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Keene Mill Families,
We had a wonderful and busy week here at school! Our library hosted our annual book fair, and our students were excited to peruse and purchase books. Thank you to our wonderful PTA and all the parent volunteers for helping with the book fair and spring pictures!
The Helping Games finished the third week, and students donated their coins to Pennies for Patients. Students also continued to bring in photos of helping in the community.
Third grade went on a field trip to the Natural History Museum today. Next week first grade and sixth grade will go on field trips.
Third quarter will end next Friday and Spring Break will begin Monday, March 25th. Students will return for the start of the 4th quarter on Wednesday, April 3rd. We hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Warm regards,
Linda Peace
Principal
Take the Family Engagement Survey Today!
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
Principal Evaluation Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, you will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Staff Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program and offers staff an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, human resources leadership, organizational management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, professionalism within the school, and student academic progress.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. All written responses will be shared with both Principal Peace and Region Assistant Superintendent. Your feedback matters!
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Kindergarten Orientation
Join us on Tuesday, April 2 at 3:00 to meet the kindergarten teachers, other Keene Mill staff, and the principals.
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🖍️ It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.
Please contact Chris Franco to register your future kindergartener at 703-644-4704.
Upcoming Testing Dates
Monday, April 22 Integrated Reading/Writing SOL Grade 5
Monday, May 13 Reading SOL Grade 5
Tuesday, May 14 Reading SOL Grade 6
Wednesday, May 15 Reading SOL Grade 4
Thursday, May 16 Reading SOL Grade 3
Friday, May 17 Science SOL Grade 5
Monday, May 20 Math SOL Grade 5
Tuesday, May 21 Math SOL Grade 6/7
Wednesday, May 22 Math SOL Grade 4
Thursday, May 23 Math SOL Grade 3
PTA News
 LAST CALL FOR PYRAMID CHALLENGE REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 18
** All runners must register/re-register ** West Springfield Pyramid Challenge: Sunday, April 28, 2:00-4:30 PM at Irving Middle School
The rescheduled West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run event, but students wanting to participate need to RE-REGISTER for it. Your registration for the postponed run in November will NOT be carried over.
If you were unable to make the November date but want to participate on April 28, you are also welcome to register for this fun community event! Everyone who wants to participate must sign up by March 18: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/2023PyramidChallenge
CELEBRATE YOUR SIXTH GRADER WITH A YARD SIGN!
Share your pride in your 6th grader with all your neighbors by purchasing a Yard Sign. Yard signs are 18"x24" and come with a metal H-shaped holder.
Deadline to order is Thursday, March 21. Delivery of signs is expected in early April.
 Mark Your Calendar
Monday, March 18-Friday, March 22-Helping Games Shoe Drive 👞👟
Wednesday, March 20-Keene Mill Chipotle Night
Thursday, March 21-Wear Helping Games t-shirt 👕
Friday, March 22-End of Third Quarter
Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29-Spring Break
Monday & Tuesday, April 1 & 2-Student Holiday
Tuesday, April 2-Kindergarten Orientation, 3:00-4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 3-Fourth Quarter Begins
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