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Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Please know, we encourage and expect our staff members to also stay home when new symptoms occur. Please continue to monitor your child and if a student feels off and/or presents with symptoms, consider keeping the child home to prevent any spread of germs.
2025 Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging!
Join us March 15, 2025, at South Lakes High School to ensure the safety, support, and inclusion of every member of our FCPS school community. This event is free and open to all families, educators, and community members. Childcare provided. Please help us plan, register for the Family Summit today! For more information visit the Family Summit website.
The Basics of Medicaid Waiver
Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
Live, online virtual meeting
In this one hour presentation, Lucy Beadnell, our Director of Advocacy, will review what Waivers are, services Waivers offer, how to apply, and give tips for families on waiting lists for services.
Register for The Basics of Medicaid Waiver Meeting
Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
Date: March 7, 2025
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.
Register for Anxiety in the Context of Autism Meeting
Springfield Challenger Baseball
Springfield Challenger Baseball, Little League Baseball for kids, teens and adults with special needs, will open its 32nd season starting April 6th. They are looking for and have plenty of opportunities for new players.
2025 Spring Season
April 6- June 15
Beginning in 1993 with only nine players, they have grown to become one of the largest Challenger programs in the world, fielding over one hundred players annually in three age appropriate divisions.The program is geared to all ages, Little Challengers (ages 4-12), Majors (ages 13-18), and a young adult league (ages 19 and up)..
All games are on Sunday afternoons at West Springfield Little League Byron Avenue fields, games are non-competitive and adapt to each player’s individual needs.
For more information, contact either Eddie Garretson (EGarret166@aol.com, 703-304-2330) or Logan Bruno (logan.garretson@gmail.com, 571-331-1167).
Family Resources
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.
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.
Check the PEATC website calendar for more upcoming workshops.
Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)
The Training Futures team is recruiting trainees for an upcoming 12-week, hybrid training cycle. Participants will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to secure a fulfilling, living-wage job in a professional office setting. Training begins on February 19, 2025. Interested individuals can begin the intake process by filling out the online inquiry form at Training Futures - Northern Virginia Family Service.
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:
March 31 Eid-al-Fitr - Student/Staff Holiday
April 1 Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
April 14-18 Spring Break
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