Key MS Families
We will have our Reading SOL's for virtual students Monday, May 24, 2021. Be sure to get a good night's sleep Sunday and eat breakfast Monday morning in preparation to be at your best for the SOL test.
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Lewis Pyramid Art Show
Presenting the 20-21 Lewis Pyramid Art Show(Video). This was put together by Leslie Sacco at Saratoga Elementary School to showcase the amazing artwork of all of our students in the Lewis Pyramid. Enjoy!
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Library Books Are Due!
All library books are due by May 28th! If you borrowed a book from the Key library this year, please return it to school by May 28! Any books that are not returned by the end of the year will be marked as lost and you may receive a bill over the summer. Overdue notices were emailed to students and parents on May 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McKnight, librarian mimcknight@fcps.edu.
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Key Academy: IMAGINE!
Key Academy: IMAGINE! Summer program at Key Middle School!
Key Middle School is now registering students for the new IMAGINE summer program! This FREE AND FUN summer experience provides opportunities for students to enhance their math and literacy skills through developing the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes as an effective communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed, resilient and global & ethical citizen. The program will run daily from July 12-July 30th from 7:20- 11:20am. Bus transportation and meals will be provided free of charge.
Please contact Daisy Gomes to register your child today—spots are limited! dsgomes@fcps.edu or call 703-313-3942.
Complete the registration form and email to Daisy Gomes (dsgomes@fcps.edu)
Registration form (English)
Trámites de registro en español
Registration forms also available in: Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Farsi and Korean
Key Academy: ¡IMAGINE! ¡Programa de verano en Key Middle School!
¡La escuela secundaria Key está inscribiendo estudiantes para el nuevo programa de verano IMAGINE! Esta experiencia de verano GRATUITA Y DIVERTIDA brinda oportunidades para que los estudiantes mejoren sus habilidades en matemáticas y alfabetización mediante el desarrollo de los atributos de Retrato de un graduado de FCPS como comunicador eficaz, colaborador, pensador crítico y creativo, ciudadano orientado a objetivos, resiliente y global y ético.
El programa se desarrollará todos los días desde el 12 de julio hasta el 30 de julio de 7: 20 a 11:20 am. El transporte en autobús y las comidas se proporcionarán sin cargo. Comuníquese con Daisy Gomes para inscribir a su hijo hoy mismo. ¡Los lugares son limitados! dsgomes@fcps.edu or llama 703-313-3942.
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Instrument Return - Band & Orchestra
Calling all instruments!! If you are a Virtual Band or Orchestra Student and rented an instrument from the school, we will be collecting those instruments on Monday, June 7th from 12pm-3pm. If you are unable to drop off your instrument at that time, please contact your director for further instructions. (Band-Mr. Kluttz, adkluttz@fcps.edu or Orchestra-Mr. McElroy, KSMcElroy@fcps.edu)
¡¡Llamando a todos los instrumentos !! Si usted es un estudiante virtual de banda u orquesta y alquiló un instrumento de la escuela, recolectaremos esos instrumentos el lunes 7 de junio de 12 pm a 3 pm. Si no puede dejar su instrumento en ese momento, comuníquese con su director para obtener más instrucciones. (Banda: Sr. Kluttz, adkluttz@fcps.edu u Orquesta: Sr. McElroy, KSMcElroy@fcps.edu)
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program will launch on May 12. This federal program will provide a $50/month ($75/month on tribal lands) subsidy for the cost of internet service for select individuals for 6 months. The list of Virginia's participating broadband providers can be found - here.
Eligible households can sign up for the program directly through their broadband provider or online. For more information and to sign up, visit the program website - https://getemergencybroadband.org/
About the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
A household is eligible if a member of the household meets one of the criteria below:
- Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
- Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers; or
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19 program.
When Can I Sign Up for the Benefit?
As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting GetEmergencyBroadband.org.
Click the image below to submit pictures for the 2020 - 2021 yearbook.
LEWIS HS PTSA BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED FOR 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
Volunteers are needed to serve on the PTSA Board for the 2021-22 school year. Positions needed to fill are:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Serving on the PTSA Board is a great way to be involved at Lewis High School. PTSA members look to the Board for leadership in creating partnerships within your community and fostering an environment where family engagement is encouraged and respected.
Make a difference at Lewis High School - serve on the PTSA Board!
For more information on each position go to:
https://www.pta.org/local-leader-kit/leadership/get-organized
Contact Liz McGhan, lewisptsapresident@gmail.com
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SOL Schedule Updates
SOLs are fast approaching. Below are our planned testing days for our virtual and in-person students. Students should bring their charged FCPS laptop, their charger, a pencil, and a book to read to all testing sessions. All electronic devices (phones) will need to be turned off and stored or turned in to the teacher in the testing room.
As we get closer to the testing dates, we will be communicating bus transportation information. and testing locations to students through their @fcpsschools.net email.
May 12 and May 25 will be asynchronized learning days for virtual students in order to test all of the students in the building. Virtual students should check each Google Classroom for the day and complete all assignments.
Testing Schedule
SOL Calendar
Input Needed: Key MS Vision, Mission, and Core Values
What is the purpose of Key Middle School?
What does success for Key Middle School look like? What could be the impact of our success?
What would you like for our school to become?
Answer these questions and more as you provide insights to guide our new mission, vision, and core values as a school community. It is really important that we hear from all stakeholders – students, former students, staff, families of students, and friends of Key are all encouraged to provide their input.
Take 10 minutes and let us know your thoughts by completing the following survey: tinyurl.com/KeyVision
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FCPS Orientation Webinar for Parents
After School Program 4th Quarter Schedule
HERE is the 4th quarter schedule for the Key MS After School program. There are many fun and engaging opportunities for everyone.
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Key MS YouTube Channel
Take a look at the Key MS YouTube Channel to see the Virtual Orientation Return 2 Learn videos.
Our YouTube Channel has been updated with two new videos from AP Tillman.
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Calendar 2021
May 2021
24- Reading SOL for virtual students
25- Asynchronous Day
25 and 27- Reading SOL
25- Key MS Career Day @ 2:30-4:30
25- PTA Meeting @ 6pm
27- Parent Engagement Series: Family strategies for busy parents @ 6pm
28- Last day of After School Programs
31- Memorial Day – No school
June 2021
2 and 4- Algebra and Geometry retakes
8- Election Day - Virtual for ALL students
11- Last day of school – Early Release
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