Key MS - News You Choose - 11/22/24
SCA Event, Federal Impact Aid, Order Pictures, Free Immunizations, Boundary Meetings

Key Middle School Families


Important Dates:

  • November 27-29: No School (Holiday - Thanksgiving)
  • November:
    • Family Engagement Month

    • Native American Heritage Month

Let's all be kind to one another.


Key MS Student Council Association Participates in the Josten's Leadership Event 

SCA

Congratulations to the Key MS SCA on participating in the Josten's Student Leadership event at South County Middle School. Our students had a fantastic time and represented Key MS very well. A huge Thank You also goes out to the SCA sponsor Ms. Dietrich for creating so many awesome opportunities for our kids.


Federal Impact Aid Survey

Attention FCPS Families!

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

  • Military families.
  • Federally connected families.
  • Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.


Order Your School Pictures

 

Order school pictures at shop.jostenspix.com. Be sure to include the Key MS event code FE172724.


Pix

Jostens is Now Introducing - Collages

For the first time ever, families can create a collage of their student's school pictures, friends or past year's pictures that they can customize with text and the year. Through 11/25, parents can receive 50% off their first collage using Collage50 at checkout!


Yearbook

Yearbook Purchase Info

FRIDAY

Cash or Check Dates for purchasing yearbooks: 

Bring $25 cash or a $25 check made out to Key Middle School to the cafeteria at your lunch time on these dates: 

November 22

December 13 / January 10 / February 7th

Purchases can be made online at any time.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1119370/Key-Middle-School/2024-Yearbook/20230812051508403140/CATALOG_SHOP/ 


Yearbook 24-25

Winter

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

❄️ Preparativos para el Invierno

El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima. 

El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario. 

Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.

Mantenga a Su Hijo Bien Abrigado Durante las Actividades al Aire LibreEstaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.

Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.

❄️ 겨울 날씨 대비하기

눈 깜짝할 사이에 겨울 날씨가 찾아올 거예요! 이 비디오를 보고 날씨와 관련된 휴교 결정이 어떻게 내려지는지 알아보세요

일반적으로 악천후로 인한 휴교는 FCPS 웹사이트에서 가장 먼저 게시됩니다. 또한 이메일, 문자, 소셜 미디어, 뉴스 방송국 등 다른 커뮤니케이션 채널을 통해 가능한 한 빨리 휴교 결정을 알아보실 수 있습니다. 학교 일정과 관련하여 저희가 어떤 커뮤니케이션 수단을 사용하는지 자세히 알아보세요

겨울철을 대비해 계획을 세우시기를 바랍니다. 학생 정보시스템 SIS ParentVUE에 연락처 정보가 최신 상태인지 확인하시고, FCPS 웹사이트를 즐겨찾기에 추가하시고, 필요한 경우 자녀 돌봄 계획을 세우고. 

야외 활동을 할 경우, 자녀의 보온에 신경을 쓰십시오. 

저희는 저온, 혹한기 주의보 및 경고와 같은 기상 주의보를 통해 자녀가 밖에 나가지 않도록 예방하기 위해 날씨를 모니터링할 것입니다. 그러나 자녀가 야외에서 편안하게 시간을 보낼 수 있도록 따듯한 코트와 기타 방한복을 챙겨 적절하게 입히셔야 합니다. 국립 기상청은 추운 날씨에 안전을 유지하기 위한 몇 가지 팁을 제공합니다.혹 자녀의 겨울철 옷을 구비하시는데 어려움이 있으시다면, 페어팩스 카운티 Coordinated Services Planning 703-222-0880에 연락하여 주시기 바랍니다. 의식주 및 취업, 재정문제, 보험 기타 등 어려움이 있으시다면 다국어 담당자가 도움을 줄 것입니다.


Cell Phone Feedback Opportunity

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.


Boundary

Boundary Review