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Planning for 2024 Staff Appreciation Week
We’re gearing up for Staff Appreciation Week, which will be celebrated May 6-10. Our Key Center School PTA is planning to thank the Key Center Staff with a variety of activities and experiences throughout the week. They are hoping to receive financial support from families. There are two options:
1- Provide a donation through the PTA’s Givebacks Store website. The PTA will do the shopping for you!
2- Sign up to send in food donations using this SignUpGenius. Donated items will be accepted at the school on Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th.
Thank you for your support of this effort!
Students Learn About Spring Through Engaging Activities
Students from Ms. Williams, Ms. Hudson and Ms. Lansang’s classrooms got together last week for a great group lesson. The students learned about spring and some of the senses that you might use to notice spring changes. They also made fun sensory bags. Students chose from various springtime objects to place in their sensory bags. They then chose to fill the bags with the gelatin, selecting the gelatin of their choice, based upon scent and color. After sealing the bags, they were able to explore, using their senses of touch and smell.
Speech & Hearing Program
Fairfax County Health Department Speech and Hearing clinic offers complete diagnostic evaluation and treatment for both children and adults. The clinic staff are ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Call to make an appointment, 703-246-7120. Medicaid is accepted.
Services include:Speech & Language- Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Speech Sound Disorder, Swallowing, Tongue Thrust, Voice & Resonance, Fluency, Stuttering, Cleft Palate, Pragmatics, Social Skills, and Teletherapy
Hearing- Speech Audiometry--Air & Bone Conduction, Immittance (middle ear mobility), Otoacoustic Emissions, Hearing Aid Evaluations
Clinic Locations are:
Joseph Willard Health Center
3750 Blenheim Boulevard
Fairfax, VA 22030
Herndon-Reston District Office
1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190
Mt. Vernon District Office
8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233
Alexandria, VA 22309
For more information, access the Fairfax County Government website.
Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Services Internal Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024. Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of School Health services. The data-driven process is in alignment with the FCPS Strategic planning process, and the survey results will contribute positively to the FCPS Strategic Plan that reflects a shared consensus among stakeholders.
Take advantage of a free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 27th.
Click on the link below for more information and for locations for drop off unused or expired medications.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/community-services-board/news/2024/april-27-take-back-day
Supported Decision Making for All
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Live, on-line presentation on ZOOM
If you or a loved one with a disability are thinking about how to get help understanding and making choices now and for the future, it is time to learn about Supported Decision Making. This collaborative, empowering process helps leverage the strength of the person with a disability and their network while maintaining maximum civil rights and autonomy. Hear our Director of Advocacy, Lucy Beadnell, review what Supported Decision Making is, how to get started, and other related resources in this webinar.
Register for Supported Decision Making for All
Transition Support Group
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Cherry Blossom Conference Room at Venture 3060 Williams Dr. Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031
A group to share thoughts, ideas, concerns, or just a safe place to be heard! We are focused on individuals who are about to transition out of a school system, or who have already transitioned out of a school system. This group is guided by Nicole Zupan, DD Waiver Support Coordinator with the Arc of Northern Virginia.
Registration available here.
Family Resource Center
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
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
May 3 Teacher Workday, no school for students
May 6- 10 Annual Staff Appreciation Week
May 26 Memorial Day Holiday, No School
May 30 Graduation - All students not graduating will dismiss at 10:30am
June 12 Last Day of School - 2 hour Early Release - 11:50am
2023-24 FCPS School Calendar
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