Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

• June 7: Key MS Rising 9th Graders Visit Lewis HS
• June 10: Locker Clean Out
• June 10: Laptop Collection Through H/PE
• June 11: Laptop Collection Through H/PE
• June 12: Last Day of School - Field Day - Early Dismissal (12:15pm)

June: 

• National Safety Month
• Pride Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Greetings Key Families,

We just finished our final full week of the school year! It was a fantastic week with awards ceremonies celebrating our students’ various achievements, and it ended in our 8^th grade class travelling to Lewis HS for a tour and to learn about all the opportunities that await them next year and beyond. I am very proud of our students and all they have achieved this year! Next week, we will be collecting laptops, cleaning out lockers, and finalizing grades. On Wednesday, we have an exciting and fun Field Day planned for all students. We hope to end the year on a positive note and send the students into summer feeling great about all of their accomplishments!

Sincerely,

Drew Campbell

Principal | Key Middle School

703-313-3900

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Key MS Music Competition and Trip to King's Dominion. Congrats the the Key MS Music Department for taking home multiple awards for their performances.

Key MS is so grateful to our SCA for their initiative to help keep the grounds of Key MS clean. You are an amazing group of young people and we will miss you all as you move on to high school. However, you will always be a part of the Key MS family.

Our wonderful librarian Mrs. Blair has been chosen by FCPS as recipient of the Library Emerging Leader Award for 2024! Each year, one librarian in his/her/their first 3 years as a school librarian is recognized for making an impact within and beyond his/her/their school as a leader, and whose practices align with best practices in Library Information Services and the FCPS Instructional Services Department. We are thrilled that Mrs. Blair received this well-deserved recognition!

School Spirit Days

Can you believe we have just two weeks left of school? To celebrate the last 10 days of school, we are inviting staff and students to participate in a 10-day spirit countdown! Here are the themes for each day:

June 10: Jersey/sports gear day: wear gear or colors from a favorite sports team

June 11: Color War: 7th graders wear blue, 8th graders wear red

June 12: Field Day: dress to compete in the fields and in the staff vs. student volleyball game to end the year!

Staff are encouraged to participate as they are comfortable to join in the celebration as the school year winds down!

SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

• For all students, the official SOL Score Reportwith overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
• For students in grades 3-8, the SOL Growth Parent Reportshows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year. 

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Create a SIS ParentVUE Account

If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you can view your student’s attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment score reports. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Danielle Danz

IBMYP Coordinator

School Test Coordinator

Key Middle School

Parent Survey - Last Call

Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality.

ASP Parent Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCQKSN8

Thank you for completing the survey and for your support of the after-school program.  This survey is FCPS approved. Approval Number is 24234.

All survey responses are due by June 7, 2024.

Mental Wellness

Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. 

Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.

Students in middle or high school can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.

Consultas Virtuales de Bienestar Mental

Este verano, la Oficina de Servicios de Intervención y Prevención de FCPS ofrecerá Consultas de Bienestar Mental virtuales desde el lunes, 24 de junio, hasta el viernes, 2 de agosto. Cualquier padre de FCPS o estudiante de secundaria tendrá la oportunidad de programar una consulta de 45 minutos con un psicólogo escolar o trabajador social escolar por teléfono o videoconferencia. Los padres de estudiantes de cualquier grado pueden solicitar una consulta para recibir orientación sobre cómo apoyar el éxito social, emocional y académico de sus hijos. También se proporcionará información sobre recursos comunitarios.Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia o secundaria pueden solicitar una consulta para recibir orientación y apoyo para preocupaciones relacionadas con la ansiedad, el estado de ánimo, el comportamiento, las interacciones con los compañeros o la familia, o las transiciones y cambios escolares. También se pueden proporcionar estrategias y herramientas para abordar retos académicos como la organización y la gestión del tiempo.

Animamos a todas las familias a aprovechar este servicio. Solicite una consulta o llame y deje un mensaje al 703-503-2520.

Korean:온라인 정신건강 상담

올여름, FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention 서비스 사무실에서 6월 24일(월)부터 8월 2일(금)까지 온라인 정신건강 상담을 제공합니다. FCPS 학부모나 중/고등학생은 누구나 전화 또는 화상 상담을 통해 학교 심리학자나 학교 사회복지사와 45분간 상담을 예약할 수 있습니다. 

모든 학년 학생의 학부모는 상담을 요청하여 자녀의 사회적, 정서적, 학업적 성공을 지원하는 방법에 대한 안내를 받을 수 있습니다. 지역사회 자원에 대한 정보도 제공됩니다.

중학교 또는 고등학교에 재학 중인 학생은 상담을 요청하여 불안, 기분, 행동, 또래 또는 가족과의 상호작용, 학교 전환 및 변화와 관련된 고민에 대한 안내와 지원을 받을 수 있습니다. 정리 및 시간 관리와 같은 학업 문제를 해결하기 위한 전략과 방법도 안내받을 수 있습니다.

모든 가족이 이 서비스를 이용할 것을 권장합니다. 상담을 요청하거나 703-503-2520으로 전화하여 메시지를 남기세요.

Class Schedules for the 2024-2025 School Year 

In preparation for next school year, we would like to set your student up for success! In the spring, students made their course requests for the 2024-2025 school year. You are able to view your child’s current course selections in ParentVUE/SIS. As a reminder, students may be identified for support classes which would take priority over elective choices. We will notify you if your student has been identified for a support class. 2024-2025 class schedules will be available in ParentVUE/SIS and at our Open House the week before school starts.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss course selections, please contact your child’s school counselor by June 10th. 

Pediatric Health Fairs

• INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
• Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

• Ferias de Salud Pediátrica de INOVA para el regreso a clasesLa Clínica Inova Cares (ICC) ofrecerá a los niños mayores de 5 años exámenes físicos y vacunas gratuitas para el ingreso a la escuela en las ferias de salud de verano para niños con Medicaid o que no tienen seguro. Las clínicas tendrán lugar de 9 a.m.-1 p.m. en las siguientes fechas:

• Sábado 29 de junio, en ICC-Children - Manassas
• Sábado 20 de julio, en ICC-Children - Herndon
• Sábado 17 de agosto, en ICC Children - Falls Church

Se requiere cita previa. No se admiten personas sin cita previa. Llame al  703-698-2550 para concertar una cita.

• INOVA Back to School 소아 건강 박람회

Inova Cares Clinic은 메디케이드 또는 무보험 아동을 위한 여름 건강 박람회에서 5세 이상 아동에게 무료 입학 신체검사 및 예방 접종을 제공합니다. 클리닉은 다음 날짜에 오전 9시부터 오후 1시까지 진행됩니다:

• 6월 29일 토요일, ICC-Children - Manassas
• 7월 20일 토요일, ICC-Children - Herndon
• 8월 17일 토요일, ICC Children - Falls Church

사전 예약이 필요합니다. 현장 방문은 허용되지 않습니다. 예약은 703-698-2550으로 전화하세요.

No Water Guns in School Patriot Families- We have had multiple incidents this week with students using water guns in school. This has caused a significant disruption to the halls as well as created unsafe floor conditions for students and staff. We are also seeing students poke holes in water bottles and spray other students with the water in the bottle. Please remind our students that water guns and spraying water on others is not allowed in school. Hallway safety has been negatively impacted by the presence of water guns in our school. We appreciate your support in making sure that our students are not spraying water during the school day and are not bringing water guns into the school building. Key MS Staff

Required Immunizations

• 🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.  Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. 

It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine. Get more information on all student immunization requirements.

• Spanish: 🩹 Vacunas obligatorias para los que ingresan al 7º y 12º grado

Las vacunas son obligatorias para todos los estudiantes que entrarán a los grados 7 y 12 este otoño. Visite la página web de inmunización de FCPS para aprender sobre las vacunas requeridas.  

Los cuidadores deben pedir a su proveedor de atención médica privado o al departamento de salud que revise el registro de vacunación de su estudiante para asegurarse de que su estudiante ha recibido estas vacunas requeridas. 

Es importante programar las vacunas a principios del verano, ya que los estudiantes de séptimo grado deben presentar la documentación de las vacunas Tdap y Meningocócica antes de comenzar la escuela en agosto. Los estudiantes de duodécimo grado deben presentar la documentación de la vacuna antimeningocócica.

Obtenga más información sobre todos los requisitos de vacunación de los estudiantes.

• Korean:7학년 및 12학년 신입생을 위한 필수 예방접종

올 가을 7학년과 12학년에 입학하는 모든 학생은 필수 예방접종을 받아야 합니다. 필수 예방접종에 대해 알아보려면 FCPS의 예방접종 웹페이지를 방문하세요.  

보호자는 개인 의료 서비스 제공자나 보건부에 학생의 예방접종 기록을 검토하여 학생이 필수 예방접종을 받았는지 확인하도록 요청해야 합니다. 

7학년 학생은 8월에 학교를 시작하기 전에 Tdap 및 Meningococcal vaccine에 대한 서류를 제출해야 하므로 여름에 일찍 예방 접종 일정을 잡는 것이 중요합니다. 12학년 학생은 Meningococcal vaccine에 대한 서류를 제출해야 합니다.

모든 학생 예방접종 요건에 대한 자세한 정보를 확인하세요.

Multilingual Phone Lines

• ☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight LanguagesParents/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.

• ☎️ Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho IdiomasPadres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS.  Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
• ☎️  학부모 정보 전화는 8가지 언어로 제공됩니다.암하라어, 아랍어, 중국어, 페르시아어, 한국어, 스페인어, 우르두어, 베트남어를 할 줄 아는 보호자는 전화 안내 라인에 전화하여 FCPS에 대한 일반적인 정보를 얻을 수 있습니다. 또한 자녀의 학교와의 의사소통에 대한 지원도 받을 수 있습니다. 전화번호 목록 보기.

FCPS Summer Arts Camp

☀️🎭🎶 FCPS SUMMER ARTS CAMP: Sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create at the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) summer camp! Program is open to any student enrolled in grades 6-11 during the 2023-24 school year. Choose from nearly 60 classes. Check out the options, dates, and details: https://bit.ly/3TZum6S

• Summer Arts Camp
• Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! The Institute for the Arts camp is for students currently in grade 6-11. Students design their own schedules and select from art, music, theater, and dance classes. Learn more on the IFTA webpage. Email IFTA@fcps.edu with any questions.
• Campamento artístico de verano
• No te pierdas el programa de enriquecimiento artístico más divertido de este verano. El campamento del Instituto de las Artes está dirigido a estudiantes de 6º a 11º grado. Los estudiantes diseñan sus propios horarios y eligen entre clases de arte, música, teatro y baile. Más información en la página web del IFTA. Envíe un correo electrónico a IFTA@fcps.edu con cualquier pregunta. 

• 여름 종합예술 캠프
• 올여름 가장 흥미진진한 종합 예술 프로그램을 놓치지 마세요! 이 예술 캠프는 6~11학년 학생을 대상으로 하는 프로그램입니다. 학생들은 자신의 일정을 직접 설계하고 미술, 음악, 연극, 댄스 수업 중에 선택합니다. IFTA 웹페이지에서 자세히 알아보세요. 궁금한 점이 있으면 이메일(IFTA@fcps.edu)로 문의하세요.  

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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 went 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.

Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing FRC@fcps.edu, or visiting the FRC webpage.

• Spanish:Diversión para todos durante el verano Campamentos de verano y actividades recreativas adaptadasEl Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC) tiene una lista con varios campamentos de verano, incluyendo campamentos generales, campamentos para estudiantes con diversas necesidades y campamentos para hijos de militares. También han preparado una lista de recursos adaptados, ordenados por actividad, que son inclusivos para niños y adultos con distintas capacidades físicas. Para más información, llame al 703-204-3941, envíe un correo electrónico a FRC@fcps.edu o visite la página web del FRC.

• Korean: 모두를 위한 여름의 즐거움! 여름 캠프 및 적응형 레크리에이션

가족 자원 센터(FRC)에는 일반 캠프, 다양한 도움이 필요한 학생을 위한 캠프, 군인 자녀를 위한 캠프 등 수십 개의 여름 캠프 목록이 있습니다. 

또한 다양한 신체적 능력을 가진 어린이와 성인을 위한 활동별로 분류된 적응형 자원 목록도 준비되어 있습니다. 

자세한 내용은 703-204-3941로 전화하거나 이메일 FRC@fcps.edu로 문의하거나 FRC 웹페이지를 방문하세요.

FCPS News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics: End-of-Year Reminders Summer Resources Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

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