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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales
Winter Break
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. We wish hope everyone has a wonderful break and we look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.
⛄Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter
Can’t get to the DMV? DMV is coming to you!
The Arc of Northern Virginia is hosting DMV Connect on January 13, 2025 from 9:30 AM -2:45.
DMV Connect offers:
- REAL ID
- Driver’s Licenses
- Identification Cards (Adult and Child)
- Disabled Parking Placards
- Vehicle Titles (Titles will be mailed to customers)
- Virginia Vital Records (Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates -will be mailed to customers)
- Address Changes
- Vehicle Registrations
- E-ZPass Responders
- Compliance Summaries Transcripts
- Hunting & Fishing Licenses
- Knowledge Testing (Select Visits)
To schedule your appointment, email front.desk@thearcofnova.org Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins will be accepted pending availability.
The Arc of Northern Virginia
3060 Williams Drive, Fairfax VA 22031
Main Floor Lobby Meeting Room
January 13, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM
Navigating travel and the holidays with a child who has an invisible disability
Do you have a child with an invisible disability? Here are some tips to help you navigate and cope with the unexpected changes and sensory overload that can arise during travel over the holidays.
Learn more
Building Strong Parent Advocates
January 13, 2025 - February 3, 2025
The Building Strong Parent Advocates free, self-paced online training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. The training will take approximately 6 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 3 week timeframe.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1467946?
Helpful information for individuals and families with someone on the Virginia Developmental Disabilities Waitlist
The Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) run through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. IFSP provides funding for those on the DD Waitlist and hosts the website My Life, My Community https://www.mylifemy communityvirginia.org/. My Life, My Community is an online tool that helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families answer basic questions about services and supports.
Sign up to get news and updates from the IFSP email list
IFSP First Steps
My Life My Community
The Center for Family Involvement https://cfi.partnership.vcu.edu/ which is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU has a network of staff and volunteer Family Navigators who have lived experience and provide one to one emotional, informational and systems navigational support for individuals with disabilities and their family members. For more information and assistance on a wide variety of resources.
Call the Helpline (877) 567-1122 or email cfihelpline@vcu.edu families and professionals make a referral to CFI online
https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/s=HPKXJY43D374XA8T
The Arc of Northern Virginia Trusts
The Arc of Northern Virginia operates a special needs trust program. They plan and manage trusts, welcome new clients, answer questions, and present free online webinars, First Fridays Futures Planning and Trust Talk. Tuesdays. https://thearcofnovatrust.org/
Need to have a family member evaluated and added to the DD Waiver Waistlist
Find your local Community Services Board and ask for a screening
https://vacsb.org/csb-bha-directory/
HIPP and HIPP for Kids
Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for employer-sponsored health insurance: HIPP and HIPP for Kids. You or a member of your family must first be enrolled in a Medicaid program to be eligible to apply for the HIPP programs. These are cost savings programs administered by Virginia Medicaid.
https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/premium-assistance/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-programs
HIPP (19 and over)
For the HIPP program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:
A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid. The health plan must meet cost-effectiveness evaluation.
Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.
Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.
HIPP for Kids (18 and younger)
For the HIPP for Kids program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:
A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid and be less than 19 years of age.
The employer must pay at least 40% of the cost of the health insurance premium.
Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.
Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.
Phone: (800) 432-5924
Email: HIPPcustomerservice@dmas.virginia.gov
December
December 23-January 3: Winter Break - No School
January
January 1-3: Winter Break - No School
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday - No School
January 29: No School for Students
February
February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
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Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations
We have a vision to create a vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School. This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space. The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today.
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist. This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School. Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.
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