|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Dear Keene Mill Families,
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our Keene Mill Elementary community. Your support, enthusiasm, and partnership have made a meaningful impact on our students’ learning and growth. Together, we have created an environment where every child can thrive, explore, and achieve.
During this special time of year, I wish you moments of peace, joy, and connection with your loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating near or far, we hope this season brings warmth and happiness to your hearts.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting and successful second half of the school year.
Ms. Peace
Proud Principal
The Main Office will be closed during Winter Break.
The main office will be closed during Winter Break, December 21- January 3. The office will open on January 6, 2025. Staff will also not be available via email and will return your message when they come back in the new year. We hope that you enjoy the time with your families over the break.
 Keene Mill is proud to announce our Outstanding Employees for 2024-2025.
*Outstanding Teacher-Kendra Grogan, Fifth Grade Teacher
*Outstanding Operational Employee-Stephanie Street, Instructional Assistant
*Outstanding New Teacher-Emily Rejas, Third Grade Teacher
 Students enjoyed holiday spirit days this week!🎄❄️🎄❄️
 |
|
Read In Pajama Day
Friday, December 20 is Read In Pajama Day. Students can wear school appropriate pajamas and bring one stuffed animal that fits in their backpack. Students should not wear slippers. Students are welcome to bring books from home to read during the day.
|
 |
|
Lost and Found
Our lost and found includes lots of warm winter jackets and hoodies that students might need during Winter Break. Please have your student check for any lost clothing. Lost and Found will be cleaned out over Winter Break.
|
Middle School News
All Keene Mill students who will be attending Washington Irving next year will be heading over to see the middle school for a walking field trip on Tuesday, January 14th from 9:30 until 12:30.
Keene Mill staff members will be chaperoning small groups as they learn about middle school courses, tour the school, and ask questions.
Please sign the permission slip found in Thursday Folders and return it by Thursday, December 19th at the latest.
Important Dates to Note:
Monday, January 13th Lake Braddock Curriculum Night for parents and students 6:30-8:15 p.m. at LBSS.
Tuesday, January 14th Walking Field Trip to Irving (sign and return permission slip by 12/19) for future Irving students. Students and Keene Mill staff only.
Thursday, January 16th Washington Irving Curriculum Night for parents and students 6-8 p.m. at Irving.
Friday, January 17th Lake Braddock counselor visits with future LBSS seventh graders. Students and Keene Mill staff only.
Reminder: Full time Level Four AAP Families must complete and submit the intent form that was sent to all families last week. Please make your decisions and complete the online submission as soon as you can.
PTA News
 2024-25 YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST
We're looking for student-created artwork for the 2024-25 yearbook cover. This year's theme is "I am a proud Kanga!" Entries are due to the main office by Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Contest Rules
- Entry must have Keene Mill Elementary School 2024-25 included in design.
- Entry should be on White Unlined Letter-Sized Paper (8.5"x11") with the shorter sides on the top and bottom.
- Write your FIRST and LAST NAME plus your TEACHER'S NAME on the BACK in PENCIL.
- No photographs or clipart! No copying or tracing!
- Entry must be student's own work.
- Use BOLD, BRIGHT colors. Fill up the page with color (minimal white space).
- Create using MARKERS, CRAYONS, and PAINTS. (Colored pencils do not process well.)
- Your entry will not be returned.
- Submissions not meeting these guidelines will not be considered for the cover.
- Questions? Email
-
yearbook@keenemillpta.org.
WE NEED YOU! HELPING GAMES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Showcase your business while helping students learn and experience community service!
Starting this February, Keene Mill Elementary hosts its month-long "Helping Games" which focuses on community service and school spirit. The 800+ students, staff, and teachers are divided into four teams and they participate in various activities and school events to earn points for their team.
Throughout the weeks, members of the teams are encouraged to wear their team t-shirts to earn points, and a donation for our Helping Games would include your business logo and website and/or phone number on the back of almost 1,000 t-shirts. Your logo and information would also be featured on any digital or print materials related to the 2025 Helping Games, and the donation would be tax deductible.
For more information, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2025HelpingGames or email Courtney Marsh at president@keenemillpta.org.
Mark Your Calendar
Friday, December 20-Pajamas/Stuffed Animal Day
Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3-Winter Break, No School
Keene Mill office will be closed during Winter Break.
Monday, January 6-School resumes
Thursday, January 16-General PTA meeting @ 6:30 pm
Monday, January 20-Martin Luther King Day-No School
Tuesday, January 28-End of the 2nd Quarter
Wednesday, January 29-Teacher Workday-No School for Students
|
