 Chalk for Kindness
Students and staff enjoyed a beautiful day as they decorated our sidewalks and blacktop with positive messages. Thanks to Mr. Lachance and Mrs. Ehlers for organizing this culminating event to the Keene Mill Helping Games.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Next week, May 2-6, is Keene Mill ES Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. Show your appreciation to your classroom teacher, specials teachers or any other staff that helps you every day! See below for the schedule.
Rising Kindergarten Orientation
Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, and you missed the Keene Mill Elementary in-person orientation? Keene Mill will host a virtual orientation on Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Zoom link for virtual Kindergarten Orientation is below:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98172066162
If you attended the in-person orientation, you do not need to attend the virtual orientation.
SOL And Other Assessments
It’s testing season for all students. There are many end-of-year assessments to be given during May. Testing can be stressful for some students, so below are a few tips to help with testing anxiety:
- Students should review content materials (homework and information in Schoology)
- Students should stick to your bedtime routines
- Students should eat a healthy breakfast
- Parents write your child an encouraging note the day of the test
- Parents encourage your student to do their best
The Keene Mill teachers have started reviewing content materials, reviewing testing strategies, and reviewing the tools available on the SOL test. We know our students are prepared and will show what they have learned this school year.
Covid Update
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state, and national health experts.
As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our Streamin/Checkin during this time.
The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.
We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.
Health and Safety Reminders
Band, Strings and Chorus Concert
Keene Mill band, strings, and chorus programs will be sharing their talents on Thursday, June 2 at the West Springfield High School auditorium. Please look for information from the band, strings and chorus teachers for specific arrival times and procedures.
PTA News
PTA Board Nominations for the SY 22-23
- President - Amy Newell
- 1st VP - Anshu Neupane
- 2nd VP - Bushra Khan
- Treasurer - Keri Roche
- Secretary - Luz Figuero
- Room Rep Coord - Danita Lynch
- Membership - Chrissa Rogers
- Volunteer Coord - Courtney Marsh
If you are interested in serving on the KMES PTA Board please contact Jen Miller at kmesptapresident@gmail.com. Current members will receive an email to vote electronically May 2 through May 4.
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Family Science Night
Tuesday, May 3: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Keene Mill Elementary Cafeteria
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery and science learning! Try different hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering and math!
We are still looking for volunteers for Family Science Night. Volunteers will work a single shift (5:15-7:45pm). Please contact kmesptavolunteers@gmail.com for more info or signup at https://bit.ly/3KJBsGD.
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Sixth Grade vs. Staff Volleyball Game
On Friday, May 20, Keene Mill will have its annual sixth grade vs. staff volleyball game. The evening will be outside on the back field and include food trucks and Kona Ice. Save the date on your calendar to join the fun!
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, May 2-Friday, May 6-Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 3-Science Night
Monday, May 9-SOL Grade 5 Reading
Tuesday, May 10-SOL Grade 6 Reading
Wednesday, May 11-SOL Grade 4 Reading
Thursday, May 12-SOL Grade 3 Reading Part 1
Friday, May 13-SOL Grade 3 Reading Part 2
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