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Teacher Work Day - January 29th - Student Holiday
Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.
Support the 2025 Mosaic Polar Plunge: A Chilly Challenge for a Warm Cause!
Key Center Community,Brrr-ace yourselves for an ice-cold adventure! The 2025 Mosaic Polar Plunge is happening this weekend on January 25th, and we're inviting you to take the plunge with us!
Why Dive In?
- Support Key Center School and Special Olympics Virginia
- Create unforgettable memories (and chattering teeth!)
- Show your kids what true bravery looks like (or just how silly adults can be)
How to Participate:
Remember, it's just a quick dip in icy water – think of it as a very, very refreshing spa treatment! Your momentary discomfort will bring warmth to the hearts of many.Let's make waves for a great cause! Are you ready to turn your goosebumps into a force for good? Questions? Contact Sean Ganley or Beth Curtis.
ABA Family Training- Managing Challenging Behaviors in the Home
This workshop is intended for parents of students with the low incidence disabilities of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. Topics covered will include:
- Understanding why challenging behaviors happen
- How To prevent challenging behaviors from happening
- How to respond and stay safe when challenging behaviors do happen
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/vio-pmnq-dzo
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. To request an interpreter, contact Tina Wilkerson at twilkerson@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you.
Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing and/or cancellation of afterschool activities, the evening session will be canceled. If there is a full day closing, both training sessions will be canceled.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Michelle Peele, at mcpeele@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced
The dates for the 2024 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed. Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
Advocacy Opportunities
Alexandria Town Hall
Save the date for the Alexandria Town Hall with Senator Adam Ebbin, Delegates Elizabeth Bennet-Parker, Charniele Herring and Alfonso Lopez.
When: Saturday, January 25th
Time: 10:00am
Location: Minnie Howard Campus
Alexandria City High School
3775 W. Braddock Road
Alexandria, Virginia
Mount Vernon Legislative Town Hall
Save the date for the annual Mount Vernon Legislative Session Town Hall with Senator Scott Surovell and Delegate Paul Krizek.
When: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 9:00am
Location: Whitman Middle School
2500 Parkers Lane
Alexandria, Virginia
Family Resources
Family Liaison News
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 our webinar webpage.
SibShops
On February 22, 2025, FCPS will host SibShops for children in grades 2 - 6. Come and meet other siblings in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Let's celebrate the amazing contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Register here to attend.
Important Update on Secure Email Encryption
FCPS has established a secure email portal for sharing sensitive information. Please visit our website for more information and instructions on accessing secure messages, or contact Michelle Peele (Family Liaison) for assistance in retrieving your secured email information.
Community Resources
Fairfax County Winter Weather and Extreme Cold Safety Tips
As we navigate the colder months, it's essential to stay informed about winter weather safety. If you need assistance with obtaining cold-weather clothing for your family, please reach out to Michelle Peele, Family Liaison, for support.
Additionally, you can contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff is ready to help you with various challenges, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
Partners in Policymaking
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is now recruiting for the 2025-2026 Partner in Policymaking (PIP) class. Individuals with developmental disabilities or family members learn advocacy and leadership skills. Visit their webpage for more information.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
PEATC is offering a free 5-session self-paced online course to provide information to make transition planning easier. Visit PEATC event page here for more information.
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:
January 29 Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
February 17 Presidents’ Day - Student/Staff Holiday
March 31 Eid-al-Fitr - Student/Staff Holiday
April 1 Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
April 14-18 Spring Break
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