|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Spirit Week - October 26-30
 Monday 10/26: Pumpkin Spice Day: Wear orange, brown or anything with pumpkins on it
Tuesday 10/27: Sweater Weather: Wear your coziest sweater or sweatshirt
Wednesday 10/28: Wear your classroom hallway colors for the Pep Rally
(A Hall: Red; C Hall: Black; D Hall: Blue; B Hall: White)
Thursday 10/29: Dress to impress for the Homecoming Dance
Friday 10/30: Dress up as anything you want…a book character, a pirate, a superhero…anything!! And we will have a fall spirit parade throughout the Key Center halls!!
Note: All Spirit Week activities are Optional.
Reminder: Next week begins End of Quarter, Early Release, Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for studentsSchools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
October Students of the Month: Adapted PE
 |
|
-Activates the kicking/throwing machine to kick/throw a ball
-Always greets PE staff when entering gym
-Pushes on the pedals to propel trike forward
|
 |
|
-Significant improvement in APE from the start of the school year
-Achieved his APE goal on multiple occasions
-Stayed strong and focused during APE after overcoming adversity
|
Impact Aid Survey
 Beginning Monday, October 19th, the Federal Impact Aid Survey will be available in ParentVue and needs to be completed by the student’s enrolling parent. Instructions have also been sent home in students’ backpacks, so please check your child’s backpack.
Please help Union Mill conserve copy paper by completing the form online:
- Log in to SIS ParentVue.
- Go to “Online Registration.”
- Scroll down to “Impact Aid Online Survey.”
We appreciate your cooperation and help in obtaining 100% participation!
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:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
 Each October, we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), celebrating the skills and contributions of people with disabilities and the importance of inclusive workplaces. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” reminds us that everyone deserves the opportunity to share their strengths and pursue meaningful work. At school, we can honor this message by learning about accessibility, valuing different perspectives, and helping every student feel included and supported as they explore their future goals.
Resources
A Local Resource for Families
 Finding support for a family member with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) can feel overwhelming. NOVA IDD Group brings Northern Virginia families, service providers, advocates, and benefits experts together in one free online community.
Members can search for resources, ask questions, connect with other families, and access a mobile app. It’s a helpful place to start when looking for services, exploring benefits, or learning from others’ experiences.
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)
 ECHO offers food, clothing, household items, school supplies, and limited financial assistance to eligible residents in the Burke and Springfield area. Its service area includes all addresses in ZIP codes 22151, 22152, 22153, and 22015, and some addresses in 22150 and 22312.
Call 703-569-9160 to check eligibility and make an appointment; walk-ins are not accepted. Phone hours are Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 7–9 p.m.
Fairfax County Fuel Assistance (Applications open through November 13)
 Eligible households can apply for help with winter heating costs. If approved, applicants will receive their benefit amount in late December; payments are made from January through April or until the benefit is used.
Apply: Online through CommonHelp or call 855-635-4370. Learn more about Fuel Assistance.
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
Educate Fairfax link to donate to Key Center
Upcoming Dates
|
October 30
|
End of 1st Q, 2 hr Early Release - 11:40 Student Dismissal
|
|
November 2
|
Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
|
|
November 3
|
School Planning Day - Student Holiday
|
|
November 25-27
|
Thanksgiving Break
|
|
December 21-
January 1
|
Winter Break
|
|
