Weekly Newsletter 5/24/2023

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Spirit Day for This Week

Neon Day


This Friday, May 26th is Neon Day! Shine bright-- wear all of your brightest colors!


Memorial Day- No School May 29th

Memorial Day


All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 30. Learn about the history of Memorial Day.


Graduation June 1, 2023- Early Release for Key Center Students

Graduation Early Release


Key Center’s 2023 graduation ceremony will take place on June 1, 2023 at 12:30 in the Key Center gymnasium.  New this year-- students will be released early (10:30AM) on graduation day.  Please make plans for this early release day. 


Reminder - End of Year Medication Pick-Up

Medication Pickup


The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school, Friday June 16th or for students attending ESY at Key Center School, no later than student dismissal time on the last day of ESY, Friday July 28th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools at another center, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school.


Key Center 2023 Senior Beach Day

Senior Beach Day


The Key Center 2023 seniors had a great time at their Senior Beach Day.  Our ten graduates were treated to a day filled with fun, beach-themed activities.  Activities of the day included gift buckets, sand sensory fun, a water balloon senior prank, and snacks/refreshments.  It’s hard to believe that we will soon be bidding a fond ‘Aloha’ to this amazing group of seniors!


News from our Key Center PTA

PTA

 

As the 2022-2023 school year comes to an end, we’ll need to re-elect existing or new PTA officers.  If you are interested in running, submit here: PTA Board Member 2023-2024 interest

Not yet a member of our PTA?  We would love to have you join!  Join online at Key Center PTA Membership or print version may be found on the PTA page of our school website.  

Key Center PTA Donations
Key Center PTA Volunteer Opportunities


Any questions regarding involvement, please contact PTA President, Cecilia Allen ,at KeyCtrPTA@gmail.com or (301) 646-7447.


INOVA Free School Physicals and Immunizations

INOVA

 

Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) and Inova Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC) are now scheduling appointments in June, July, and August to provide children ages 5 and up with FREE school physicals and immunizations to begin the 2023-24 School Year. This will take place at the Inova Cares Clinic for Children in Herndon, Manassas, and Falls Church.

PHC will be on site to screen and enroll qualifying families in Medicaid/FAMIS and connect them to an appropriate and affordable source of quality healthcare providers. Please share the flyers below.

Flyer for Insured and Inova Patients

Flyer for Medicaid or Uninsured Patients


First Responder & Safety Fair

First Responders


Years of data tell us that people with disabilities are more likely to encounter law enforcement than typically developing peers, and more likely to struggle to navigate that interaction. We’re here to help you get ready for any police interactions so you feel safer and readier, and to give officers a chance to learn directly from people with disabilities and their families. The idea of interacting with police officers can feel intimidating, especially if you or your loved ones have a disability. One of the best ways to manage that anxiety and prepare yourself for a successful real world interaction is to practice!  Click here for more information or to register for the First Responder & Safety Resource Fair.


Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (METRO) Event

Metro


Representatives from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (METRO) will be on site at the Arc of Northern Virginia’s Falls Church office on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 from 12:00- 1:30PM to take photos and process applications for the Reduced Fare Program.  They will also take photos and accept applications for the MetroAccess Door to Door Paratransit Program.

These are two separate programs, with separate application forms.  Please take the time to understand which program you want to access, and understand the application process.  THIS CAN BE COMPLICATED if you do not take the time to read and understand.  We want to make this as easy for you as possible on the date of the event. But that can only happen if you come properly prepared.  Click here for more information or to register for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (METRO) Event.


Staff Spotlight

Patti S

This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Patti Smith.  Patti is our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher.  This is her first year at Key Center School.  You can learn more about Patti on our school's website.


Calendar

Upcoming Dates:


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