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PTA Family Night- Wednesday, September 18, 5:00-6:30
Please plan to join us on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:00-6:30 for the first PTA meeting of the school year. Dinner will be provided at this meeting (more details as they become available) and students are welcome to attend with their families.
Current PTA Officers for 2024-2025:
President- Vacant
Vice President- Emily Bell
Treasurer- Cecilia Allen
Secretary- Lalin Courtney
Agenda for the PTA Meeting:
- Confirm and/ vote for PTA President nominee: Chris Finerty
- Introduction of Sophie Harris as Special Projects Chairperson
- Key Center’s Family Liaison, Michelle Peele, will discuss her role and share resources
- Advocacy Discussion: Dr. Felicia Hamilton from FCPS Instructional Services
- The 2024-25 School year PTA budget review and PTA officer confirmation vote
Please use this form to sign up for the PTA Family Night on September 18th, 2024.
Reminder - Lifetouch Picture Day is Coming Soon - September 23rd
Picture Day is on Monday, September 23rd! Check your student’s backpack for a flier coming home soon!
Blue Star Welcome Week- Spirit Days & Dance Open for Family Visitors
When: Saturday, September 21 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Why: Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
Key Center’s (optional) Spirit Days will be as follows:
Monday, September 23rd-
Dress Uniform Day- It’s School Picture Day! Wear your best gear and bring your smile!
Tuesday, September 24th-
Proud to be an American Day - Wear Red/White/Blue
Wednesday, September 25th-
Crazy Camo Day - Wear Camouflage clothing
Thursday, September 26th-
Military Parents are Superheroes Day- Wear your favorite Superhero look
Friday, September 27th-
Our Troops Allow America to Shine Bright Day- Wear stars or shiny sparkles
On Friday, September 27th, we will be having a Blue Star Welcome Dance from 12:30-1:30. Families are invited to join us for this event!
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 your child’s school 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 your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, 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. Watch this video to 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 Friday, September 30.
New Staff Feature- Grace McLaughlin
This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Grace McLaughlin. Ms McLaughlin joins our staff this year as a teacher in our elementary program. Learn more about Ms. McLaughlin on our school’s website.
Strategic Plan
 The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.
Safety Fair with Practice Crisis Scenarios
When: 10/19/2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM ET
Location:
Kenmore Middle School
200 S Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA
Admission is Free, Click here to register.
Join for a resource fair and practice event with Arlington first responders and community partners to learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice navigating emergencies. You'll be able work on creation of DD identification cards to hand to first responders to identify a disability in the event of an emergency. You can also work with first responders to role play a variety of situations and ask questions about how you can navigate emergencies safely.
Learn about setting up your own Emergency Health Profile. The Emergency Health Profile allows individuals to voluntarily create a free emergency health profile to provide first responders with their vital health and medical information (behavioral health related information included) when calling 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 during an emergency or crisis. Individuals over the age of 16 may sign-up for an Emergency Health Profile through the Emergency Health Profile Association. Legal guardians may sign up individuals under the age of 16. The team will also discuss 988 and options to call during a behavioral/mental health emergency, and what you can expect.
Medicaid Waiver Basics
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Live, online virtual meeting on Zoom
Medicaid Waivers serve as Virginia's primary means of funding services for individuals with developmental disabilities. These waivers cover a wide range of support, from brief respite care to in-home assistance and employment services. In this one-hour presentation, Lucy Beadnell, Director of Advocacy at the Arc of Northern Virginia, will provide an overview of Medicaid Waivers, discuss the services they offer, explain the application process, and share practical tips for families waiting for services. Register for this webinar on the Arc of Northern Virginia’s website.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary Register here for this event
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Resources from our Family Liaison
The following resources are available to support your child’s educational journey:
Community
- Fairfax County will hold immunizations by school pyramid on 10/21, 10,28, 11/18, 11/25. Please view their website to make an appointment.
- Free dental clinic sponsored by Hope For Tomorrow. Visit their website for more information.
- Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinic provide health clinics to serve the uninsured and refugee community. Visit their website to for more information and to make an appointment.
- Prescription Access Program available through Northern Virginia Family Service. More information is available on their website.
Key Center PTA
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/enhance morale with lunches, snacks, coffee, events; and a Staff Appreciation Week.
PTA Membership:
Key Center PTA Membership for Parents/Family
Key Center PTA Membership for Staff
PTA Donations:
Key Center PTA donations
Upcoming Dates:
 September 23 Picture Day - Student / Staff Pictures!
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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