 Congratulations to our Keene Mill Award Winners!!!
Linda Peace, Region 4 Outstanding New Principal
Brian Lachance, West Springfield Pyramid Outstanding Professional
Lauren Ryan, West Springfield Pyramid Outstanding Teacher
They will all move on to the next level of consideration in the FCPS awards process. Join us in celebrating these exceptional Keene Mill Kangas!!
 Book Fair Is Here!!
The book fair homepage contains awesome information, including an interactive book flyer, the volunteer sign-up sheet, the e-wallet set up link, and information on the virtual option. Here is the link to the homepage
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/keenemillelementaryschool
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Interactive book flyer: you can click on the pictures that have the "play icon" ⏯and watch a preview of the book
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Volunteer sign-up sheet: we still need volunteers, especially on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon. If someone is interested in volunteering but does not want to create a Scholastic account, they can email Ms. Cleveland at amcleveland@fcps.edu
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E-wallet: great option so that kids do not have to carry cash or checks made out to Keene Mill ES. Once an e-wallet is established, even relatives near and far can put money in it. Any unused money is not refunded but becomes Scholastic dollars that can be spent online or at other book fairs. No expiration date. If teachers choose to establish an e-wallet for their classrooms, families can contribute to the class e-wallet for book donations. This year we will not have a family event, so this could be an alternative way to donate to classroom libraries.
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Virtual option: families can shop online between Feb 7 and Feb 17. Book (only books, no gadgets) orders over $25 receive free home delivery
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DATES: Feb 7-11 Classes will come in during their regularly scheduled library time
Show Your School Some Love Next Week
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is declaring February 8 "We Love FCPS Day." Join us in the celebration. Show your love for your school by dropping off a handmade card to the FCPS employee who has made a difference in your student’s life this year.
Keene Mill Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2022, then it is time to register your child for kindergarten at Keene Mill ES for the 2022-2023 school year! NOTE: Children born after September 30, 2017 are ineligible to attend kindergarten. The Code of Virginia does not allow exceptions for children born after this date.
To help Keene Mill start registering for next year, please call the Keene Mill registrar, Chris Franco, at 703-633-4704 to add your child’s information to their incoming kindergarten list.
Please begin the registration process as soon as possible. Registration information and forms are available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.
Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in February and March to review the instructional materials under consideration and community feedback. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online January 31 through February 28, 2022. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/36853. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet available at the following link: https://forms.gle/NyDax8N3NXQBp1mh8. Hard copies of instructional materials will also be available in the lobby of Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Willow Oaks is open each business day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and extended hours will be provided until 7:00 p.m. on the following days: February 3, February 10, February 17, and February 24, 2022. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
PTA News
Volunteer Opportunity!!
KMES PTA is searching for a Nominating Committee:
- Must be a current PTA member
- Try to find nominees for each PTA board position (President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Coord, Room Parent Coord, Volunteer Coord)
-Report its nominees to the members at a regular general membership meeting. At the general membership election meeting, additional nominations may be made from the floor.
- Only those persons who have signified their consent to serve, if elected, shall be nominated for or elected to such office.
If you are interested please contact Jen Miller at kmesptapresident@gmail.com
 KMES Yearbooks now available for pre-order! at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=14606722
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, February 7-Friday, February 11-Book Fair
Monday, February 7-Friday, February 11-National School Counseling Week
Tell Mrs. Ashurst and Mrs. Yost how much you appreciate them!
Tuesday, February 15-Virtual Parent Presentation on Anxiety/Resilence
Monday, February 21-Presidents's Day Holiday-no school
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