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Federal Impact Aid Survey: Now Online
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household 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.
Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.
Please complete one form for each student in FCPS by Friday, October 27.
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Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days are coming!
During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the country promote being drug free and bully free. Keene Mill will have three spirit days to celebrate. Oct. 24/Tuesday- Neon Day (“Too Bright for Drugs and Bullying”)
Oct. 25/Wednesday- Sports Day (“Team Up against Drugs and Bullying”)
Oct 26/Thursday- Book Character Day (“Show Your Character- Be Drug and Bully Free”). No masks or face paint.
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Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as it does on other professional work days.
Dyslexia Open House
FCPS will host a Dyslexia Open House on Thursday, October 26, 4-6 p.m., at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. This event is open to families and staff members who would like to learn more about dyslexia and how FCPS supports students with dyslexia.
For the first hour, participants will have the opportunity to visit tables set up with information from a variety of FCPS offices including the Office of the Ombuds, Office of School Psychology, and the Office of Special Education Instruction. During the second hour, speakers will address the importance of dyslexia awareness and how you can support your student with dyslexia. Please register in advance.
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Veterans Day Assembly
Keene Mill current military members, veterans and their families, please mark your calendar for Friday, November 10 at 9:30 am. Keene Mill will have our Veterans Day assembly to honor all military members past and present.
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WSHS - Trunk or Treat
West Springfield High School Leadership Class is inviting students and staff to join the Trunk or Treat activity on October 21 from 5-6 p.m. Following the Trunk or Treat activity in the upper parking lot, the students will be hosting a short film on the field for everyone to enjoy.
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COSTUME BINGO IS OCT. 26, ORDER YOUR BINGO BUNDLES TODAY
A family-friendly night awaits at Keene Mill on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6:30-8 PM at our annual COSTUME BINGO! The event will be held in both the cafeteria and gymnasium. There will be six bingo games called by KMES teachers and winners can pick their own prizes. Between the games will be costume parades and dance parties. Join us for all the spooky fun!
Skip the line and order your Bingo Bundles ahead of time! Each $5 bundle includes six game cards, a spooky-fun stamper, a ticket for a slice of pizza, a ticket for a drink, and a ticket for a snack/treat. ORDER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/CostumeBingoBundles
(Bundles will also be available to purchase the night of the event, along with extra game cards and food/drink tickets.)
Many helpers will be needed to make Costume Bingo a successful event. Most shifts are only 30 minutes long. Please volunteer if you can! https://tinyurl.com/CostumeBingoHelp
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RUN KANGAS, RUN!
Well done, Kangas! Keene Mill had 267 students register for the running of the Pyramid Challenge, putting us in second place in the event’s preliminary participation numbers. Awards will be based on attendance and participation on the day of the FUN RUN on SATURDAY, NOV. 11 at Irving Middle School. Registration is now closed, but students and families are welcome to come to the event to cheer on classmates and watch the mascot race.
Volunteer needs will be emailed as a SignUp Genius after Costume Bingo, so please help if you can when it comes out. The highest need for volunteers are Parking and Course Monitors to keep everyone safe! Volunteering will be broken up into shifts and you will have the opportunity to watch your Kanga run. We can't do this without you!
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Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, October 21-Trunk or Treat at WSHS, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 24-Neon Day for Spirit Week
Wednesday, October 25-Sports Day for Spirit Week
Thursday, October 26-Book Character Day for Spirit Week
Thursday, October 26-Costume Bingo, 6:30 pm
Friday, November 3-Two hour early release for students, 2:00 pm
Monday, November 6/Tuesday, November 7-No School for Students
Wednesday, November 8-School Pictures
Friday, November 10-Veterans Day Assembly
Saturday, November 11-Pyramid Challenge Run at Irving MS
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