  Fourth grade enjoyed a trip to the Kennedy Center on Wednesday!
Birthday Treats/Fast Food for Lunch
At Keene Mill ES, like many other schools, we have quite a few students suffering from severe allergies. As a school community, we must do all we can to lessen the chances of an allergic incident and work diligently to keep our students safe. We also have a growing concern over childhood obesity and concern for families that can't afford to purchase treats/items for an entire class.
Therefore, our policy on Birthday Treats is as follows: cupcakes, goodie bags, balloons, candy, pizza, and/or any other items will not be allowed at school. Parents or guardians are welcome to read the child's favorite book to the class on, or as close to, the child's birthday as possible. We can provide a book to be read if needed. Please collaborate with your child's teacher to have the book and date to be read approved before your child's birthday.
Please do not drop of fast food (McDonalds, Chick Fil A, etc.) for student lunch. If you need to drop off a lunch for your child, please bring food made at home.
Thanks so much for your support in ensuring our children's safety and well-being.
Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying in FCPS’ Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. Bullying includes cyberbullying. It does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation, please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something going on at school, please contact the front office, so they can support you, and most importantly, your student.
Parent Resource Center Webinars Address Bullying
On October 27, at 7 p.m., the Parent Resource Center (PRC) will host a “Meet the Author” event with Nalani and Leila Butler, graduates of Hayfield Secondary School, who will read their book Paige Saves the Day. The book addresses overcoming bullying. Register online for this webinar. Adults and children are welcome.
The PRC will also host a webinar on Bullying Prevention on November 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Register online.
Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships sends out a newsletter around the 15th of each month for military-connected families? Sign up for that newsletter (under “Division Administration News and Updates” then “Professional Learning & Family Engagement”) or other topics on our website.
Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Please join us for a Superintendent Community Conversation at West Springfield High School on Tuesday, October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, and help her get to know our school community. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please register to attend at this link.
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Veterans Day Assembly
Keene Mill current military members, veterans and their families, please mark your calendar for Thursday, November 10 at 9:30 am. Keene Mill will have our Veterans Day assembly to honor all military members past and present.
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Mark Your Calendar
October 17-21: Bus Driver Appreciation Week-Be sure to thank your bus driver.
October 18-20: SEL Screener for grades 3-6
October 21: Pyramid Challenge, Registration Closes
October 24: No School - Diwali
October 25: Community Conversations with Dr. Reid, WSHS
October 27: PTA Costume Bingo
October 28: 2-Hour Early Release (Dismissal at 2:00 pm)
October 31: No School/Prof. Workday
November 8: No School - Election Day
November 10: Veterans Day Assembly 9:30 am
November 11: No School - Veterans Day
November 12: Pyramid Challenge, Irving MS track
November 23-25: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 19 - January 2: No School - Winter Break
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