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Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

• December 20: Last Day of School Before Winter Break
• December 23 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
• January 16: Curriculum Night and Electives Fair
• December:

  • December 10 - Human Rights Day

  • Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Campbell's Corner

Greetings Key Middle School Families,

As the holiday season approaches, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the privilege of partnering with you in the education of your children. It has been a pleasure to witness the growth and development of our students this year, and I am incredibly proud of their accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom.

The dedication and support of our parents, guardians, and caretakers are invaluable to the success of our school. Your active involvement in your child's education, from attending school events to helping them with their schoolwork, creates a positive and enriching learning environment for all.

I wish you and your families a joyous and restful holiday break filled. Please remember to prioritize safety and well-being during this festive time.

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school refreshed and ready to learn in the new year.

Sincerely,

Drew Campbell

Principal | Key Middle School

703-313-3900

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Winter Hallway Decorations

Thank you to our School Council Association and Art student for creating these wonderful winter decorations for the school hallways. Ms. Dietrich and Mr. Robbins, SCA sponsor and art teacher, respectively, also deserve a huge round of applause for their work with our kiddos to make these decorations possible..

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide.

Dual Language Immersion 

• 🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

• SpanishInscripción en el Programa de Inmersión en Dos IdiomasLa inscripción para la lotería en todo el condado para los programas de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas (DLI) se abrirá el lunes 13 de enero. Los estudiantes actuales de pre-kínder pueden aplicar para el programa de inmersión de kínder, y los estudiantes actuales de kínder pueden aplicar para los programas de inmersión de primer grado para el año escolar 2024-25.

Los programas están disponibles en Francés, Alemán, Japonés, Coreano y Español. 

Los padres que estén interesados en los programas DLI en FCPS son invitados a asistir a una reunión informativa. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo dentro de la escuela. Visite la página de inscripción de los programas de inmersión en dos idiomas para obtener una lista de las reuniones por idioma ofrecido. 

Más información sobre los programas DLI y la inscripción.

 

• The online application for FCPS’ Dual Language Immersion Program for the 2024-25 school year will begin on January 13. Applications are due based on grade level. Read more: https://bit.ly/3vZDSLP.

Community Boundary Review Meetings

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

• Spanish:

📍 Actualizaciones de la Revisión Integral de Límites

El Comité Asesor de Revisión de Límites de la Superintendente tuvo su segunda reunión el 16 de diciembre en el Gatehouse Administration Center. Vea los puntos clave de esa reunión y acceda a la agenda de la reunión, diapositivas y otros materiales que los miembros del comité recibieron.  

Reuniones virtuales de la Comunidad para la Revisión Integral de Límites se llevarán a cabo:

• viernes, 10 de enero de 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• jueves, 16 de enero de 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• sábado, 25 de enero de 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• lunes, 27 de enero de 2025, de 6:30 a 8 p.m. 

• martes, 28 de enero de 2025, de 6:30 a 8 p.m. 
• lunes, 10 de febrero de 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

La inscripción estará disponible próximamente en la página web de Revisión Integral de Límites, donde también podrá informarse sobre el proceso de revisión de límites. Inscríbase también en nuestro boletín de Revisión de Límites Escolares.

Family Engagement Policy and Compact

For the News You Choose, we have to share our Family Engagement Compact and provide parents with an opportunity for feedback. Here is the preamble to the document that you can adapt for the blurb:

Key Middle School is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools that receive Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.

Key Middle School jointly developed this policy and compact with members of the school community and adopted it for the 2024-2025 school year. Several of the provisions specifically address state or federal expectations for the policy and compact.

This policy and compact is distributed to all caregivers in a language that families can understand. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through regular communication with the school and participation in family events. Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Here is the link to the Family Engagement Compact on our website.

Here are the links to the surveys:

• English
• Spanish

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

🗓️ Reserve la Fecha: ¡Las Academias tendrán Casas Abiertas en Enero!

Las academias de FCPS tendrán casas abiertas para estudiantes que estén interesados empezando a enero. 

Una academia de escuela secundaria es un centro dentro de una escuela secundaria que ofrece cursos técnicos avanzados y especializados para preparar a los estudiantes para educación postsecundaria y/o campos de carreras. Los estudiantes que se matriculen en los cursos optativos de la academia tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una serie de experiencias profesionales que incluyen el seguimiento, la tutoría y/o las prácticas en empresas locales.

Obtenga más información y consulte el calendario de las Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas de la Academia.

• 📢 Calling all high schoolers! Interested in nursing, fashion, construction, criminal justice, and other technical and specialized courses? Our FCPS Academies are where you can explore your career interests and get hands-on training. Find out more at our upcoming open house events: 

🗓️ACADEMY & SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES🗓️

Chantilly Academy: January 8

Edison Academy: February 1

Fairfax Academy: February 4

Falls Church Academy: January 9

Marshall Academy: January 30

West Potomac Academy: February 20

Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing: TBD

Fairfax County Firefighting Program: TBD

Spring Village Construction: TBD

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41vtnk1 or visit fcps.edu and search for “Academies and Specialized Programs.”

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

🗓️ Reserve la Fecha: ¡Las Academias tendrán Casas Abiertas en Enero!

Las academias de FCPS tendrán casas abiertas para estudiantes que estén interesados empezando a enero. 

Una academia de escuela secundaria es un centro dentro de una escuela secundaria que ofrece cursos técnicos avanzados y especializados para preparar a los estudiantes para educación postsecundaria y/o campos de carreras. Los estudiantes que se matriculen en los cursos optativos de la academia tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una serie de experiencias profesionales que incluyen el seguimiento, la tutoría y/o las prácticas en empresas locales.

Obtenga más información y consulte el calendario de las Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas de la Academia.

• 📢 Calling all high schoolers! Interested in nursing, fashion, construction, criminal justice, and other technical and specialized courses? Our FCPS Academies are where you can explore your career interests and get hands-on training. Find out more at our upcoming open house events: 

🗓️ACADEMY & SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES🗓️

Chantilly Academy: January 8

Edison Academy: February 1

Fairfax Academy: February 4

Falls Church Academy: January 9

Marshall Academy: January 30

West Potomac Academy: February 20

Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing: TBD

Fairfax County Firefighting Program: TBD

Spring Village Construction: TBD

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41vtnk1 or visit fcps.edu and search for “Academies and Specialized Programs.”

Middle School Start Time Study

⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

⏰ Actualización de Cambios Potenciales a los Horarios de Comienzo de las Escuelas IntermediasEn la sesión de trabajo de la Junta Escolar del martes, personal de Prismatic Services, Inc. presentó opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo en las escuelas intermedias de FCPS. Como recordatorio, Prismatic está encargado de desarrollar un plan de acción para ayudar a la Junta Escolar a alcanzar su meta de empezar las escuelas intermedias a las 8 a.m. o después.La presentación incluye cinco opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo de las escuelas intermedias basado en el análisis del consultor de los foros de la comunidad, encuestas, y entrevistas con el personal, padres, asociaciones, y otros grupos. El Consejo Escolar proporcionará los próximos pasos al superintendente.Vea un video de la sesión de trabajo. Visite la página web sobre el Horario de Inicio de las Escuelas Intermedias para obtener más información sobre el proyecto.

Federal Impact Aid Survey Federal Impact Aid Survey 

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

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.

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/ 

Immunizations

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Patriot Community-

This is a friendly reminder that we need a Title I Parent Advisory Committee representative for your school ASAP. Please email Debbie Vel ([email protected]) if you are interested in supporting Key MS in this capacity.

The representative should be a parent who is able to attend each meeting and relay important information back to the school. This is also a great opportunity to advocate for any resources our school may need. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so our representative can attend either virtually or in person once a month.

You may also complete this google form if you would like to sign up.

Meeting dates are listed below, and they will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

   

• February 11, 2025

• March 18, 2025

• April 22, 2025

• May 20, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Debbie Vel at [email protected].

Thank you, Key MS Admin Team

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

 

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Away for the Day Update

Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.

Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day. 

Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.  

Drivers Wanted

Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.

School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.

$2,000 signing bonus!

For more information call 571-423-3023

District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
• Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
• Fall 2024 Sports Champions

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Spanish:

En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

• Inscripción para la Lotería del programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas
• Sea uno de los primeros en enterarse cuando las escuelas cierren o se retrasen
• Campeones Deportivos Otoño 2024

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo. 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families

12/18/2024

Dear Key Middle School families:

We are seeing an uptick in the use of racial slurs and insults, both verbal and written, in separate incidents on our campus recently. Administration has begun investigating and will take appropriate action in accordance with the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). 

We want to be clear that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Key Middle School do not tolerate this kind of behavior in our schools. It is unacceptable that any student in our school feels that this is appropriate behavior. This is not the kind of school community we seek to cultivate. We want to send a clear message that we denounce these actions and any hate speech or gestures towards any groups or individuals, even when used casually and socially.  

It is important in your conversations with your child at home that you remind them that FCPS does not tolerate hate speech and racist language in our schools.  Please encourage students to tell a trusted adult when they hear or see anything that does not support our commitment to a safe learning environment. 

Below are two resources that could help guide your conversations at home: 

• How to Talk to Your Children About Hate Speech 
• Talking to your child about slurs: When words hurt

Our students can make a difference in this world by learning to embrace and value our differences instead of using them to divide us. We continue to welcome the opportunity to partner with you on ways to make Key Middle School a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for all. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our administration. 

Sincerely,

Key MS Administrative Team

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Key MS Winter Concert

You are invited to join us for our special Annual Winter Concert event. 

• Where: Key MS gym
• When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 @ 6:30pm

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Key MS Winter Concert

You are invited to join us for our Annual Winter Concert. 

• Where: Key MS gym
• When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 @ 6:30pm

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

• December 17: Winter Concert @ 6:30pm (Key MS Gym)
• December 20: Last Day of School Before Winter Break
• December 23 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
• January 16: Curriculum Night and Electives Fair
• December:

  • December 10 - Human Rights Day

  • Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Family Engagement Policy and Compact

For the News You Choose, we have to share our Family Engagement Compact and provide parents with an opportunity for feedback. Here is the preamble to the document that you can adapt for the blurb:

Key Middle School is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools that receive Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.

Key Middle School jointly developed this policy and compact with members of the school community and adopted it for the 2024-2025 school year. Several of the provisions specifically address state or federal expectations for the policy and compact.

This policy and compact is distributed to all caregivers in a language that families can understand. Caregivers have opportunities to provide comments and feedback on the policy and compact through regular communication with the school and participation in family events. Comments are submitted with the school’s policy and compact to FCPS central offices and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This policy and compact are made available to the broader school community through the school website.

Here is the link to the Family Engagement Compact on our website.

Here are the links to the surveys:

• English
• Spanish

FACS Students Bake Holiday Cookies

Our incredible FACS students baked an assortment of cookies for their peers, in an engaging and memorable after-school event. This special event exemplified the values of community involvement and caring, core lessons we are teaching in our current unit. Students joined together to decorate and enjoy the cookies prepared by our talented FACS students. Participation in the event also supported a meaningful cause, with students contributing canned goods that FCCLA will donate to a local food bank, further reinforcing the importance of giving back and strengthening our community bonds. Enjoy! Thank you to our amazing Family and Consumer Science Teacher Yanal Jabour, M.Ed. for making this opportunity possible.

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

🗓️ Reserve la Fecha: ¡Las Academias tendrán Casas Abiertas en Enero!

Las academias de FCPS tendrán casas abiertas para estudiantes que estén interesados empezando a enero. 

Una academia de escuela secundaria es un centro dentro de una escuela secundaria que ofrece cursos técnicos avanzados y especializados para preparar a los estudiantes para educación postsecundaria y/o campos de carreras. Los estudiantes que se matriculen en los cursos optativos de la academia tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una serie de experiencias profesionales que incluyen el seguimiento, la tutoría y/o las prácticas en empresas locales.

Obtenga más información y consulte el calendario de las Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas de la Academia.

• 📢 Calling all high schoolers! Interested in nursing, fashion, construction, criminal justice, and other technical and specialized courses? Our FCPS Academies are where you can explore your career interests and get hands-on training. Find out more at our upcoming open house events: 

🗓️ACADEMY & SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES🗓️

Chantilly Academy: January 8

Edison Academy: February 1

Fairfax Academy: February 4

Falls Church Academy: January 9

Marshall Academy: January 30

West Potomac Academy: February 20

Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing: TBD

Fairfax County Firefighting Program: TBD

Spring Village Construction: TBD

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41vtnk1 or visit fcps.edu and search for “Academies and Specialized Programs.”

Academy Open Houses

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

🗓️ Reserve la Fecha: ¡Las Academias tendrán Casas Abiertas en Enero!

Las academias de FCPS tendrán casas abiertas para estudiantes que estén interesados empezando a enero. 

Una academia de escuela secundaria es un centro dentro de una escuela secundaria que ofrece cursos técnicos avanzados y especializados para preparar a los estudiantes para educación postsecundaria y/o campos de carreras. Los estudiantes que se matriculen en los cursos optativos de la academia tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una serie de experiencias profesionales que incluyen el seguimiento, la tutoría y/o las prácticas en empresas locales.

Obtenga más información y consulte el calendario de las Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas de la Academia.

• 📢 Calling all high schoolers! Interested in nursing, fashion, construction, criminal justice, and other technical and specialized courses? Our FCPS Academies are where you can explore your career interests and get hands-on training. Find out more at our upcoming open house events: 

🗓️ACADEMY & SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OPEN HOUSES🗓️

Chantilly Academy: January 8

Edison Academy: February 1

Fairfax Academy: February 4

Falls Church Academy: January 9

Marshall Academy: January 30

West Potomac Academy: February 20

Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing: TBD

Fairfax County Firefighting Program: TBD

Spring Village Construction: TBD

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41vtnk1 or visit fcps.edu and search for “Academies and Specialized Programs.”

Key MS Food Drive

Thank you to Ms. Dietrich and the wonderful students of the SCA for all of your work on making our canned food drive a successful endeavor. 

Middle School Start Time Study

⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

⏰ Actualización de Cambios Potenciales a los Horarios de Comienzo de las Escuelas IntermediasEn la sesión de trabajo de la Junta Escolar del martes, personal de Prismatic Services, Inc. presentó opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo en las escuelas intermedias de FCPS. Como recordatorio, Prismatic está encargado de desarrollar un plan de acción para ayudar a la Junta Escolar a alcanzar su meta de empezar las escuelas intermedias a las 8 a.m. o después.La presentación incluye cinco opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo de las escuelas intermedias basado en el análisis del consultor de los foros de la comunidad, encuestas, y entrevistas con el personal, padres, asociaciones, y otros grupos. El Consejo Escolar proporcionará los próximos pasos al superintendente.Vea un video de la sesión de trabajo. Visite la página web sobre el Horario de Inicio de las Escuelas Intermedias para obtener más información sobre el proyecto.

Federal Impact Aid Survey Federal Impact Aid Survey 

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

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.

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/ 

Boundary Review

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please visit FCPS’ website for more meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

📍 Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites Empiezan Este MesComo recordatorio, FCPS ha comenzado el proceso de revisar los límites escolares en toda la división. Este importante trabajo ayudará al distrito a apoyar mejor a nuestra creciente población estudiantil, las capacidades cambiantes de las escuelas, y la evolución de las necesidades de la comunidad. La opinión de la comunidad es vital para este proceso. Con eso en mente, FCPS, en asociación con la Consultoría Thru, será el anfitrión de una serie de reuniones de la comunidad en cada una de nuestras seis regiones. Animamos a los participantes a compartir sus pensamientos, hacer preguntas y aprender más sobre la revisión de límites.

Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para las fechas de las reuniones, lugares, y otra información. Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias de la Revisión de Límites Escolares para actualizaciones.

Immunizations

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Patriot Community-

This is a friendly reminder that we need a Title I Parent Advisory Committee representative for your school ASAP. Please email Debbie Vel ([email protected]) if you are interested in supporting Key MS in this capacity.

The representative should be a parent who is able to attend each meeting and relay important information back to the school. This is also a great opportunity to advocate for any resources our school may need. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so our representative can attend either virtually or in person once a month.

You may also complete this google form if you would like to sign up.

Meeting dates are listed below, and they will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

   

• February 11, 2025

• March 18, 2025

• April 22, 2025

• May 20, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Debbie Vel at [email protected].

Thank you, Key MS Admin Team

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

 

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Away for the Day Update

Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.

Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day. 

Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.  

Drivers Wanted

Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.

School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.

$2,000 signing bonus!

For more information call 571-423-3023

District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

• Selección de cursos para estudiantes de las Escuelas Intermedias y Secundarias
• Únase a nuestro equipo de maestros
• Reuniones de revisión de límites

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo. 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

• December 20: Last Day of School Before Winter Break
• December 23 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
• January 16: Curriculum Night and Electives Fair
• December:

  • December 10 - Human Rights Day

  • Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Key MS Food Drive

December 9-12

Cans will be collected first thing each morning. A staff member will bring a cart around in the gym, library and at breakfast so kids don’t have to carry the cans with them throughout the day.

Students that donate will be eligible to win a prize.

Middle School Start Time Study

⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times

At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.

Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

⏰ Actualización de Cambios Potenciales a los Horarios de Comienzo de las Escuelas IntermediasEn la sesión de trabajo de la Junta Escolar del martes, personal de Prismatic Services, Inc. presentó opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo en las escuelas intermedias de FCPS. Como recordatorio, Prismatic está encargado de desarrollar un plan de acción para ayudar a la Junta Escolar a alcanzar su meta de empezar las escuelas intermedias a las 8 a.m. o después.La presentación incluye cinco opciones para ajustar las horas de comienzo de las escuelas intermedias basado en el análisis del consultor de los foros de la comunidad, encuestas, y entrevistas con el personal, padres, asociaciones, y otros grupos. El Consejo Escolar proporcionará los próximos pasos al superintendente.Vea un video de la sesión de trabajo. Visite la página web sobre el Horario de Inicio de las Escuelas Intermedias para obtener más información sobre el proyecto.

Federal Impact Aid Survey Federal Impact Aid Survey 

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

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.

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/ 

TJ Information

The TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting their 12th annual invitational science fair on April 5th, 2025 and welcome 5th-8th grade students to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free. 

Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on April 5th, 2025. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.

Feel free to check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

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 Review

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please visit FCPS’ website for more meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

📍 Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites Empiezan Este MesComo recordatorio, FCPS ha comenzado el proceso de revisar los límites escolares en toda la división. Este importante trabajo ayudará al distrito a apoyar mejor a nuestra creciente población estudiantil, las capacidades cambiantes de las escuelas, y la evolución de las necesidades de la comunidad. La opinión de la comunidad es vital para este proceso. Con eso en mente, FCPS, en asociación con la Consultoría Thru, será el anfitrión de una serie de reuniones de la comunidad en cada una de nuestras seis regiones. Animamos a los participantes a compartir sus pensamientos, hacer preguntas y aprender más sobre la revisión de límites.

Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para las fechas de las reuniones, lugares, y otra información. Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias de la Revisión de Límites Escolares para actualizaciones.

Immunizations

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Patriot Community-

This is a friendly reminder that we need a Title I Parent Advisory Committee representative for your school ASAP. Please email Debbie Vel ([email protected]) if you are interested in supporting Key MS in this capacity.

The representative should be a parent who is able to attend each meeting and relay important information back to the school. This is also a great opportunity to advocate for any resources our school may need. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so our representative can attend either virtually or in person once a month.

You may also complete this google form if you would like to sign up.

Meeting dates are listed below, and they will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

   

• February 11, 2025

• March 18, 2025

• April 22, 2025

• May 20, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Debbie Vel at [email protected].

Thank you, Key MS Admin Team

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

 

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Parent Digital Consent System

The Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) is live with major consent forms that families need to sign each year.

Families can log in to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.

Away for the Day Update

Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.

Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day. 

Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.  

Drivers Wanted

Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.

School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.

$2,000 signing bonus!

For more information call 571-423-3023

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Fairfax County Youth Survey

Adjusted information for Key MS:

The survey will be administered at Key Middle School on January 7, 2025 and January 8, 2025. The letter below is still accurate other than the dates the students will take the survey at Key Middle School.

Dr. Michelle C. Reid, Superintendent 8115 Gatehouse Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042 October 7, 2024

Dear Parent or Guardian of Student in Grades 8, 10, or 12:

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

Fairfax County Public Schools has been administering the Youth Survey since 2001, with the sixth-grade survey developed for administration in 2008. The majority of the questions currently on the survey were selected from nationally recognized surveys, including the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey through the National Institute of Health. Millions of students across the country have taken these surveys since YRBSS began surveying youth in 1991 and MTF began in 1975. Using questions from these national surveys helps to ensure that the county has national comparisons to use as a benchmark. It also ensures that the questions measure what they are intended to measure, as the questions meet scientific standards of reliability and validity. Mechanisms are also incorporated to detect invalid responses to survey questions and several internal reliability checks help identify falsified answers.

The Youth Survey is conducted electronically during school hours, during one class period, and is offered in eight languages. It is completely anonymous, and responses cannot be traced back to your child's personal information or linked to a computer, e-mail address, or other electronic identifiers. No personally identifiable information or IP addresses are recorded. Survey responses are stored in a secure server which is compliant with federal data security standards.

To further protect students' anonymity, the responses are read and analyzed only by the researchers and summarized in a report with no personal identifiers. All results are presented at a group, or aggregate, level.

The Fairfax County Youth Survey asks questions about risky behavior, mental health, physical health, and safety, including questions about drug use, bullying, and depression. Students are also asked about the positive aspects of their lives and activities, as well as specific protective factors concerning health and safety, including participating in extracurricular activities. Building protective factors can help young people be more resilient.

Some questions that may be considered sensitive, such as questions regarding suicide, sexual behavior, and transgender status, are included in recognition of the importance of these topics and are presented in a straightforward and sensitive manner. These questions are asked ONLY of students in eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade, as sixth-grade students take a shortened, modified survey. In addition, there is no evidence that asking students about health risk behaviors will encourage them to attempt those behaviors. In fact, there are studies that provide evidence that asking sensitive questions such as these may actually reduce the likelihood of engaging in these behaviors.

County, school, and community-based organizations rely on the Youth Survey results to assess youth needs and strengths, develop programs, monitor trends, measure countywide outcomes, and guide countywide planning of prevention efforts. The survey is also an important tool for measuring student achievement goals related to essential life skills and responsibility to the community. Most importantly, the survey gives parents, youth, and community members a sense of our challenges and our strengths and how to build upon those strengths.

You have the right to preview the survey and may deny permission for your child to participate, if you desire. If you choose not to have your child participate, your child will be assigned an alternative activity during the survey administration. Additionally, if at any time a student is uncomfortable with any question on the survey, the student may skip that question or may elect to discontinue the survey entirely.

The survey will be administered between November 12 and November 22, 2024, during a time of day determined by your child's school administration. A copy of the survey will be available to parents and/or guardians online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safetyandwellness/youth-survey October 11, 2024.

While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form attached below and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to complete the attached form.

If you have questions about the Youth Survey, please contact Bethany Demers, Student Mental Health Specialist, at 571-423-4878. MCR/bd

11/12/2024- 11/22/2024 #25294

Sincerely,

Dr. Michelle C. Reid Superintendent of Schools

Key MS Administration

2024 Fairfax County Youth Survey OPT-OUT FORM

 

Complete this form only if you do not wish for your child to participate in the survey. Return it to your child’s school counselor no later than December 20, 2024. If you have already opted your child out using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to complete this form. I do not give permission for my child to participate in the confidential 2024 Fairfax County Youth Survey. I understand that my child will be assigned to an alternative activity during the administration of the survey.

Student’s Name (please print):

Student ID #: ____________________

School:____________________________________

Grade: ___________

Signature of Parent or Guardian: ____________________________________

 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Fairfax County Youth Survey

Key MS Families-

The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.

Key Middle School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on January 7 and 8 during 8th grade Health and Physical Education classes.

While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than December 20, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.

Thank you,

Key MS Administration

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families TONIGHT! Virtual PTA Meeting

Topic: Virtual Key PTA General Membership Meeting Time: Dec 4, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82178122516?pwd=bGs4v9pTt3kpDQuxeqAbpw8xThl7ZA.1

Meeting ID: 821 7812 2516

Passcode: 739653

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Federal Impact Aid Survey (Online)

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

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.

Federal Impact Aid Survey (Paper Copy)

Key MS students received a paper copy of the Federal Impact Aid Survey form today (12/4/24). Families, please fill the form out and have your student(s) return the form to their Learning Seminar teacher ASAP. 

These forms are very important in providing federal funds to support our school.

Be sure to ask your student about the form when they arrive home today.

Thanks for all of your support in getting these forms completed and returned to school. 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Virtual PTA Meeting

Topic: Virtual Key PTA General Membership Meeting Time: Dec 4, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82178122516?pwd=bGs4v9pTt3kpDQuxeqAbpw8xThl7ZA.1

Meeting ID: 821 7812 2516

Passcode: 739653

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Federal Impact Aid Survey (Online)

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

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.

Federal Impact Aid Survey (Paper Copy)

Key MS students will receive a paper copy of the Federal Impact Aid Survey form on Wednesday (12/4/24). Families, please fill the form out and have your student(s) return the form to their Learning Seminar teacher ASAP. 

These forms are very important in providing federal funds to support our school.

Be sure to ask your student about the form when they arrive home on Wednesday.

Thanks for all of your support in getting these forms completed and returned to school. 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families School Pictures are Ready!

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Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

• November 27-29: No School (Holiday - Thanksgiving)
• December 2: Return to School (Even Day)
• November:

  • Family Engagement Month

  • Native American Heritage Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Campbell's Corner

Greetings Key Families,

This week, our students participated in our annual Turkey Trot, a fun run that kicks off the Thanksgiving season. They were also invited to make gratitude boxes in our library maker space as a way to say thanks to a friend, teacher, or staff member. Little moments like these are powerful reminders of why I am so thankful for this opportunity to serve as the proud principal of Key MS. I am grateful to get to share this time with our students and to be a part of such a positive and inspiring community. I hope you are able to enjoy some quality time with family and friends over the holiday weekend. On behalf of the entire Key MS staff, Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Drew Campbell

Principal | Key Middle School

703-313-3900

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Key MS Annual Turkey Trot

We had another successful Turkey Trot with our entire school and many staff members running the one mile course on Monday (11/25/24). The students had the option of competing for the best time or they could have a casual one mile walk with friends. Either way, it was a great opportunity to get some exercise and fresh air during the school day. A huge THANK YOU goes out to our wonderful H/PE department for organizing the Turkey Trot again this year.

Federal Impact Aid Survey Federal Impact Aid Survey 

The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in electronic format via ParentVUE. All families should complete the survey whether you are military affiliated or not.

Please complete this survey online in ParentVUE. Click HERE to log into ParentVue to complete the survey or to create and set up a ParentVUE account. Please remember, only the enrolling parent may complete and submit the survey. Please complete the online survey by December 16, 2024.

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.

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 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/ 

TJ Information

The TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be hosting their 12th annual invitational science fair on April 5th, 2025 and welcome 5th-8th grade students to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free. 

Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on April 5th, 2025. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.

Feel free to check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected]

Sincerely,

TJ Investigative Science Outreach

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 Review

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please visit FCPS’ website for more meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

📍 Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites Empiezan Este MesComo recordatorio, FCPS ha comenzado el proceso de revisar los límites escolares en toda la división. Este importante trabajo ayudará al distrito a apoyar mejor a nuestra creciente población estudiantil, las capacidades cambiantes de las escuelas, y la evolución de las necesidades de la comunidad. La opinión de la comunidad es vital para este proceso. Con eso en mente, FCPS, en asociación con la Consultoría Thru, será el anfitrión de una serie de reuniones de la comunidad en cada una de nuestras seis regiones. Animamos a los participantes a compartir sus pensamientos, hacer preguntas y aprender más sobre la revisión de límites.

Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para las fechas de las reuniones, lugares, y otra información. Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias de la Revisión de Límites Escolares para actualizaciones.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Key MS

Key MS will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 11, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Key MS may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by December 2, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Nylah Beaugard at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Immunizations

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Patriot Community-

This is a friendly reminder that we need a Title I Parent Advisory Committee representative for your school ASAP. Please email Debbie Vel ([email protected]) if you are interested in supporting Key MS in this capacity.

The representative should be a parent who is able to attend each meeting and relay important information back to the school. This is also a great opportunity to advocate for any resources our school may need. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so our representative can attend either virtually or in person once a month.

You may also complete this google form if you would like to sign up.

Meeting dates are listed below, and they will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

 

• December 3, 2024

• February 11, 2025

• March 18, 2025

• April 22, 2025

• May 20, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Debbie Vel at [email protected].

Thank you, Key MS Admin Team

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

 

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Parent Digital Consent System

The Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) is live with major consent forms that families need to sign each year.

Families can log in to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.

Away for the Day Update

Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.

Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day. 

Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.  

Drivers Wanted

Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.

School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.

$2,000 signing bonus!

For more information call 571-423-3023

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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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 

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.

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 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/ 

❄️ 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 Review

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please visit FCPS’ website for more meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

📍 Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites Empiezan Este MesComo recordatorio, FCPS ha comenzado el proceso de revisar los límites escolares en toda la división. Este importante trabajo ayudará al distrito a apoyar mejor a nuestra creciente población estudiantil, las capacidades cambiantes de las escuelas, y la evolución de las necesidades de la comunidad. La opinión de la comunidad es vital para este proceso. Con eso en mente, FCPS, en asociación con la Consultoría Thru, será el anfitrión de una serie de reuniones de la comunidad en cada una de nuestras seis regiones. Animamos a los participantes a compartir sus pensamientos, hacer preguntas y aprender más sobre la revisión de límites.

Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para las fechas de las reuniones, lugares, y otra información. Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias de la Revisión de Límites Escolares para actualizaciones.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Key MS

Key MS will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 11, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Key MS may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by December 2, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Nylah Beaugard at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Immunizations

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Sensory Disabilities

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

• Spanish: Servicios para estudiantes con discapacidad auditiva y visualLos estudiantes con discapacidades sensoriales requieren servicios especializados y apoyo para acceder a la instrucción típicamente presentada visual y auditivamente. FCPS proporciona servicios educativos a estudiantes con discapacidades auditivas, visuales o auditivas. Ellos reciben apoyo en varios entornos, incluyendo itinerante y basado en el sitio escolar. Obtenga más información sobre estos Servicios para estudiantes sordos o con dificultades auditivas y Servicios para estudiantes ciegos o con discapacidad visual.

El Departamento de Educación de Virginia (VDOE) también proporciona información sobre Recursos para apoyar a los estudiantes con discapacidades sensoriales.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Patriot Community-

This is a friendly reminder that we need a Title I Parent Advisory Committee representative for your school ASAP. Please email Debbie Vel ([email protected]) if you are interested in supporting Key MS in this capacity.

The representative should be a parent who is able to attend each meeting and relay important information back to the school. This is also a great opportunity to advocate for any resources our school may need. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so our representative can attend either virtually or in person once a month.

You may also complete this google form if you would like to sign up.

Meeting dates are listed below, and they will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

 

• December 3, 2024

• February 11, 2025

• March 18, 2025

• April 22, 2025

• May 20, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Debbie Vel at [email protected].

Thank you, Key MS Admin Team

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

 

Student Testing

The Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) require schools to provide reading and mathematics screening tests for all students in grades 6-8. These assessments also fulfill a requirement for reading and mathematics growth assessments under the Virginia Assessment Program (VAP). Test results help families and teachers know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/academic-screening-growth-and-diagnostic-tests) provides more information on these tests. 

• iReady Reading - all students scheduled to take the spring reading SOL
• MAP Growth MAP – all students scheduled to take a spring math SOL 

Middle school teachers assess all grade 6-8 middle school students with iReady Reading and MAP Growth MAP in fall, winter, and spring. Tests are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Teachers set specific testing dates for each class. General timing for required screening and growth is available on the Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/student-tests-assessments/grade-level-tests).  

Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading plan or math intervention plan. Some students may require additional diagnostic tests to help teachers determine specific areas for support. If you have questions about academic screening, growth, or diagnostic tests, please contact your student’s teacher or Danielle Danz, [email protected], the school's test coordinator

Danielle Danz

IBMYP Coordinator

School Test Coordinator

Key Middle School

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Parent Digital Consent System

The Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) is live with major consent forms that families need to sign each year.

Families can log in to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.

Away for the Day Update

Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.

Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day. 

Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.  

Drivers Wanted

Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.

School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.

$2,000 signing bonus!

For more information call 571-423-3023

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

• Spanish:

FCPS NewsEn caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

• Preparación para el invierno
• Resultados de la Encuesta del SEL
• La lucha libre femenina es el nuevo deporte de invierno

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo. 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Honor Roll Assembly and Key MS Spirit Wear

1st Quarter Honor Roll Assembly

When: Friday, November 22nd

Where: Key MS Lecture Hall

• 7th Grade: 8:00am
• 8th Grade: 9:00am

The Key MS PTA will be selling Key MS spirit wear at our honor roll event. We look forward to seeing you to support the achievements of our wonderful students. 

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Key Middle School Picture Retakes

In case you missed it.

Key MS picture retake day will be tomorrow, Thursday, November 21. Remind students to wear their best outfit.

See the image below for picture purchase information.

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

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Honor Roll Assembly and Key MS Spirit Wear

1st Quarter Honor Roll Assembly

When: Friday, November 22nd

Where: Key MS Lecture Hall

• 7th Grade: 8:00am
• 8th Grade: 9:00am

The Key MS PTA will be selling Key MS spirit wear at our honor roll event. We look forward to seeing you to support the achievements of our wonderful students. 

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families Join Your Student for Thanksgiving Lunch

Families-

You are welcome to join your student for Thanksgiving lunch tomorrow (Thursday, 11/21/24). Please confirm with your student which lunch period they have and plan to join them during that particular time frame.

A Lunch: 10:52am - 11:22am

B Lunch: 11:35am - 12:05pm

C Lunch: 12: 17pm - 12:47pm

Families, please bring your own lunch if you plan to join us. There are limited lunch supplies for students.

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram

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Key Middle School Families

Important Dates:

• November 22: 1st Quarter Honor Roll Assembly
  • 7th Grade: 8:00am in Key MS Lecture Hall
  • 8th Grade: 9:00am in Key MS Lecture Hall
• November 27-29: No School (Holiday - Thanksgiving)
• November:

  • Family Engagement Month

  • Native American Heritage Month

Let's all be kind to one another.

Campbell's Corner

Greetings Key Families,

This was an eventful week at Key MS! Earlier in the week, many of our students participated in the World Language Credit Exam, which is an opportunity for students fluent in a language other than English to demonstrate their level of proficiency and earn high school credits. Kudos to all students who participated!

We ended the week with a visit from author Dr. Marc Aronson, who spoke with our students about nonfiction writing, and then held workshops with our staff on how to incorporate engaging nonfiction texts in their classes. Dr. Aronson’s speaking aims to inspire young people to ask thoughtful questions and discover new answers in the world around them. Our students enjoyed learning about Dr. Aronson, his work, and his passion for history, writing, and understanding our world. You can learn more about Dr. Aronson at his website: www.marcaronson.com, and I encourage you to ask your student what they thought of his message!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend,

Drew Campbell

Honor Roll Assembly and Key MS Spirit Wear

1st Quarter Honor Roll Assembly

When: Friday, November 22nd

Where: Key MS Lecture Hall

• 7th Grade: 8:00am
• 8th Grade: 9:00am

The Key MS PTA will be selling Key MS spirit wear at our honor roll event. We look forward to seeing you to support the achievements of our wonderful students. 

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.

Congratulations to our amazing Art teacher, Mr. Robbins, for his display of art at the Workhouse Art Center in Lorton, VA.

Junior Achievement Finance Park

All of our 8th grade students had an amazing experience participating in Finance Park. Students were given a "real life" job and family status and learned to budget and manage their money and resources in a hands on interactive experience.

Be sure to ask your 8th graders what they learned through this experience. A special thank you goes out to our social studies department, staff and parent volunteers for making this opportunity possible for our kids. 

Key Middle School Picture Days

In case you missed it.

Key MS picture retake day will be Thursday, November 21. Remind students to wear their best outfit for this year's picture days.

See the image below for picture purchase information.

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

Boundary Review

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.

Please visit FCPS’ website for more meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

📍 Reuniones Comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites Empiezan Este MesComo recordatorio, FCPS ha comenzado el proceso de revisar los límites escolares en toda la división. Este importante trabajo ayudará al distrito a apoyar mejor a nuestra creciente población estudiantil, las capacidades cambiantes de las escuelas, y la evolución de las necesidades de la comunidad. La opinión de la comunidad es vital para este proceso. Con eso en mente, FCPS, en asociación con la Consultoría Thru, será el anfitrión de una serie de reuniones de la comunidad en cada una de nuestras seis regiones. Animamos a los participantes a compartir sus pensamientos, hacer preguntas y aprender más sobre la revisión de límites.

Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para las fechas de las reuniones, lugares, y otra información. Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias de la Revisión de Límites Escolares para actualizaciones.

Fall Immunization Clinic at Key MS

Key MS will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 11, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Key MS may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by December 2, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Nylah Beaugard at [email protected] with any immunization questions. 

Immunizations

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Sensory Disabilities

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

• Spanish: Servicios para estudiantes con discapacidad auditiva y visualLos estudiantes con discapacidades sensoriales requieren servicios especializados y apoyo para acceder a la instrucción típicamente presentada visual y auditivamente. FCPS proporciona servicios educativos a estudiantes con discapacidades auditivas, visuales o auditivas. Ellos reciben apoyo en varios entornos, incluyendo itinerante y basado en el sitio escolar. Obtenga más información sobre estos Servicios para estudiantes sordos o con dificultades auditivas y Servicios para estudiantes ciegos o con discapacidad visual.

El Departamento de Educación de Virginia (VDOE) también proporciona información sobre Recursos para apoyar a los estudiantes con discapacidades sensoriales.

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

Patriot Community-

This is a friendly reminder that we need a Title I Parent Advisory Committee representative for your school ASAP. Please email Debbie Vel ([email protected]) if you are interested in supporting Key MS in this capacity.

The representative should be a parent who is able to attend each meeting and relay important information back to the school. This is also a great opportunity to advocate for any resources our school may need. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so our representative can attend either virtually or in person once a month.

You may also complete this google form if you would like to sign up.

Meeting dates are listed below, and they will take place from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

 

• December 3, 2024

• February 11, 2025

• March 18, 2025

• April 22, 2025

• May 20, 2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Debbie Vel at [email protected].

Thank you, Key MS Admin Team

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

 

Student Testing

The Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) require schools to provide reading and mathematics screening tests for all students in grades 6-8. These assessments also fulfill a requirement for reading and mathematics growth assessments under the Virginia Assessment Program (VAP). Test results help families and teachers know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/academic-screening-growth-and-diagnostic-tests) provides more information on these tests. 

• iReady Reading - all students scheduled to take the spring reading SOL
• MAP Growth MAP – all students scheduled to take a spring math SOL 

Middle school teachers assess all grade 6-8 middle school students with iReady Reading and MAP Growth MAP in fall, winter, and spring. Tests are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Teachers set specific testing dates for each class. General timing for required screening and growth is available on the Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/academics/student-tests-assessments/grade-level-tests).  

Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading plan or math intervention plan. Some students may require additional diagnostic tests to help teachers determine specific areas for support. If you have questions about academic screening, growth, or diagnostic tests, please contact your student’s teacher or Danielle Danz, [email protected], the school's test coordinator

Danielle Danz

IBMYP Coordinator

School Test Coordinator

Key Middle School

SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Parent Digital Consent System

The Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) is live with major consent forms that families need to sign each year.

Families can log in to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC) using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:

• School Counseling Opt-Out
• Digital Resources Consent
• SEL Screener Opt-Out
• Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
• Denial of Access to Military Recruiters 
• Family Life Education Opt-Out
• SOL Retest Permission
• Hazel Health
• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
• SOS Screener Opt-Out
• Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
• Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.

Away for the Day Update

Students will be required to store all electronics in their locker during the school day from 7:30am - 2:15pm.

Students will not be allowed to have electronic devices with them during the school day. 

Devices will be confiscated and held for parent pick-up for students who do not comply with the Away for the Day procedure. Unclaimed devices will be returned to students on the last day of each week during dismissal at 2:15pm.  

Drivers Wanted

Fairfax County Public Schools Needs School Bus Drivers to Meet Our Growing Requirements.

School Bus Drivers earn $25.04/hour plus excellent benefits.

$2,000 signing bonus!

For more information call 571-423-3023

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

• Reconocimientos del Día de los Veteranos
• Eventos Comunitarios sobre el Programa de Educación Individual (IEPs), Ayuda Financiera, Alfabetización, Liderazgo Comunitario 
• Evento de Empleo para Maestros

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo. 

Key MS Administrative Team

Principal: Drew Campbell  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Shari Peters |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal |  [email protected]

6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150  |  Main Phone: 703.313.3900
 Attendance: 703.313.3939 | Website | Twitter | Instagram