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Important Dates:
- August 8: JumpStart (9:00am - 1:00pm)
- August 12: Teachers Return to School
- August 14: Locker Night (3:00pm - 6:00pm)
- August 19: Students Return to School
- September 11: Back to School Night
- September 26: Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology Family Night
August:
- Black Business Month
- International Peace Month
- National Wellness Month
- National Sandwich Month
- International Youth Day (August 12)
Let's all be kind to one another.
Key MS Summer Office Hours:
- Mon - Thurs: 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Our Voices, Our Future
Multilingual Learners Summit
All multilingual learners and their families are invited to attend the summit on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School. The summit will be primarily geared for secondary multilingual learners, but all are welcome to attend. The goal of the summit is to foster an environment of empowerment where multilingual students and their families can establish meaningful connections, engage in active listening, and openly share their experiences, cultivating mutual support and a deeper understanding of educational pathways within FCPS.
This event will begin with a table fair showcasing many opportunities available within FCPS and the wider community that support paths to graduation and future careers for students. Additionally, a keynote will be presented by Dr. Jose Luis Zelaya who will share a message about the power of community and resilience. A student panel will dialogue with Dr. Zelaya following the keynote.
Refreshments and light food will be served. Language and childcare services will be available.
Registration is open for students, families, or staff planning to attend.
Away for the Day Update
Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.
Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day.
Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.
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First Day of School!
Monday, August 19 - First Day of School! We start bright and early at 7:30 am! Please start having your child wake up earlier each day from now until school starts so they are ready to go on the first day.
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Parent Digital Consent System
The Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) is live with major consent forms that families need to sign each year.
Families can log in to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.
Dear Families,
We hope you had a wonderful summer! This is a reminder for students who need to return laptops from summer school.
Please return the laptop and charger, labeled if possible, to the main office between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM, Monday through Thursday, and from 9 AM to 12 PM on Friday.
Additionally, students who have not returned their laptop from the 2023-2024 school year will not be assigned a new laptop until the old laptop has been returned. These should also be returned to the main office.
Please note that the main office is currently being painted, so the doors may not be as actively monitored. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Thanks,
Brent Litherland
IT Support Services
TSS
Cell: 571-419-9948
IT Service Desk: 703-503-1600
Key Middle School Rm140: 703-313-3970
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2024 Key MS JumpStart Registration
Jumpstart will be offered on Thursday August 8th from 9am-1pm. We will serve roughly 200 students. Spots will fill up quickly!
PARENTS: An email will be sent with more information once your child is accepted into the program after registration closes.
REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY
Click HERE to Register Today!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS Friday August 2, 2024
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PE Uniforms
Uniforms for PE class are available for purchase! You can purchase shorts for $8.00 and shirts for $5.00. You can pay on MySchoolBucks (the links are currently active) or with cash or check at Locker Night (August 14). We do have uniforms in stock, so you will likely be able to pick up your uniform at Locker Night if you have preordered or plan to pay at that event.
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Vaccinations
Please make sure your student is up to date on all required vaccinations, and make sure that our student service department has an up-to-date copy of your student’s vaccination records.
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FCPS Middle Schools offer a free After-School Program every regular school day (with some exceptions). This program is staffed by FCPS teachers and staff, NCS staff, and approved contractors and volunteers. After-School Programs include a variety of activities such as homework assistance, school clubs, fine arts, leadership, sports, and other activities.
The Middle School After-School Program is jointly sponsored by Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services and Fairfax County Public Schools and is exempt from licensure as per §22.1-289.030 of the Code of Virginia with no direct oversight by the Virginia Department of Education.
All students MUST be registered to participate in the after school program.
Click HERE to Register today.
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New Attendance Reporting Feature Launching in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year
FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year. Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024. This new feature aims to streamline the attendance reporting process and enhance communication between parents and schools. This change will make it more convenient for parents and schools to manage students' attendance while ensuring the highest level of security.
ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information. ParentVUE will replace the current Attendance Forms, which will be discontinued at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
ParentVUE access and assistance will be provided during Back-to-School events.
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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. 2024-2025 class schedules are 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 after August 12.
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Drivers Wanted
Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.
School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.
$2,000 signing bonus!
For more information call 571-423-3023
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Key MS Administrative Team
Principal: Drew Campbell | amcampbell1@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown | sdbrown@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal | jcflegal@fcps.edu
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