🎉 KPES PTA NEWSLETTER
PTA Communications
Release Date: January 12, 2026
💌 Message from Uduak Ogunsiakan
Hello KPES,
“Every new year brings fresh possibilities new friendships to grow, new goals to reach, and new moments to shine together as a community.”
Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope your winter break was restful and filled with joy. As we step into 2026, we are excited to reconnect as a school community and continue supporting our students as they learn, grow, and shine.
As we settle into the winter months, we encourage families to come together to celebrate our students’ creativity, dedication, and hard work — especially in the performing arts. Your presence and support mean so much to our children.
With gratitude,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
Sam (4) • Josiah (2) • Faithful (1)
🎶 Upcoming Music & Arts Events — Let’s Show Up for Our Students!
We have several exciting performing arts and school events coming up. Below is the confirmed schedule to help families plan and show up in support of our students especially our 5th graders.
🎻 Instrumental Music Concert (5th Grade)📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 7:00 PM (Students arrive at 6:30 PM)
📍 KPES
Our 5th grade instrumental students have been working diligently and preparing to perform with confidence and pride. Showing up matters your presence sends a powerful message that their effort and growth are valued.
❤️ Let’s fill the room and cheer them on!
🎨 Art Show & Sale
📅 Saturday, January 17
📍 KPES
🧁 5th Grade Bake Sale
Tables will be available for the bake sale during the Art Show. Thank you to Andres for coordinating table setup.
🎶 Choral Concerts
Saturday, January 17 — KP Singers perform during the Art Show
Thursday, January 29 (Evening) — Winter Choral Concert
We encourage families to attend and support our talented singers on both dates.
🍽️ Thank You, Hospitality Committee!
On December 22, the PTA Hospitality Committee hosted a Holiday Luncheon for our teachers and staff. The luncheon was catered by Talia’s and truly appreciated by all.
Thank you to the Hospitality Team for helping us show gratitude to our dedicated teachers and staff: Erin Mathis, Casey Crimmins, Cara Martin, Matney Gaddy, Jackie Waidmann
Your thoughtfulness and generosity made a meaningful difference.
⛸️ Save the Date: KPES Skate Night
📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Wheaton Ice Arena
11717 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD
🎟️ First 100 entries skate free
More details to come — mark your calendars for a fun evening on the ice with KPES families!
👟 Girls on the Run — Head Coach Needed (Spring 2026)
The KPES chapter of Girls on the Run (GOTR) is seeking a Head Coach for the Spring 2026 season.
Girls on the Run serves 3rd–5th grade girls, combining physical activity with lessons in confidence, perseverance, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Commitment Overview:
Two practices per week starting in March
End-of-season 5K race: Sunday, May 17
Previous Practice Times:
Wednesdays: 4:00–5:30 PM
Fridays: 8:00 AM until school starts
(Schedule may be adjusted based on availability)
🗓️ Commitment form due: Monday, January 26
If you are interested or know someone who may be, please reach out. These girls are counting on us!
📅 Important Dates
Jan 15 — Instrumental Music Concert (5th Grade)
Jan 17 — Art Show & Sale + KP Singers Performance
Jan 19 — No School (MLK Jr. Birthday)
Jan 26 — No School (Grading Day)
Jan 29 — Winter Choral Concert (Evening)
Feb 2 — PTA Meeting
Mar 14 — KPES Skate Night
Mar 24 — Science Fair
Apr 10 — International Night
🔗 Helpful Links
MCPS Calendar: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/
KPES Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/parkwoodes/
KP PTA Website: https://www.kppta.org/
PTA Membership: https://www.kppta.org/membership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpes_pta
Next Newsletter Release: January 25, 2026
Submit items to communi...@kppta.org with subject line “Newsletter.”