Newsletter
PTA Communications
Hello KPES,
We are looking ahead to several exciting events and important updates for our school community.
There is so much happening over the next few weeks, and we encourage families to stay engaged, mark their calendars, and continue showing up in support of our students and staff. Your involvement truly makes a difference.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership in making KPES such a strong and connected community.
With gratitude,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
Sam (4) • Josiah (2) • Faithful (1)
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7:00–8:30 PM | All-Purpose Room (APR)/Gym
(Updated Science Fair flyer image included below)
The Kensington Parkwood Science Fair is noncompetitive and designed for students to experiment, explore, and have fun sharing what they’ve learned.
To Participate:All students must complete the participation form by
7:00 PM on March 23, 2026
Participation Form:
https://forms.gle/4zcy1n7yUiw8fYRD9
The full Science Fair guidelines document is attached to this newsletter and includes detailed rules, safety requirements, and display board instructions.
Key Reminders:Open to Grades K–5 (individual or group projects allowed).
Students must provide their own self-supporting display boards.
Setup is from 6:45–7:00 PM on March 24.
An adult must accompany all children.
No hazardous materials, live animals, AC electricity, flames, or unsafe demonstrations.
Slime must be fully contained (no live slime-making).
No candy distribution.
We look forward to celebrating curiosity, creativity, and scientific thinking!
Hospitality Committee – Mardi Gras Staff Breakfast
The Hospitality Committee is reprising last year’s well-received Mardi Gras–themed breakfast for teachers and staff on February 27.
Please consider signing up to donate a delicious treat for our wonderful KP staff:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0548AAAD28A5FFCF8-62267835-kpstaff
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Casey • Cara • Erin • Jackie • Matney
KP PTA Hospitality Committee
PTA Nominating Committee – Volunteers Needed
As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, PTA elections will take place in May.
We are currently seeking parents/guardians who would like to serve on the PTA Nominating Committee. This committee will:
Confirm upcoming vacancies
Reach out to current role holders completing their first term
Prepare and present the slate of candidates for elections
The Nominating Committee will be formally established at the March PTA meeting. After confirming vacancies, the committee will present the slate, followed by an opportunity for additional nominations from the floor prior to the May vote.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please reach out to in...@kppta.org.
A slate of vacant positions will be presented in a later newsletter once confirmed.
Giving Back Feels Good
We recently completed another large donation drop-off to Arcola and A Wider Circle thanks to your generosity from our December Coat Drive and Lost & Found collection.
Items donated included:
9+ bags and bins of winter coats
Hoodies, sweatshirts, and light jackets
Hats and gloves
Thank you to Sandra for sorting and coordinating the donations.
Reminder: Please label clothing and belongings to help items return to their owners. The Lost and Found will be cleaned out again before Spring Break.
Yearbook Information
KP Yearbook Online Store:
https://yearbookmarket.com
Parents of fifth graders will receive a free yearbook for their fifth-grade child. If you have additional children at KP in other grades, you only need to purchase yearbooks for those students.
KP Yearbook Photo Submission
(Password required: KPphotos-1)
https://books.yearbooks.me/cg/jdemdv8v4t9pfd9u7ku88tw8qtgxxkynv
Parents are encouraged to submit photos of students. Hardcopy reminders will be sent home in the coming weeks.
Important Dates (Through March)
Feb 27 — Early Release Day & Mardi Gras Staff Breakfast
Mar 3 — KP PTA Meeting
Mar 3–4 — KPES Fundraiser at Ledo Pizza (5:00–7:00 PM)
Mar 14 — KPES Skate Night
Mar 24 — Science Fair (7:00–8:30 PM)
Mar 30 – Apr 6 — Spring Break
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: March 8, 2026
Submit items to communi...@kppta.org with subject line “Newsletter.”