Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

March 21: Spring Fling - Dance (2:30pm - 4:30pm)

March 25 - 29: Spring Break - No School

March: 

• Women's History Month
• National Reading Month
• Disability Awareness Month
• Equity in Education Month
• Celebrating Arts in Our Schools
• National Nutrition Month
• Daylight Saving Time
• Ramadan 

Let's all be kind to one another.

Ramadan

Ramadan has begun and many of our students will be fasting and/or participating in prayer during the school day. In alignment with FCPS regulations and expectations, Key MS ensures that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school building. The following are the current FCPS guidelines:

• Our meditation and silent reflection space is located in the auxiliary gym. This is our space for group prayer; students with individual needs and accommodations may access a different location in the main office.  Is the location changes, students and staff will be notified.
• Students participating in group prayer in the meditation and silent reflection space will be supervised by staff members. If there are safety concerns, other accommodations will be discussed. 

Prayer, Meditation, and Silent Reflection during Instructional Time

• Students whose religious beliefs require them to pray at a specific time that coincides with instructional time can be accommodated with written parental permission. Please use this form to confirm your permission if you would like your student to have access to the prayer room.

Use of Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces

Individuals using the space shall abide by the following rules and guidelines:

• Intended for personal use
• Respect the rights and beliefs of others
• Use of the space is voluntary; no one should be compelled to use or participate in activities within the space
• The SRR applies to all students who use the space. 
• The reflection space is available during the school day during regular hours.
• Students report to the main office to check in. 

If you have any questions about this process, please call the main office at 703-313-3900 and our staff will connect you with an administrator.

Enjoy your weekend!

Drew Campbell

Principal | Key Middle School

703-313-3900

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Interested in your student participating in Track and Field?

Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m distance Sprints, Long Jump and Shot Put

Email Alexis Delosrios adelosrios@fcps.edu for more information.

Runners must have an updated physical form (physical must have been completed between May 2023 – June 2024):

https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/FCPS%20MS%20Sports%20Physical%20Form.pdf

AND

Register using the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjUd-OTRSQ4z63JKeBJ6i5_e6Et2KkQkZKOL2er-u__CQjyA/viewform

Family Engagement Survey

Participate today! 

Your voice matters! 

Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your student’s success. By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/caregivers are making their voices heard. Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment
• Communication
• Student Success
• Advocacy
• Family and school partnerships
• Community partnerships

Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

TAKE THE SURVEY!

Visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information.

¡Participa hoy mismo!

¡Haz que se escuche tu voz!

Comparta sus opiniones sobre temas importantes que afectan al éxito de su estudiante.

Al participar en la Encuesta de Participación Familiar, los padres/cuidadores hacen oír su voz. Los temas de la encuesta incluyen:

• Ambiente acogedor
• Comunicación
• Éxito de los estudiantes
• Representación
• Asociaciones de la Escuela y la familia
• Colaboración con la comunidad para ver si FCPS está cumpliendo sus objetivos a nivel de escuela, región y división

Ayúdenos a reconocer, comprender, respetar y abordar mejor los puntos fuertes y las necesidades de las familias en nuestras escuelas. 

¡TOMA LA ENCUESTA!

 ✅ 오늘 가족 참여 설문조사에 참여하세요!

아직 참여하지 않으셨다면 오늘 바로 FCPS의 가족 참여 설문조사에 참여해 주세요! 설문조사 결과는 학교 커뮤니티에서 가족의 강점과 필요를 더 잘 인식하고, 이해하고, 존중하고, 해결하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 설문조사 주제는 다음과 같습니다:

• 환영하는 환경
• 의사소통
• 학생의 성공
• 옹호 (Advocacy)
• 가족 및 학교 파트너십
• 커뮤니티 파트너십

설문조사는 10개 언어로 제공됩니다. 설문조사 링크가 포함된 FCPS 파트너인 K12 Insight의 메시지를 이메일로 확인하시거나 지금 바로 설문조사에 접속하세요. 여러분의 목소리는 중요합니다!

VIP Summer Camp

2024 VIP Summer Camp will be held at Sandburg MS July 1^st – August 1^st 2024. Sandburg MS will serve rising 7^th and 8^th grade students from Key MS, Twain MS, Hayfield SS, Sandburg MS, and Whitman MS. Online application will go live Tuesday March 12^th at 6pm. Please check the Key MS after school page to register. If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Spencer at kfspencer@fcps.edu.

Solar Eclipse on April 8

• ☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.  

Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

• Spanish:☀️ Ver con Seguridad el Eclipse Total de Sol del 8 de Abril 

El lunes 8 de abril se producirá un eclipse total de Sol que podrá verse, dependiendo de las condiciones meteorológicas, en el condado de Fairfax. El eclipse comenzará en nuestra área alrededor de las 2:04 p.m. y terminará alrededor de las 4:32 p.m., con el eclipse máximo ocurriendo alrededor de las 3:20 p.m.  

Debido a que el momento coincide con la hora de salida, es crucial que los estudiantes entiendan la importancia de las prácticas de seguridad para ver el eclipse. Animamos a las familias a revisar estos recursos sobre el eclipse solar, especialmente la información sobre seguridad ocular. Esperamos que todos aprovechen la oportunidad de aprender más sobre este extraordinario fenómeno natural, mientras dan prioridad a una observación solar segura..

• Korean: ☀️  4월 8일 개기일식을 안전하게 관람하기 

4월 8일 월요일에 개기일식이 발생하며, 날씨에 따라 페어팩스 카운티에서 개기일식을 볼 수 있습니다. 일식은 오후 2시 4분경에 우리 지역에서 시작되어 오후 4시 32분경에 끝나며, 최대 일식은 오후 3시 20분경에 일어날 것입니다.  

하교 시간과 겹치기 때문에 학생들이 안전한 관람 관행의 중요성을 이해하는 것이 중요합니다. 가족들이 일식 관련 자료, 특히 눈 안전 정보를 검토해 보시기 바랍니다. 모두가 안전한 태양 관측을 우선시하면서 이 놀라운 자연 현상에 대해 자세히 알아볼 수 있는 기회를 얻기를 바랍니다.

Science Fair

Fairfax County Science and Engineering Fair Open House

Members of the general public are invited to attend the science fair open house at Robinson Secondary School on Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.

Junta Informativa de puertas abiertas para la Feria de Ciencias e Ingeniería del Condado de FairfaxSe invita a todos los interesados a asistir a la junta informativa de  puertas abiertas para la feria de ciencias que se celebrará en la Escuela Secundaria Robinson el domingo 17 de marzo, de 1 - 3 p.m.

페어팩스 카운티 과학 및 공학 박람회 오픈 하우스

3월 17일 일요일 오후 1시부터 3시까지 Robinson Secondary School에서 열리는 과학 박람회 오픈 하우스에 여러분을 초대합니다.

Attendance

Check out the Attendance Toolkit for new items under Promoting Inclusion and Belonging in Our School Community.

• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

• This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.

• ¡Asiste a Clases Hoy Para Tener Éxito Mañana!

Este año, las vacaciones de primavera son del 25 al 29 de marzo. Estaremos impacientes por dar la bienvenida a sus hijos a la escuela miércoles el 3 de abril. Su asistencia es muy importante. Cada día, nuestros profesores estarán enseñando, y los estudiantes estarán aprendiendo. Los estudios han demostrado que sólo dos ausencias al mes pueden causar que los estudiantes se atrasen. Terminemos este año escolar fuerte. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para recursos de asistencia.

• 출석은 오늘, 학업 성취는 내일!

올 봄방학은 3월 25일부터 29일까지입니다. 4월 3일 수요일에 자녀가 학교로 돌아오는 것을 진심으로 환영합니다. 학생들의 출석은 매우 중요합니다. 매일 선생님들은 가르치고 학생들은 배울 것입니다. 연구에 따르면 한 달에 두 번만 결석해도 학생들이 뒤처질 수 있다고 합니다. 이번 학년을 힘차게 마무리합시다. 출석에 관한 자료는 FCPS 웹사이트를 방문하십시오.

Opioid Conversation

🎤 Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs

A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14. 

All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.   

This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.

Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online. 

• Spanish:🎤 Únase a una Conversación Comunitaria sobre el Fentanilo y Otras Drogas

Una conversación comunitaria que se dirige a la crisis de los opioides en el Norte de Virginia y las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax se llevará a cabo el miércoles 18 de marzo, de 6:30 a 8 p.m., en el auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock. Por favor entre por la puerta #14. 

¡Todos los participantes recibirán un curso gratuito de REVIVE! Narcan gratis durante el evento y aprenderán sobre los servicios de apoyo actualmente disponibles dentro de FCPS y el Condado de Fairfax.   

Esta conversación les proporcionará a las familias, al personal y a los estudiantes un valioso conocimiento sobre los peligros de las drogas y el mortal fentanilo.El material discutido es adecuado para estudiantes de 6º a 12º grado. Juntos, como comunidad, pretendemos explorar estrategias de colaboración para minimizar el impacto de estas sustancias nocivas y, con demasiada frecuencia, mortales.

Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación y de Lenguaje de Signos Americano. También se proporcionarán servicios de cuidado de niños y transporte, según sea necesario. Aprenda más sobre el evento y regístrese en línea.

• Korean:🎤  펜타닐 및 기타 약물에 대한 커뮤니티 대화에 참여하세요.

북버지니아 및 페어팩스 카운티 공립학교의 오피오이드 위기를 다루는 커뮤니티 대화가 3월 18일 수요일 저녁 6시 30분부터 8시까지 Lake Braddock 중고등학교의 강당에서 열립니다. 14번 출입문으로 들어오시기 바랍니다.  

모든 참석자는 무료 REVIVE! Narcan 교육을 받을 수 있으며 현재 FCPS와 페어팩스 카운티에서 제공하는 지원 서비스에 대해 알아보실 수 있습니다.   

이 토론은 가족, 교직원, 학생에게 마약과 치명적인 펜타닐의 위험에 대한 귀중한 지식을 제공합니다. 논의되는 자료는 6-12학년 학생에게 적합합니다. 우리는 커뮤니티로서 함께 이러한 유해하고 너무나도 치명적인 물질의 영향을 최소화하기 위한 협력 전략을 모색하는 것을 목표로 합니다.

언어 통역 서비스와 미국 수화 서비스가 제공됩니다. 필요에 따라 아이 돌봄과 교통편도 제공될 예정입니다. 행사에 대해 자세히 알아보고 온라인으로 등록하세요.

Track Coach Needed! Are you a runner? Are you interested in fostering a love for track and field in our students? Then we need you! Our track and field program is looking for coaches for our spring season. These position come with a stipend! Our goal is to motivate and inspire our students to enjoy the experience and hopefully stick with running into high school. We had success in our fall cross country season, and our kids had fun, learned the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance while participating in a competitive, interscholastic sport. If you are interested in being a coach for the Key MS track team, please reach out to Principal Campbell at amcampbell1@fcps.edu.

New Tech Support Feature Our tech support reporting system has a new feature allowing students to provide feedback to our tech support team. Most students are using this feature responsibly, but we have seen some examples of students using the feature to make jokes or give negative feedback that is not constructive. Since this is a new feature, we would appreciate your support in encouraging students to use is appropriately and intentionally. Thank you!

Summer Programs

😎 Dive into summer fun with FCPS! Registration is now open for FCPS summer camps and learning opportunities. Sign your child up for a summer program for a fun-filled experience that will enhance your child academically. Don't miss out on the chance to learn and have a blast. Secure your child’s spot today! https://bit.ly/3OBMlyj

Community Conversations

Families and community members are welcome to attend whichever Community Conversation is most convenient for them. Feel free to only promote the event being held in your region, if you prefer to shorten the message. 

• 🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: Las Conversaciones Comunitarias   Continúan

Únase a la Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid para Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro Una Conversación Comunitaria. ¡Su voz es importante! Comparta sus pensamientos acerca de FCPS y traiga sus preguntas a una conversación el:

• Martes, 16 de abril, 6:30-7:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Graham Road.
• Martes, 30 de abril, 6:30-7:30 p.m., en la Escuela Intermedia South County.
• Jueves, 2 de mayo, 6:30-7:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Terraset.
• Miércoles, 8 de mayo, 6:30-7:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Hybla Valley.
• Jueves, 16 de mayo, 6:30-7:30 p.m., en la Escuela Intermedia Poe.
• Martes, 21 de mayo, 6:30-7:30 p.m., en la Escuela Intermedia Katherine Johnson.

No es necesario inscribirse con antelación para asistir a una conversación comunitaria, pero nos ayuda a planificar el evento. Se ofrecerán servicios de cuidado de niños y de interpretación para todos las conversaciones comunitarias. Estos eventos están abiertos para todos. Infórmese sobre otras oportunidades de conectarse con la Dra. Reid.

우리의 학교, 우리의 미래: 커뮤니티와의 대화는 지속됩니다

교육감 Michelle Reid 박사와 함께 우리의 학교, 우리의 미래 - 지역사회와의 대화의 장에 참여하세요. 여러분의 목소리가 중요합니다! FCPS에 대한 여러분의 생각을 나누고 궁금한 점을 대화에 참여하십시오:

4월 16일 화요일, 오후 6:30-7:30, Graham Road 초등학교

4월 30일 화요일, 오후 6:30-7:30, South County 중학교

5월 2일 목요일, 오후 6시 30분~7시 30분, Terraset 초등학교

5월 8일 수요일, 오후 6시 30분~7시 30분, Hybla Valley 초등학교

5월 16일 목요일, 오후 6시 30분~7시 30분, Poe 중학교

5월 21일 화요일, 오후 6시 30분~7시 30분, Katherine Johnson 중학교

커뮤니티 대화는 사전 등록이 필수는 아니지만 행사 준비에 도움이 됩니다. 모든 행사에는 직원 배치 가능 여부에 따라 아이돌봄 및 통역 서비스가 제공됩니다. 본 행사는 누구나 참여할 수 있습니다. Reid 교육감님과 소통할 수 있는 다른 기회에 대해 알아보세요.

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FCPS News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics: Take the Family Engagement Survey!  Fairfax County’s Funding of the FCPS Budget Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

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