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Summer has flown by, and we are thrilled to welcome our students back this week! Our dedicated staff has worked tirelessly to make the school look amazing, and our custodial team ensured that everything was in perfect order. A big shout-out to everyone—from our office staff and classroom teachers to our specials team and custodians—who contributed to preparing for the new school year. Your hard work truly helps us shine!
Our Back to School Event last Thursday was a great success, with about 50% of our families in attendance. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to visit and meet your child’s classroom team. Additionally, thank you to everyone who has already returned the necessary ‘return to school forms’. If you haven’t completed these forms yet, please do so as soon as possible. You’ll find online links later in this newsletter to assist with the process.
Stay tuned for upcoming information in our future newsletters about PTA events. We’re planning early evening events in September and/or October designed to benefit parents, students, and families.
Thank you for your support in making this a fantastic start to the school year by dropping off extra items, materials, and any remaining forms. Together, we shine!
Ann Smith
Principal
Labor Day Holiday
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
Together We Shine in 2024-2025!
The Key Center School theme for the coming school year is Together We Shine! As a community building activity, the staff tie dyed shirts prior to the students’ return. We look forward to having many occasions to wear them throughout this exciting school year!
#FirstDayFairfax
IMPORTANT: Required Annual Forms
The response rate on required yearly forms has been very low as we start the 2024-2025 school year. Many families have completed some, but not all, of the required forms. We need your help! You will be receiving an eNotify message asking that you complete important required forms for your student. You can access the forms using this link . If you would like to confirm that all of your student forms have been completed, please contact us to inquire by calling (703) 313-4000 or emailing KeyCtr.Admin@fcps.edu.
Student Immunizations Reminder
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Key Center Now Has a Family Liaison
Key Center is excited to announce that we now have a full time Family Liaison, Michelle Peele. We will feature our new staff in upcoming newsletters, so you can look forward to learning more about Ms. Peele. At present, we would like to provide introductory information about Ms. Peels’ role and how she might be able to support your family.
Who Am I?
My name is Michelle Peele, and I am thrilled to serve as the full-time Family Liaison for Key Center.
What Do I Do?
Family Liaisons support families in navigating school and community resources to enhance their children's academic success and promote family-school partnerships.
How Can You Contact Me?
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at mcpeele@fcps.edu or call the main office at (703) 313-4000, where they will connect you to me directly.
Key Center PTA
WELCOME BACK from the Key Center PTA Board!
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break! Thank you so much to our wonderful school staff who have been working to prepare for the students' return. And to our families we can’t wait to see you soon!
If you haven’t already, please join and support the PTA. Our focus for this year centers on supporting the needs of our students and staff and also on bringing families in our community together more often.
The Key Center PTA provides:
Mini grants to teachers who need supplies or other items to help support our students.
Funds for special needs equipment or other items that our students use at Key Center that are not funded by FCPS.
Resources to THANK Key Center staff and enhance morale with lunches, snacks, coffee, events, and a Staff Appreciation Week.
PTA member for 2024-2025 school year sign up here:
Key Center PTA Membership for Parents/Family
Key Center PTA Membership for Staff
If you wish to donate toward PTA activities, donations may be made here:
Key Center PTA donations
LET’S GO ROCKETS!!
Emily Bell
Key Center PTA, Vice President (emilyherzogbell@gmail.com)
Upcoming Dates:
 August 30 Labor Day Holiday - Student / Staff Holiday
September 2 Labor Day Holidays - Students / Staff Holiday
October 3 Rosh Hashanah - Student / Staff Holiday
October 4 Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
October 14 Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
October 31 End of 1st Quarter - 2 hour Early Release - 11:40am
November 1 Diwali - Student / Staff Holiday
November 4 School Planning Day- Student Holiday
November 5 Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
November 11 Veterans Day - Student / Staff Holiday
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
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