Key MS - News You Choose - January 20, 2023

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Important Dates:

January 25: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (12:15pm)

January 26: Staff Development Day (no school for students) 

January 27: Teacher Work Day (no school for students) 

January 31: Key MS Spelling Bee @ 6:00pm

January: National Blood Donor Month

January: Mental Wellness Month

Let's all be kind to one another.


Scholastic Book Fair

We're having a book fair at the Key Middle School Library! Students can purchase books and other items in the library from now until Tuesday, January 24. We hope to see you there! For more information on the fair, setting up eWallet, or volunteering, please visit our website: 

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keymiddleschool1 

Online orders can also be made until January 30.

Book Fair

Spelling Bee

Edison

 

 

Edison High School Academy

You are invited to attend our in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 11).  We are located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA.  Our entrance is located at Door #13.

You will have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our instructors and current students, and learn more about our incredible courses!  Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information.  Thank you and we’ll look forward to meeting you on February 4th.

Thank you in advance,

Cassandra Deedy

Edison Academy Counselor

703-924-8101

https://edisonacademy.fcps.edu/


Calendar

School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options

At their January 17 work session, the School Board discussed draft calendars that were created for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Draft calendars were developed using the following criteria as a framework:

  • Federal, state, and Virginia Department of Education guidance.
  • Superintendent’s priorities.
  • School Board input.
  • Student absentee data.
  • Staff absentee data.
  • Surrounding jurisdictions’ calendars.
  • Survey results.
  • Calendar Feedback Committee input.

You may view the draft calendars and other related documents in Boarddocs. The calendars will be presented as new business during the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 26. The Board is scheduled to vote on the calendars during their meeting on Thursday, February 9. 

Watch a recording of today’s Work Session. Get information on FCPS' calendar development process.

La Junta Escolar revisa las opciones del Borrador del Calendario del Año Escolar

En la sesión de trabajo del 17 de enero, la Junta Escolar discutió el borrador de los calendarios que se crearon para los años escolares 2023-24, 2024-25 y 2025-26. Los borradores de los calendarios se desarrollaron utilizando los siguientes criterios como marco:

  • Orientación Federal, Estatal y del Departamento de Educación de Virginia.
  • Prioridades de la Superintendente.
  • Aportaciones del Consejo Escolar.
  • Datos de ausentismo estudiantil.
  • Datos de ausentismo del personal.
  • Calendarios de las jurisdicciones circundantes.
  • Resultados de encuestas.
  • Comentarios del Comité de Calendarios.

Usted puede ver el proyecto de calendarios y otros documentos relacionados en Boarddocs. Los calendarios se presentarán como asuntos nuevos durante la reunión del Consejo Escolar del jueves 26 de enero. La Junta está programada para votar sobre los calendarios durante su reunión del jueves 9 de febrero. 

Vea una grabación de la Sesión de Trabajo. Obtenga información sobre el proceso de desarrollo del calendario de FCPS.

 

교육위원회는 초안 학년도 달력 옵션을 검토합니다

1월 17일 작업 세션에서 교육위원회는 2023-24, 2024-25 및 2025-26 학년도를 위해 학년도 달력의 초안을 검토하였습니다. 초안 달력은 다음 기준을 프레임 워크(기초틀)로 사용하여 개발되었습니다.

  • 연방, 주 및 버지니아 교육부 지침.
  • 교육감의 우선순위.
  • 교육위원회 우선순위.
  • 학생 결석 데이터.
  • 직원 부재자 데이터.
  • 주변 관할 구역의 일정 조정.
  • 설문 조사 결과.
  • 일정 피드백 위원회 입력.

Boarddocs에서 초안 달력 및 기타 관련 문서를 볼 수 있습니다. 이 달력은 1 26 목요일 교육위원회 회의에서 새로운 비즈니스로 발표될 것입니다. 이사회는 2 9 목요일 회의에서 일정에 대해 투표할 예정입니다.

작업 세션의 녹화를 시청하십시오. FCPS의 캘린더 개발 프로세스에 대한 정보를 받아보십시오.


Attendance

Does Your Child Refuse to Go to School?

Each year, nearly 5% of youth experience school refusal. This refers to a child refusing to go to school on a regular basis or remain in school throughout the day due to significant emotional distress. School refusal includes kindergarten students with relatively mild separation anxiety and more severe cases where a student misses weeks or months of school because of debilitating anxiety or depression. Read how to get your child back to school in the Healthy Minds Blog or learn more about attendance policies.

¿Se niega su hijo a ir a la escuela?

Cada año, cerca del 5% de los jóvenes sufren rechazo escolar. Esto se refiere a un niño que se niega a ir a la escuela de forma regular o a permanecer en la escuela durante todo el día debido a una angustia emocional significativa. El rechazo escolar incluye a alumnos de Kinder con ansiedad por separación relativamente leve y casos más graves en los que un alumno falta a clase durante semanas o meses debido a una ansiedad o depresión debilitantes.

Lea cómo conseguir que su hijo vuelva a la escuela en el blog Healthy Minds o infórmese sobre las políticas de asistencia.

 

자녀가 학교에 가기를 거부하나요?

매년 청소년의 약 5 %가 등교 거부를 경험합니다. 이것은 심각한 정서적 고통으로 인해 정기적으로 학교에 가기를 거부하거나 하루 종일 학교에 남아 있는 아동을 말합니다. 학교 거부에는 비교적 경미한 분리 불안을 가진 유치원생과 신경쇠약 불안이나 우울증으로 인해 학생이 몇 주 또는 몇 달 동안 학교에 결석하는 더 심각한 경우가 포함됩니다. Healthy Minds 블로그에서 자녀를 학교에 다시 데려오는 방법을 읽어보시거나 출석 정책에 대해 자세히 알아보십시오.

 


Budget

FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget Highlights

At the January 12 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for FY 2024 that focuses on attracting and retaining teachers and staff, initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap for all students, and gives our youngest learners a strong start, including investments for special education students impacted during the pandemic.

The FY 2024 Proposed Budget totals $3.5 billion—a net increase of $249.6 million or 7.6% over the FY 2023 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is targeted at instruction. The Proposed Budget focuses on several key areas:

  • Innovative investments that close the achievement gap for all students:
    • Equitable access to literacy.
    • Increased access to PreK programming.
    • Supports for students with special education needs. 
    • Funding for students in Advanced Academic Programs.
    • Changing student enrollment needs.
    • Increase in student and family supports, including access to middle school athletic opportunities that support student well-being. 
  • Continuation of green investments.
  • Increased security measures.
  • Proposed increases in employee compensation.

Watch Dr. Reid’s presentation to the board. Access the presentation slides on Boarddocs. 

Año Fiscal (AF) 2024 Presupuesto Propuesto Destacados 

En la reunión de la Junta Escolar del 12 de enero, la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid propuso un presupuesto para el año fiscal 2024 que se centra en cerrar la brecha de rendimiento para todos los estudiantes que se amplió durante la pandemia. Este presupuesto les ofrece a nuestros estudiantes más jóvenes un comienzo fuerte e incluye inversiones para nuestros estudiantes de educación especial que fueron impactados durante la pandemia, mientras continuamos atrayendo y reteniendo maestros y personal que son la columna de nuestra organización.

El presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2024 asciende a 3.500 millones de dólares, lo que supone un aumento neto de 249,6 millones de dólares o un 7,6% con respecto al presupuesto aprobado para el año fiscal 2023. El superintendente solicita 159,6 millones de dólares adicionales, o un aumento del 7,0%, a la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax. Casi el 86% del presupuesto se destina a la instrucción. El presupuesto propuesto se centra en varias áreas claves:

  • Inversiones innovadoras que reduzcan las diferencias de rendimiento de todos los estudiantes:
    • Acceso equitativo a la alfabetización.
    • Mayor acceso a los programas de educación Preescolar.
    • Apoyo a los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales. 
    • Financiación para estudiantes en Programas Académicos Avanzados.
    • Cambios en las necesidades de matriculación de los estudiantes.
    • Aumento en el apoyo a estudiantes y familias, incluyendo acceso a oportunidades atléticas en la escuela intermedia que apoyen el bienestar de los estudiantes.  
  • Continuación de las inversiones ecológicas.
  • Aumento en las medidas de seguridad.
  • Aumentos propuestos en la compensación de los empleados.

Vea la presentación de la Dra. Reid a la Junta. Acceda a la presentación (solo en inglés) en Boarddocs.

 

제안된 회계연도 2024 (FY) 주요 예산안

1월 12일 교육 위원회 회의에서 교육감 미셸 리드 박사는 팬데믹 기간 확대된 모든 학생의 학업 성취도 격차를 줄이는 데 중점을 둔 2024 회계연도 예산 을 제안했습니다. 이 예산안은 또한 가장 어린 학습자에게 깊이 있는 배움의 시작을 제공하고, 팬데믹 기간 영향을 받은 특수 교육 학생을 위한 투자를 포함하는 동시에 우리 조직의 중추인 교사와 교직원을 계속 유치하고 유지하기 위함입니다.

2024 회계연도 예산안은 총 35억 달러로, 이는 2023 회계연도 승인 예산보다 7.6%, 2억 4,960만 달러 증가되었습니다. 교육감은 페어팩스 카운티 감독위원회에 추가로 159.6 백만 달러 또는 7.0 % 증가를 요청하였습니다. 예산의 거의 86 %가 교육을 목표로 합니다. 제안된 예산은 몇 가지 주요 영역에 중점을 둡니다.

  • 모든 학생의 학업성취도 격차를 줄이는 혁신적인 투자:
  • 문해력에 대한 공평한 접근.
  • PreK 프로그래밍에 대한 접근성 향상.
  • 특수 교육이 필요한 학생을 지원합니다.
  • 고급 학업 프로그램 학생을 위한 자금 지원.
  • 학생 등록 요구 사항 변경.
  • 학생 및 가족을 위한 지원, 학생의 웰빙을 위한 중학교 운동 기회 접근성 확장
  • 녹색 투자의 지속.
  • 보안 조치 강화.
  • 직원 보상 인상 제안.

리드 박사가 이사회에 발표하는 것을 보십시오.   Boarddocs에서 프레젠테이션 슬라이드(영어로만 제공)를 보실 수 있습니다.


Food Services

Academic Advising Process for the 2023-2024 School Year!

Rising 8th Grade Course Selections (Current 7th Graders) 

  • 1/23 - 2/10 - Counselors will be meeting individually with 7th grade students to help them register for next year’s classes.
  • Please reach out to your child’s counselor if you have any questions.

Rising 9th Grade Course Selections (Current 8th Graders)

  • The Lewis High School Counselors presented Rising 9th Grade Course Information recently through English 8 classes.
  • This month, the counselors will be meeting individually with 8th grade students to help them register for next year’s classes. 
  • Please be sure to review your child’s course selection form with them and reach out to the counselors if you have any questions.
  • To learn more about course options, explore the Lewis HS Academic Advising website

Safety

Safety and Security Updates

  • Parking - When visiting Key MS, please park in the designated visitor parking spaces.  
  • Delivery Services - Students should not use food delivery services (i.e. Uber Eats) to have food delivered to them at school. This is a safety concern with delivery drivers arriving at various doors to drop off food to students.
  • EHallPass - Key MS will roll out its new electronic hall pass system to begin during the 3rd quarter. More information will be provided to students through Learning Seminar.

Key MS PTA News

Key Patriot Spirit wear is a great gift for the New Year!

Key Spirit

Visit our store for online payments here: https://keypatriotspta.memberhub.com

Paper order forms for cash orders are available in the school main office.

Correction:  Winter Wonderland for staff has been rescheduled for January 10, 2023.

As always, thank you for your support.

We wish you and your family a happy, healthy holiday season!

Sincerely,

Monica Perz-Waddington

President, Key MS PTA

KeyPatriotsPTA@gmail.com


gap year

2023 FCPS Gap Year Fair

FCPS’ School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are co-hosting the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at West Springfield High School from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. 

This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the growing array of gap year opportunities.  The evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., by Julia Rogers, Founder of EnRoute Consulting and Gap Year Association Board President. 

Immediately following the presentation, the program fair will be held in the cafeteria from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m., with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities.  Students and their families are invited to meet the representatives and learn about the variety of experiences available.  

Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event.  For more information, visit: USA Gap Year Fairs.

**In the event of inclement weather on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Gap Year Fair will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.


Baseball

 

Central Springfield Little League is also hiring kids 12+ as Junior Umpires, and the training for that will begin in the January/February timeframe. Contact the little league for more information.


Yearbook

Tutor

Tutor.com

Did you know? Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage

Tutor.com¿Sabías que? Los estudiantes que han utilizado Tutor.com han hecho comentarios positivos. A menos que hayan sido excluidos, los estudiantes pueden acceder a Tutor.com a través de Schoology. Cada sesión se personaliza para satisfacer las necesidades del estudiante, desde el nivel de refuerzo hasta el avanzado. Las sesiones se enfocan en el aprendizaje conceptual y el pensamiento crítico, no en las respuestas rápidas. Obtenga más información en la página web de Tutor.com de FCPS. 

Korean: 알고 계신가요? Tutor.com 사용한 학생들은 긍정적인 피드백을 제공했습니다. Tutor.com을 사용하지 않겠다 신청한 학생 외의 학생들은 Schoology를 통해 Tutor.com 들어갈 수 있습니다. 모든 수업은 학생의 수준에 맞게 기초부터 고급반에 이르기까지 학생의 요구를 충족하도록 학생 개인의 필요에 맞춰져 있습니다. 수업은 빠른 답을 구하는 방식이 아닌 개념적 학습과 Critical(비판적) 사고를 갖도록 돕습니다. 상세 설명은 FCPS의 Tutor.com 웹 페이지에서 자세히 알아보십시오.


Feedback from Key MS Families

We value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to let us know how your Key MS experience has been so far this school year. 

Click the link below to take the survey.

https://forms.gle/RrqhaN1oaR8FyKfV6


Away for the Day

Students will not be permitted to use their cell phones, earbuds, AirPods, smart watches, and other similar devices during the instructional day from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Phones must be silenced and kept away for the duration of the school day. 

We are also implementing the Away for the Day procedure during our after school program from 2:15pm - 4:30pm. We want our students to fully engage during their time after school. 

If a device is confiscated, an adult family member or guardian will need to pick up the device from the school. Confiscated devices will not be returned to the student.

Expectations have been emphasized with all students during opening week.

Thank you for your support and partnership.

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