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 CELEBRATE OUR "SUN-SATIONAL" KEENE MILL TEACHERS & STAFF NEXT WEEK
Next week the Keene Mill PTA is celebrating Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! We are grateful for the amazing work our "SUN-sational" KMES staff does for our students every day and we have sunny-themed events planned for the spirit week:
MONDAY: SUNSHINE NOTES. Complete postcards sent in this week's Thursday Folders & return to your classroom or specialist teachers. Feel free to write extra notes to any teachers or staff members who have brightened your time at Keene Mill.
TUESDAY: TEACHER TWIN DAY. Dress like your favorite teacher or wear your teacher’s favorite color.
WEDNESDAY: TEACHERS HELP US BLOOM! Send in a flower for your teacher to create a unique student-made bouquet.
THURSDAY: OUR TEACHERS SHINE BRIGHT. Wear your favorite sunglasses or hat.
FRIDAY: KANGA SPIRIT DAY. Wear any Keene Mill Elementary shirt or Keene Mill colors of red and blue to show your KMES pride.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE PTA IN SALUTING OUR SHINING STAFF
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is always a great success thanks to the support of our Keene Mill community. If you are able to VOLUNTEER or DONATE to help with this year's events, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2026KMESappreciation for links to our volunteer sign-up, hospitality donation page, and Amazon Wishlist (available at the bottom of that webpage). Thank you for your support!
Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6!
Love riding your bike? Celebrate Bike & Roll to School Day and join students, families, and teachers across the country in biking to school together! This national event promotes healthy habits, encourages walking and biking, and helps reduce car traffic.
While it’s a one-day event, Bike to School Day inspires long-term change by showing communities the benefits of bike-friendly, active school commutes. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 6!
Registration is open for schools and the FCPS Safe Routes to School team offers incentives for participating schools. Ride together, make a difference, and show your community the power of active travel!
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Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
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Nominate Our Outstanding KMES Staff
Do you know an outstanding KMES staff member who goes above and beyond or turns ordinary to extraordinary? Nominate them for an FCPS Cares Award and help share how amazing they are!
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PTA News
 MAY 15: PICNIC AT THE PLAYGROUND & 6TH GRADERS VS. TEACHERS/STAFF VOLLEYBALL GAME
On Friday, May 15, the PTA will host our annual Picnic at the Playground and 6th Graders vs. Teachers/Staff Volleyball Games!
From 5:30-8:00 PM, visit food trucks on the blacktop area (families can also bring their own picnics), play at the KMES playground, and then cheer on our 6th graders starting at 6:30 PM to celebrate them before they officially promote up to middle school. Join us for an evening of food, music, and fun!
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8-Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 6-Bike and Roll to School
Friday, May 8-Grade 5 Science SOL
Tuesday, May 12-Grade 5 Math SOL
Tuesday, May 12-Band, Strings and Chorus Concert @ WSHS
Wednesday, May 13-Early Release Wednesday @ 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 14-Grades 3 & 4 Math SOL
Friday, May 15-Grade 6/Algebra SOL
Friday, May 15-6th Grade Volleyball Game and Family Picnic @ 5:30 pm
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