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Federal Impact Aid Survey is Now Available
Starting on Monday October 16, families can complete the Impact Aid Survey online using their ParentVue accounts. Learn more about creating a ParentVue account.
If you are unable to complete the survey online, your student will receive the Federal Impact Aid Survey in their backpacks on November 1st.
This is a mandatory survey that gets filled each year to help the county collect additional tax monies due to military presence in our area. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school no later than November 14th.
If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3 and sign/date at the bottom of the form. Please return the form in your child’s backpack. All results are confidential.
Returning this survey is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Homecoming
Fall Homecoming Spirit Week (10/23-10/27) - check your student’s backpack for the Spirit Week flier
We are excited to announce our Superhero-themed Homecoming Spirit Week!
Marvel Monday: Dress as your favorite SUPERHERO
Team Tuesday: Represent your favorite SPORTS TEAM
Cozy Wednesday: Rest and relax in your COMFY CLOTHES
Spirit Wear Thursday: Wear Your HALLWAY COLOR for the PEP RALLY (teachers will notify you of your student’s hallway color)
Dress for Success Friday: Wear your BEST for the Homecoming Dance
Nominate an Outstanding Key Center Employee
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Key Center School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories, please complete the nomination through Google link for each category found below. You may nominate one or more employees at Key Center (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. Outstanding Teacher nomination form.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. Outstanding New Teacher nomination form
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district). Outstanding Principal nomination form
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services. Outstanding Leader nomination form
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school. Outstanding Professional Employee nomination form
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid). Outstanding Operational Employee nomination form
**The deadline to submit a nomination is November 6, 2023**
If you have any questions, please contact Helly Ahmadyar at hahmadyar@fcps.edu
Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference 2023
Fairfax County Public Schools will host the 2023 Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference. The RATE Conference is an educational technology conference focusing on the use of assistive technology to support all students, especially those with special needs. The 2023 RATE Conference is sponsored by Assistive Technology Services (ATS), part of the Office of Special Education Instruction in the Department of Special Services.
All FCPS educators, staff, parents, and community members are invited to attend. Out of county teachers and support staff are also welcome. FCPS staff will receive five recertification points for attending the conference.
Register for the RATE Conference here.
New School Lunch Menu Options
Healthy and nutritious school lunches aren’t just tasty, they’re also important building blocks for academic success! Celebrate National School Lunch Week with us by learning about FCPS’ new menu options and meeting Food and Nutrition Services Executive Director Shaun Sawko (above). Check out this feature article and video.
Lifetouch Picture Day is Coming Soon - November 8th
Picture Day is on Wednesday November 8th! Check your student’s backpack for a flier coming home soon!
Environmental Stewardship- Key Center’s Get2Green Club
Key Center has established a Get2Green Environmental Stewardship club. FCPS provides funding, information and resources to support students in learning about being good stewards of our school and environment. The activities that our Get2Green Club plans to support include:
- school-wide recycling
- composting food scraps to create rich, new soil
- maintaining our school garden
- beautifying school grounds and supporting local wildlife by planting native plant species
In October, the Get2Green Club meetings were focused on collecting information for Key Center’s Get2Green School audit. Students participated in the evaluation of our school’s environmental stewardship by checking classrooms for recycle bins/posters. They also used bluetooth switches and iPads to take pictures of our school’s Earth-friendly features such as the garden, compost bin, recycling areas and water bottle filler.
FInd out more on the FCPS Get2Green website.
Digital Citizenship Week- October 16th-20th
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship means being safe, kind, and responsible when using technology (iPads, computers, cell phones, TVs, etc.). Fairfax County Public Schools recognizes the importance of supporting all students in becoming responsible and safe digital citizens. This week, our students are participating in an adapted lesson/activity that helps them learn about media balance. Using the picture book When Charlie McButton Lost Power, students are learning about when and why to take breaks from device time.
For more information about DIgital Citizenship, you can visit the FCPS Digital Citizenship page.
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.
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 23-27 Homecoming Week
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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