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Families,
This week is Administrative Professionals Week. We are thankful to have Carol, Diana, and Rose in our Main Office assisting students, staff, and our families.
We continue to recognize and celebrate both the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month. If you visit Kilmer Center School in April, please look at our displays that our students helped create.
As a reminder, the hours for ESY are 7:45-10:45am and the dates are July 6-July 30.
As always, we welcome your feedback and wish you a wonderful week.
Hoang and Laura
Mandated Guardianship Training
In an effort to support guardians with better understanding their roles, Virginia law changed to require all guardians to take a one time, hour long, online training. If you’re a legal guardian, make sure you complete this training, save your certificate of completion, and submit information about this on your annual guardianship report. Remember we always have information on guardianship and alternatives at thearcofnova.org/sdm.
New IEP Documents
The following transition planning informational documents will now be provided before each IEP meeting. Please email your student’s case manager if you have any questions
Summer Options for Students
Please see below for Summer Camp and Adaptive Sports guides shared by The Arc and Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Save the Date: Annual Art and Music Show
May 8
We will have our annual Art and Music Show on May 8, 2026. The art gallery will open at 9:30 and musical performances will start at 10:00.
First Responder Interaction Day
Saturday, April 25th, 10 AM-2 PM
Fairfax Fire Training Academy on West Ox Rd.
This free event is designed to help individuals with disabilities, their families, and community members learn how to safely and confidently interact with first responders in emergency situations. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local first responders, learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice real-life scenarios in a supportive environment.
At the event, you can:
• Meet and interact with police, fire, and emergency personnel
• Practice navigating emergency scenarios through role-play
• Learn about helpful safety tools like disability ID cards and Emergency Health Profiles
• Explore community resources that support safety and independence
These interactive experiences help build understanding and confidence for both community members and first responders, strengthening safety and communication for everyone involved.
Event details and registration:
https://thearcofnova.org/event/first-responder-interaction-day/
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Literacy Instruction for Students
with Significant Disabilities
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In this session participants will explore the five components of literacy and corresponding instructional practices designed to support the literacy needs of students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Register here
Order Your Yearbook Today
2025-2026 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale. The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/4/2026. You can order your yearbooks here. A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well. If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at avbylykbashi@fcps.edu .
 Resources From our Family Liaison
Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has created a platform to provide information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource to access over 466,000 local and state social care programs. Access this continuously updated platform here.
Caring Without Neglecting Yourself: Emotional Support for Families with Children with Special Needs - En Espanol. Friday, May 29, 10 to 11:30 AM
Northern Virginia Family Services invites you to participate in a psychoeducational workshop for parents and caregivers of children who receive academic support or have special needs. Register here.
Getting to Know Fairfax County – A Family Orientation (Ongoing/Multiple dates)
Orientation for families new to Fairfax County, offered in multiple languages and formats. Register via the Family Academy Catalog.
May Sibshops and SibTeens
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