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Kings Park Message
We would like to give a special thank you to all the Kings Park families and PTA for their thoughtful gestures during Staff Appreciation Week. From the encouraging notes via sidewalk chalk at our entrance to the sweet treats and notes that awaited everyone, the love was felt by all. Thank you for taking the time to recognize the amazing staff at Kings Park ES!
These messages are also archived on our website. In addition, Kings Park also has a TWITTER feed; please follow us @kingsparklions. You can also access the FCPS Return to School webpage and FAQs webpage which are regularly updated with the latest return to school information.
Upcoming Events
- May 18 PTA Volunteer Social, 7pm
- May 25 Virtual "Meet Me at the Library" 5:30pm
- May 27 Library Books Due
- May 30 Memorial Day Holiday, no school for students
- June 1 Field Day Kinder and 2nd
- June 2 Field Day 1st and 3rd
PTA End of Year Event 6:30-7:30pm @Kings Glen
- June 10 Last Day of School, early release
Lost and Found Items
Are you missing a coat? Sweatshirt? Hat? Water bottle?
The Kings Park Girls on the Run Team spent some time giving back to our school community and cleaning up the lost and found. The girls sorted out the items in the lost and found and took pictures of items, so they can be returned to their owners. Please take a look at this link to see if any items belong to your student. If you recognize an item, please email Elizabeth Rinker ([email protected]) Caitlyn Saunders ([email protected]) or Amy Herbert ([email protected]) with the color of the slide(red, yellow, green), the letter in the picture and a brief description of your item. Please also include your student’s name and teacher so the item can be returned to him/her.
Virtual Meet Me at the Library, May 25
Mark your calendar! Our next Virtual Meet Me at the Library event will be Wednesday, May 25th at 5:30pm!
Kings Park is proud to partner with WETA to bring back the amazing Meet Me at the Library program. This program is a great opportunity for families to log in, listen to stories, play some games, and do an activity to promote literacy skills and explore some fun topics. On May 25th, families are invited to log in to Zoom at 5:30 PM for an hour-long session focusing on Reading Skills with Super Why with some amazing Kings Park teachers and staff. A Zoom link will be provided closer to the event. Every student that participates will receive a free book from WETA (which will be delivered within a week of the evening session). We hope to see you online May 25th at 5:30pm!
School Library Books - Due May 27
This is a reminder to gather all school library books for return by May 27th. Students can log-in to their school library account (https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103810) to view their checkouts. Select the option: “Login using your account with - sign in with Google” (@fcpsschools.net), and then click on “My Stuff.”
We hope that all students will be successful in searching for and returning library books. We understand that books are sometimes misplaced. Please contact our Librarian, Ms. Halloran, [email protected], if there are any books that are not located. Thank you for your help!
KPES Summer Reading Challenge
Enjoy reading independently, and with others, this summer. Optional: Complete the printed or online form to log books as you read: printed log / online form. Challenge: Read at least 10 books! Students, who turn in/log books read by August 31st, will be recognized in an upcoming KPOV News summer reading celebration. If you would like to share a summer reading photo, please TWEET @kingsparklions, or email our Librarian Ms. Halloran ([email protected]).
FCPL Summer Reading Adventure
Dive into Oceans of Possibilities and explore the depths of your library with FCPL’s Summer Reading Adventure beginning June 10. This year’s summer reading program offers participants two options: complete reading-and library-related activities or log time spent reading. Both paths lead to prizes!
FCPL offers four categories of summer reading activities: preschool, school-age, teen and adult. Finishers in all categories receive coupons for summer treats and activities, including ticket vouchers for a Washington Nationals game, entry to Mount Vernon, outings at Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, and more! Sign up to participate in the Summer Reading Adventure online or through the Beanstack app. Or, paper logs will be available at FCPL branches upon request beginning June 10. FCPL’s Summer Reading Adventure includes both virtual and in-person events for all ages and interests. Browse our events listing.
Kiss and Ride Safety Reminder
Kings Park ES has an established area called the Kiss & Ride, which is designed as a safe place for adults in private vehicles to load and unload children. With the cooperation of all drivers, the Kiss and Ride is able to provide an efficient and safe transfer of children. To ensure safety for everyone, observe the following rules when loading and unloading children:
- Teach children how to buckle and unbuckle seatbelts so they can do it themselves.
- Cell phone use prohibited to ensure student safety.
- Practice so that children can open and close the car door independently.
- Seat children so they may enter/exit the vehicle easily.
- Load and unload from the passenger side of the car only.
- Designate a place in your vehicle where children’s belongings can be positioned for easy access when loading.
- Say “good-byes” as you approach the unloading area.
- Remain in the driver’s seat unless assisting your child with bulky items.
- Vehicles equipped with child protection locks may require assistance for your child to exit the vehicle.
- If assistance is needed, please roll down your window and ask the teacher on duty.
- Pull forward as far as possible into the designated Kiss & Ride lane before loading or unloading.
- Load and unload in the Kiss & Ride area only.
- Children may not load/unload items from the trunk/rear compartment of the vehicle.
- Parking in the parking lot and calling to children to cross between cars is not permitted.
- Parking in the Kiss & Ride lane and leaving your car unattended is not permitted.
- Follow the directions and the guidance of the teacher on duty.
- Be kind and helpful to staff on duty.
- Remember the speed limit on school grounds is 5 mph.
- Allow additional time on rainy or snowy days.
- Make sure you and your student know their teacher’s name.
Updated Isolation Procedures for FCPS Students Effective May 1
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.
As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time.
The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.
We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.
FCPS Cares
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for staff, parents, students, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others. Every month, a nominated employee from each region and Central Offices will be recognized as an FCPS CARES of the Month recipient. We’ll share their names in Employee News, and they will also have access to a new FCPS CARES banner for their profile photo in Outlook. Watch this video to learn more about FCPS CARES. We also encourage you to acknowledge a staff member who has gone above and beyond! We love our KPES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!
KP/KG PTA News
Please join us for our May PTA meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social! The PTA plans to host this meeting IN PERSON on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00pm in the Burke Station Square Community Room (5820 Ridge Ford Drive). This will be our final meeting of the 2021-2022 school year. Refreshments will be served and the winners of our 2022-2023 PTA Board election will be announced!
Please join the PTA for a fun end of school year event on Thursday, June 2 from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Kings Glen. The PTA plans to offer food trucks and games for all!
We are specifically looking for a few community organizations interested in selling some desserts/sweet goods during this event. Please email [email protected] if you're interested in fundraising for your organization"
Sincerely,
Dotty Lin and Maura Donahue
Mrs. Dotty Lin
Principal
Kings Park ES
5400 Harrow Way Springfield, VA 22151 | Main Office: 703-426-7000
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