Weekly Newsletter 3/22/2023

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Spring Break Spirit Week

spirit week

 

Spring Break Spirit Week will take place next week- March 27th to March 31st.  These are the themes that are planned for each day:  

Monday March 27th- Wear a Vacation/Hawaiian shirt

Tuesday March 28th- Wear Key Center Spirit Wear

Wednesday March 29th- Wear pastel colors for Spring

Thursday March 30th- Wear baseball gear for Baseball’s Opening Day

Friday March 31st- Wear red or blue to support your champion for the Key Center School basketball shootout (more information to come as the Shootout finalists are determined!) 


Therapeutic Recreation - Summer Camp

Summer Camp


Therapeutic Recreation would like to invite you and your family to join their open house to learn more about the TRS summer camp programs for individuals with disabilities (ages: 5-22).

There will be a variety of family friendly activities.   Light refreshments & snacks, photo booth, the sensory room, face painting, arts and crafts, therapy dog and more!

When: Friday, March 24th

Time:   6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location:  Providence Community Center                
3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax VA 22031
               
2
nd floor in classrooms 1 and 2 

To RSVP, visit the Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation Services website or call 703-324-5532.


Family Partnership Workshop - Social Media & Your Student

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What Platforms Are Your Student Using & How Can You Support Them?

This workshop will help parents and caregivers:

  • Learn about the social media platforms most commonly used by students
  • Understand potential risks & impacts
  • Learn how to monitor students’ online activities via the FCPS Lightspeed reports

This workshop will be virtual.

When: March 27, 2023

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

This workshop will be virtual- click here to join the workshop.


Anglers for Autism

autism


Looking for a sensory-friendly, fishing activity for the entire family? Registration is open now for this fun, family activity at Lake Fairfax Park.  The Anglers with Autism event is planned for Sunday, April 30 from noon to 3 p.m.  It  is designed for participants with Autism and their families to learn about fishing during World Autism Awareness Month. Learn how to fish together through basic fishing education and a guided fishing opportunity. All fishing equipment will be provided.

This program is made possible through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Fish and Explore and the Fairfax County Park Authority. The event is free and advanced registration is required. Participants 16 and older must have a valid Virginia fishing license.

Register for Anglers with Autism

Lake Fairfax Park is located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Reston, Virginia. For more information, call 703-471-5414 or visit Lake Fairfax Park.


Community Resource for Metrorail Travel Training

Metrorail


Participate in Metrorail Travel Training on the first Friday of every month, hosted by The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Tech for Independent Living.

Individuals with disabilities and a designated adult can join the team on a short Metrorail trip leaving from and returning to the Dunn Loring Metro station. During this practice trip, individuals with disabilities will learn basic travel skills and will become more comfortable traveling on the Metro SmarTrip, cards will be provided.

These in-person travel training events are FREE to attend, but registration is required. Register for the next session to be held on April 7 at 10 a.m.


Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities

SR&R

 

The Department of Special Services will be hosting virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. One meeting is yet to be held- it is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 27 from 6:30-7:30Please register for the virtual session.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. Beginning Wednesday, March 29, families and staff are also able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.  


Ramadan

Ramadan


This year, the first full day of Ramadan is March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, to Mohammed, on a night known as "The Night of Power." During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline — of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Quran. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. This year, Ramadan begins with a half Observance Day on March 22, followed by an Observance Day on March 23. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half-Observance days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.


Staff Spotlight

Ana A

This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Ana Azucar.  Ana is a teacher in our 17-22 Program.  This is her sixth year at Key Center, but her first year in the classroom teacher role.  You can learn more about Ana on our school's website.


Key Center’s Birthday Cookie Brigade

birthday cookie


Students in Sara Lansang’s 17- 22 classroom provide a valuable service to the Key Center community.  They operate a service that they call The Birthday Cookie Brigade.  Each month, students bake a variety of cookies and deliver them to staff members who are celebrating birthdays.  Following picture recipes, students use switches and adaptive equipment to read each step in the recipe, count ingredients, and operate the mixer.  This week, they baked Cherry Blossom cookies and delivered them to staff throughout the building.  Thanks for bringing joy to our staff, The Birthday Cookie Brigade!


Key Center PTA - Needs Your  Help

PTA


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.


calendar

Upcoming Dates:

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