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Important Dates:
Sept. 21: Holiday - Yom Kippur (No School)
Sept. 23: TJHSST Information Night @ Key MS (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
September:
- Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
- Attendance Awareness Month
- National School Success Month
Let's all be kind to one another.
Key MS Community Updates
On September 29, Key MS will be hosting a PTA meeting at 5:00 PM. In this meeting, we will discuss PTA opportunities for the year. Principal Campbell will also present information related to our Title I status and plan for the year and findings from our recent IBMYP Reauthorization Visit. Immediately following this meeting, at 6:00 PM, there will be a community meeting about the expansion of AAP centers, which includes a new AAP center being established at Key MS for the 2027-28 school year. Both of these meetings will be in the Lecture Hall.
We hope to see you there!
Drew Campbell
Principal | Key Middle School
703-313-3900
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Marcia St. John-Cunning
Franconia District School Board Member
 Click HERE for the Welcome video in English.
Haga clic AQUI para ver el video de bienvenida en espanol.
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session
A representative from the TJ Admissions Office will deliver a presentation on September 23rd from 6pm-7pm in the Lecture Hall at Key MS. 7th and 8th grade families interested in learning about TJHSST and the admissions process are invited to attend.
Students who meet the following criteria can apply: ✔️ Currently in 8th grade ✔️ Enrolled in Algebra I Honors or a higher-level math course ✔️ Taking Science Honors and at least one other honors course (e.g., English, Civics, or identified as a Young Scholar)
✔️ Earned a 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) or higher in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English
✔️ Passionate about STEM
View the full, up-to-date eligibility criteria, along with GPA information:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-admissions/eligibility-requirements
The application window runs between October 5 – 30. To learn more about the TJHSST admissions process, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions and email questions to TJAdmissions@fcps.edu.
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Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Fall and Winter Screening
Key Middle School Families,
If you are interested in having your student screened for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) in middle school, please review the screening windows and key details below.
For questions or guidance throughout the process, please contact Laura Migdal, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), at lamigdal@fcps.edu.
Screening Deadlines & Eligibility
- Fall Screening (Deadline: October 15)
- Restricted exclusively to students who have newly enrolled in FCPS since January.
- Spring Screening (Deadline: December 15)
- Open to all currently enrolled FCPS students. Referrals may be submitted by parents, teachers, or administrators starting from the first day of school. Please note: Late referrals cannot be accepted.
Resources For comprehensive details on the screening process and program options, please visit the FCPS AAP Family Resources Page.
Laura Migdal she/her
K e y M i d d l e S c h o o l
A A R T | A V I D
2e Resources
Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Nikita Parmar at (703) 313-3984.
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Theatre Department News
“Hello Key Families! Some news from our Theatre Department: Auditions for Shrek Jr. will be happening next week! We have an audition workshop taking place on Monday, September, 14th after school, for anyone who would like some help preparing! Auditions themselves will be on Tuesday, September, 15th and Wednesday, September, 16th after school. Callbacks will be on Thursday, September, 17th. Students can use this link to sign up for an audition slot! Don't know what to prepare? Visit this link to see some audition options! Hope to see you there!”
Thank you,
Ashley Promisel
Arts & Design Department Chair
Theatre Teacher
Key Middle School
Patriot Performers Theatre Co.
703-822-8526
Apromisel1@fcps.edu
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Attendance
Everyday Counts: Setting Your Child Up for Success
September is Attendance Awareness Month! There are many ways parents and caregivers can help their children create healthy routines and make a habit of getting to school on time every day. Some examples include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other caregivers for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for coming to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another caregiver.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Please visit the FCPS website for more attendance tips and resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Spanish:
Cada Día Cuenta: Preparando a su Hijo para el Éxito
Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización de la Asistencia a Clases. Existen muchas formas en las cuales los padres y cuidadores pueden ayudar a sus niños a crear rutinas saludables y a crear el hábito de asistir puntualmente, cada día, a clases. Algunos ejemplos de estas formas incluyen:
- Establezca rutinas para acostarse y levantarse (¿Necesita ayuda haciéndolo? Descargue esta lista de pasos en inglés o español).
- Prepare su ropa y su mochila la noche
- Si su niño se siente ansioso acerca de ir a la escuela, hable con sus maestros, consejeros u otros padres para que reciba consejos sobre cómo hacerles sentir cómodos y entusiasmados de aprender.
- Haga planes alternativos para llegar a la escuela en caso de que algo inesperado ocurra. Pídale ayuda a algún familiar, a un vecino o a otro padre.
- Siempre que pueda, evite hacer citas médicas o viajes largos cuando haya clases.
- Visite nuestra página web para que encuentre más consejos y recursos sobre la asistencia a clases. ¡Asistir a clases hoy, es alcanzar el mañana!
Suzanne Corcoran, Med
School Counselor (703)313-3943 Suzanne.Corcoran@fcps.edu
Mental Health and Emergancy Numbers
Superintendent Community Conversations
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Spanish:
Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. ReidAcompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.
No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
Spanish:
Cómo reportar discriminación o acoso
FCPS está comprometido a brindar un entorno seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para personas de todas las razas, orígenes nacionales y etnias. Las personas que sean víctimas de acoso o discriminación deben reportar el incidente lo antes posible.
Students Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R)
Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Cellphones and Personal Devices
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device. Learn more about the student device requirement.
Spanish:
Revise y firme el SR&R a más tardar el 30 de septiembre
El folleto de Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes de FCPS (SR&R) explica las expectativas de comportamiento de los y las estudiantes y cómo deben responder los adultos para fortalecer la seguridad escolar y crear un entorno justo, equitativo y de apoyo. Este año, el SR&R incluye nuevas Matrices Universales por Grado, tablas de consulta rápida que facilitan a las familias conocer las expectativas de comportamiento y las respuestas de la escuela para los grados K-3, 4-8 y 9-12.
Familias: por favor, revisen el SR&R y conversen con sus estudiantes sobre las expectativas. Recuerden firmar el formulario de confirmación a más tardar el miércoles, 30 de septiembre. Pueden hacerlo iniciando sesión en SIS ParentVUE o firmando y entregando el documento firmado en la escuela de su estudiante.
Para obtener más información, vea un breve video sobre el SR&R o visite la página web del SR&R.
Teléfonos celulares y dispositivos personales Los estudiantes solo pueden usar un dispositivo personal si lo necesitan como parte de una adaptación incluida en su Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP) o Plan de la Sección 504. El director o la persona designada por el director puede aprobar una excepción limitada para una clase especializada si el curso requiere una herramienta tecnológica o un programa que no está disponible en un dispositivo estándar proporcionado por FCPS. Obtenga más información sobre los requisitos para los dispositivos de los estudiantes.
Teletherapy
Virtual Mental Health Services Now Available to Middle School Students
Since 2023, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to offer virtual mental health services to FCPS high school students. These services became available to students enrolled in all FCPS middle schools on July 1.
Parents are encouraged to contact Hazel Health directly if they are seeking mental health support for their child, have noticed changes in their child’s mood or behavior, or are having difficulty connecting with a therapist in the community.
To make it easier for families to access services, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to streamline the referral process. Parents can visit the Hazel Health in FCPS website to enroll their child in services or visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Spanish:
Hay Ahora Servicios Virtuales de Salud mental para Estudiantes de Escuela Media
Desde el año 2023, FCPS se ha asociado con la empresa Hazel Health para ofrecer servicios virtuales de salud mental a estudiantes de secundaria. El 1ro. de julio, estos servicios se hicieron disponibles para los estudiantes inscritos en todas las escuelas medias de FCPS.
Animamos a todos los padres a contactar directamente a Hazel Health si están buscando apoyo de salud mental para su niño, si han notado cambios en su estado de humor y comportamiento, o si han tenido dificultades para encontrar a algún terapista en su comunidad.
Para facilitarles a las familias el acceso a estos servicios, FCPS se ha asociado a Hazel Health para simplificar el sistema de referencias de usuarios. Los padres pueden visitar la página web de Hazel Health dentro del sitio de FCPS para inscribir a su niño en estos servicios, o visitar la página web de “Teletherapy” de FCPS, para encontrar más información.
Arabic
خدمات الصحة النفسية عبر الإنترنت أصبحت متاحة الآن لطلاب المرحلة المتوسطة.
منذ عام 2023، دخلت مدارس FCPS في شراكة مع مؤسسة Hazel Health لتقديم خدمات الصحة النفسية عبر الإنترنت لطلاب المدارس الثانوية في مدارس FCPS. أصبحت هذه الخدمات متاحة للطلاب المسجلين في جميع المدارس المتوسطة التابعة لمدارس FCPS اعتباراً من 1 يوليو/تموز.
يُنصح أولياء أمور الطلاب بالتواصل مباشرةً مع مؤسسة Hazel Health إذا كانوا يبحثون عن دعم الصحة النفسية للطالب، أو لاحظوا تغيّرات في مزاج الطالب أو سلوكه، أو يواجه صعوبة في التواصل مع معالج نفسي خارج الوسط المدرسي.
لتسهيل وصول العوائل إلى الخدمات، عقدت مدارس FCPS شراكة مع مؤسسة Hazel Health لتبسيط إجراءات الإحالة. يمكن لأولياء أمور الطالب زيارة موقع مؤسسة Hazel Health في مدارس FCPS لتسجيل الطالب في الخدمات، أو زيارة صفحة العلاج عن بُعد التابعة لمدارس FCPS لمزيد من المعلومات.
Korean
중학생을 위한 온라인 정신 건강 서비스 이용 가능
2023년부터 FCPS는 Hazel Health와 협력하여 FCPS 고등학생들에게 온라인 정신 건강 서비스를 제공하고 있습니다. 7월 1일부터 모든 FCPS 중학교에 재학 중인 학생들도 이 서비스를 이용할 수 있게 되었습니다.
자녀를 위한 정신 건강 지원을 원하시거나, 자녀의 기분이나 행동에 변화가 있는 것을 발견하셨거나, 지역사회 내의 치료사와 연결하는 데 어려움을 겪고 계신 학부모님께서는 Hazel Health에 직접 문의하시기 바랍니다.
가족들이 서비스를 더욱 쉽게 이용할 수 있도록, FCPS는 Hazel Health와 협력하여 의뢰 절차를 간소화하였습니다. 학부모는 FCPS의 Hazel Health 웹사이트를 방문하여 자녀를 위한 서비스를 신청하거나, FCPS 원격 치료 웹페이지를 방문하여 자세한 내용을 확인하실 수 있습니다.
Student ID/Bus Tracking
Stay in the Know With Here Comes the Bus
Even though FCPS has launched a new bus navigation system, some aspects like the new FCPS My Ride mobile app are still in development. Families should still use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to track the location of their child’s bus. This app is still compatible with the new system.
FCPS will notify families and schools when the new app is ready to download and use. In the meantime, everyone should reinforce with students that they need to tap on and off the bus with their student ID cards.
Did you already download the new app? That’s okay! The new app is in the final stage of testing, so some features are not yet fully functional. At this time, you should refer to Here Comes the Bus for the most accurate information.
Spanish:
Manténgase informado con “Here Comes the Bus” (Aquí viene el Autobús)
Aunque FCPS ha implementado un nuevo sistema de navegación para los autobuses escolares, algunas funciones, como la nueva aplicación móvil FCPS MyRide, todavía están en desarrollo. Por ahora, las familias deben continuar utilizando la aplicación “Here Comes the Bus” (Aquí viene el Autobús) para consultar la ubicación del autobús escolar de su estudiante. Esta aplicación móvil continúa siendo compatible con el nuevo sistema.
FCPS notificará a las familias y a las escuelas cuando la nueva aplicación esté lista para descargar y utilizar. Mientras tanto, es importante recordar a los estudiantes que deben pasar su credencial de identificación estudiantil por el lector al subir y bajar del autobús.
¿Ya descargó la nueva aplicación? ¡No se preocupe! La aplicación se encuentra en la etapa final de pruebas, por lo que algunas funciones todavía no están completamente disponibles. Por ahora, siga consultando “Here comes the bus” para obtener la información más precisa.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Review and Sign the SR&R
- Your Child Belongs at School
- What’s for Lunch? Check the FCPS App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Spanish:
Novedades de FCPSEn caso de que no haya visto el boletín Esta Semana en FCPS, la división escolar compartió novedades sobre los siguientes temas:
- Todo lo que puede hacer en SIS ParentVUE
- Formularios de autorización para recursos escolares
- Cómo seguir a varias escuelas en la aplicación móvil.
Lea Esta Semana en FCPS para que conozca más acerca de estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, por favor, suscríbase hoy.
Key MS Administrative Team
Principal: Drew Campbell | amcampbell1@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal (7th Grade): Shawn D. Brown | sdbrown@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal (8th Grade): Shari Peters | sapeters@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal | jcflegal@fcps.edu
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