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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. 

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in recognizion of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

On the third Monday in January each year, people in the United States join in honoring the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King. The holiday marks the birthday of King, who was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. 

Health Reminders

Flu season is here, and we all want to keep our students healthy and safe. Please remind your child to practice good hygiene, such as washing their hands frequently and covering their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

If your child is feeling unwell, especially with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, or body aches, we ask that you to keep them at home to rest and recover and be fever free for 24 hours without medicaiton, before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of illness to others.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out.

UPDATED KPES Winter Spirit Days Wednesday, January 15th- Winter Wonderland Wednesday!

Wear as much white, silver, and sparkle as you can!

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

Upcoming Events

• Jan. 15th KP Spirit Day -  Wear white, silver or sparkles

• Jan 15th KPKG PTA Summer Camp Fair *info below
• Jan 20th MLK, Jr Day and Inauguration Day no school for students
• Jan 29th Teacher Workday no school for students
• Feb 7 PTA Family Fitness Night 6:30pm @Kings Glen
• Feb 10th 3-Hour Early Release - Students dismiss at 12:25pm
  *Confirmation emails will be sent for how students are going home using the November selection. Updates/changes will need to be communicated to the school.
• Feb 17th Presidents' Day no school for students

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Our free Summer Camp Fair is coming up THIS Wednesday January 15th at 6PM at Kings Park.  Come meet with local vendors and explore their summer camp offerings for 2025!

There’s still time to register for our winter after school activities.  Sessions will start mid-January and run 6-7 weeks.  More information is available on our website.

Mark your calendars - our FREE PTA Family Fitness Night is coming up at Kings Glen on Friday, February 7th starting at 6:30PM.  We’ll also have a PTA meeting to elect our nominating committee AND FCPS School Board Members Sandy Anderson (Springfield District Representative) and Rachna Seizemore Heizer (Braddock District Representative) will discuss various school board items, including the boundary study, funding, and more.

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. 

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a restful winter break and stayed safe during the recent snow days. We are excited to welcome everyone back to school and to jumpstart the new year with energy and focus.

A special thank you goes out to our incredible custodial team, who worked tirelessly to clear the grounds and ensure our school is safe and ready for everyone’s return. We truly appreciate their dedication and hard work.

We are looking forward to a fantastic semester filled with growth, learning, and collaboration. As we return, please continue to check your email and FCPS communication channels for any updates regarding schedule adjustments due to the weather.

UPDATED KPES Winter Spirit Days Thursday, January 9th- KP Spirit Day Welcome the New Year ROAR like a lion!

Wear KP spirit -wear or our school colors: purple and green.

Friday, January 10th- Flannel and Fuzzy Socks 

Wear cozy flannels and fuzzy socks to snuggle into learning.

Monday, January 13th- Hats Off to the New Year!

Wear a cap or hat to school.

Tuesday, January 14th-Toasty Tuesday!

Dress in warm, comfy, cozy clothes like hoodies, sweatpants, sweaters, scarves etc.

Wednesday, January 15th- Winter Wonderland Wednesday!

Wear as much white, silver, and sparkle as you can!

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

Upcoming Events

• Jan 9th KP Spirit Day  -Wear Purple and Green
• Jan 10th KP Spirit Day - Wear Flannel and Fuzzy Socks
• Jan 13th KP Spirit Day- Wear a hat or cap
• Jan. 14th KP Spirit Day -Dress warm and cozy

• Jan. 15th KP Spirit Day -  Wear white, silver or sparkles

• Jan 15th KPKG PTA Summer Camp Fair *info below
• Jan 20th MLK, Jr Day and Inauguration Day no school for students
• Jan 29th Teacher Workday no school for students
• Feb 10th 3-Hour Early Release - Students dismiss at 12:25pm
  *Confirmation emails will be sent for how students are going home using the November selection. Updates/changes will need to be communicated to the school.

FCPS Calendar

PTA News

Our free Summer Camp Fair is coming up on Wednesday January 15th at 6PM at Kings Park.  Come meet with local vendors and explore their summer camp offerings for 2025!

There’s still time to register for our winter after school activities.  Sessions will start mid-January and run 6-7 weeks.  More information is available on our website.

Baskets and Bingo 2025 is coming on March 21st!!  Planning has begun and the PTA is in search of committee members.  This is a low-burden commitment in which you will get to be a part of a group of veteran and new KP/KG parents to help plan a much-loved event. Email [email protected] if you're interested in being included in the first committee meeting this January.

We are searching for a few more volunteers who would like to serve on our 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Committee. Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-9, 2025 and committee meetings will begin in January. If you are interested, please sign up and reach out to Jen at [email protected] if you have any questions.

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. 

Winter Break, Dec 21st-Jan 5th

As we prepare to embark on the winter break, we want to extend warmest wishes to each and every one of you. This season is a time for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation. Whether you're traveling to be with family or enjoying a peaceful staycation, know we are wishing you a delightful winter break filled with warmth, laughter, and moments of genuine happiness. The KPES office will be closed over winter break, but we look forward to seeing you in the new year. 

Noodle Night Success 

We had a very successful Noodle Night and Book Fair last Thursday. Thank you to all who contributed a noodle dish and supported our book fair. We also appreciate everyone who donated books to the Kings Park Community Library. 

 

PE/Music Open House through Dec 20th

It has been great seeing parents visiting our PE/Music open house times. It's not too late! Your child has PE and Music several times a week. Connect with your child's classroom teacher to confirm the times for your class so you can attend one before Friday, Dec 20th. 

Save the Dates for our Winter Spirit Days Friday, Dec. 20th Twas the Day Before Winter Break: Pajama Party!

Wear festive pajamas to school as we prepare for lots of rest over winter break.

Monday, Jan. 6 Hats Off to the New Year!

Wear a cap or hat to school.

Tuesday, Jan. 7th Toasty Tuesday!

Dress in warm, comfy, cozy clothes like hoodies, sweatpants, sweaters, scarves etc.

Wednesday, Jan. 8th Winter Wonderland Wednesday!

Think Snow! Wear as much white, silver, and sparkle as you can… bring on the snow!

Thursday, January 9th KP Spirit Day! Help the New Year ROAR in like a lion!

Wear KP spirit -wear or our school colors: purple and green.

Friday, January 10th Flannel and Fuzzy Socks Friday!

Wear cozy flannels and fuzzy socks to snuggle into learning.

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. We hope that all schools will help spread the word and work collaboratively to help us reach our goal of logging on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. 

Information will be available through the Elementary Schoology groups for teachers to easily copy over materials and links for students to participate with their families during math week in the New Year.

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!

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

• Dec. 20th KP Spirit Day - Twas the Day Before Winter Break:
  Pajama Party Day
• Dec 23rd-Jan 5th Winter Break no school for students

• Jan. 7th KP Spirit Day - Toasty Tuesday - Dress warm and cozy

• Jan. 8th KP Spirit Day - Winter Wonderland - Wear white, silver or sparkles

• Jan 9th KP Spirit Day  -Wear Purple and Green
• Jan 10th KP Spirit Day - Wear Flannel and Fuzzy Socks
• Jan 20th MLK, Jr Day and Inauguration Day no school for students
• Jan 29th Teacher Workday no school for students
• Feb 10th 3-Hour Early Release - Students dismiss at 12:25.

FCPS Calendar

Community News

Join Girl Scouts

PTA News

Mark your calendars - our free Summer Camp Fair is coming up on January 15th at 6PM at Kings Park.  Come meet with local vendors and explore their summer camp offerings for 2025!

We are finalizing details for our winter after school activities.  Sessions will start mid-January and run 6-7 weeks.  A flier will be coming home soon, and more information is available on our website.

Baskets and Bingo 2025 is coming on March 21st!! Planning has begun and the PTA is in search of committee members.  This is a low-burden commitment in which you will get to be a part of a group of veteran and new KP/KG parents to help plan a much-loved event. Email [email protected] if you're interested in being included in the first committee meeting this January.

We are searching for volunteers who would like to serve on our 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Committee. Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-9, 2025 and committee meetings will begin in January. If you are interested, please sign up and reach out to Jen at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thanks to Jen Argenta for organizing such a fun free virtual Tiny Chefs class!  We hope you enjoyed baking with us!  Thanks also to those that attended our General Membership Meeting last week - it was lovely to hear the KG strings perform, and we were also able to amend our budget to allocate the extra resources we raised during Booster.

The KP/KG PTA Board wishes the community a wonderful holiday season.  We are looking forward to an exciting calendar year ahead. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering or being involved in any way with the PTA.

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. 

Book Fair, Dec 5th- Dec 13th

Our winter book fair will take place from December 5th – December 13th. Students will have the opportunity to shop the fair from December 10th – December 13th during their library time as well as during the following times: 8:30 – 9:10 Tuesday – Friday, 11:45 – 12:15 Tuesday – Friday, 2:40 – 3:10 Tuesday – Thursday. We will also be open after school until 7:00pm on Thursday, December 12th. We strongly encourage parents to make an eWallet for their child through our Scholastic fair website, this will allow your child to shop the fair without having to bring in cash! Any unused funds get converted to a Scholastic gift card at the end of the fair. If you are interested in volunteering during our fair please sign up here.  We are looking forward to another great event!

Family Noodle and Book Fair Night, 
Dec 12th

Based on Noodles, Please! by Cheryl Yau Chepusova, Kings Park will be hosting a Family Noodle Night share in the cafeteria as part of our Book Fair Night on December 12th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.This will be a time to connect with other families and experience some delicious food. Please see the linked flyer that will also be sent home hard copy next Friday. If you are interested in contributing a noodle dish to taste, click here to sign up. Please bring all noodle dishes in a disposable container for ease of clean up (please note, no dishes will be returned). While the noodle event ends at 6:30pm, the Book Fair will be open until 7:00pm. We will also be collecting book donations for the Kings Park Library if you have books in good condition that are ready for a new owner, there will be a collection bin in the school lobby. We hope to see you there and ask that families who opt to participate in the Noodles event bring a water bottle for their own use or know cups will be available as will our bottle filling water stations.

Save the Dates for our Winter Spirit Days Friday, Dec. 20th Twas the Day Before Winter Break: Pajama Party!

Wear festive pajamas to school as we prepare for lots of rest over winter break.

Monday, Jan. 6 Hats Off to the New Year!

Wear a cap or hat to school.

Tuesday, Jan. 7th Toasty Tuesday!

Dress in warm, comfy, cozy clothes like hoodies, sweatpants, sweaters, scarves etc.

Wednesday, Jan. 8th Winter Wonderland Wednesday!

Think Snow! Wear as much white, silver, and sparkle as you can… bring on the snow!

Thursday, January 9/ KP Spirit Day! Help the New Year ROAR in like a lion!

Wear KP spirit -wear or our school colors: purple and green.

Friday, January 10/ Flannel and Fuzzy Socks Friday!

Wear cozy flannels and fuzzy socks to snuggle into learning.

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! 

AAP Virtual Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours on the following dates and times:

 (newly added) Dec 10th from 5 - 6 pm.

Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals Ends
Dec 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

• Dec 12th Family Noodle and Book Fair Night
• Dec 5th-13th Book Fair

• Dec. 20th KP Spirit Day - Twas the Day Before Winter Break: Pajama Party Day

• Dec 23rd-Jan 5th Winter Break no school for students

• Jan. 7th KP Spirit Day - Toasty Tuesday - Dress warm and cozy

• Jan. 8th KP Spirit Day - Winter Wonderland - Wear white, silver or sparkles

• Jan 9th KP Spirit Day  -Wear Purple and Green
• Jan 10th KP Spirit Day - Wear Flannel and Fuzzy Socks
• Jan 20th MLK, Jr Day and Inauguration Day no school for students
• Jan 29th Teacher Workday no school for students
• Feb 10th 3-Hour Early Release - Students dismiss at 12:25.

FCPS Calendar

Community News

Join Girl Scouts

PTA News

The PTA spiritwear sale has been extended until THIS WEDNESDAY, December 11th.  Place your orders today!  Note that delivery will be in early January.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Our final event of the calendar year will be a FREE VIRTUAL Tiny Chefs class THIS FRIDAY December 13th at 6:30PM.  We will be learning how to make melted snowman cupcakes!  Register online today (password: VIRTUAL2024KPKG).

The PTA will be setting up hot cocoa bars for staff appreciation on Wednesday, December 18th at both schools.  Please check out our sign-up and consider contributing!  Please note there is both a Sign up and an Amazon Wishlist so make sure to look at both if you are interested in donating! Donations are due on Tuesday, December 17th.

Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member during the holiday season?  All Kings Park and Kings Glen staff have been given the option to fill out a “Staff Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more.  Staff responses can be viewed here.

Mark your calendars - our free Summer Camp Fair is coming up on January 15th at 6PM at Kings Park.  More information is coming soon!

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. 

Book Fair, Dec 5th- Dec 13th

Our winter book fair will take place from December 5th – December 13th. Students will have the opportunity to shop the fair from December 10th – December 13th during their library time as well as during the following times: 8:30 – 9:10 Tuesday – Friday, 11:45 – 12:15 Tuesday – Friday, 2:40 – 3:10 Tuesday – Thursday. We will also be open after school until 7:00pm on Thursday, December 12th. We strongly encourage parents to make an eWallet for their child through our Scholastic fair website, this will allow your child to shop the fair without having to bring in cash! Any unused funds get converted to a Scholastic gift card at the end of the fair. If you are interested in volunteering during our fair please sign up here.  We are looking forward to another great event!

Family Noodle and Book Fair Night, 
Dec 12th

Based on Noodles, Please! by Cheryl Yau Chepusova, Kings Park will be hosting a Family Noodle Night share in the cafeteria as part of our Book Fair Night on December 12th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.This will be a time to connect with other families and experience some delicious food. Please see the linked flyer that will also be sent home hard copy next Friday. If you are interested in contributing a noodle dish to taste, click here to sign up. Please bring all noodle dishes in a disposable container for ease of clean up (please note, no dishes will be returned). While the noodle event ends at 6:30pm, the Book Fair will be open until 7:00pm. We will also be collecting book donations for the Kings Park Library if you have books in good condition that are ready for a new owner, there will be a collection bin in the school lobby. We hope to see you there and ask that families who opt to participate in the Noodles event bring a water bottle for their own use or know cups will be available as will our bottle filling water stations.

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! 

AAP Virtual Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours on the following dates and times:

 (newly added) Dec 10th from 5 - 6 pm.

Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals Ends
Dec 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

• Dec 3-4 PTA Spirit Night - Spartans
• Dec 12 Family Noodle and Book Fair Night
• Dec 4-13 Book Fair
• Dec 23-Jan 5 Winter Break no school for students
• Jan 20th MLK, Jr Day and Inauguration Day no school for students
• Jan 29th Teacher Workday no school for students

FCPS Calendar

Community News

Join Girl Scouts

PTA News

The PTA spiritwear sale has been extended until NEXT WEDNESDAY, December 11th.  Place your orders today!  Note that delivery will be in early January.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

KINGS PARK: Our next Spirit Night is coming up TONIGHT AND TOMORROW, December 3-4, at Spartan’s (9542 Burke Rd).  Mention that you’re supporting KP/KG when ordering (both in-person and online) for proceeds to come back to the PTA.

Our next PTA General Membership Meeting will take place NEXT Monday, December 9th at 6:30PM at Kings Glen (and on zoom: Meeting ID: 258-233-8875; Passcode: KPKG2020!)).  The KG strings will be performing as well!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Our final event of the calendar year will be a FREE VIRTUAL Tiny Chefs class on December 13th at 6:30PM.  We will be learning how to make melted snowman cupcakes!  Register online today (password: VIRTUAL2024KPKG).

The PTA will be setting up hot cocoa bars for staff appreciation on Wednesday, December 18th at both schools.  Please check out our sign-up and consider contributing!  Please note there is both a Sign up and an Amazon Wishlist so make sure to look at both if you are interested in donating! Donations are due on Tuesday, December 17th.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated candy and cards for our annual Treats for Troops initiative - we collected over 120 lbs of candy!

Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member during the holiday season?  All Kings Park and Kings Glen staff have been given the option to fill out a “Staff Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more.  Staff responses can be viewed here.

Our latest PTA newsletter is out - check it out!

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. 

As we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded about our strong and commited school community at KPES. We appreciate your partnership and continued support; Together We Grow! Enjoy the extended time with family and friends. 

Book Fair, Dec 4th- Dec 13th

Our winter book fair will take place from December 5th – December 13th. Students will have the opportunity to shop the fair from December 10th – December 13th during their library time as well as during the following times: 8:30 – 9:10 Tuesday – Friday, 11:45 – 12:15 Tuesday – Friday, 2:40 – 3:10 Tuesday – Thursday. We will also be open after school until 7:00pm on Thursday, December 12th. We strongly encourage parents to make an eWallet for their child through our Scholastic fair website, this will allow your child to shop the fair without having to bring in cash! Any unused funds get converted to a Scholastic gift card at the end of the fair. If you are interested in volunteering during our fair please sign up here.  We are looking forward to another great event!

Family Noodle and Book Fair Night, 
Dec 12th

Based on Noodles, Please! by Cheryl Yau Chepusova, Kings Park will be hosting a Family Noodle Night share in the cafeteria as part of our Book Fair Night on December 12th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.This will be a time to connect with other families and experience some delicious food. Please see the linked flyer that will also be sent home hard copy next Friday. If you are interested in contributing a noodle dish to taste, click here to sign up. Please bring all noodle dishes in a disposable container for ease of clean up (please note, no dishes will be returned). While the noodle event ends at 6:30pm, the Book Fair will be open until 7:00pm. We will also be collecting book donations for the Kings Park Library if you have books in good condition that are ready for a new owner, there will be a collection bin in the school lobby. We hope to see you there and ask that families who opt to participate in the Noodles event bring a water bottle for their own use or know cups will be available as will our bottle filling water stations.

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! 

AAP Virtual Office Hours

Questions about the continuum of AAP services? Submit this form to join Mrs. Mucciolo and Mrs. Rode for AAP Virtual Office Hours on the following dates and times:

• Dec 3rd 11:30am-12:00pm
• AND (newly added)
  Dec 10th from 5 - 6 pm.

Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals Ends
Dec 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 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, school closed for students and staff
• Dec 3-4 PTA Spirit Night - Spartans
• Dec 12 Family Noodle and Book Fair Night
• Dec 4-13 Book Fair
• Dec 23-Jan 5 Winter Break no school for students
• Jan 20th MLK, Jr Day and Inauguration Day no school for students
• Jan 29th Teacher Workday no school for students

FCPS Calendar

Community News

Join Girl Scouts

PTA News

The PTA spiritwear store is open and will close on December 1st!  Place your orders today!  Note that delivery will be in early January.  Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Our next Spirit Night is coming up on December 3-4 at Spartan’s (9542 Burke Rd).  Mention that you’re supporting KP/KG when ordering (both in-person and online) for proceeds to come back to the PTA.

Our next PTA General Membership Meeting will take place on Monday, December 9th at 6:30PM at Kings Glen (and on zoom).  The KG strings will be performing as well!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Our final event of the calendar year will be a FREE VIRTUAL Tiny Chefs class on December 13th at 6:30PM.  We will be learning how to make melted snowman cupcakes!  Register online today (password: VIRTUAL2024KPKG).

The PTA will be setting up hot cocoa bars for staff appreciation on Wednesday, December 18th at both schools.  Please check out our sign-up and consider contributing!  Please note there is both a Sign up and an Amazon Wishlist so make sure to look at both if you are interested in donating! Donations are due on Tuesday, December 17th.

Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member during the holiday season?  All Kings Park and Kings Glen staff have been given the option to fill out a “Staff Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more.  Staff responses can be viewed here.

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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. 

Federal Impact Aid Survey needed for all FCPS Students  

Thank you to the families who have already submitted a form, on-line or by paper.

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, Tonight 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 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

Community News

Join Girl Scouts

PTA News

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.

Thank you to Jen Argenta for organizing the Family Photo Shoot, and Lisley Anco for organizing the Treats for Troops!

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

Our next PTA General Membership Meeting will take place on Monday, December 9th at 6:30PM at Kings Glen (and on zoom).  The KG strings will be performing as well!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Our final event of the calendar year will be a FREE VIRTUAL Tiny Chefs class on December 13th at 6:30PM.  We will be learning how to make melted snowman cupcakes!  Stay tuned for more details.

Are you looking to say thank you to a teacher or staff member during the holiday season?  All Kings Park and Kings Glen staff have been given the option to fill out a “Staff Tastes & Tidbits” form with information such as favorite stores and restaurants, classroom needs/wants, favorite authors and more.  Staff responses can be viewed 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. 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 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!

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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. 

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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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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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

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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 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!

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 

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