Mark Your Calendar
October 9 - Interim Progress Reports Will Be Emailed Home
October 12 - Indigenous Peoples Day/No School
October 15 - AAP Referral Information Meeting, 6 PM
October 23 - Virtual PTA Costume Bingo, 6:30 PM
November 2-3 - Student Holidays
November 5 -Military Family Night, 7:00 PM
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday/ No School
Interim Reports for All Students
Classroom teachers will be emailing interims to parents/guardians on Friday, October 8, by 4:30 p.m. Please remember that these are informal reports from teachers to share current student progress and any areas of concern midway through the quarter and before the official report card is generated. If your child receives 3's, this means your child is performing exactly where he/she needs to be. It is extremely rare for a child to receive 4's on an interim report, as all standards for the quarter have not yet been taught.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using the link below. This form must be filled out once for each student in your family. We will also be putting the survey on the Keene Mill website for families to complete. Please complete the form at this link: https://forms.gle/tWZo7683Gnt9ya3i7
AAP Referral Information Meeting
Another virtual parent information meeting will be held to review the continuum of AAP services and to explain and answer questions about the screening processes for part-time school-based and full-time Level IV services. The link to access the meeting will be sent to parents and guardians through eNotify on the day of the meeting. If you have questions please contact our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Patricia Fawcett at pafawcett@fcps.edu.
Level IV Referral Deadline: December 1, 2020 - for those seeking placement in the 2021-2022 school year
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Positivity Project
This year, Keene Mill will continue implementing the Positivity Project (P2). P2 is dedicated to empowering America’s youth to build strong relationships and to understand, appreciate, and exemplify the character strengths in us all.
Next week students will be learning about Being Present and Giving Others My Attention. This element of the Other People Matter Mindset (OPM2) means that when I’m with other people, I’m present and give them my full attention.
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Free and Reduced-Price Meals
If you submitted an application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals last school year for your child(ren), please remember to submit a new application EACH school year. The current eligibility status will expire on October 20, 2020.
Apply for free and reduced-price meals by visiting www.MySchoolApps.com. Eligibility may also provide your child(ren) other important benefits. Be sure your child(ren) are approved for the 20-21 school year.
The online application is available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Tagalog, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. Paper applications are available to complete and submit in English upon request at FCPS food distribution sites.
Parent Tip: Creating and Using Schedules
During distance learning children may get distracted, overwhelmed, or have difficulty staying focused on the tasks. Using a schedule with children can help:
- Establish routines and expectations
- Break the day or even an activity into manageable parts
- Provide support with transitioning from one activity to another
- Minimize resistance to less-preferred activities
- Foster self-confidence and responsibility
- Support independence
Parents, guardians, and caregivers can use the schedule template at this link with the child. Keep the schedule simple and concise, display in the learning area that is accessible by the child. Children can also cross off or place a check when an item/ task is completed. Most importantly involve the child in the planning and reviewing of the schedule.
KMES Music Club
Does your child want extra time each week to make music and play games? He/she can join Music Club with Ms. Boyars and Mrs. Zargarpur!
Music Club will meet from 12:20-12:50 PM on the following days:
- Monday = K-2
- Thursday = 5-6
- Friday = 3-4
Please click on this Google form to sign up for your child's grade level. There are no requirements to join, just come when you can. We hope to see you there!
Join the KMES PTA!
The PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
PTA Membership is easy, low cost, and open to anyone. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school, but there are more PTA advantages. There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school, and the PTA provides opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, build relationships, and discuss issues that are important to you. As a PTA member, you will also have access to a digital school directory that will provide contact information for students in your child's class.
To become a PTA member, visit the KMES PTA Membership page at Keenemillpta.ptboard.com. The cost of membership is $15.76 for a family and $10.61 for an individual (includes online processing fee).
Upcoming Events
Virtual Costume Bingo, October 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. More information to come!
Military Night, November 5, 2020 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact kmesmilitaryfamilies@gmail.com.
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