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Coming soon – PTA Sponsored Family Night Out!
Key Center will host a family event, with a light dinner and time to socialize with one another. A short PTA meeting will be held to conduct PTA related business, join us for food and social time!
Stay tuned for the date, time will be 5:00pm.
2023-24 Health and Safety Guidance for Schools
Although the COVID-19 hospital transmission level (previously the COVID-19 Community Transmission level) for Fairfax County is currently low, COVID-19 cases have risen in Virginia during the last few weeks, and flu season will soon be upon us. Be sure to review FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and to find out when students should stay home from school.
Reporting Student Absences
 We love having our students at school and hope to see them every day! We understand, however, that there will be times when illness or other circumstances require an absence. When this is the case, it is critical that families reach out to notify us regarding the absence. We are hoping to decrease unexcused absences this year. You can help by making sure that our office is made aware of the reason for your student’s absence. In order to excuse an absence and avoid an attendance call, notification of student absence should take place by 9:00am.
Below are the 3 options by which to notify the school office (choose one option):
Please do this in addition to contacting your child's teacher. There could be times when the teacher is absent and, by also contacting the office, the information will be properly noted.
In the event that your child needs to be picked up unexpectedly, please call the office (703-313-4000) in advance of your arrival. This allows the office to contact your student's teacher to prepare your student for departure.
Key Center Observes Patriot Day
On Monday, September 11th, we remembered and honored the victims, families, heroes, and survivors of 9/11, and the courage and determination of our nation's first responders. Key Center staff and students observed this day with a variety of learning activities. Classes learned about the events of September 11th and the impact on our country, citizens, and first responders. Students also created their own Freedom Flag and wrote letters, thanking first responders. #NeverForget
Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 15, is a half-O day in recognition of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fairfax Fiesta Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.
Jill’s House - Weeknight School Partnerships
Weeknight School Partnership program offers families raising individuals
with intellectual disabilities to get a break, while their children have the
opportunity to experience a variety of activities made just for them.
The weeknight program provides safe overnight stays for
individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 6–22. Under the
supervision of our trained Client Care Specialists (CCS’s)
and nurses, each individual has the opportunity to gain
independence and peer-to-peer socialization skills. Whether
they are swimming in our heated indoor pool, enjoying the
music room, playing on the playground, or creating art in the
art room, there is an activity for everyone!
For more information on the program, visit jillshouse.org or
contact our Intake Department at 703-639-5670.
Check your student’s backpack for information about a FREE Open House on Sept 18 for families to attend!
FCPS Applied Behavior Analysis Family Training
A workshop intended for parents of students with low incidence disabilities of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities will be presented by the FCPS Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) training on September 20, 2023. This presentation is entitled Collaboration: Building Successful Home and School Support Teams.
Topics covered will include:
▪ What is collaboration?
▪ Who’s who within the school system?
▪ Who do I ask questions?
▪ How can you facilitate collaboration?
Choose one virtual session on September 20th:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link: https://meet.google.com/cgn-udci-kbh
Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons Annual Information Fair
Date: Saturday, September 23, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Join Northern Virginia Resource Center for their Celebrate Communication event, the area’s premier information fair for anyone with an interest in or connection to hearing loss. See the latest in hearing assistive technologies, apps, local agency services, hearing aids, cochlear implants, captioning, ASL, and much more! Find out more and register on the Celebrate Communication website.
Key Center PTA
Not yet a member of our PTA? We would love to have you join!
Key Center PTA Membership
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.
Upcoming Dates
 September 25 Religious Observance (Yom Kippur) - Holiday
October 9 Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
November 6 School Planning Day - Student Holiday
November 7 Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break - Holiday
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
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