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spring break

Spring Break

🌷 Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for Spring Break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. 

April Statewide Election

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. 

April Early Release

The Early Release Wednesday on April 22 has been cancelled. School will be regular hours 9:15 am-4:00 pm.


kindergarten Orientation

Kindergarten Orientation!

We are excited to welcome our newest Kangas! 

Kindergarten Orientation will be held on April 10 at 9:30 AM. This is a wonderful opportunity for incoming kindergarten students and their families to visit the school, meet our staff, and learn more about what to expect in the year ahead.


Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please call our registrar Chris Franco at 703-644-4704. 

Try Online Registration Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 


West Springfield Pyramid Art Show

  • Who: select artists representing KMES (chosen by Mrs. Ehlers and Mrs. Krest)
  • When: April 15 @ 5:30-7:30pm
  • Where: West Springfield High School (enter through Door 4)

 

Keene Mill ES Kanga Art Hop

  • Who: all KMES students
  • When: April 22 @ 6:30-8:00pm
  • Where: KMES, first floor
art show

Students wore their finest outfits for Fancy Day!

fancy day

PTA News

Boosterthon

GET READY FOR OUR KANGA FUN RUN FUNDRAISER

The Booster fundraiser is coming soon to Keene Mill! We are raising $25,000 to expand our Maker Space, improve sound equipment, upgrade outdoor spaces, and support academic and social-emotional growth. During this fundraiser, families can earn donations online to help reach our school goal, and on the final day, all students will participate in our Kanga Fun Run to celebrate!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference! Sign up at MyBooster.com starting April 1st. The program’s kickoff is April 15th and the Fun Run will take place on the fields behind the school on April 23rd.


yearbook

YEARBOOK ORDER DEADLINE COMING SOON!

Go to BuyTheYearbook.com and enter school ID: 732416

New this year: Hardcover books available! 

Yearbooks: $22

Hardcover upgrade: $4

Foil name stamp: $4

Yearbooks will be distributed at school during the last week of classes in June. 


Art Hop

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, March 30-Friday, April 3-Spring Break

Monday, April 6-Teacher Workday-NO School for Students

Friday, April 10-School Planning Day-NO School for Students

Friday, April 10-Kindergarten Orientation @ 9:30 am

Monday, April 13-💜💜Purple Up Day-Wear purple to show support to military kids

Wednesday, April 15-Boosterthon Kickoff during specials

Wednesday, April 15-West Springfield Pyramid Art Show, 5:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, April 16-Spring Individual and Class Pictures 

Thursday, April 23-Boosterthon Fun Run



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