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Dec 17, 2025, 7:14:59 AM (7 days ago) Dec 17
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Release Date: December 17, 2025

Message from Uduak Ogunsiakan

Hello KPES,

As we move deeper into the holiday season, I’m overwhelmed (in the best way) by how generous and caring this community is. Over the past few weeks, you’ve shown up for our own KP families and for our sister school, Arcola Elementary, in powerful ways—through books, coats, pies, Amazon Wish List items, and now gift cards.

Thank you for leaning into the spirit of giving even when schedules are busy and days are long. Every contribution—big or small—helps a child feel seen, supported, and loved.

With gratitude,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
PTA Communications | Parent of Sam (4), Joey (2), Faithful (1)

Gratitude & Giving: Supporting Arcola Elementary

Shortly before Thanksgiving, an Amazon Wish List was created to support our sister school, Arcola Elementary in Wheaton. Thank you to all the KP families who have already purchased items from the list—your support is making a direct impact on students and families in need.

There are still remaining items on the list, and any additional support from KP families would be incredibly helpful and appreciated by Arcola.

Arcola Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1O9L6FGJXRHMO?ref_=wl_share

Items purchased from this list will ship directly to Heather, Arcola’s Community Liaison, who will make sure gifts reach the students and families who need them most.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rachel Margolis (our Arcola liaison).

Thank you for your generosity during this giving season!

— Steve Hurvitz
PTA President 2025–26
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Dad to Emma (5th) & Mason (K)
in...@kppta.org

KP Student Support: Holiday Gift Card Drive (Through Dec 15)

Dear KP Community,

We are about 50% of the way to our goal of providing gift cards for the winter holidays to KP families in need, as identified by the school. If you are able, please consider helping us reach our goal.

Ways to Donate:

Venmo or PayPal (Preferred)

  • Venmo: @Megan-Gatski (last four digits: 2580)

  • PayPal: @MeganGatski
    Please note “KP Student Support” in the comments.

Gift Cards
Purchase $25 Target gift cards and email Megan to arrange pickup.

Cash or Check
Email Megan to arrange pickup.

Thank you for helping us support KP families this season!

— Megan Gatski, KP Student Support Committee
mga...@gmail.com
(Mom to Stella Ivey, 5th Grade)

Enrichment Academies — Winter 2026 After-School ClubsEarly Bird Registration Update

(content unchanged — included as previously approved)

⚾ Spring Softball Opportunity for 1st Grade Girls

If any 1st grade girls are interested in playing softball this spring, we are forming a KP First Grade Montgomery County Little League softball team!

Early Bird Discount Deadline: December 31
Register here:
https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2769793

How to Register

  • Select Coach Pitch (ages 6–8)

  • Elementary School: Kensington Parkwood

  • League Area: Lower County

  • Coach: Scott Goldschmidt (Lyla’s dad)

Questions?
Contact Anna Haac (Emory Baird’s mom)
📞 919-225-2162

Important Dates

  • Dec 15 — Last day for Holiday Gift Collection & KP Student Support Gift Card Drive

  • Jan 9 — Deadline to provide feedback on Woodward Boundary Options

  • Jan 15 — Winter Instrumental Concert

  • Jan 17 — Art Show 

  • Jan 29 — Winter Choral Concert

  • Feb 3 — General PTA Meeting

  • Mar 3 — PTA Meeting

  • Mar 14 — Skate Night

  • Mar 23–27 — KP Book Fair (Canceled)

  • Mar 24 — Science Fair

  • Mar 30–Apr 6 — Spring Break

  • Apr 10 — International Night

Helpful Links

Next Newsletter Release: Early January 2026
Send items to communi...@kppta.org with subject “Newsletter.”


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