 Students and staff enjoyed Hat Day today!
KMES is celebrating Inclusive Schools Week! Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event held during the first full week in December. It provides the opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss how to successfully educate all children. This year’s theme is “Kaleidoscope of Friends.” Kaleidoscope comes from two Greek words: kalos, meaning “beautiful,” and eidos, which means “shape.” Education takes on a beautiful shape when all children are welcomed and valued as contributing members of the school community!
The KMES Book Fair is coming on Thursday! We are pleased to announce that our book fair will be December 6th through December 12th during school hours in the library. It will also be open on the evening of December 7th in conjunction with the Family Fun Night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We hope to see you there, just in time for the holidays!
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Are you ready for some boot scootin' fun?
The 28th annual KMES Hoedown will be held on Tuesday, December 4, in the gym. Students and staff will once again showcase our square dancing skills! All parents/guardians are invited to join us for this "can't miss" event. Please wear western clothing, bring your SMILE, and be ready to have a great time! Unfortunately, due to space constraints and the active nature of the event, younger siblings will not be permitted to attend this event.
The schedule for each grade is below:
- 9:45-10:25 (Kindergarten)
- 10:30-11:25 (3rd Grade)
- 11:30-12:25 (1st & 2nd Grade)
- 12:55-1:50 (6th Grade)
- 1:55-2:50 (5th Grade)
- 2:55-3:50 (4th Grade)
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Last Call for Employee Awards! Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Keene Mill ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please email Ellen Colter at egcolter@fcps.edu. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work.
Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher – a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal – a building principal with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding Leader – These positions include assistant principal, school-based technology specialist, technology support specialist, instructional coach, psychologist, social worker, or school counselor
Outstanding Operational Employee – an employee with at least one year of experience in the position. These positions could include administrative assistants, office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, instructional assistants, public health training assistants, and parent liaisons.
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, December 3.
 Family Fun Night Tropical Vacation Costume Dance and Raffle December 7th!! We need you to make it a success! Volunteer HERE. Fabulous Raffle items include Disney tickets, an American Girl Doll, Flight Birthday Party, Restaurant Gift Cards, Principal for a Day, and more! Come dressed for a Tropical Vacation, enjoy pizza, take a chance on raffle items and dance the night away! Contacts: Family Fun Night, Lynette Kaber, tandlkaber@gmail.com and Raffle, Jackie Giovani giovannijackiepta@gmail.com
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Student Directory: Last chance to customize your personal information you would like shared in the directory! Please check your email for a link with your personalized code to REVIEW and VERIFY YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION. One of the many benefits of joining the KMES PTA is having access to the online directory. PTA members will be granted access to the directory at the conclusion of the verification period. PTA Membership forms can be found HERE if you would like to sign up for membership. Questions? Please contact the Student Directory Chair, Jackie Giovani giovannijackiepta@gmail.com
SAVE the DATE! Ledo Pizza Spirit Nights Dec. 10th & 11th from 5:00-9:00! Enjoy a wonderful family dinner while raising money for the KMES PTA. Join us at Ledo Pizza's West Springfield location. 20% of ALL dinner sales and carryout orders for both nights will be donated to our PTA when you mention Keene Mill. See you there!
Meet the School Board and Board of Supervisors Monday, December 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Auditorium, Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA. These are the officials who determine the funding and policies for our schools, parks, libraries, athletic facilities, and public safety. The budget process starts soon, so now is the time to share your concerns and priorities. Register now! A light dinner will be available at 6:30 p.m.
FCPS Survey Closes Dec. 7th! The Fairfax County Council PTA has created an online survey in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and Urdu) to solicit the opinions of parents, students, and FCPS employees. All responses are anonymous. Your responses will guide planning and activities, so please participate today at this LINK.
Questions? Contact Matt Dunne, vp.advocacy@fccpta.org
Lake Braddock's PTSA is hosting an Arts & Crafts Marketplace Dec. 8th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come for gift wrapping, 100's of vendors, babysitting for parents while they shop, food, 50/50 raffle, auction and more!
Mark your Calendar:
11/30-Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
12/4-KMES 28th Annual Hoedown
12/6-12/12-KMES Book Fair
12/7-Family Night at the Book Fair
12/7-Family Fun Night & Raffle/PTA Meeting
12/13-Interims Go Home in Thursday Folders
12/13-6th Grade Field Trip, Irving Middle School
12/14-Students Released at 1 p.m.
12/24-1/4-Winter Break! No school!
1/10-Deadline for AAP Level IV Referrals
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