Mark Your Calendar
- 5/31-Memorial Day Holiday
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6/8-Election Day--100% Virtual Instruction for All Students
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6/11-Virtual 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 10:00 AM
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6/11-Last Day of School – 2-Hour Early Release at 2:15 PM
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EVERY Wednesday through June 9- Papa John's PTA Spirit Night 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
A Message from the Principal
The end of the year inevitably brings changes to the staff at Keene Mill, and we are saying goodbye to several staff members who have made a significant impact on our school. Please join me in wishing the following staff members a fond farewell.
Staff members who are retiring:
- Rosemary Angel, Reading Specialist
- Melanie Lessard, Counselor
- Lisa Roberts, 6th Grade Teacher
- Renee Miller, Principal
Staff members who are moving:
- Melissa Limonte, Special Education Teacher, moving to Florida
- Brigitte McAllister, 6AAP Teacher, moving to California
- La-Toya Tillis, 6th Grade Teacher, moving to Colorado
- Jeannine Sturm, Strings Teacher, moving to a school closer to home
Many thanks to our classroom monitors who will be leaving our staff this year:
- Ashley Brid
- Tanya Labriny
- Lesley Lee
- Jen Miller
Please be sure to convey your appreciation to the fabulous Keene Mill staff members who are leaving us. We wish them the very best!
Spring 2021 SOL Information
All dates are for in-person and virtual students.
Week 2
Tuesday, May 25th- 5th Grade Reading
Wednesday, May 26th- 5th Grade Math and Advanced Math
Thursday, May 27-4th Grade Reading
Friday, May 28th- 4th Grade Math
Week 3
Wednesday, June 2-5th Grade Science
In-person students will take the test on the days listed above with their teachers or specialists.
Virtual students who are taking the SOL assessments should be dropped off at Kiss &Ride between 9:45 and 10:00 AM on their assigned days. Students should bring a small water bottle and a book to read. Phones and smart watches should be left in the car. Please plan on picking up your student between 12:45 and 1:00 PM in the Kiss & Ride loop. Please be patient. Approximately 70 students will be looking for their cars. You will receive a phone call if your student is needing more time to test and will need to be picked up later.
Kindergarten & New Student Enrollment for 2021-2022
Do you have a child who will be five years old by September 30, 2021?
Please fill in the New Student Registration page located on the Keene Mill website. Your form will be submitted to our school registrar, Chris Franco, who will assist you with the registration process.
To start the registration process, please complete and submit this form online: Kindergarten and New Student Registration form
2021-2022 Student Intention Form
Help us plan for the 2021-2022 school year and be sure we have enough staffing by filling out the intention form below. It takes less than five minutes but provides our school with resources we need for a successful school year.
Fill out this Google Form to let us know if your student(s) will be returning to Keene Mill. Please complete one form for each child. Contact Chris Franco at cjfranco@fcps.edu if you need a paper form or have any questions.
ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer
*This webinar will NOT be recorded.
Every student has the potential to deeply understand, and truly love math. This belief helps ST Math become a powerful tool many students are using in FCPS. Students develop their math knowledge through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback.
Join us for this important webinar to learn how families can use ST Math with their children to help them develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.
Webinar Highlights:
- Discover how learning occurs in ST Math.
- Support students working in the program from home.
- Uncover how to view student progress.
- Locate additional resources for ST Math use at home.
Presented by Jim deBerjeois, and Vivian Doughty, Professional Learning Specialists at MIND Research Unit.
Monday, May 24, 2021, 10 - 10:45 AM & 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Monday June 7, 2021, 10 - 10:45 AM & 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Register for ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families
Summer Camp Programs
Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services offers several summer camp programs from June through August for students ranging from rising 1st graders to teens. Visit the link below for registration and more information.
Registration Opens for 2021 NCS Summer Camps | Neighborhood and Community Services (fairfaxcounty.gov).
Thank You PTA Board!
We wish to also extend our gratitude to the PTA board for the countless hours spent supporting our students, teachers, staff, and families. Specifically, we thank Marie Carpizo, PTA President; Jennifer MIller, 1st vice president; Allison Rogers, 2nd vice president; Allyson Burton, treasurer; Christine Yackee, secretary; Maria Cho, volunteer coordinator; Donna Lee, room parent coordinator; and Laura Magee, membership coordinator, for their countless hours of work, enthusiasm, and support! Thank you all for helping make Keene Mill the special place it is for teaching and learning, as well as for your support through our Covid-19 school year!
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.
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).
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