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Important Dates:
- Oct 12 - School Planning Day (No School for Students)
- Oct 30 - End of the 1st Quarter
September:
- Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
- Attendance Awareness Month
- National School Success Month
Let's all be kind to one another.
The whole family is welcome to join us for our annual Trunk or Treat! It will be Thursday, October 29 from 5pm - 7pm here at Key MS. We can't wait to see you,
TheatreMania
“TheatreMania 2026 is coming! Middle school students are invited to join us at Kilmer Middle School on Saturday, November 7 for a day of hands-on theatre workshops led by theatre professionals. Students will participate in four workshops covering areas such as acting, dance, vocal performance, improv, technical theatre, design, directing, and more. Students of all experience levels are welcome!
Cost: $25 Location: Kilmer Middle School Date: November 7, 2026
Students register themselves through the TheatreMania Google Form: Registration: https://forms.gle/QbvT43xzmfaJEfav8
Registration deadline: October 24th We hope to see your student there!”
Key MS Theatre Department
Ashley Promisel
Calendar Change
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Spanish: Cambio en el calendario: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS marcará el comienzo de Eid al-Fitr con un día de conmemoración únicamente durante la noche del lunes, 8 de marzo. Habrá clases ese día, pero no se llevarán a cabo eventos ni actividades importantes patrocinadas por la escuela, como audiciones o pruebas para equipos.
El martes, 9 de marzo, será un día festivo para estudiantes y personal.
El miércoles, 10 de marzo, será un día de conmemoración. Habrá clases, pero no se realizarán ciertas actividades que no puedan recuperarse, como exámenes importantes, excursiones o eventos obligatorios.
Se ha publicado un nuevo calendario del año escolar que refleja este cambio. Tenga en cuenta que los días festivos y de conmemoración que aparecen en el calendario pueden cambiar según la observación prevista del calendario lunar.
Transportation Survey
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Spanish:
Encuesta para padres y tutores sobre rutas seguras a la escuela
Como parte de la Evaluación Anual de Seguridad Vial y Peatonal en las Escuelas de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax, la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección de FCPS y el programa “Safe Routes to School” (Rutas Seguras a la Escuela) invitan a padres y tutores a compartir sus experiencias al trasladarse hacia y desde la escuela.
La Encuesta sobre Seguridad Vial y Peatonal incluye preguntas sobre las rutas para caminar y andar en bicicleta, el tráfico cerca de las escuelas, las experiencias en las áreas de kiss and ride, la accesibilidad y otras inquietudes relacionadas con la seguridad.
Sus comentarios ayudarán a FCPS a identificar problemas comunes. Sus respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales y se compartirán con los administradores escolares y la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección. La encuesta toma aproximadamente cinco minutos y estará disponible hasta el jueves, 15 de octubre.
Asegúrese de indicar la escuela relacionada con sus comentarios e incluir los lugares específicos donde haya observado algún problema de seguridad. Si tiene estudiantes en diferentes escuelas de FCPS, complete una encuesta por separado para cada escuela.
Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, comuníquese con SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
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Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and schools are a primary way they get integrated into their new location. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 26 through October 4, 2026, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
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ABA Training Calendar
Learn About Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching New Skills at Home
All family members and caregivers are invited to attend monthly Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Family Training to learn how to support and teach students with autism and related disorders. No registration is needed.
Virtual trainings take place at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Join a session. Upcoming topics include:
- Autism and ABA Overview on Wednesday, October 14. (It is highly recommended that you attend this session before any future sessions.)
- Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home on Wednesday, November 18.
- Toilet Training on Wednesday, December 9.
- Managing Challenging Behaviors at Home on Wednesday, January 13.
- Communication: a Foundation for Independence on Wednesday, February 10.
Visit the ABA webpage for a full list of classes. Need an interpreter? Contact Stephanie Watkins two weeks before the training at 571-423-4110 or sawatkins@fcps.edu.
Aprenda acerca del Análisis Aplicado de la Conducta y Cómo Enseñar Nuevas Habilidades en Casa
Invitamos a todos los familiares y tutores a participar en las capacitaciones mensuales para familias sobre Análisis Aplicado de la Conducta (ABA), donde podrán aprender cómo apoyar y enseñar a estudiantes con autismo y trastornos relacionados. No es necesario inscribirse.
Las capacitaciones se ofrecen de manera virtual a las 10 a.m. y 7 p.m. Puede conectarse en https://meet.google.com/vio-pmnq-dzo. Los próximos temas incluyen:
- Introducción al autismo y ABA, el miércoles, 14 de octubre. (Se recomienda especialmente asistir a esta sesión antes de participar en futuras capacitaciones.)
- Cómo priorizar las habilidades que se enseñan en casa, el miércoles, 18 de noviembre.
- Cómo enseñar a su niño a usar el baño , el miércoles, 9 de diciembre.
- Cómo manejar conductas desafiantes en casa, el miércoles, 13 de enero.
- Comunicación: una base para la independencia, el miércoles, 10 de febrero.
Visite la página web de ABA para consultar la lista completa de capacitaciones. ¿Necesita un intérprete en su idioma? Comuníquese con Stephanie Watkins al 571-423-4110 o por correo electrónico a sawatkins@fcps.edu al menos dos semanas antes de la capacitación.
AAP Expansion
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FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP CentersFCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
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FCPS solicita la opinión de la Comunidad sobre los Centros AAP en las Escuelas Intermedias
FCPS está explorando un plan para ofrecer servicios del Programa Académico Avanzado (AAP) de Tiempo Completo en todas las escuelas intermedias. Según la propuesta, los estudiantes que reúnan los requisitos podrían asistir a la escuela intermedia de su vecindario y tomar clases avanzadas junto con otros estudiantes de AAP. La Junta Escolar ha aprobado un proceso de participación comunitaria en las escuelas intermedias Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key y Whitman, donde estos programas podrían comenzar durante el año escolar 2027-28. La propuesta continúa bajo consideración y se espera que la Junta Escolar tome una decisión en diciembre de 2026.
Cada reunión comunitaria ofrecerá opciones de participación presencial y virtual. Las próximas reuniones están programadas para:
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Escuela Intermedia Franklin: lunes, 5 de octubre, a las 6 p.m.
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Escuela Intermedia Holmes: jueves, 15 de octubre, a las 6 p.m.
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Escuela Intermedia Whitman: jueves, 22 de octubre, a las 6 p.m.
Cada reunión contará con una opción presencial y otra virtual. Los estudiantes que actualmente cursan la escuela intermedia permanecerán en sus centros AAP asignados hasta completar este nivel escolar. Conozca más y encuentre los formularios de inscripción para las reuniones en la página de Centros AAP de las Escuelas Intermedias.
Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Fall and Winter Screening
Key Middle School Families,
If you are interested in having your student screened for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) in middle school, please review the screening windows and key details below.
For questions or guidance throughout the process, please contact Laura Migdal, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), at lamigdal@fcps.edu.
Screening Deadlines & Eligibility
- Fall Screening (Deadline: October 15)
- Restricted exclusively to students who have newly enrolled in FCPS since January.
- Spring Screening (Deadline: December 15)
- Open to all currently enrolled FCPS students. Referrals may be submitted by parents, teachers, or administrators starting from the first day of school. Please note: Late referrals cannot be accepted.
Resources For comprehensive details on the screening process and program options, please visit the FCPS AAP Family Resources Page.
Laura Migdal she/her
K e y M i d d l e S c h o o l
A A R T | A V I D
2e Resources
Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact Nikita Parmar at (703) 313-3984.
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Set Screen Time Limits and Monitor Online Activity With Lightspeed
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Set Screen Time Limits and Monitor Online Activity With LightspeedThe free Lightspeed Parent Portal makes it easy for you to see and manage how your child uses their FCPS-issued device outside of school hours. New Lightspeed Parent Portal features for this school year include:
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Schedules: Pause or restrict internet access during specific times, such as during homework time, family dinners, weekends, or bedtime.
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Web Rules: Block specific websites you don’t want your child accessing at home.
Be sure to check your email (subject line: “Filter Portal Weekly Report”) each Sunday for the Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report, a weekly summary of the websites your child has visited. Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Spanish:
Establezca límites de tiempo frente a la pantalla y supervise la actividad en línea con Lightspeed
El Portal para Padres de Lightspeed, disponible sin costo, facilita que las familias puedan ver y administrar cómo sus estudiantes utilizan los dispositivos proporcionados por FCPS fuera del horario escolar. Entre las nuevas funciones disponibles este año escolar se encuentran:
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Horarios: Pause o restrinja el acceso a internet durante horarios específicos, por ejemplo, mientras su estudiante hace la tarea, durante las comidas familiares, los fines de semana o a la hora de dormir.
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Reglas web: Bloquee sitios web específicos a los que no desea que su estudiante tenga acceso desde casa.
Revise su correo electrónico cada domingo y busque el asunto “Filter Portal Weekly Report” para consultar el Reporte de Actividad en Línea del Estudiante de Lightspeed, que es un resumen semanal de los sitios web que ha visitado su estudiante.
Conozca más sobre los reportes para padres de Lightspeed.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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