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Friday, August 16th - Open House 

Come meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and drop off materials.

  • 1:00-1:30- New Families
  • 1:30-2:15- Letters A-K
  • 2:20-3:05- Letters- L-Z

Monday, August 19th – First day of school

 

Friday, August 30th - Labor Day Break (Holiday)

 

Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Break (Holiday)

 

Thursday, September 5th-Back to School Night

Session 1- 6:30- 7:15 pm

Session 2- 7:20-8:05 pm


Classroom Monitors Needed

Keene Mill is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as classroom monitors for the 2024-2025 school year. Your role will be crucial in providing additional support to our students and staff.

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please get in touch with Maggie Gawen, Assistant Principal, at magawen@fcps.edu for more information.

The duties of a classroom monitor are:  supervise students throughout the school day, including, but not limited to, classrooms, lunch, recess, and specials. Classroom Monitors assist with managing behavior, operating technology, and performing some administrative and non-instructional duties. The individual can have a combination of experiences equivalent to graduation from high school. The person must be comfortable managing groups of students.


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EXTENDED! Campus Survival Kits School Supply Orders Open Through July 31

Didn't order your school supply kit in time? No worries - the ordering deadline has been extended through July 31 so you still have plenty of time to save yourself the hassle of fighting the back-to-school crowds.

Plus, your student's teachers will appreciate getting their classroom supplies delivered in handy bulk packaging that can easily be stored for use throughout the school year. 

www.campussurvivalkits.com/keenemill


2024 - 2025 School Calendar

The 2024 - 2025 FCPS School Year Calendar can be accessed here. We encourage families to review the calendar when considering trips or preplanned absences.  


*New* Monday Early Release Schedule

We wanted to provide a reminder and follow up to the FCPS communication that was sent in June regarding seven three hour early release Mondays for elementary students in the 24-25 year. Keene Mill ES will have a three hour early release on the dates below dismissing at 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get in your medical appointments without missing school!

  • September 16
  • October 21
  • November 18
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 21
  • May 12

This time will be utilized for teacher planning time to support students, complete required professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act, new reading and math standard and other initiatives. Additional information can be found on the FCPS  Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu