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Calendar Reminder-March 2nd & 3rd
As a reminder, students have a 2-hour early release on Thursday, March 2. Friday, March 3 is a School Planning Day- there is no school for students.
United States Navy Band comes to Key Center School March 15th
The United States Navy Band is the premier musical organization. Since its inception in 1925, the Navy Band has been entertaining audiences and supporting the Navy with some of the best musicians in the country. From national concert tours to presidential inaugurals to memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery, the Navy Band proudly represents the men and women of the largest, most versatile, most capable naval force on the planet today: America's Navy.
We look forward to welcoming this band back to Key Center where they have performed frequently over the last few years. Family members are welcome to join us for this special event on March 15, look for an RSVP form to be available soon.
To learn more about the Navy Band visit, https://www.navyband.navy.mil/about.
ABA Parent Training – March 15th
This workshop is virtual and it is intended for parents of students with the low incidence disabilities of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
Topics covered will include:
- How to teach:
- Social Activities
- Self-help and living skills
- How to use visuals to facilitate independence
Choose one virtual session:
March 15th 10:00am - 11:30am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link: https://meet.google.com/hbr-rdpx-pfx
Springfield Challenger Baseball
Springfield Challenger Baseball, Little League Baseball for kids, teens and adults with special needs is looking for new players!
2023 Spring Season
April 2- June 18
Beginning in 1993 with only 9 players, they have grown to become one of the largest Challenger programs in the world, fielding over 150 players annually in three age appropriate divisions.The program is geared to all ages, Little Challengers ( ages 4-12), Majors (ages 13-19), and a young adult league.
All games are on Sunday afternoons at West Springfield Little League Byron Avenue fields, games are non-competitive and adapt to each player’s individual needs.
For more information visit www.springfieldchallenger.org.
Locate Benefits for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities may not apply for benefits that are available to them, causing them to miss out on saving money and receiving services. There’s an online tool called BenefitsCheckUp® that can help people with disabilities (and older adults) find the benefit programs they may qualify for. The tool is free to use and is confidential.
BenefitsCheckUp shows you information about benefits programs before you apply and provides contact information for the agency that offers the program. It matches you with benefits that may save you money in three simple steps:
- Enter your zip code to view benefits, choose the categories of interest and answer some questions.
- Check to see if you qualify and receive a personalized report, or provide further information if required.
- Find out how to apply or view more details about the benefit program on the agency's website.
Find benefits you may qualify for. If you have questions, call the BenefitsCheckUp helpline at 1-800-794-6559.
Developmental DIsabilities Awareness Month
March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month since 1987 when President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.” The theme for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023 is “Beyond the Conversation.” It is time to ask the question, “Once the conversations have taken place, what comes next?” What are communities doing to create change?
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman, Jeff McKay, recently read a proclamation naming March 2023 Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Month in Fairfax County. More information about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month can be accessed on the Fairfax County website.
National School Social Work Week
March 5-10 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
See the Staff Spotlight below to learn about our wonderful social worker, Caroline Phan. Thank you Caroline for all your advocacy and hard work to support our students and families!
Strategic Planning
Share Your Thoughts with Us!
What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future.
Read Across America Week
We have been enjoying our Read Across America celebration this week. We kicked off the week by dressing as our favorite book characters. Yesterday we were fortunate to have guest readers from Region 3 visit us and read in our classrooms. Many thanks to Grace Taylor, Region 3 Assistant Superintendent; and Wanda Holloway, Procedural Support Liaison and Jesse Kraft, Region 3 Executive Principal for visiting our school.
Staff Spotlight- Caroline Phan
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This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Caroline Phan. Caroline is our school social worker and has worked at Key Center for eight years. We are celebrating her dedication to our school community this coming week, as we observe National School Social Work Week. You can learn more about Caroline on our school’s website. |
Key Center PTA - Needs Your Help
Key Center PTA Donations
Key Center PTA Membership
Key Center PTA Volunteer Opportunities
For questions, please contact PTA President, Cecilia Allen, at KeyCtrPTA@gmail.com or (301) 646-7447.
 Upcoming Dates:
March 2 2 Hour Early Release - 11:50am Dismissal
March 3 Student Holiday/School Planning Day
March 15 US Navy Band-12 noon
April 3-7 Spring Break
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
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