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Pyramid Challenge

Keene Mill students and families enjoyed a beautiful day of physical fitness and friendship at the Pyramid Challenge. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate and support.


SEL Screener

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in October, providing information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students if their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

In early December, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

Please review the Family Guide or reach out to your child’s school for help in understanding your child’s results or ideas on how to support them at home.


Library Schedule

Calling All KMES Library Volunteers

Have you always wanted to volunteer in the library?  Now is your chance!  Come volunteer shelving books, helping students find books, creating displays and organizing our amazing library.  If you are interested in volunteering here at KMES then click on the: KMES December Library Volunteer Sign Up

and pick a time that works best for you.  Please also see the attached KMES Library Class schedule if you are interested in volunteering at the same time your students are in the library.  If you have any questions, please email Mr. Rigsby at lsrigsby@fcps.edu


Advanced Academic News

Full-Time referrals for students are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the referral process. For your convenience, here are the links for the Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

All documents should be emailed to Mrs. Brandt at JBrandt@fcps.edu no later than December 15th.  For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP September Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julia Brandt, at JBrandt@fcps.edu


Boundary

Boundary Review Community Meeting

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 Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary 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


Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.


PTA News

Silver Diner

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 3-Boundary Review Committee, LBSS, 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 5-KMES Silver Diner Fundraiser