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Dear Kings Park Families,
At last week's Meet Me at the Library event, our marvelous music teachers, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Cunningham, engaged families in a variety of interactive activities that highlighted both literacy and musicianship. The rhythm of learning continues in our classrooms as SOL testing begins for our third graders. We are proud of the focus and determination they demonstrate each day and know their hard work and preparation will continue to shine through.
This week is a very special time as we celebrate Staff Appreciation Week. We are so excited to honor our amazing staff and show them how much we value their hard work and dedication to our students every single day. A huge thank you to our amazing PTA and the many families who have donated time and/or resources to help make this week filled with joy for our team.
We look forward to a wonderful month of May!
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan
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In this edition:
- Attendance Celebration
- Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day TOMORROW - May 6th
- National School Nurse Day TOMORROW - May 6th
- 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - May 13th (K-3)
- Sue Fliess Author Visit - May 28th
- Family Information Phone Lines
- Attendance Matters
- Mental Health Services
- NVSCWCD Conservation Poster Contest
- Summer Extravaganza - June 6th
- FCPS Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
- PTA News and Updates
- Important Dates
May 5th Attendance Celebration: K-3
KP's 2025-2026 Attendance Goal: 7% chronic absenteeism or less
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| Percentage of students NOT currently chronically absent |
93.7% |
| Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year) |
6.3% |
Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day TOMORROW - May 6th
Get ready for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day tomorrow, May 6th! 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 8:20am to celebrate! Bus transportation will still be available and will follow the same route schedules. Kiss and Ride will still be available.
National School Nurse Day TOMORROW - May 6th
National School Nurse Day is Wednesday, May 6. It is a day to recognize the many contributions that school nurses make to student health and learning.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) appreciates the role of School Public Health Nurses (PHNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and School Health Specialists for their contribution to the health and welfare of all our students.
Professional school nurses support the needs of students through their delivery of healthcare, contributions to local school communities, and the promotion of safety, prevention, and wellness throughout the year. They are advocates who bridge healthcare and education by supporting student health and readiness to learn.
School nurses are essential to our community and work tirelessly to make a positive impact in the lives of their students.
Please join us in thanking the PHNs, LPNs, and Specialists for their hard work and dedication to FCPS students.
3-Hour Early Release Wednesday - May 13th (Grades K-3)
Kings Park’s last 3-hour Early Release Wednesday of the school year is Wednesday, March 13th, for students in grades K-3. Dismissal plans on record will be sent via TalkingPoints early next week. Changes to dismissal plans must be received by Monday, May 11th. Preschool follows a normal schedule that day.
Sue Fliess Author Visit - May 28th
We are excited to announce author Sue Fliess will be visiting Kings Park on Thursday, May 28th! Sue has written dozens of children’s books and will come share her expertise on being an author, getting ideas, and researching for stories. We are working with independent bookstore, Scrawl Books, to offer books for sale and signing for Sue’s Author visit. Please order books online by May 19th, at https://www.scrawlbooks.com/author-pages/sue-fliess. Select your books, go to the cart, then select school delivery as your delivery option. Choose Kings Park Elementary from the dropdown menu, and indicate your student’s name and teacher’s last name, then provide a first-name personalization if desired for book signing. Please contact Hannah Woll with any questions.
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
Attendance Matters
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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Mental Health Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
FCPS also has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
NVSWCD Conservation Poster Contest
Calling all student artists! The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking students to design posters for the 2026 Youth Poster Contest. The theme for this year is ‘Soil. Where It All Begins.” This contest is open to all K-12 students in Fairfax County, and scouts are eligible to earn the VASWCD Poster Contest Patch. Students may enter hand-drawn, digital, braille, and additional assistance categories. Entries are due June 30, 2026. Learn more about the poster contest categories and guidelines and download your entry form here.
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Summer Extravaganza - June 6th
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
FCPS Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
Registration is open for FCPS summer camps and learning opportunities.
Career and Technical Education camps, and Fine and Performing Arts camps, will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS schools.
Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
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Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing.
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Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
KP/KG PTA News and Events
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Our last newsletter of the school year is now available here!
It’s not too late to join in the Staff Appreciation Week fun! Check out the schedule. We still need a few helping hands for setup and cleanup and donations for the rest of the week. Many hands make light work, and most volunteer shifts take only about 30 minutes. We can’t do it alone - please consider lending a hand to help make the week special for our amazing staff!
The annual Kings Park vs Kings Glen Staff Kickball Game and End of Year Celebration will be held on May 8th at Kings Glen from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Join us for a night of kickball, activities, and food trucks! All students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. The parking lot will be closed for this event and street parking is limited, so please walk if possible.
Date Change: Our final PTA General Membership Meeting will now be held on May 20th at 6:00 pm at Kings Glen. We will be electing the new officers for the 2026-27 KP/KG PTA Board, hearing updates from the administration, and reflecting back on the school year. Stay afterwards for a small social honoring our wonderful volunteers who helped us throughout the year. We hope to see you there!
Information about supply kits for next school year is coming soon. We have partnered with the same vendor, and the complete school supply kit will be delivered for FREE to the schools before Open House in August.
Important Dates
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month
See the complete school year calendar.
May 4th-8th: PTA Staff Appreciation Week
May 6th: Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
May 6th: Reading SOL (3rd Grade)
May 8th: Kings Park vs Kings Glen Staff Kickball Game and EOY Celebration
May 13th: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (K-3)
May 14th: Math SOL (3rd Grade)
May 20th: PTA General Membership Meeting
May 25th: Memorial Day Holiday for Students and Staff
May 26th: Teacher Workday (No school for students)
May 27th: Eid al-Adha Holiday for Students and Staff
May 28th: Sue Fliess Author Visit
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