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Indigenous Peoples’ Day- Student Holiday
Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Key Center School PTA Social Event
Join us for our next PTA social event on Tuesday, October 22 at 5:15pm in the school cafeteria.
Featured Presentation: Jill's House Discover Jill's House, a local respite provider. Jill’s House is a nonprofit organization that serves families raising children, adolescents, and young adults, ages 6-22, with profound intellectual disabilities through short-term, overnight respite care and holistic family support services. Regularly throughout the year, parents send their children with intellectual disabilities to their “respite resort” in Vienna, VA. for 24–48-hour stays. The kids get an amazing experience in a safe, fun, loving, and celebratory environment. If you're interested in learning more about this valuable resource, come and hear from their representatives.
Hybrid Event While we hope to see you in-person, we understand that a virtual attendance option could be the best option for some families. We plan to offer a virtual attendance option. Please RSVP with Michelle Peele at mcpeele@fcps.edu.
A small meal will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ombuds Day- October 12th
Office of the Ombuds staff engage with families, students, and staff to offer resources, assist in settling conflicts, and raise concerns to improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
The ombuds is available to:
- Share strategies for parents to improve communication with, and between, school and home.
- Help resolve disagreements between parents and schools or disagreements involving employees in the workplace.
- Provide ideas to foster parent participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings.
Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Key Center School will be hosting a clinic on December 11, 2024 in our school cafeteria. Parents will be asked to attend to support this event due to your familiarity with your student.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
Digital Citizenship Week
Every year, in the third week of October, schools spend a week informing their learners about the importance of being good digital citizens. Digital Citizenship Week 2024 begins on Monday, October 14th, and ends on Friday, October 18th. To celebrate Digital Citizenship Week at Key Center, students are participating in classroom lessons with the School Based Technology Specialist, Beth Curtis. Students are learning about being a good digital citizen using the book The Couch Potato by Jory John and Pete Oswald.
Strategic Plan
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
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.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
Wings for All Program- November 9th and December 7th
First Event Date: Saturday, November 9th
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Dulles International Airport
Registration Open at 10AM on October 4th.
Please click here to register.
Second Event Date: Saturday, December 7th
Time: TBD
Where: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Registration: Coming Soon
Wings for All is a free program that gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. The Arc of Loudoun and The Arc of Northern Virginia partner with United Airlines and MWAA to design and carry out this program. By getting comfortable with the airport and flight experience (without actually leaving the airport) people with disabilities and their families can gain the familiarity and confidence they need to take future trips.
During this free, half-day event, people with disabilities and their families are able to familiarize themselves with the airport and travel procedures. They experience:
Entering the airport
The check-in process and checking bags
Security screening
Boarding the plane
Preparing for take-off
Exiting the plane
Due to limited space on the airplane, a maximum of four (4) individuals are allowed per family group onto the aircraft, including the individual(s) with disabilities and family members/support staff accompanying them to the event. If a family group has multiple individuals with disabilities, then 1 designated adult is allowed per individual with disability. Additional family members attending the event but not boarding the plane will be able to wait at the gate to welcome them upon their return.
All participants 18 years old and over are required to bring a valid form of government-issued ID to be allowed through security.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Join the 9th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon community bike ride on Saturday October 19, 2024, starting and ending at the Workhouse Arts Center.
Join a scenic ride through the southern and central parts of the Mount Vernon District! Visit the Potomac Banks partners while exploring the hidden gems of our community.
For more information and to register, click on this link.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will
be provided.
Resources from our Family Liaison
SCAM ALERT: Targeting Medicaid Recipients
DMAS was alerted of a scam targeting Medicaid/FAMIS members Attention! Individuals are contacting Medicaid members and asking for payment to prevent the member's Medicaid from being canceled. Be advised, Medicaid coverage is provided at no cost and you will never be asked for payment. Please do not give out your personal or payment information. Individuals can call the CoverVA call center at 1-855-242-8282 to confirm the status of their Medicaid coverage or submit an application.
FCPS Offerings
Work and Life after High School for Students with Disabilities: Plan the Transition after High School
FCPS Family Resource Center will host a webinar on October 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.on work and life after high school for students with disabilities. The Division of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) collaborates with high school students with disabilities, their families and community for pre-employment transition services and Vocational Rehabilitation Transition Services. Register here today.
Community and Educational Opportunities
From Caregiver to Breadwinner: Empowering Underserved Women with the Skills to Move into the Technology Workforce
Marymount University is offering a 12-week no-cost training program (in-person or online) to learn IT and cybersecurity concepts and prepare for an entry-position Help Desk Support Specialist role. Please visit Marymount’s website for more information.
2024 disability Rights and Resources Summit
Date: Thursday, 10/10/24
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Description: The disability Law Center of Virginia (dlCV) is excited to announce their virtual disability Rights and Resources Summit. This event is free and open to the public who want to learn more about the resources and services available to the disability community. More information available at the link below.
Regional Job Fair
Northern Virginia Community College (Alexandria Campus) will host a job fair on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register to attend here.
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:
October 14 Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
October 22 Next PTA Social Event - 5:15pm- 6:30pm Jill’s House Presentation
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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