KPES PTA Newsletter 4: No School on Tuesday, Early Release of Friday
PTA Communications
Hello KP Community,
I’m excited to invite you to our Back to School Picnic on Friday, September 26. It’s always one of my favorite traditions — a chance to relax together, meet new families, and celebrate the start of another great year at KP. Bring your blankets, chairs, and smiles — I hope to see you there!
I also want to take a moment to share some gratitude:
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Thank you to Carolina, who has stepped up as our International Night Chair.
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Congratulations to Mary Green, who will be leading the Green Team this year. I know both will bring wonderful energy and creativity to KP.
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A big thanks as well to our Fifth Grade Bake Sale team — their efforts help fund special traditions like the year-end picnic, class t-shirts, yearbooks, and even gifts back to the school (like the Gaga Pit!).
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And finally, appreciation for the volunteers making our Running Club possible every Wednesday. Kids love running laps, earning charms, and cheering each other on — and it only works because of you.
I’m grateful for the way our community continues to show up for our children. Together, we make KP a place where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
With blessings,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
PTA Communications | Parent of Sam (4), Josiah (2), Faithful (1)
Kindergarten Update
A new kindergarten class is expected to begin October 6th. Teachers will recommend a small group of students to move, and families will meet the teacher before the class starts.
Woodward Boundary Study Sessions
MCPS will release new boundary options around Sept 24th.
Virtual Sessions:
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Mon, Oct 6 | 11 am, 12 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm
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Thu, Oct 9 | 7 pm
In-Person Sessions:
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Tue, Oct 7 | 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm @ B-CC HS
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Wed, Oct 8 | 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm @ Blair HS
Shared by Elaine Avin, KP WJ Cluster Rep
After-School Clubs – Fall 2025
Registration is live. Waitlist spots only if contacted by Enrichment Academies (EAI).
Clubs with Open Spots:
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Monday: Artjewelz Mini (needs 3), Panda Programming (needs 3)
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Tuesday: Chess, Creative Adventures in Art, Theatrical Adventures (needs 4)
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Thursday: Guess the Country (needs 3)
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Friday: Basketball (spaces available)
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Morning: Ukulele (needs 4)
Questions? Contact Gabrielle Fontana: Gabr...@Enrichment-Academies.com | 301-500-0950
Running Club (Every Wednesday, weather permitting)
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During your child’s recess on the back field
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Open to ALL kids
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Kids run laps and earn charms
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Completely volunteer-run — volunteers cheer and mark hands (no running involved)
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We need your help: volunteer during your child(ren)’s recess so this club can keep running!
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Questions or to join the WhatsApp group: Lindsey Girod — lin...@girod.com
What’s the story with all these fifth grade bake sales?
Each year, the fifth grade organizes fundraisers to cover the cost of special activities as students celebrate their last year of elementary school. Planned activities include:
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A year-end fifth grade picnic
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DJ dance party
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Yearbooks for all fifth grade students
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Class t-shirt
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Class gift to the school (last year’s class gave us the Gaga Pit at recess!)
To make these possible, we rely on bake sales and dine-out nights (restaurants like Five Guys and Chipotle donate a portion of sales to KP fifth grade).
Even if fifth grade feels far away, it will be here before you know it — and we love keeping this tradition alive so that every student has a chance to celebrate their last year at KP.
Thank you for your support — and we’ll see you at the Back to School Picnic!
Mark Your Calendars
Sept 23- No school
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Sept 24 – Boundary Study Options Released
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Sept 26 –Early Release; Back to School Picnic
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Oct 6 – Picture Day
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Oct 7 – PTA Meeting
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Oct 31 – Halloween Parade & Party
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Nov 8 – Beautification Day
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Nov 17–21 – Book Fair
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Dec 2 – PTA Meeting
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Dec 3 – Picture Day (Retakes)
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Dec 5 – Art Sale
Helpful Links
📅 Next Release: October 6, 2025
Written by Uduak Ogunsiakan
PTA Communications | Parent of Sam (4), Josiah (2), Faithful (1)