Newsletter

[PTA Communications]

Hello KPES,

A special thank you to Tanya Mohtashemi for organizing an amazing Spring Picnic, and to the entire KPES community for showing up and making it such a fun and memorable event.

We also want to extend our appreciation to Cara, Casey, Erin, Jackie, and Matney, the KP PTA Hospitality Committee, for their continued efforts in supporting our staff and school community.

Kindergarten registration is now open — please tell your neighbors and help spread the word!

Thank you for helping make KPES such a special place for our students.

With gratitude,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
Sam (4) • Josiah (2) • Faithful (1)

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PTA General Membership Meeting

Our final PTA General Membership Meeting of the school year will take place:

Tuesday, May 5
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Zoom

One of the main agenda items will be voting to approve the 2026–2027 PTA Board.

If you are still interested in serving, it is not too late. Per PTA bylaws, nominations from the floor will be accepted during the meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85499084015?pwd=Up8eUnFwpYNGR9jVPvqC8X03wylDmO.1

Meeting ID: 854 9908 4015
Passcode: 6vQ0tt

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PTA Board – 2026–2027 (Tentative Slate)
Position Candidate
President                                                    Denise Gomez Oluwo
VP, Membership & Fundraising               Nadia Rahaman
VP, Academic Enrichment                        Eliane Liao Avin
VP, Programming & Events                      Tanja Mohtashemi
VP, Communications                                 Ally Kelly
Treasurer                                                    Jamie Tippit
Secretary                                                    Jen Goldschmidt
MCC PTA Representative (1 of 2)          Chris Kay
WJ Cluster Representative                     Mariah Murphy
WJ Cluster Representative                     Matt Shell

Open Positions:
• MCCPTA Representative (1 opening)
• NAACP Parent Council Representative

Nominations from the floor will be accepted during the May 5 meeting.
If you are interested, please email: in...@kppta.org

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Teacher Appreciation Week & Wellness Day

May 4 – May 8 (Wellness Day: May 6)

We look forward to celebrating our incredible KPES teachers and staff.
Thank you to the Hospitality and Green Teams for organizing a week of appreciation, including meals and wellness activities.

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Green Team Update

The PTA is thrilled to share that KP has officially been (re)certified as a Green School this year.

This recognition reflects the collective effort of our students, families, staff, and community over the past four years.

Thank you for your continued commitment to sustainability.
Special thanks to Mary Green and the Green Team Committee for leading this effort!

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Instrumental Concert Special Guest (June 4)

We are excited to welcome Lori Barnet, a proud KP alum and principal cellist with the National Philharmonic.

She will participate in the June 4 in-school assembly, speaking and performing for KP students.

Learn more:
https://nationalphilharmonic.org/about/orchestra/lori-barnet/

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Food Take-Home Program Donations

Donations are always appreciated for the program supporting KP students in need. Drinks and snacks are especially helpful.

Sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084AA5AE2A1-snacks

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5th Grade Graduation Signs

There is still time to order 5th Grade Graduation Yard Signs!
Orders are open through May 10:

https://spirithero.com/collections/kensington-parkwood-5th-grade-class-of-2026-grad-signs

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School Calendar Update

The Board has approved the adjusted 2026–2027 school calendar.

The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 25, 2025.

View the full calendar:
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/

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Reminders – KP Important Dates

• May 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 5 — PTA Meeting
• May 8 — Career Day
• May 28 — Choral Concert
• June 4 — Spring Instrumental Concert
• June 11 — KP Field Day
• June 18 — Last Day of School (Early Release)

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5th Grade Events

• May 15 — North Bethesda MS: Virtual Coffee & Conversations
• May 19 — 5th Grade Field Trip
• May 29 — 5th Grade Picnic (June 1 rain date)
• June 5 — 5th Grade DJ Dance Party
• June 12 — 5th Grade Clapout
• June 15 — 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

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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

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Next Newsletter Release: May 18, 2026
Submit items to communi...@kppta.org with subject line Newsletter

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