KP Newsletter

Welcome back! I’m so excited to serve as your PTA President this year and to begin another school year together.

This is my seventh year at our school, with one recent graduate that’s headed to middle school and a KP fourth grader, and I’m grateful for all that this community has given our family. What continues to inspire me to volunteer is the opportunity to help strengthen the partnership between our school administration and our families. When we work together, we create an even stronger, more connected school community for our children.

The PTA board has been hard at work this summer getting ready for the year ahead! This includes the following:

• PTA website: check out the revamped website with updated information and resources.
• PTA Membership Platform: We have formally transitioned the PTA membership platform over to Givebacks.
• Communications: We have transitioned to newsletter application that will provide translation features to ensure we are reaching the full community.
• 2026-2027 Calendar of Events: This will be continually updated and includes MCPS, KPES, and PTA events.
• Back to School Activities: The Hospitality Committee will be hosting a lunch for our wonderful staff on Friday 8/21; our PTA Social will be held on Transition Day (Monday 8/24) and we’re already beginning to plan a community-wide Back-to-School Picnic for Friday 9/25.

We’d love for you to get involved in whatever way works for your family. Join us at our PTA Social, check out our open committee positions, and consider becoming a PTA member through our new and improved membership platform. Every level of participation makes a difference!

Also, mark your calendars for September 19th and sign up for the Kensington 8K, one of our biggest PTA fundraisers of the year. Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, it’s a wonderful way to support our school while bringing our community together.

Here’s to a fantastic school year filled with connection, collaboration, and lots of fun. I can’t wait to see you around school!

Warmly,

Denise Gomez Oluwo

The KP PTA is excited to transition to Givebacks, our new all-in-one platform for memberships and donations.

When joining the PTA in Givebacks, you'll be able to select from the available membership options that best fit your family. Be sure to review the membership choices and choose the one that's right for you.

Transition Day: Kindergartners and students new to KP will come to school either by bus, parent drop off, or as walkers. There will be KP staff on all of the buses.

KP Open House: Starting at 1:30, the KP Open House will begin, and all returning students and families are welcome to come to the school and visit classrooms and all of the wonderful learning spaces. Kindergarten parents can pick up their children, visit all of the kindergarten classrooms and walk around the building. New parents to KP can meet their child in their classroom as well.

PTA Welcome Back Social: Starting at 2:30 pm, connect with fellow parents and caregivers, learn more about the PTA, and enjoy some delicious ice cream! Join us on the blacktop after Open House to explore:

• Spiritwear
• BarT
• Enrichment Clubs
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

We'll be there from 2:30 to 4:00 pm and look forward to seeing you!

KP EagleNet Listserv: Listserv for KP parents + caregivers, teachers, administrators, and staff. Visit the EagleNet Google Group to join.

Social Media: Follow us on Instagram and stay up to date on KPES happenings! You can find us at @KPES_PTA :)

We're looking for volunteers to help fill a few open PTA roles. If you'd like to get involved and support our school, we'd love to hear from you. See any PTA Board Member or email info@kppta.org if interested!