KENSINGTON PARKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA NEWSLETTER
PTA Communications
Hello KP Community,
What an amazing Back to School Picnic! It was wonderful to see so many families relaxing on the field, meeting new faces, and enjoying one of KP’s favorite traditions. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, brought their blankets and chairs, and made the evening so special.
Looking ahead, October is full of ways to stay connected:
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Join us for the PTA Meeting on October 13 at 7 PM — your voice and ideas help shape our community.
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up November 17–21! Encourage your children to participate in the Book Raffle for a chance to share about a book they read on KPTV — it’s a student favorite and a great way to build excitement around reading.
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Keep an eye out for Parent Volunteer and SSL (Student Service Learning) opportunities. These are wonderful ways for both parents and students to get involved and support our school.
Thank you for being such an engaged, generous community. Together, we make KP a place where every child can thrive.
With gratitude,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
PTA Communications | Parent of Sam (4), Josiah (2), Faithful (1)
Scholastic Book Fair
November 17–21
Encourage your children to join the Book Raffle for a chance to share a favorite book on KPTV!
Family Literacy Night – November 18
Join us for a special Family Literacy Night during the Book Fair! We’ll have a guest speaker sharing inspiring ways to make reading come alive at home. It’s a wonderful event for students and families alike — don’t miss it!
KP Student Support Gift Card Drive
Please consider supporting KP students and families by donating gift cards to help during Thanksgiving, winter break, or in emergency situations throughout the year.
You can donate in three ways:
Venmo (@Megan-Gatski, last 4 digits 2580) or PayPal (@MeganGatski) — note “KP Student Support.”
Mail $25 Target gift cards to Megan Gatski, 9615 Parkwood Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814, or email to arrange pick-up.
Email to arrange a cash or check contribution.
Contact: Megan Gatski – Mga...@gmail.com (Mom to Stella Ivey, 5th)
Picture Day
October 8 — Say cheese!
Fall Teacher & Staff Breakfast – October 10, 8:30 AM
Let’s welcome fall and show our appreciation to our amazing staff with a cozy, fall-themed breakfast.
👉 Sign up to contribute here
Your KP Hospitality Committee,
Casey, Cara, Erin, Jackie, and Matney
Welcome Our New Kindergarten Teacher
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Laura Nakatani to the KP family! She brings creativity, warmth, and a wealth of experience to our kindergarten team. We’re thrilled to have her join our community.
Mark Your Calendars
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October 8 | Picture Day
October 13 | PTA Meeting
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October 17 | No School
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October 20 | No School
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October 31 | Halloween Parade & Party
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November 3 | No School
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November 8 | Beautification Day
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November 17–21 | Scholastic Book Fair
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November 18 | Family Literacy Night (Guest Speaker)
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December 2 | PTA Meeting
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December 3 | Picture Day (Retakes)
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December 5 | Art Sale
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January 29 | Winter Concert @ Kensington Parkwood Elementary
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March 3 | PTA Meeting
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March 5 | Science Fair
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April 3 | International Night
Woodward Boundary Study Sessions
Virtual Sessions:
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Monday, October 6 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Zoom Link)
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Monday, October 6 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Zoom Link)
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Monday, October 6 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Zoom Link)
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Monday, October 6 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Cancelled)
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Thursday, October 9 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Zoom Link)
In-Person Sessions:
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Tuesday, October 7 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
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Tuesday, October 7 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
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Wednesday, October 8 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Montgomery Blair High School
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Wednesday, October 8 | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm @ Montgomery Blair High School
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Helpful Links
Next Newsletter Release: October 20, 2025 If you’d like to include an item in the next newsletter, please email communi...@kppta.org with the subject line: Newsletter.