KPES PTA Newsletter

[PTA Communications]

Hello KPES Families, 

Thank you, KP families, for being so mindful about safety during arrival and dismissal. Your efforts to drive slowly, follow staff directions, use crosswalks, and stay alert around the school help protect every child, teacher, and neighbor in our community.

I know mornings can be rushed and afternoons can be busy, but your patience and awareness truly make a difference. Safety is a team effort, and I am grateful to partner with you. Thank you for all you do—your care, involvement, and support are what make KP such a special place.

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

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What’s Inside

• KP Green Team Updates & Volunteer Needs

• Yearbook Photo Submissions

• Scholastic Book Fair & Family Literacy Night

• 5th Grade Ledo’s Pizza Fundraiser

• Student Support Gift Card Drive

• Picture Day Retakes

• Important Dates

• Helpful Links

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KP Green Team Update – We Need Your Help!

KP is re-certifying as a Maryland Green School this year, and our Green Team is working on projects that connect our school and neighborhood.

1. KP Sign Garden – Almost Done
A new brick planter around the KP sign on Saul Road is nearly complete.
We are looking for:

• Soil donations

• Native, pollinator-friendly plants

2. Beautification Day – Coming Soon
Campus clean-up, mulching, and planting.
We will need:

• Volunteers

• Tools and wheelbarrows
  Sign-up coming soon.

3. “The Hill” Project
Stabilizing the slope behind the school with native groundcover to reduce erosion.
Have hardy spreading plants or ideas? Let us know.

4. Outdoor Classroom Rebuild
Thanks to the Green Team volunteers, the outdoor classroom has been rebuilt and is already in regular use by classes and our Girl Scout troop.

Interested in helping or advising? We’d love your support.

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KP Yearbook Photo Submission (2025–2026)

Help us capture the year! Families can submit photos in two ways:

Option 1: Scan the QR code sent home
Option 2: Upload from a computer:
https://books.yearbooks.me/cg/jdemdv8v4t9pfd9u7ku88tw8qtgxxkynv

How to upload:

1. Open the link

2. Select the correct “KP Yearbook Section”

3. Enter password: KPphotos-1

4. Upload photos

Note: Photos may not appear immediately—editors review submissions behind the scenes.

Deadline: Accepted throughout the year and until early April 2026
Questions: KPYearbo...@gmail.com

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Scholastic Book Fair

November 17–21

Encourage your child to enter the Book Raffle for a chance to share a favorite book on KPTV. It’s a fun way to build excitement around reading.

Family Literacy Night

Tuesday, November 18 (during the Book Fair)
Featuring a guest speaker with practical strategies to make reading come alive at home. All families are welcome.

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5th Grade Ledo’s Pizza Fundraiser

Come support our 5th graders by having dinner at Ledo’s Pizza in Bethesda (Westlake Dr)! A portion of the proceeds will go to the 5th grade class.

What: 5th Grade KP Fundraiser
When: Wednesday, November 5 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Where: Ledo’s Pizza, Bethesda (Westlake Dr)
How:

• Dine in or carryout

• Must mention KP when ordering in-store

• If ordering online, use promo code: Fundraiser
  Why: Because Ledo’s never cuts corners!

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KP Student Support Gift Card Drive

Help support KP students and families during Thanksgiving, winter break, and throughout the year.

Ways to donate:

• Venmo: @Megan-Gatski (last 4 digits 2580)

• PayPal: @MeganGatski (note “KP Student Support”)

• Mail: $25 Target gift cards to 9615 Parkwood Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814

• Prefer cash or check? Email to arrange pickup

Contact: Megan Gatski – Mga...@gmail.com

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Picture Day (Retakes)

December 3
Details will be shared by the school photographer.

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Mark Your Calendars

Oct 31      Halloween Parade & Class Parties
Nov 3       No School
Nov 5       5th Grade Ledo’s Fundraiser (Ledo’s Pizza)
Nov 8        Beautification Day
Nov 17–21  Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 18    Family Literacy Night
Dec 2      PTA Meeting
Dec 3      Picture Day (Retakes)
Dec 5      Art Sale
Jan 29    Winter Concert
Mar 3      PTA Meeting
Mar 5      Science Fair
Apr 3       International Night

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Helpful Links

MCPS Calendar
https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/calendar/

KPES School Website
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/parkwoodes/

KP PTA Website
https://www.kppta.org/

PTA Membership (2025–26)
https://kppta.membershiptoolkit.com/login-form?r=%2Fmembership

Volunteer Requirements & Training (MCPS / SSL)
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/student-leadership/volunteer.aspx

KPES PTA on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kpes_pta?igsh=bzVjczc0N293Zmll&utm_source=qr

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Next Newsletter Release: November 3, 2025
To include an item, email communi...@kppta.org with the subject line “Newsletter.”