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Indigenous Peoples’ Day - October 9th - Student Holiday
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 9, is a student holiday and staff development day. Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day from the National Museum of the American Indian.
PTA Sponsored Family Dinner Event
Our Key Center PTA Family Night is next week, Wed Oct. 11 at 5:30! Students and staff can bring their family and enjoy a meal together. There will be a brief PTA activity to be completed as we offer the draft 2023-24 annual budget.
The food will be provided free of charge, come enjoy some pizza and we’ll have pasta for students/children. Be sure to RSVP so we can order our food quantities accordingly.
National Custodian Appreciation Day
Monday, October 2nd was National Custodian Appreciation Day. We are pleased to recognize our outstanding custodial staff who ensure that we all have a safe, clean, and comfortable place to work and learn. Thank you for all that you do, custodians!
ABA Family Training- Applied Behavior Analysis Overview
This workshop is intended for parents of students with the low incidence disabilities of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. Topics covered will include:
▪ What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
▪ How are behaviors learned?
▪ What is reinforcement?
October 11th, 2023 Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link: https://meet.google.com/cgn-udci-kbh
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at lsprunk@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair
Thursday, November 9, 2023, Annandale High School -- 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This event is designed for students with more significant disabilities and their families to meet with adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency and vendor representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, residential options, leisure activities, and self-advocacy during this exhibitor fair.
Opportunity for Funding for Students on Waiver Waiting List
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16th, individuals on Virginia's Developmental Disability Waiver Waiting List will be able to access the IFSP-Funding Portal in WaMS to create and submit an application.
- First day to access, create, and submit the application: October 16th at 9:00 a.m.
- Last day to submit an application: November 14th at 5:00 p.m.
VIrtual Training Sessions:
To assist individuals and families with completing funding applications, IFSP staff will offer virtual training sessions using ZoomGov. These trainings will provide a demonstration of how to access and navigate the IFSP-Funding Portal in WaMS, and provide an opportunity to submit questions to the IFSP staff.
Spaces are limited, so please save your spot and register using the link below:
Thursday, October 12th at 10 a.m.
⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️
The application portal will be open for one month. Determinations no longer follow the previously established first-come, first-served approval process — so please take your time to apply! For more details on the Funding process and criteria, please review our Program Guidelines at https://tinyurl.com/mlmc-funding
Before you begin, here are a few reminders:
- To be eligible to apply, all applicants must be on the Developmental Disability Waiver Waiting List and be living in their own home, or in their family's home.
- During this Funding cycle, ALL applicants in Priorities 1, 2, and 3 will be able to apply at the same time. You will NOT need to know your priority status in order to apply.
- Applicants with a Priority 1 waitlist status may apply for up to $1,000. Applicants with a Priority 2 or Priority 3 waitlist status may apply for up to $500.
- No changes have been made to the Funding Program Guidelines since the most recent Funding cycle that ended in February of this year.
To access the application, please go to https://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/waitlistforms.
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
Play games and have fun!
Monday, October 9, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Register for: SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Key Center Welcomes Military Families
Last week, Key Center Staff and students celebrated Blue Star Welcome Week. This exciting week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service. We identified themes for each day and invited students and staff to dress according to the theme. Per usual, our community did not disappoint. There was an abundance of camouflage, stars/sparkles, and superheroes on display all week long. Thank you military families!
Disability History and Awareness Month
In 2009, a committed group of youth with disabilities initiated a campaign to have Virginia officially recognize October as Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM). The youth also developed a vision statement: “Disability history education and awareness will promote positive attitudes in schools creating a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and equal opportunities for all.”
Several groups collaborated on a variety of resources that can be used to promote and highlight DHAM in Virginia. These resources can be found at the following websites: Inclusion Project, Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (Training), A Life 4 Me, History of Disability, and PEATC Youth Advisory Board.
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
October 9 Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
October 11 (5:30) PTA Family Dinner Event
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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