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Impact Aid: Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
 FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Veterans Day
 Veterans Day is a crucial time to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made. We extend our deepest gratitude for their service.
Key Center will be honoring all who have served with a special interactive musical tribute to all branches of the military.
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When: Monday, November 10th at 10:30 AM
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Where: Key Center (In-Person)
Join Us Virtually
If you are unable to join us in person, we still want you to be a part of the celebration! Please contact your student’s teacher for the Zoom link to join the tribute virtually.
Don't Miss the FCPS Thanksgiving Luncheon!
 The annual FCPS Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 20th.
Action Item: Order Forms Due This Week!
- Order forms were sent home in student backpacks on Friday, October 31st.
- Please return all forms by Friday, November 7th.
The Key Center PTA has generously offered to cover the cost of the holiday meal for family members who join their students for this special event on November 20th.
Family Fun Night is Coming!
 Get ready for a super fun event coming up soon! We're having a Family Social Event right here at school on Wednesday, November 19th. Mark your calendars! We're going to play some classic Bingo! It's an easy and exciting game that everyone loves. It's a wonderful chance to:
- Catch up with other families.
- Meet and chat with our awesome school staff.
- Most importantly, have a ton of fun!
🗓️ Details You Need
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What: Family Bingo Social
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When: Wednesday, November 19th (start time-5:30pm)
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Where: Key Center School Cafeteria
We can't wait to see you there for a night of calling out "Bingo!" and making some great memories!
Fairfax County Youth Survey
 Fairfax County Youth Survey on Physical and Mental Well-Being
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given each fall to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It provides information about a variety of topics related to our students that influence their physical and mental well-being, from sleep, physical activity, and nutritional habits to protective factors, substance use behaviors, and symptoms of depression.
The 2025 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be taken by students between Monday, November 10, and Friday, November 21. There is an adapted survey with simplified response options for our students. Yet, the vocabulary of the survey questions remains complex. Parents and caregivers have the option of opting their student out of participating in the survey. Please contact your student’s teacher or lead teacher Elizabeth Ganley (ebganley@fcps.edu) to request an opt-out or request additional information.
Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage for more information and to review the opt-out forms.
Providing students with access to the necessary emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical health services to support their successful engagement in school is part of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
National School Psychology Week
 This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. This year’s theme "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families, and school communities set and achieve their goals. Key Center is grateful for our school psychologist, Ted Tynan, and all that he does to support our students and programming! Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Native American Heritage Month
 Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
National Family Engagement Month
 This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
Additionally, every school has a family liaison who will welcome and orient families, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.
If you have questions or would like more information, reach out to connect with our family liaison, Wafika Albani at wmalbani@fcps.edu
Family Engagement in the Special Education Process
November 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
This webinar will support participants to better understand:
- Parent/Guardian’s role in the special education process, ensuring their right to participate.
- Parent/Guardian’s rights, as outlined in federal and state regulations regarding parental participation in these processes.
Where and how parent/guardian’s input is recorded during local screening, eligibility, reevaluation, and individualized education program (IEP) meetings. Register here
ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
 Topics covered will include:
▪ How do I select a behavior to teach?
▪ What are the “learning to learn” behaviors?
▪ How are behaviors taught and learned?
When: Wednesday, November 5 Yes, TONIGHT!
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link: https://meet.google.com/vio-pmnq-dzo
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
 Students with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
Students with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
Resources
 Resources for Furloughed Families
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
Food or Other Financial Assistance
The Virginia Department of Social Services has stated that benefits will lapse starting November 1 if the federal government shutdown is not resolved by October 28. This may cause significant challenges for many of the SNAP households. Fairfax County is committed to supporting our community through these uncertain times. We have heard that Virginia will offer support for families receiving SNAP and who are at risk for losing this resource, so families may not be impacted by the nationwide reduction of this benefit. Check out the link below for more information. Additional resources are available if you need food or other financial assistance:
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SNAP Updates | Family Services
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Basic Needs Assistance (Coordinated Services Planning) call for assistance with any difficulties - including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, healthcare and other needs.
- CSP Call Center: 703-222-0880 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
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Neighborhood & Community Services Human Services Resources Guide (HSRG) is a searchable database that contains information on thousands of nonprofit and government services available to Fairfax County residents. Anyone with an Internet connection has 24/7 access to the HSRG, including from mobile devices. The primary focus of the database is on human services programs for those in need and the bulk of the information is about programs, including detailed service descriptions, eligibility, locations (maps and directions), and contact information.
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Emergency Food Access Map- This food access resource connects community members to the locations of food distributions throughout Fairfax County. The results can be filtered by several variables including zip code, items needed, and language spoken. Metro routes are also displayed to help plan your trip. Please make sure to call or email the food provider listed on the map to confirm they are open. Flyers English and Spanish
Department of Family Services – Get energy and heating assistance during cold weather through the energy assistance programs.
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
Key Center PTA donations
Upcoming Dates
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November 11
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Veterans Day - Student/Staff Holiday
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November 26-28
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Thanksgiving Break
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December 22-
January 2
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Winter Break
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