KP Newsletter
We’ve Moved to Givebacks!
The KP PTA has transitioned to Givebacks, making it easier for families to join the PTA, make donations, and support our school community now all in one place.
And there’s more to come! We’ll also be bringing back the KPES Directory soon, helping families stay connected with our school community. Stay tuned for more information!
Your Membership Makes an Impact
The Kensington Parkwood PTA brings families, teachers, staff, and our school community together to create meaningful opportunities for every student. Through membership and community support, we fund enriching programs, family engagement activities, teacher and staff appreciation, classroom resources, and student support initiatives.
The KP PTA will invest more than $125 per student this year!
Your PTA membership helps:
Build community and strengthen connections among families, teachers, and staff.
Support programs and resources that enrich the student experience and help every child learn, grow, and thrive.
Amplify our collective voice by giving KPES families stronger representation at the local, county, state, and national levels.
Support our teachers and staff through appreciation efforts and resources that enhance our school community.
Make KPES stronger by connecting families with opportunities to participate, volunteer, and give back.
Our Goal: 100% Participation from Every Family at KPES!
Every membership adds another voice and another show of support for our students and school. Joining the PTA does not require you to volunteer because your membership alone helps strengthen our PTA and demonstrates your support for KPES.
Whether you join the PTA, volunteer your time, or contribute to the Sunshine Fund, there is a way for everyone to make a difference.
Every membership matters. Every family belongs. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected KPES community where every child can SOAR!
Kensington Parkwood’s Back to School Night will be Wednesday, September 2nd. Please note the time schedule for the evening:
Grades 4 and 5 Instrumental Music Parent Meeting with Ms Grey: 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Kindergarten: 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Grades 1 - 5: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (two 30-minute sessions so parents can cover more than one grade)
Specials including Art (room 5), Music (room 1), PE (gym): 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
What is Back to School Night?
It’s an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers as a group, understand their daily schedule, and learn about the curriculum that will be used for this school year. Given that a short amount of time is given to go over class and curriculum information, this evening is not focused on meeting with the teacher to discuss individual student needs.
This evening is for parents and caregivers. PTA is organizing with the support of Bar-T to provide childcare for up to 50 children during Back To School Night. Use this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/qCyhqTV9iHJiyzGw6.
How to Prepare?
In elementary school, MCPS uses Amplify Desmos Math (new this year) as the math curriculum and Amplify CKLA as the literacy curriculum. You will hear these terms as well as learning what is FIT time when you meet with your teachers.
Before or after Back-to-School Night, take a look at and bookmark MCPS’s Refrigerator Curriculum. These one-page guides show what students in each grade should be learning during the quarter. With this information in hand, you can ask about text, topics, and skills that your kids will be learning. You can also check back throughout the year to see if what your child is learning matches to what is outlined in MCPS guidance.
Join us on September 19th and sign up for the Kensington 8K, one of our biggest PTA fundraisers of the year. Whether you run, walk (there are 3 distances to choose from: 8km, 2 mile, or 1km), volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, it’s a wonderful way to support our school while bringing our community together.
September Events
Sept 2 | Back to School Night
Sept 7 | No School
Sept 15 | PTA Meeting (virtual); 7:30 pm
Sept 18 | Early Release
Sept 19 | Kensington 8K
Sept 21 | No School
Sept 25 | Back to School Picnic; 6-8 pm
Upcoming 5th Grade Bake Sales
- September 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ the Kensington Farmers Market
- September 7 @ Town of Kensington Labor Day Festival
Volunteer Opportunity
The KP 5th Grade Committee is calling on all creative parents and students to bring their artistry to the upcoming Labor Day parade on September 7, 2026! The Committee will be hosting a dedicated non-food, arts and crafts booth and is actively seeking parents with face painting and other crafty talents to participate in the festivities. Additionally, KP students from across the community are invited to sign up to sell their own artwork at the booth to help fundraise for this year’s 5th grade events. Anyone interested in volunteering as a face painter, sharing their craft skills, or contributing student art to the sale should email the 5th Grade Committee at kpesclassof2027@gmail.com to secure a spot in the booth!
5th Grade parents - stay connected!
The 5th Grade Committee would love to invite all 5th grade parents and caregivers to join us as we plan a fun and memorable final year for our children at KPES! To join our 5th Grade WhatsApp group, please email kpesclassof2027@gmail.com with your name, your child’s name, their teacher/class, and your phone number. We’d love to have everyone involved!