th PTA Popsicles on the Playground
  • K- 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm
  • 1st-3rd Grade 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• August 19th First Day of School - doors open at 8:30am
• August 19th BooHoo Breakfast (for parents)
• August 30 Labor Day Break  no school for students
• Sept 2 Labor Day Break no school for students
• Sept 16th 3-hour early release dismissal at 12:30pm

FCPS School Year Calendar 

PTA News

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!

Sweet Frog Spirit Day (9564 Old Keene Mill Rd). Grab a sweet treat before or after Open House on Thursday, August 15th anytime from 12-9pm and support the PTA. No flier necessary. Twenty percent of all sales during this time will be donated back to the PTA.

Popsicles on the Playground - Sunday, August 18th.  Come enjoy a cool treat the night before the first day of school!  We have scheduled times for each grade to come reunite with old friends and meet new ones.  More information can be found here.

Want to help with KP/KG PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year?  It’ll be coming up quick; we are looking for sponsors for Fun Run Shirts - reach out if you have connections or are interested! The Booster program starts on September 11th and finishes on September 20, 2024 with the Fun Run.  Mark your calendars and reach out to Sarah Maccubbin-Tremper at [email protected] if you want to be involved!

Mark your calendars.  Our popular PTA Ice Cream Social and Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen on September 13th at 6:30 pm.  More information is 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.  We will be starting our monthly newsletter in September, which is a great resource to find out more about the PTA.  Reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

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.  Alternatively, fill out the form on this page to let us know how you can help!

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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We are gearing up for another great school year and want to be sure you are aware of some exciting opportunities to jump start 2024-2025. Take a peek below to learn more about upcoming events. 

Please refer to this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website. Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.  Subscribe to our weekly News You Choose emails. 

KPES Virtual Building
Scavenger Hunts

We were so excited to welcome so many of our Kings Park Lions and families to our annual KPES scavenger hunts this week and last week. If you were unable to attend our Building Scavenger Hunt in person, you can explore through our virtual Scavenger Hunt video playlist. 

KPES Welcome Walk: August 13th 1-4pm
(sign up by Aug. 9th)

Kings Park staff is offering a Welcome Walk for all families again this year. The Welcome Walk is an informal time for you to meet your child's teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Your child's teacher and a KPES staff buddy will come to your home for a brief 3-5 minute doorstep visit. This year's welcome walk will be held on Tuesday, August 13th from 1pm-4pm. To participate you will need to be home during this time frame. If you are not going to be home at this date/time frame OR would prefer to meet the teacher virtually, please indicate that on the linked survey and your child's teacher will contact you to schedule a virtual meet and greet.

Please complete this survey to indicate your preference by August 9, 2024 at 1pm. To support the management and preplanning necessary for this event, please note that if no survey is submitted for a student, the virtual option will be assumed and scheduled.  

PLEASE NOTE: In case of any weather warnings, the welcome walk visits will shift to virtual for the safety of staff and families.

Open House, Aug.15th 1:00pm-2:00pm

Open House is a time for students and families to informally meet their teacher and to explore the classroom. Staff members will be on hand to give extra assistance during the open house to help you find your child’s classroom. We hope to see you there! We encourage families to enter the buidling and practice walking to class the same way their student will each day. Please see the below map for cordinated entrances. 

PTA Popsicles on the Playground, Aug. 18th

This year we are continuing our popsicles on the playground to include all students at Kings Park.This is a yearly PTA tradition for our families to mingle, meet one another and have additional play time before the beginning of the year.

• Kindergarten: 2:00pm- 2:30pm
• 1st Grade-3rd Grade: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

First Day of School, Aug. 19th 

We are excited to welcome our lions on Monday, August 19th. Doors open at 8:30am. School begins at 8:40am and dismissal begins at 3:20pm. During the first week of school, parents may walk students to their classroom door. 

Our tradition of the parent/guardian Boo Hoo/Wahoo Welcome will continue in the cafeteria immediately following student drop off on the first day of school. Kindergarten through Third Grade parents/guardians please join us for this informal gathering in the cafeteria for doughnuts and coffee with Mrs. Lin, Mrs. Donahue, and Mrs. Kaplan.

 

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• August 13th Welcome Walk 1-4pm
• August 15th Open House 1-2pm
• August 18th PTA Popsicles on the Playground
  • K- 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm
  • 1st-3rd Grade 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• August 19th First Day of School - doors open at 8:30am
• August 19th BooHoo Breakfast (for parents)
• August 30 Labor Day Break  no school for students
• Sept 2 Labor Day Break no school for students
• Sept 16th 3-hour early release dismissal at 12:30pm

FCPS School Year Calendar 

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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Check out this special announcement with reminders of upcoming events at KPES and FCPS.

Save this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning. FCPS School Year Calendar

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KPES Building Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday Aug. 6th 9:00am-9:30am

We are excited to welcome our Kings Park Lions and families back with another opportunity to particate in the annual KPES scavenger hunt at 9:00am on August 6th. Students and families are invited to come to Kings Park and self-explore Kings Park ES both inside and out. This event is self paced and a repeat from August 1st to allow for schedule options. We hope to see you there!

If you are unable to attend our Building Scavenger Hunt in person, you can explore through our virtual Scavenger Hunt video playlist. 

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners Summit, Thursday, Aug. 8th

All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend a summit on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:30 pm at Annandale High School. The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.  

This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students.  Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience.  A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.  Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available.  All secondary level multilingual learners have been invited centrally from FCPS via email.  Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.    

Flyers: English-Spanish | Arabic | Urdu | Korean | Vietnamese | Chinese  

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• August 13th Welcome Walk 1-4pm 
  *Please complete the survey by Aug 9th to participate
• August 15th Open House 1-2pm
• August 18th PTA Popsicles on the Playground
  • Kindergarten: 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm
  • 1st-3rd Grade: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• August 19th First Day of School - doors open at 8:30am
  *familes are welcome to walk students to class the first week of school
• August 19th BooHoo Breakfast (for parents)
• August 30th Labor Day Break  no school for students
• Sept 2nd Labor Day Break no school for students
• Sept 16th 3-hour early release dismissal at 12:30pm

FCPS School Year Calendar 

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter

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We are gearing up for another great school year and want to be sure you are aware of some exciting opportunities to jump start 2024-2025. Take a peek below to learn more about upcoming events. 

Save this calendar link for all FCPS dates for the 2024-2025 school year to support planning.FCPS School Year Calendar

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website. Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.  Subscribe to our weekly News You Choose emails. 

CORRECTED TIMES: Building Scavenger Hunt, Aug 1st and 6th

We are excited to welcome our Kings Park lions and families back with our annual Scavenger hunt. Students and families are invited to come to Kings Park during the listed times and self-explore Kings Park ES both inside and out. *this event is self paced and repeated to allow for schedule options.

• August 1st Building Scavenger Hunt 6-6:30 pm
• August 6th Building Scavenger Hunt 9-9:30 am

KPES Welcome Walk - 2024-25 School Year

Kings Park staff will be offering a Welcome Walk for all families again this year. The Welcome Walk is an informal time for you to meet your child's teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Your child's teacher and a KPES staff buddy will come to your home for a brief 3-5 minute doorstep visit. This year's welcome walk will be held on Tuesday, August 13th from 1:00pm and 4:00pm. To participate you will need to be home during this time frame. If you are not going to be home at this date/time frame OR would prefer to meet the teacher virtually, please indicate that in this survey and you child's teacher will contact you to schedule a virtual meet and greet.

Please complete the survey to indicate your preference by August 9, 2024 at 1pm. To support the management and preplanning necessary for this event, please note that if no survey is submitted for a student, the virtual option will be assumed and scheduled.  

PLEASE NOTE: In case of any weather warnings, the welcome walk visits will shift to virtual for the safety of staff and families.

Open House, Thursday, August 15th 1:00pm-2:00pm

Open House is a time for students and families to informally meet their teacher and to explore the classroom. Staff members will be on hand to give extra assistance during the open house to help you find your child’s classroom. We hope to see you there!

PTA Popsicles on the Playground, Sunday, August 18th

This year we are continuing our popsicles on the playground for grades K-3 students at Kings Park. This is a yearly PTA tradition for our families to mingle, meet one another and have additional play time before the beginning of the year.

• Kindergarten: 2:00pm- 2:30pm
• 1st Grade-3rd Grade: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

First Day of School, Monday, August 19th 

We are excited to welcome our lions on Monday, August 19th. Doors open at 8:30am. School begins at 8:40am and dismissal begins at 3:20pm. During the first week of school, parents may walk students to their classroom door. 

Our tradition of the Parent Boo Hoo/Wahoo! Breakfast will continue in the cafeteria immediately following student drop off on the first day of school. Kindergarten through Third Grade parents please join us for this informal gathering in the cafeteria for doughnuts, coffee and juice with Mrs. Lin, Mrs. Donahue, and Mrs. Kaplan.

Early Release Mondays

We wanted to provide a reminder and follow up to the FCPS communication that was sent in June regarding seven days this year with three hour early release Mondays for elementary students in the 24-25 year. Additional information can be found on the FCPS  Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email [email protected]. 

Kings Park ES will have a three hour early release (dismissal 12:30pm) on the following dates: 

September 16

March 10

October 21

April 21

November 18

May 12

February 10

 

This time will be utilized for teacher planning time to support students, complete required professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act, new reading and math standards and other initiatives. 

Sincerely,

Dotty Lin

Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES

Upcoming Events

• August 6th Building Scavenger Hunt 9-9:30am
• August 13th Welcome Walk from 1:00pm-4:00pm
• August 15th Open House 1:00pm-2:00pm
• August 18th PTA Popsicles on the Playground
  • K- 2:00pm- 2:30pm
  • 1st-3rd Grade 2:30pm - 3:00pm
• August 19th First Day of School
• August 19th BooHoo/Wahoo Breakfast (for parents)
• August 30 Labor Day Break  no school for students
• Sept 2 Labor Day Break no school for students

FCPS School Year Calendar 

5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
Attendance: 703-426-7070 | Web | Twitter