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Kings Park librarians talking to students

Dear Kings Park Families,

We hope everyone is enjoying the extended Memorial Day weekend as we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered with gratitude, and we are especially thankful for the members of the Kings Park community who serve and have served our nation.

Students ended last week with a special visit from two librarians from the Kings Park Library. During their visit, students learned about the many ways they can “read, read, read” all summer long through books, programs, and activities available through Fairfax County Public Libraries’ programs and services.

Students’ literacy adventures continue this week as we are excited to welcome author Sue Fliess to Kings Park on Thursday, May 28! Sue Fliess is the author of dozens of children’s books and will share her expertise with students about the writing process, where authors find inspiration for their ideas, and how research helps bring stories to life. We look forward to this engaging and inspiring experience for our students and are thankful to the Kings Park/Kings Glen PTA for helping make this opportunity possible.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Dotty Lin, Mrs. Jenn Burke and Mrs. Anna Kaplan

In this edition:

5/26 Attendance Check-In
KPES Yearbooks
KPES Student Appreciation Week: June 1-5
Future Engineers Summer Camp at Kings Park
Library Books Due by June 3rd
Lunch Balance
Mental Health Resources
PTA News and Updates
Important Dates

May 26th Attendance Check-In: K-3

KP's 2025-2026 Attendance Goal: 7% chronic absenteeism or less

Percentage of students NOT currently chronically absent

92.9%

Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year)

7.1%

KPES Yearbooks

Personalized yearbooks were sent home in your student’s Take Home Folder last Friday. For those families wishing to purchase this optional yearbook, the price is $15. Students who were absent on photo days can purchase non-personalized yearbooks.

To purchase the yearbook, make checks payable to “Strawbridge Studios” and send the payment envelope back to school. You can also pay online at Strawbridge.net by clicking on the order button and entering the Kings Park School code: YB33415. For families with multiple students wishing to purchase only one yearbook, non-personalized yearbooks are available. For additional personalized copies, parents can call Strawbridge Customer Service Department at 866-624-6229 or go to Strawbridge.net.

Families not wishing to purchase a yearbook should return the yearbook to school.

KPES Student Appreciation Week: June 1-5

Student Appreciation Week is a special time to celebrate the incredible KPES students who make our school such a joyful and vibrant place to learn and grow each day. Their kindness, curiosity, perseverance, and school spirit help make our KPES community so special, and we look forward to celebrating all of our amazing students who shine in so many ways!

June 1 – Sweet Start to the Week: Enjoy a free cookie with school lunch
June 2 – Storytime Surprise: Tune in for a special Admin Read Aloud
June 3 – Lunchtime Laughs: Enjoy a fun video during lunch
June 4 – Kindergarten Parade of Learning: Cheer on our amazing kindergarten students
June 5 – Switch It Up: A fun grade-level morning meeting swap to get students excited for all things 26-27