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News You Choose May 21- June 1
Way to go! Congratulations to Gurpavitar Singh, Danayit Gerensie and Rachelle Quispe who participated in the Voices of Now festival. The group received many praises and did an amazing job in their performance!
SOL Season has Begun: We are in the midst of SOL testing. Staff members have facilitated SOL bootcamp and review sessions during and after school. Our testing coordinators have worked diligently to put together a schedule for our students in order to get everyone tested successfully. Our expectation is that no electronics will be in our testing locations. However, students are encouraged to bring a book to read. There is some additional information below on SOL testing and things you can do to assist your child with testing readiness.
May 11-24:SOLs The Standards of Learning (SOL) tests at Key Middle School will take place between May 11th to May 24th. It will be very helpful if you can avoid appointments which may take your child out of school during this time period. Testing is untimed so once your child begins testing we cannot interrupt their testing. Also, please ensure that your child has a good night’s sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and comes to school on time throughout this testing window. If you know that your child will be absent for one or more of their scheduled tests please contact your child’s counselor.
This year the SOL non-writing window will overlap with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month marked by daily fasting from sunrise to sunset. If a parent/guardian of a student who will be observing Ramadan would like to request for their child to test at the beginning of the spring SOL window (May 7-15) in order to avoid testing during the holiday, please contact your child’s counselor.
KEY MS Testing Schedule
SOL Test
Date
May 21-22
Math 7 and 8 (Paper Pencil testing for select students, 2 day test)
May 23
Math 7, Math 7 Honors
May 24
Math 8, Algebra, Geometry
MAY 23rd - GMU Student Panel: All students are encouraged to sign up for the George Mason University student panel discussion. The students from GMU will share insight into the college experience and how to prepare for the challenges and rigors of being a successful college student.
MAY 31st - Last Day for Afterschool and late buses!! Please note this is a change. We will have late buses ONLY for school based events. (At this time June 4 for the after school movie and June 6 and 7 for EOY award ceremonies) Any questions regarding this, please see Ms. Spencer.
JUNE 1- Library :Every student came through the library in the last two weeks for book checkout and they learned the following information that I would like you to please reiterate:
1. All books are due on JUNE 1
2. Any book that is not turned in by June 1 is considered lost and I have to send a bill home
3. So please turn in books by June 1
4. They can turn them in downstairs in the red book drop or in the hallway upstairs outside of the library
If students have lost a book, please tell them it’s time to face the music. They have options!
1. They can pay for the lost book
2. They can replace the lost book by purchasing a new copy of that same book at Amazon, Walmart, etc
3. They can read off their missing book at a rate of $5 per hour. Reading logs are in the library and are due by JUNE 1
If a student decides to not deal with their lost materials, they are not allowed to get a locker as an 8th grade student until they pay for or replace their missing book. Rising 9th graders will have their missing books stay on their record when they go to high school.
June 4 - Selma- after school movie event. The film is rated PG-13, students will be required to have signed parent permission forms to attend the event. Click here to view the permission form, which has been approved by school administration. It is both in English and Spanish. They will be distributed by their Social Studies teacher; so please don’t trouble yourself or your friendly neighborhood copy machine
Below are links to YouTube videos that you can use to preview the film with your students. Thank you in advance for helping with this aspect of the event!Sign out
· YouTube playlist for Selma trailer and several 1 minute clips
· Spanish language trailer
June 8: 4:30 PM. Beauty Bar Volunteers and Resources Needed!! The Beauty Bar is an
event that takes place before the 8th grade dance. School staff members who are semi-skilled in hair, makeup, or nails volunteer their services to help an 8th grade student get ready for the
dance! PTA is donating pizza for the students and volunteers!
If you have access to any unused makeup/disposable makeup applicators/brushes that you want to donate, please let Amy Samudre know! Here is the link to sign up.
June 8: Parents, please join us for the last Parent Coffee of the year at Key Middle School on Friday, June 8 at 11 a.m. in Room 140. The topic is Summer Programs and Activities. It is not too late to make plans for your children for the summer! Questions? Contact Liz Rivera at 703-313-3913 or edrivera@fcps.edu
8 de Junio: Padres, por favor vengan a la escuela de Key para el último Café para Padres de este año el viernes, 8 de junio a las 11 de la mañana en el aula 140. Vamos a hablar de programas y actividades para el verano. ¡No es demasiado tarde para hacer planes para sus hijos para este verano! ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la Sra. Rivera al 703-313-3913 o al correo electrónico edrivera@fcps.edu
Thank you Sign Gypsies West Springfield owned by Doris Shropshire for the AWESOME Staff Appreciation Sign!!!
Food Pack Program -- If you know a student who could use a little extra help with food, please contact Liz Rivera at edrivera@fcps.edu or 703-313-3913. Si Usted conoce a un estudiante que necesita un poco de ayuda con la comida, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Rivera al 703-313-3913 o por correo electrónico edrivera@fcps.edu
Key MS Summer Program: Key MS will be offering a three week summer program! The program will primarily focus on offering enrichment and recreation activities. We will be offering a Project Based Learning Program, TJ math prep boot camp, STEM, and ESOL program. In addition to enrichment activities, students will also have the opportunity to choose an elective of mixed sports or teen cuisine. We believe your child would greatly benefit from participation in this summer program. The Key Middle School Summer Institute is scheduled to begin on July 9, 2018, and end on July 27, 2018, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will receive a free breakfast and lunch. There is no fee for this program and bus transportation will be available from area elementary schools.Note the expectation is for your child to attend the entire program. Space is limited-please register your child as soon as possible if you’d like for them to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
English Online Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/iOsoeH2I9Fau7iSA3
MATRICULA POR INTERNET: https://goo.gl/forms/9G28KXJOcBfz332y2
Please email Ms. Spencer at kfspencer@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
NEWS FROM LEE HS:
Lancers Charge Ahead – Lee High School Orientation
Attention Rising 9th Grade Parents!
Are you interested in having your child learn helpful information about Lee High School so that they can feel prepared and excited about the transition to 9th grade? Well then please register them for the FREE Lee High School 3-day Orientation Seminar!
The Seminar will be held August 7, 8 and 9th of 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm. Transportation and lunch will be provided and all participants will receive a tee shirt on the last day!
Here is the registration link: https://goo.gl/forms/8U9ZdoAhsDNroL1W2
FROM FCPS
FCPS VIP Summer Camp What is your middle school child doing this summer? Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) have teamed up to offer camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Sandburg, Whitman, Twain, Key and Hayfield area. Campers will have a great time playing sports, games, doing arts and crafts and exploring concepts in science and technology. Field trips to local water parks and amusement parks also give campers exciting experiences to look forward to with their new camp friends. The staff is led by your local After-School Program Specialists and trained NCS staff. Dates: July 2, 2018 - August 2, 2018. Times: 8:00am-4:00pm Location: Mark Twain Middle School Registration Begins: Monday, March 19, 2018. Camp Supply Fee: There is a $50 VIP Camp Supply Fee that will be collected from all camp participants. Campers must also pay for admittance on field trips. Registration link will be active on March 19, 2018. With limited spaces available, it’s important to submit your registration as soon as possible. If you have questions and/or concerns please contact your After-School Program Specialist, Kanishea Spencer at kfspencer@fcps.edu or via phone: 703.313.3961. Registration link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15UX9j8UrjlZP9J8rVbiVfX78qP9h9rqU
Mental Health Awareness Month: Ways to Help at Home Part 1
1. The first rule of caring for your child's emotional or behavior struggles is that there are no rules. Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual and there will be a lot of trial and error as you figure out what works best to help your child.
2. Pick your battles. Ask yourself if this specific behavior is doing any harm, or if it’s just annoying—annoying probably isn’t worth arguing over. If you do get in an argument with your child, resist the urge to raise your voice. Be matter-of-fact and stand your ground.
3. Cover the basics. Before you dismiss your child's outburst as a lack of control, ask yourself if there is a simple explanation for what’s going on. Are they hungry or thirsty? Are they too hot or cold? Are they overstimulated? Did they get enough sleep? Are they feeling under the weather (i.e.- cold, allergies, headache, or an upset stomach)?
4. Environment matters. Do your best to create a home that is low on stress, safe, and supportive. A “Mary Poppins”-type household would be great, but let’s get real. If you and your significant other get in an argument, keep it away from the kids. Give reasonable timelines for getting chores done. Praise your child for the things they do well and let them know that you love them.
5. Encourage communication. Let your child know that they can talk to you about their thoughts, feelings, or difficult situations they’re dealing with. When they do come to you, really listen to what they have to say. You may not agree or understand, but you need to accept that the difficulties they are having are very real to them. Think about things you struggled with when you were their age. Check out our mental health conversation starters.
6. Timing is everything. In stressful situations, allow your child some space and address issues later when they have regained control over themselves, otherwise you’re basically pouring gasoline on a fire
13 Reasons Why: Last week, the second season of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why was released. The series content includes topics typically intended for a mature audience, and is often very graphically presented. Fairfax County Public Schools has multiple resources to help parents, guardians, caregivers, and caring adults prepare to support their children, should they watch or hear about the series. The Healthy Minds Blog has information about the series, tips for talking to your child,and multiple links to resources.
If you or your child has questions or concerns, please call on the school counselor, school psychologist, or school social worker for assistance.
These confidential resources are also available to you and your child:
Crisis Text Line: Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Crisis Link Regional Hotline at 703-527-4077
Para Nuestras Familias Hispanas: As we celebrate Mental Health Month, Telemundo 44 will host a Mental Health Phone Bank to provide help, support, guidance, information and resources with our community partner organizations Mary’s Center, Northern Virginia Family service (NVFS) and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in our NBC4 Telemundo 44 station in Washington. Community members can call 202-885-4949 for help and support on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 5pm-7pm as well as follow us on our News at 5pm, 6pm, 11pm and website at www.telemundo44.com. Please help us with sharing this information with your contacts, groups and community. We look forward to working together on community initiatives as part of our commitment of Working 4 you. Trabajando para ti.
Cambiando Mentes Phone Bank
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Hotline: 202-885-4949
(Lines will be open only on Wednesday at 5pm)Time: 5pm-7pm
Tomorrow's Women in Science and Technology (TWIST): Our club hosts an annual event called TJ Techstravaganza, a free, STEM fair that attracts thousands of visitors from the DMV area each year. Each year, we have over 300 TJ student volunteers and over a dozen exhibiting companies who help us make this event possible. There will be over 50 exciting labs ranging from Banana DNA to Stomp Rockets to Making Ice Cream! You can also check out our website or Facebook for more information.
This year, the event will be on Saturday, May 19th from 10 AM - 4 PM at TJHSST (6560 Braddock Rd Alexandria, VA). This past year, we had over 2900 visitors from over 192 different schools, and we were hoping to enlist your help in making it even bigger this year. This can be done through advertising our event by putting up flyers (which we’ve translated into multiple languages) in your facility or mentioning it to parents and children.
Our mission is to provide STEM resources to elementary and middle schoolers who lack them. This is why tickets are free and are only used for calculating how much of each material we need to buy! To purchase tickets, you can register on our Eventbrite page to help speed up the sign in process at the event. We are extremely passionate about what we do and are dedicated to making Techstrav an opportunity available for any and every student.
Come see my daily experience as principal! Follow me on Twitter! @KeyMS and @KeyActingP
Calendar Items
May 21- Math 7/8 Paper/Pencil SOL
May 22 - Math 7/8 Paper Pencil SOL
May 23- Math 7 and Math 7 Honors SOL Testing
May 23- GMU Student Panel - Afterschool
May 23- Chorus Concert @ 6:30 pm. Key MS/GYM
May 24- Math 8, Algebra and Geometry SOL
May 24- Band Concert @ 6:30 pm. Key MS/GYM
May 25- Monday Bell Schedule
May 28 - Memorial Day - Student Holiday
May 29 - Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 pm Key MS/ Gym.
May 30 - Civics 8 SOL Remediation (AM)
May 30 - Civics 8 SOL Retakes (PM)
May 31- Science 8 SOL Remediation (AM)
May 31- Science 8 SOL Retakes (PM)
June 1- All Library Books Due
June 1 - Spring Music Trip to Busch Gardens- Williamsburg (8:00 am - 11:45 pm )
June 4- Reading 7 and 8 SOL Remediation (AM)
June 4- Reading 7 and 8 SOL Retakes (PM)
June 4- SELMA Movie Afterschool Event (students must have signed permission slips to attend)
June 5- Reading 7 and 8 SOL online and paper pencil retakes
June 6 - World Languages Final
June 6 - End of Year Awards Ceremony (7th Grade)@ 2:30 pm / Cafeteria
June 7 - ALL Math SOL Remediation (AM)
June 7 - ALL Math SOL Retakes (PM)
June 7 - Algebra Exams in class
June 7 - Key Center Graduation 10:00 am (Key Center Gym)
June 7 - End of Year Awards (8th Grade ) @ 2:30 pm /Cafeteria
June 8 - All Math Online and paper pencil retakes
June 8 - Algebra Exams in class
June 8- Parent Coffee 11:00 am (RM 140)
June 8 - Beauty Bar 4:30 pm
June 8 - 8th Grade Dance (Time:7:00 pm -9:00 pm)- Parents please be here at 8:45 to begin pickup.
June 12- Lee HS Graduation 1:30 pm (Eaglebank Arena)
June 13- Battle of the Books (7:30 am - 9:30 pm )
June 14- Spanish for Fluent Speakers Assessment (through 1st period)
June 14- Fierce Female End of Year Luncheon(through 5th period)
June 15- Last Day of School - 2 HR early Release for Students
June 18- Strategic Planning Day
June 19- Last Day for Teachers
SY18-19 Calendar for FCPS: https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/calendars/2018-2019-fcps-standard-school-year-calendar
Sincerely,
Aimee J. Holleb
Principal
Key MS
@KeyActingP Follow me on twitter to see what’s happening each day at Key MS!
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