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 Fifth grade students work in groups on math tasks.
Early Release Monday
On Monday, September 16, Keene Mill will have our first 3 hour Early Release Day. Students whose families indicated they do not require supervision will dismiss at 1:00 pm with their normal mode of transportation. Students who have signed up to stay for supervision will spend time with Keene Mill staff participating in board games, crafts, and other activities. These students will dismiss at 4:00. Thank you for your patience with bus transportation on Monday at both 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Some of the drivers will not be our regular Keene Mill drivers and might not be familiar with the route. Therefore, students might be late. Please use the Here Comes the Bus app to track the arrival time of your bus.
Advanced Academics Parent Information Night
Please join Keene Mill’s Advanced academics resource teacher Mrs. Julia Brandt to get more information about the levels of service, explain the screening process, better understand Fairfax County Public Schools’ philosophy on Advanced Academic Programs, and learn how an elementary school student’s needs for advanced learning are met through a variety of services in the continuum.
Hosted By: Julia Brandt- JBrandt@fcps.edu
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 - 6:30pm
Zoom Meeting Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95928831010
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Blue Star Welcome Week
Military connected parents and guardians are invited to a parent coffee on Friday, September 27 from 9:00-10:00 am in the cafeteria to share coffee and conversation with the administrators.
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. This year, Keene Mill Elementary is proud to intentionally celebrate and acknowledge Blue Star Welcome Week September 23rd-28th. We invite students to bring in a printed version of a photo of a service member in their family. Please be sure your child’s name and classroom teacher are written on the back of the photo. We strongly encourage sending in a copy of the photo, and not an original version. Photos must be submitted to your child’s classroom teacher no later than Wednesday, September 18th. Photos will be displayed throughout the halls of Keene Mill during Blue Star Welcome Week and returned home the following week.
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Veterans Day Speakers
To honor Veterans Day, Keene Mill is inviting veterans and active duty military to come to Keene Mill and speak to classes about their time in the service. We are hoping to have two service members per classroom. The presentations will take place on Friday, November 8 from 9:30-11:30. Presenters will be provided with talking points to assist in age-appropriate discussions. Please check your calendars for availability. A sign up sheet will come out next week.
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🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact the front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
🩹 Immunization Requirements
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 may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to the Keene Mill front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
📋 Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Monday, September 30.
PTA News
 BOOK YOUR TABLE! INTERNATIONAL NIGHT RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN
Come celebrate the cultures represented at Keene Mill Elementary School! We invite you to attend International Night where we celebrate our many heritages and sample food from a variety of countries.
Families can reserve a table to display artifacts, flags, information about a country or region, and food (optional). Anyone interested in reserving a table and/or providing food MUST complete this form by Monday, Sept. 23. Please reserve through https://tinyurl.com/KMESInternationalNight.
All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you at International Night!
What: International Night
Where: Keene Mill Elementary cafeteria & gymnasium
When: Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM for presenting families to set up their tables.)
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LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? LOOK NO FURTHER!
Keene Mill welcomes volunteers both during school hours and beyond! Please check out our “VOLUNTEER SIGNUPS” page on our website: keenemillpta.ptboard.com.
Current opportunities include: Library volunteer, chorus practice helpers, WatchDOGS program, and PTA committee chairs.
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 FALL SPIRIT WEAR AVAILABLE THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Join the team by ordering your fall Keene Mill t-shirts! It is a soft gray cotton short-sleeved t-shirt featuring “I’m proud to be a KANGA” around an Olympic ring pattern. Limited sizes remain available through the KMES PTA website: keenemillpta.ptboard.com. Orders will be distributed to students in their classrooms.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, September 16-3-hour Early Release @ 1:00 pm
Tuesday, September 17-School Picture Day
Tuesday, September 24-AAP Information Night, @ 6:30 pm, virtual
Thursday, September 26-International Night, cafeteria/gym, @6:30 pm
Friday, September 27-Military Connected Parent Coffee @ 9:00 am
Thursday, October 3-No School for All
Friday, October 4-No School for Students
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