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Calendar Reminder- May 3rd
May 3rd is a teacher workday, there is no school for students.
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!
Order your Key Center Yearbook Today!
Our yearbook team has been hard at work, diligently compiling the highlights, achievements, and special moments from throughout the year. From the first day of school to community trips, assemblies,and everything in between, our yearbook captures the spirit of our school community. You can order your yearbook today for just $12! Don't miss out on the chance to relive all the wonderful memories from this school year! The deadline to order this year’s yearbook is May 17, 2024.
ABA Family Training- Maintaining Routines Outside of School
This workshop is intended for parents of students with the low incidence disabilities of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.
Topics covered will include:
- The benefits of keeping a home routine
- Way to maintain structure outside of school
May 15, 2024Choose one virtual session:10:00am - 11:30am OR 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link: https://meet.google.com/cgn-udci-kbh
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at lsprunk@fcps.edu at least two weeks in advance and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
Morning at the Museum at the National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian’s Morning at the Museum event at the National Museum of Natural History is on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Pre-registered families will be able to explore the first floor of the museum before it opens to the public.
Pre-visit materials will be sent to registered families prior to the program. Due to high demand, you are asked to only reserve passes for your immediate family (maximum of 8 passes).
Please use the Etix link below to sign up for this program.
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/39694734/morning-at-the-museum-at-the-national-museum-of-natural-history-washington-national-museum-of-natural-history
The next two Morning at the Museum programs will be:
National Zoo, Bird House on Saturday, June 15 from 9:00-10:30am
Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Sunday, June 30 from 9:30-11:00am
Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
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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