KPES PTA NEWSLETTER
PTA Communications
Release Date: November 19, 2025
Hello KPES,
The halls are buzzing with excitement — it’s Book Fair Week! Thank you to all our families, teachers, and volunteers who help make KP a warm, joyful, and united community. As we enter a busy season, we truly appreciate your support and energy.
With gratitude,
Uduak Ogunsiakan
PTA Communications | Parent of Sam (4), Joey (2), Faithful (1)
📚 Scholastic Book Fair – November 17–21
DAY 3 AT THE BOOK FAIR!
Thank you for showing up yesterday — your presence made the evening special for our children.
Pizza, books, and community… what a beautiful night!
Author Night and the extended Book Fair hours were a wonderful success.
Thank you for supporting literacy, showing up for your children, and bringing so much joy to the event.
🕣 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Come shop, volunteer, or simply stop by and say hi!
We still urgently need volunteers on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Volunteers receive:
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$20 Scholastic Dollars
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A free poster for their child
Volunteer here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E44A8A922A4FA7-60321104-book
Book Fair homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/kensingtonparkwoodelemsch
Will send along what I shared with you and Mrs. Wert.
Jonah shared this worksheet hoping it would be shared with all teachers.
They may use it as an activity in class or send it home so students can share their experience with their families.
Thank you again for inviting Jonah to share his experience and insights with our KP community.
Understanding our differences — and their value — is essential.
— Wendy
PTA Meeting – In-Person Only Tuesday, December 2 • 6:45–8:30 PM • KPES
Join us for:
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Online safety discussion
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Woodward boundary study updates
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Upcoming KP school events
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Dinner for all attendees
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Free childcare
Schedule:
6:45–7:00 PM – Arrive
7:00–7:30 PM – Eat
7:30–8:30 PM – Meeting
👉 https://email.membershiptoolkit.com/
Slides will be shared afterward for anyone unable to attend.
🗺️ Please Take the Woodward Boundary Survey TODAY
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2SdzD-XUKu82kJATEWj2ci81OxNEVpj9b35L8ueUv4Hp-jw/viewform
🩺 Nurse Kump –
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Nov 20 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Nov 21 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Nov 24 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Nov 25 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🍿 Teacher & Staff Snack Cabinet — Hospitality Committee
Hi KP Families,
We know this is the time of year when SignUpGenius forms feel endless…
We promise — this is the last Hospitality request of 2025! 🤪
Please help us stock the snack cabinet for our amazing teachers and staff as we approach Parent–Teacher Conference Week.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
— Casey, Cara, Erin, Jackie & Matney
PTA Hospitality Committee
Sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C44A4A729AA8-60482706-teacherstaff
🧥 Warm Winter Gear Drive — Green Team
Nov 10–24
Donate gently used warm winter clothing to help families in need.
A donation box will be at the KP front entrance.
Accepted items:
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Winter coats (kids & adults)
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Snow pants
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Hats, gloves, mittens
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Scarves
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Warm socks
Please donate items that are clean and in good condition.
Thank you for helping build a more caring and sustainable community!
— Mary Green
Important Dates
Nov 17–21 Book Fair
Nov 20–25 Nurse Kump Volunteers
Dec 2 PTA Meeting (In-Person)
Dec 3 Picture Retakes
Dec 6 Art Show/Sale
Jan 29 Winter Concert
Mar 3 PTA Meeting
Mar 5 Science Fair
Apr 10 International Night
Helpful Links
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MCPS Calendar
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/ -
Volunteer Requirements & Training
https://www.kppta.org/recess -
KPES School Website
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/parkwoodes/ -
KP PTA Website
https://www.kppta.org/ -
PTA Membership
https://www.kppta.org/membership -
KP PTA Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kppta/
Next Newsletter Release: November 30, 2025
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