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Kings Park Families,
September is Attendance Awareness Month! This is the perfect time to build strong routines and learn how attendance impacts academic success. Did you know that missing just 10% of the school year - about 2 days per month - can make it harder for students to learn to read and feel connected at school?
Kings Park's current chronic absenteeism rate is 7.9%. This is a 1% decrease from this time last school year. If we end the month at 8% chronic absenteeism or less, we will have an in-house, schoolwide dance party! Thanks for your partnership in meeting this goal.
We recognize that challenges such as illness or personal circumstances can sometimes make consistent attendance difficult. Our school team is committed to partnering with students and families to overcome barriers together. Every day counts, and every student belongs here!
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Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan |
In This Edition:
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Early Release Wednesday TOMORROW at 12:25pm - September 10th
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Back to School Night TOMORROW - September 10th
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Attendance
- Body Safety Program
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FCPS’s Strategic Plan - Goal 1
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PTA News and Updates
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Important Updates
Early Release Wednesday TOMORROW at 12:25pm - September 10th
Wednesday, September 10th, is Kings Park’s first Early Release Wednesday of the school year. Please review your family’s confirmed dismissal time (12:25pm or 3:25pm) and plan with your student(s).
All preschool classes will follow their normal schedule.
 Back to School Night TOMORROW - September 10th, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Back to School Night is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for grades PreK-3. Please note this is an adult-focused event. We encourage you to watch our playlist of videos in advance to learn more about instruction, learning and procedures at Kings Park:
There will be three, 25-minute sessions. At each session families can choose to visit a homeroom teacher (PreK-3) or specialist - Art, Music, PE, or Library/STEAM/Strategics Lab (K-3). Specific room locations can be found on this BTSN flyer.
| Session 1 |
5:30pm-5:55pm |
| Session 2 |
6:00pm-6:25pm |
| Session 3 |
6:30pm-6:55pm |
Attendance
Every Day Counts: Setting Your Child Up for Success
September is Attendance Awareness Month. There are many ways parents and caregivers can help their children create healthy routines and make a habit of getting to school on time every day. Some examples include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit the FCPS website for more attendance tips and resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Body Safety Program
The Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at KPES the week of September 22-26 for grades K-3. If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please make sure to send in a signed opt-out form (English/Spanish) no later than Wednesday, September 10th. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday. We will have a virtual family info session via Zoom on Thursday, September 18th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. A link will be provided in next week’s News You Choose.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 1: Strong Start, Pre-K-12
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.
The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they’re joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.See how Goal 1 is being put into practice. Learn more about or enroll in FCPS Pre-K or Early Head Start.
KP/KG PTA News and Events
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Our first meeting is coming up on September 10th at Kings Park at 5:00 pm right before Back to School Night. The school administration and PTA Board members will be providing updates and we will be voting on our 2025-26 school year budget.
Our next Spirit Night is coming up on September 10th! InCourage is offering a Back to School Night Event from 4:45 pm to 7:30 pm. Sign your student up, drop them off at InCourage, then join us for our PTA meeting at 5 pm and Kings Park’s Back to School Night at 5:30 pm! All proceeds come back to the PTA!
After School activities are open for registration! Check out our website for more information. Scholarships are available (please reach out to your school counselor).
Booster Fun Run. The Booster Fun Run is the PTA's largest fundraiser of the school year. We are excited to kick off this year's event this week on September 11 and the actual Fun Run will take place on Friday, September 19. Our school goal is to raise $50,000 to support student enrichment through family events, assemblies, peaceful spaces, updated specials materials and resources that connect learning between school and home. In addition, if 70% of students register at Kings Park school staff will participate in an inflatable race and at Kings Glen there will be an inflatable race between staff and Al E. Gator and the principal will work from the roof for one day! Register for free today at mybooster.com! Every student who registers will receive a prize!
Booster Volunteers Needed! The Booster campaign is a lot of work and we could use your help! We need volunteers daily to help sort and distribute prizes as well as volunteers the day of the run. Please sign up here if you can. All volunteers will also need to register as a PTA Volunteer on the FCPS Volunteer site.
Our popular FREE PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair will be held at Kings Glen THIS FRIDAY September 12th at 6:30 pm. Come get a sweet treat with friends and learn about local after school vendors and community resources.
On September 18th, the PTA will host a "Bee Well" staff appreciation. We will be providing small wellness and self-care items to staff and would love your help with some healthy snack items. Please take a moment to review the Sign Up Genius and sign up to donate an item if you can!
Join the PTA. We hope all members of the KP/KG community will consider joining the PTA this school year. Join on our website! Keep in Touch with the PTA. A great way to keep in touch with the PTA is to subscribe to our emails and/or join our Facebook group. An updated PTA events calendar can also be found here.
Important Dates
September 10th:
- 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Student dismissal at 12:25pm)
- PTA Meeting: 5:00pm-5:30pm at Kings Park ES
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Kings Park ES Back to School Night: 5:30pm-7:00pm
September 12th: PTA Ice Cream Social and Community Resource Fair - 6:30pm at Kings Glen
September 18th: Body Safety Program Virtual Family Info Session - 6:00pm
September 19th: PTA Booster Fun Run
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