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Reminder:  Picture Day is on Friday, September 26th!

Reminder - Yom Kippur - Student and Staff Holiday

Thursday, October 2, is a holiday and schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.

Key Center Homecoming 2025

Last Friday, our school community came together for the annual Key Center School Homecoming dance. It was a wonderful event filled with music, laughter, and dancing. Students and staff came together to celebrate and make lasting memories. A highlight of the event was the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen.  It was a fantastic event, filled with school spirit and fun for all who attended!

September 27 to October 5 - Blue Star Welcome Week

Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will intentionally celebrate and acknowledge Blue Star Welcome Week. 

When: Saturday, September 27 - Sunday, October 5, 2025

Why: According to the 2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, only 39% of active-duty respondents feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community. Blue Star Welcome Week empowers military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 13,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. One-third of our military families transition into or out of our district each year. Blue Star Welcome Week allows schools to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.

FCPS Start and End Times Survey

FCPS is conducting a School Start Times Survey to inform start and end time planning. We are unsure how this may impact Key Center School’s starting time, as we are usually on a different pattern for buses than our other neighboring schools. 

Every family with a student in FCPS is able to complete a survey online or on paper. Please only complete this survey one time per household. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Paul D'Andrade at psdandrade@fcps.edu.

Children’s Eye Foundation

The All Children See (ACS) program is a public service initiative of the Children's Eye Foundation of AAPOS that provides free, comprehensive eye exams to children who have failed a vision screening or have other concerning eye conditions. The Children's Eye Foundation's mission is to end preventable vision loss and improve the quality of life for visually impaired children globally. In addition to the ACS program, the foundation supports programs like Global Education & Training, Stop Infant Blindness in Africa, and Vision Through Music. For more information and resources, families can scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the program's website.  

Wings for All Travel Training

The Arc of Northern Virginia’s Wings for All is returning to Reagan National Airport on Saturday, October 11th!  This event gives individuals with disabilities the chance to practice the airport experience in a safe, hands-on environment - from checking-in for your boarding pass, navigating through TSA, to boarding the plane.  Like booking a plane ticket, you’ll need some details ready - be sure to register early to save your spot.

For more information and tips to prepare for registration, visit the Wings for All Event Page.

Sibshops and SibTeen

When: October 13, 9 a.m.- noon

Where: Jim Scott Community Center           

             3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA

The Sibshops workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with support needs to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting. Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs, share sibling experiences, and receive peer support. Play games and have fun. 

Register here

SibTeens is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with support needs in grades 6-9 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences.

Register here

Please contact FCPSSibshops@FCPS.edu for follow up questions about either program. 

Math Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

October 10, 10-11:30 a.m.

Participants will learn about evidence-based practices in teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities and how they apply to math instruction. Specific early numeracy objectives will be discussed, along with related activities to support these objectives using items easily found within the home.

Register here

Career and Transition Services (CTS) Presents the Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair

The Moving on to Life in the Community exhibitor fair will introduce and connect families and students with IEPs to adult service providers and community support they may need upon exiting the school system. Register to attend the community resource fair at Robinson Secondary School on Thursday, November 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Participate in an Upcoming Community Boundary Review Meeting

As a reminder, FCPS will hold two sets of community boundary review meetings this fall — one in September and another in October. Each set of meetings will focus on two pyramids per meeting. 

All September meetings will include an overview of where FCPS is in the comprehensive boundary review process, an update and opportunity for feedback on school start times, how community input is informing the process, and next steps in the boundary review process. 

The meeting for our pyramid will be held Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Edison High School (In Person or Virtual). Please register by clicking “in person” or “virtual”, depending on how you would like to participate. 

Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. 

Visit the FCPS website for a full list of meeting dates and information about the October meetings.

School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4

What Is a Bond?To pay for large-scale construction and renovation work, Fairfax County sells bonds, which allows the county to pay for these projects over time, like a home mortgage. By maintaining its triple-A bond rating, Fairfax County bonds are purchased by institutional investors at very low rates, saving the county considerable amounts of money that might otherwise be paid in interest. The county estimates that the triple-A rating has saved taxpayers at least $1 billion in financing costs. 

FCPS uses bonds to fund all of its capital improvement projects – the projects that are focused on the infrastructure of schools and facilities. From important renovations to new safety features like security vestibules, this work is paid for by bonds. 

FCPS will have a bond referendum on the ballot this Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Bonds can make a difference that represent an investment in public education now and in the future.

Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. And learn more about registering to vote and making a voting plan.

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s InnovationFCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Goal 5 focuses on preparing every student for life after graduation with the skills they need to thrive. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Resources

Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by the school division to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home. 

The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help ensure your child has what they need to succeed. Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy sessions:

• Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish) 
• Loving Solutions
• Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council
• Parent Project
• Family Resource Center Webinars on topics including: How to Prepare for School; Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators; Worried Parents, Anxious Kids; and What Families Need to Know About Drugs for Their Students with Disabilities. 

Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.

Key Center PTA

Not yet a member of our PTA?  We would love to have you join!  You can also support Key Center by volunteering with our PTA or making a donation through our Educate Fairfax site.

Key Center PTA Membership
Key Center PTA Volunteer Opportunities

Educate Fairfax link to donate to Key Center

Upcoming Dates

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