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Dear Key MS Families,
We are excited that our 8th graders are going over to Lee HS Friday for a visit and to learn more about the high school experience. Parents, please keep an eye out for updates from our PTA and ways you can support this important organization. We have 2 weeks left in the 3rd quarter, so remind our students to check in with teachers for any work that needs to be completed. The Finance Park field trips were a huge success and we want to thank all who volunteered.
Girls Hoops at Lee HS
Beginning March 13th, all Key MS girls are invited to Lee HS girls basketball workouts, open gym to play and develop your skills every Wednesday night at Lee HS Main Gym from 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a free night of fitness and fun!
A Message from Lee High School:Please help us raise funds for our support groups/mentor programs, Beautiful and Progressive Educated Sisters (BAPES) and Powerful African American Males About Success (PAAMAS). We don’t want your money, just your unwanted items. To find out more about our programs click the links below: PAAMAS Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG9GczdOXCo
BAPES Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=&v=a0TYEyQAFU0
Tardiness and Hall Sweeps
We have a growing number of students that are arriving late to class. In order to discourage tardiness we will begin having multiple hall sweeps each week. If a student is caught in a sweep without an excused tardy pass they will be assigned an after school detention. Please take a moment to encourage your student to get to all of their classes on time and support our efforts to continue with a positive school culture and learning environment.
FCPS Values Your Opinion
On March 24th, you will receive an invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey!
We would love for you to complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:
- Communicating.
- Providing you opportunities to partner.
- Developing positive relationships.
- Ensuring student success and more.
The survey will be available between March 24th- April 12th.
The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.
There are 3 ways you can complete the survey.
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL!
For more information, please contact your child’s school.
Thank you in advance!Fred Amico, Interim Principal
Yearbooks - 2018-2019: ARE NOW $35 Have your student bring a check made out to Key MS or cash to Ms. Kendall in room 136 any time! Yearbooks are released the last week of school and no students wants to be without one!
Key Family Programs: Let’s Cook! --Session 4: Smart Snacking 101, April 2, 2019 (Tuesday)
This afterschool program provides hands-on cooking classes to empower families with the skills to be healthy, self-sufficient, and confident in the kitchen. The classes will cover meal preparation, grocery shopping, nutrition, and clean-up. Participants will practice fundamental food skills, including proper knife techniques, reading ingredient labels, working with different cooking methods, and making a healthy meal for a family of four. Location: Key Middle School; Room #119, From 6pm to 8pm.
Instructor: Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Littau (4th year teaching the program at Key MS)
SIGN UP Today!! With Ms. Spencer: 703-313-3961 or email kfspencer@fcps.edu
Kiss-N-Ride Procedures: Students should be dropped off only on the Franconia Rd side of the building in the morning. We are having safety concerns with students being dropped off in front of the main entrance and cars making illegal U turns in front of entrance #1. We have staff and students walking in the area and we want to keep that area safe for everyone.
Key MS Pencil Drive: Looking to help Key MS? Please consider donating pencils. New and gently used pencils can be brought to the main office. We will then distribute these to our staff. Got Questions? Email Dr. Holleb: ajholleb@fcps.edu
Lee HS TEAM STORE on the Lee HS Activities webpage at www.lancersportszone.net Once you go to that link, you can click on “Lancer Spirit Wear”, there is a link that will pop up that says “spirit wear link.” This will take you to the Lee Store where you can purchase Lee gear for yourself and our future lancers! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/virginia/springfield/robert-e-lee-high-school
Friday Food Packs—Key Middle School’s Department of Student Services will be providing food packs to students on Friday afternoons each week during the school year. If you would like to have your child receive a food pack, please contact the school at 703-313-3900.
Paquetes de comida cada viernes-El departamento de servicios estudiantiles de la escuela de Key va a proveer paquetes de comida para estudiantes todos los viernes durante el año escolar. Si Usted quiere que su hijo reciba un paquete de comida, póngase en contacto con la escuela al 703-313-3900.
Amazon Smile: Do you shop on Amazon? If so, please consider using our link. A small percentage of your purchase. (0.5%) will come back to the PTA. It does not cost you anything! Just start at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1260502. This will only count for purchases that are made using the smile link. Once you have linked your account with Key, you just have to start at Smile.amazon.com and we will get credit. This will not work for purchases through the smartphone app.
No-Sell Fundraiser: We will continue to accept donations for our No-Sell fundraiser throughout the school year. If you would like to donate, the easiest way is via PayPal, using our direct link: https://www.paypal.me/keymspta
CALENDAR
March 2019
25-29 NJHS Acceptance Letters Sent out through Advisories’
26 Battle of the books
27-29 March Madness through advisory
29 8th grade Field Trip to Lee HS
APRIL
2 March Madness through advisory
3 3rd quarter book club
4 Battle of the books competition
4 Financial Awareness Night
5 Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
9 PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm Rm 103
10 GMU Field Trip @10-12pm
12 NJHS New Member Money and Forms due
15-20 Student Holiday - Spring Break
23 Academies guest speaker during advisory @LH
25 Parent Coffee @ 10am
25 Cultural Heritage Night @ 6-8pm
26 CCE field trip (tentative)
29 5th Period Lesson - Bully Awareness
30 TJ Final Notifications30 Art and Literacy Night @ Gym 5-8pm
30 NJHS meeting during Advisory
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