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Thanksgiving Break
Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 . Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
Impact Aid Forms were sent home November 13th to families that have not completed the survey through ParentVUE. FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is also 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.
Thanksgiving Lunch for Families at Key Center
Reminder- the FCPS Thanksgiving school luncheon will be held tomorrow- November 21st. Order forms were sent home last Wednesday with a due date of November 19th. Student meal times may be slightly adjusted on the 20th to accommodate this special lunch event. Your student’s actual mealtime will be shared by your classroom teacher once the schedule is finalized.
American Education Week
For American Education Week we celebrate ALL who work in our Key Center School community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more! Learn more from the National Education Association. Want to recognize someone from our school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
Substitute Educators Day
On National Substitute Educators Day, November 22nd, Key Center wants to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible substitute teachers. Their dedication and flexibility are invaluable to our school community. They step into classrooms with ease, maintaining a positive learning environment and fostering a love of learning. The contributions of our Key Center substitutes are essential, and we are truly grateful for all that they do.
Thank you Yolanda, Henry, Sarah, Joanne, and Pamela!
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Public versus private health insurance for your child with significant health care needs
Understanding public and private health insurance options for your child with specific health care needs can be difficult. They may be eligible for both, and you may have to choose between them. This online workshop, sponsored by the Pacer Center, will explore the differences in these options, share eligibility requirements, and provide additional resources for those that are not eligible for medical assistance.
Date: December 11, 2024
TIme: 7 - 8 p.m.
Register now on the Pacer Center website.
Lewis Students Champion Disability Rights
Lewis High School students are advocating for disability rights and justice, following in the footsteps of Congressman and Civil Rights Leader John R. Lewis, who their school is named to honor.
The students are a part of the school’s John R. Lewis Leadership Program, an innovative initiative designed to inspire students to become future leaders. Congressman Lewis’ life and legacy inspired the program, which aims to incorporate his principles into the school’s core curriculum.
In September, Lewis Leadership Program students organized an event for the National Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice. Read more about their project.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered, guides our work so that every student feels like they belong at school and that their voice is heard.
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 receives 50% of the funds raised by by the 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!❄️🧊🚀
Family Resources
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) Presents-- Self Care – Refilling My Bucket. You are invited to join a special 15-minute session focused on the importance of self-care. Take this opportunity to give yourself a “gift” by taking a moment to refill your own bucket. To view session dates and register, please visit the PEATC website.
Mark your calendars for National Family Engagement Day on November 21, 2024. We encourage you to visit the Family Academy website for valuable resources and support to enhance your child's learning journey. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage. Check out PEATC’s interactive calendar for additional resources available throughout the month!
Special Education Dispute Resolution Options in Virginia. This presentation will describe dispute resolution options for IEP meetings and other special education proceedings. PEATC will also guide you on how to prepare when entering into a dispute resolution process. Register here to attend the virtual workshop.
Bienvenido’s Todos to host webinar-format presentations on disability resources and services, especially for Latinos with disabilities, their families, caregivers, advocates, and those who provide services to Latinos. The monthly webinars will cover disability-related topics, especially as they relate to Latinos and their different states of residence. Webinars are available in English and Spanish. For more information: Welcome All Webinar Series — ECNV English registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom Spanish registration: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Support Key Center!
You can donate directly to Key Center using our donation link hosted by Educate Fairfax. One-time donations can be made as well as recurring gifts to the school. Your donations make a meaningful impact on the students, teachers and families of Key Center. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together we can continue to build a nurturing environment where all students thrive!
Another option for contributing to the Key Center is through support of our PTA.
PTA Membership:
Key Center PTA Membership for Parents/Family
Key Center PTA Membership for Staff
PTA Donations:
Key Center PTA donations
Upcoming Dates
November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Break
December 23 - January 5 Winter Break
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