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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. RSVP forms were sent home today in your child’s backpack. Please return the form by Friday, March 10th.
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
Website Update -Language Translation on FCPS Websites
In a continued effort to prioritize access for our diverse communities, FCPS is launching a language translation feature that will be available on every division and school webpage. The feature has been added to the header at the top of the page and will scroll with the user as they navigate the page. Learn more about our new translation feature.
Shoe Boxes Needed for Wildlife
The arrival of spring also means the arrival of newborn and just-hatched wildlife.
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is looking for donated shoeboxes for the baby animals.
If you have any empty shoe boxes that you no longer need please send or drop them off at Key Center by Friday March 31st.
SACC Camp Fairfax 2023
The Camp Fairfax full-day program for rising 1st through 7th graders (residing in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax) features exciting opportunities in outdoor adventures, performing arts, sports and recreation, visual arts, science, technology, engineering and math exploration and much more!
Sites serving children and youth, ages 5 - 21, with multiple disabilities:
- Key Center 6404 Franconia Road Springfield, VA 22150
- Kilmer Center 8102 Wolftrap Road Vienna, VA 22182
Space is limited. For more information, see the Camp Fairfax website.
Daylight Saving Begins March 12th
Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
Staff Spotlight
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This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Marylouise (Lou) Ganssle. Lou is a physical therapist and this is her tenth year at Key Center. You can learn more about Lou on our school’s website. |
Key Center Bake Sale/Fundraiser
On Wednesday, March 1st, Key Center held a bake sale to raise funds for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Students and staff in our 17-22 program took the lead on planning and preparation for this event. Students went on community trips to purchase supplies for the bake sale. Many classes also prepared baked goods to be sold at the bake sale. Our generous Key Center families and staff contributed by sending in baked goods and/or donations. We are pleased to announce that our bake sale raised a total of $570.00! All donations were sent to the Syrian American Medical Society for distribution to individuals in need in Turkey and Syria. Thanks to all for your generous support!
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 15 US Navy Band-12 noon
April 3-7 Spring Break
April 13 2 Hour Early Release - 11:50am Dismissal
April 14 Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
April 21 Eid al Fitr - Holiday
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
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