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Calendar Reminder - Veterans Day, November 11
Monday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in).
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
School Picture Retake Day
Lifetouch will be at Key Center for picture retakes on November 15th. If your student missed picture day earlier in the fall, they will have a photo taken on this retake day.
Key Center PTA Parent Meeting - November 19, 5:30pm - Cafeteria
The ARC of Northern Virginia will present to parents / caregivers on Tuesday, November 19 at our next PTA/Parent meeting. The presentation will be on special needs trust and Able Now accounts. This information is very timely for all our families, please consider attending. If you cannot attend and wish to have resources sent home with your child, please email Helly at Hahmadyar@fcps.edu
Join Us for the Polar Plunge!
The Key Center community is invited to join our team in GOING FOR THE COLD to benefit Virginia Special Olympics and Key Center School. Our team will be participating in the Mosaic Polar Plunge on January 25th, 2025. Key Center School will receive 50% of the funds raised by funds raised by Key Center Team. In the fundraising world, this is a very good percentage! We are inviting Key Center staff, families, and community partners to join the Key Center Rockets Polar Plunge Team!
Got cold feet? If you don’t want to join in the fun with our team, please consider sponsoring one of our team members at the team link above- thanks!❄️🧊🚀
Sensory Friendly Family Morning- Mount Vernon
Saturday, Nov. 9, 8-9 a.m.
Families with children of all ages on the autism spectrum are invited to join George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a sensory-friendly morning and tour. You will be able to tour the mansion at your own pace and explore the historic area. Visit their discovery station for hands-on lessons about archaeology and talk to Mount Vernon archaeologists. Admission is discounted for this special program. Register for this program here.
Virginia State Parks All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Select Virginia State Parks have all-terrain wheelchairs available for guests with mobility impairments. All-terrain wheelchairs are specialized wheelchairs designed to navigate a wide range of terrains that may be encountered in outdoor environments. Offering visitors the freedom to explore new adventures, these chairs provide individuals with mobility impairments the opportunity to access and enjoy outdoor recreation areas that might otherwise be inaccessible. Each park with an all-terrain wheelchair offers specific trail experiences that can accommodate this specialized wheelchair. The chairs are free to the public and available for both children and adults but must be reserved in advance. Learn more
ABA Family Training
Topic: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
November 13th, 2024
10:00 am-11:30 am OR 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Virtual https://meet.google.com/vio-pmnq-dzo
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of this neurological condition. Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide, causing seizures that can disrupt daily life. By wearing purple on Friday, November 8th, we can show our support for those living with epilepsy and their families. Let's work together to break down stigma and promote inclusivity for everyone, regardless of their health challenges.
Transition Parents Support Group
Meetings provide a forum to share resources, ask questions, and be surrounded and supported by families who understand the thrills and challenges of navigating life after leaving school.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Click here to register
Morning at the Museum
The next Morning at the Museum program will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the National Air and Space Museum – Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA (not the museum on the National Mall). Registered participants will be able to explore the entire museum during our program!
Please note that there is no metro station within walking distance of the museum. There is a parking lot available. Parking typically costs $15 per car, but we are trying to confirm a discount for MATM participants. Registered participants will be notified once we have more information about parking.
The National Air and Space Museum will be filming at this event for the purpose of creating a social narrative video for future visitors. Please be aware that your presence at the event may be captured on video and we are requesting all attendees to sign a media release form. If you have any concerns or do not wish to be filmed, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please use this Microsoft Forms link to sign up for this program.
Click here for more information and to register https://forms.office.com/r/GSchbgAx7V
Family Resources
Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair
This event is for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continued support after they leave FCPS. Families will learn about supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, and funding.
The Moving on to Life in the Community resource fair will take place Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at Fairfax High School. Interpretation will be provided using Microsoft Translator on supported devices. Staff will be available to help participants as needed.
Fostering trusting partnerships with families is included in Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships.
‘In a Few Words FCPS’ is a podcast aimed at providing families with essential school news and resources. It encourages partnership between families and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for children's education. Produced by the Office of Family and School Partnerships and others, the podcast is available in both English and Spanish. Listen and subscribe to it here for English and here for Spanish and here for Arabic. For Vietnamese, please call the telephone information line for general information about FCPS.
Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)- IEP PALOOZA and Community Resource Fair hosted by Fairfax County SEPTA on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register today to attend this free event. Interpreters will be available.
Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Accessing an Adapted Curriculum. Join us for an information session on the K-6 language arts and literacy curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities who access an adapted curriculum. This will include an overview of programming available to ensure evidence-based literacy instruction for all K-6 students. Join the FCPS Office of Special Education Instruction, Adapted Curriculum Team for this important webinar.November 12, 2024 10:00-11:00 a.m. Register online
The application period for Fuel Assistance 2025 began October 8th and will end on November 8th. Visit the Virginia Department of Social Services website for more information.
November is Family Engagement Month! November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. National Family Engagement Day on November 21, 2024.
Women Giving Back
Women Giving Back celebrates the loved ones of our country’s men and women in uniform and recognizes the sacrifices they have made in support of our Nation’s heroes. November is Military Family Month. On Friday, November 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., military families can shop for women's and children’s clothing at no cost. Clothing, shoes, and accessories will be available, and no referral is needed. Must have a Military ID to shop. Location: 20 Export Drive, Sterling, VA 20164. If you have any questions, please contact to Erica@WomenGivingBack.org.
Upcoming Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) Workshops
PEATC presents this virtual workshop series for parents and professionals who want to learn more about special education in Virginia. Register once to attend some or all of the informative workshops! November 6 - Ins and Outs of IEP Meetings November 20 - Dispute Resolution. Each session starts at 6:30 p.m. Please see the website for descriptions of each topic. These sessions will be presented on Zoom. They will not be recorded.
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:
November 11 Veterans Day - Student / Staff Holiday
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
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