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Schedule Change- Student Early Release on Graduation Day
Key Center School graduation is scheduled for June 1, 2023 at 12:30.
There will be an early release of students on the day of graduation. On June 1, 2023, all students except graduates will be dismissed at 10:30am.
*Please note- due to the early dismissal, school lunch will NOT be served on this day*
FCPS Special Education Conference 2023
The 18th annual FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Register now for this virtual event.
This year's theme is Unity Within Our FCPS Community. FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers will be able to earn recertification points for attending the conference. Watch this short video for more information. Please email questions to SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu.
Medicaid Enrollment Will RETURN to Normal Enrollment Soon
If you have Medicaid/FAMIS/CHIP health insurance, the normal Medicaid Enrollment Process began in March 2023! Key Ctr sent home a flyer on this topic last week for your reference.
Effective March 31, 2023, the continuous coverage requirement will end. This means on April 1, 2023, all states may return to normal enrollment processes, including redeterminations and processing reductions/closures of coverage.
While Virginia is initiating its first month of redeterminations in March of 2023, reductions/closures of coverage will not begin until April 30, 2023.
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) (Virginia Medicaid) has started to review Medicaid members’ health coverage to determine whether members are still eligible for coverage. DMAS will not cancel or reduce coverage for members without asking for updated information, but they need your help to make this a smooth process. Be sure to respond to any correspondence sent to you from this group.
You can take steps now to make sure you receive information you will need to renew your coverage. Make sure your current mailing address, email, and phone numbers are up to date so that important information about your coverage gets to you.
Update your contact information today online at commonhelp.virginia.gov, or by calling Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282, or by calling your local Department of Social Services.
If you need any assistance or have any questions, contact Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282 or your local Department of Social Services.
Eid al-Fitr- Student Holiday, No School
Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Read more at Britannica.com.
FCPS has designated Eid al-Fitr as a religious and cultural observance day designed to allow students the opportunity to miss school for observances not already designated as school holidays. Eid al-Fitr is from sunset April 20 to sunset April 21. Thursday, April 20, is a half O Day, and Friday, April 21, is a holiday (only 12 month employees report).
See the complete School Year Calendar.
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
ABA Parent Training- The Importance of Generalization
This workshop is intended for parents of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.
Topics covered will include:
▪ Ways you can get your child to demonstrate the same skills at home and in school.
▪ Strategies to get your child to do the things they do with you with other family members.
▪ How to promote learning and maintenance of skills across settings, materials, and people?
April 19, 2023
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join the ABA Parent Training using this meeting link.
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Parent Training.
To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at lsprunk@fcps.edu at least two weeks in advance and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For questions, contact Tina Wilkerson byemail at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
Career and Transition Training
Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options,
Wednesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m.
This event is presented by Career and Transition Services. Students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families are invited to this event that provides an introduction to options available after high school. This event takes place at Woodson High School.
Sensory Day at the Old Firehouse Center in McLean
Challenge Your Senses at the Old Firehouse. This unique and fun event, supporting Autism Month, will provide ALL who attend a sensory exploration through taste, smell, sound, sight, and touch. This event is free and open to ALL.
Date: April 29, Noon-4PM
Location: Old Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, Mclean.
Preregister Now (Activity No: 4707.323).
For questions, call 703-790-0123/TTY 711.
Earth Week- April 17th-20th
All students and staff are encouraged to join FCPS Get2Green in celebrating our division-wide Earth Week 2023 from April 17-20. Earth Week is an engaging way to foster conversation and learning about environmental topics that are essential in developing students as environmental stewards and ethical and global citizens. Learn more about the history of Earth Day in National Geographic Kids.
Earth Week Events in Our Community:
Fairfax County Park Authority's Earth Day Festival will include earth and nature-focused programs, scavenger hunts and more.
Mount Vernon District Environment Expo: join for exhibitors, workshops, live music, live reptile & owl programs, electric vehicles, nature walks, Junior Ranger program, Recycle Right, Touch-a-Truck, give-aways and more!
Earth Week at Key Center School
Our students have been enjoying a variety of activities in celebration of Earth Week. Ms. Hacker’s class put the first plants into the school garden for this growing season. The plants that they started from seeds were able to be transplanted outside this week.
Students from Ms. Ganley’s, Ms. Hudson’s and Ms. Lansang’s classes had a fun and informational group lesson on Earth Day. They also got to design their own Earth Day t-shirts. There were some great designs!
Staff Spotlight
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This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Ashli Onunaku. Ashli is our Vocational Coordinator. This is her eighth year at Key Center, but her first year in the Vocational Coordinator role. You can learn more about Ashli 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:
April 21 Eid al Fitr - Holiday
May 29 Memorial Day - Holiday
June 1 Graduation Day - Early Release @ 10:30 for all
students except graduates
June 16 Last Day of School - Early Release
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
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