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Planning for 2025 Staff Appreciation Week
Get ready to celebrate! Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner, taking place May 5th through 9th. Our wonderful Key Center School PTA has some fantastic activities and treats planned to show our incredible Key Center Staff how much we value their dedication. To make this week truly special, the PTA is inviting families to contribute in one of two ways:
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Effortless Support via Givebacks Store: Make a financial donation through the PTA's Givebacks Store website, and let the PTA handle the shopping for staff goodies!
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Share Your Delicious Treats: Contribute sweet or savory treats to be enjoyed by staff throughout the week. Donations can be dropped off at the school on Monday, May 5th, through Thursday, May 7th.
Schedule for the Week:
Monday, May 5th- Fuel our staff’s awesomeness! Now through Thursday morning- send in some treats for our staff to enjoy.
Tuesday, May 6th- Let your creativity bloom! Bring a heartfelt thank you card, note, or piece of artwork to brighten their day.
Wednesday, May 7th- A little bud for a big impact! Please bring a single flower from your garden to show your appreciation.
Thursday, May 8th- Let's help keep all of our learning spaces sparkly clean! Please send in some cleaning wipes or facial tissues for the classroom.
Friday, May 9th- Paint the town (and our school!) red! Wear RED to show your love for our teachers.
Your generosity will make a real difference in celebrating our amazing Key Center Staff. Thank you for considering supporting this important effort!
School Lunch Hero Day
This Friday, May 2nd, is School Lunch Hero Day! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the dedication and hard work of our cafeteria helpers, Sonia and Kadija. From preparing nutritious meals to ensuring dietary needs are met, our lunch heroes go above and beyond to create a positive dining experience for all. Their smiles and encouragement brighten our students' days, fostering a welcoming atmosphere in the cafeteria.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
May is here, and with it comes an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our speech therapists, Katie Huynh and Aimee Rand. As we observe National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we want to extend our gratitude to Aimee and Katie for their dedication in providing exceptional speech services to our students. They play a pivotal role in helping our students develop essential communication skills, empowering them to express themselves and better navigate the world around them.
 During National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we also want to express our appreciation to two valuable members of our school team: Teacher of the Hearing Impaired, Rachel Lee and Audiologist, Sheila Moore-Neff. Rachel and Sheila work with our students with hearing impairments and their classroom teams to ensure that they are supported in accessing their environment and educational services.
Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and thank you for all that you do!
Protect Your Child from Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
School Health Survey
Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health ServicesThe Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
Disability Benefits: Social Security and VA’s Medicaid Waivers
 Wednesday, April 30 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Families of children with disabilities need to have an understanding of government benefits available to them as part of planning a future for their loved one. These benefits can help supplement a person’s income, qualify a person for extra help, and help them receive healthcare and community supports. Navigating the world of disability benefits can be tricky, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop will help make that process easier. Join us as we discuss in clear understandable language: what are Social Security benefits, what are Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Click here for more information. Presented by PEATC in partnership with The Bailey Center for Special Needs This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.
Moving to Adult Health Care: A 6-Part Toolkit Series for Health Care Transition
To help prepare youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) for their health care transition, six toolkits were developed through a joint effort between LifeCourse Nexus, Family Voices, SPAN, and Got Transition. This project is supported by the Administration of Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The toolkits aim to help readers learn and get ready for moving to adult health care and living a healthy adult life. They offer valuable information and resources to help them during this time of transition. Each toolkit will focus on a different topic about health care transition.
View the Toolkits
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Family Resources
 We encourage you to visit the Family Academy website for valuable resources and support to enhance your child's learning journey. Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit our webinar webpage.
Office of the FCPS Ombuds
The Ombudsman’s Office is a confidential and independent resource available to all FCPS students, families, community members, and employees. We are here to assist with questions, resolve concerns, and address complaints about FCPS-related matters.
Reach out to the office via: Phone: 571-423-4014 Text: 571-496-8284 Email: ombuds@fcps.edu
Parent Advocacy Handbook: A Resource for Supporting Your Child’s GrowthThe Parent Advocacy Handbook offers valuable information and resources to help parents and guardians advocate for their children’s academic, social, and emotional development from preschool through high school and beyond. Visit our website to review the handbook. Also available in other languages.
Virtual Office HoursJoin Michelle Peele, the Family Liaison, for Virtual Office Hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 AM to discuss concerns, school-related matters, or any other topics. These sessions are held weekly unless otherwise noted. For private meetings or alternate times, please email mcpeele@fcps.edu to schedule. Click here to join.
Northern Virginia Job Fair Regional Job Fair
Virginia Career Works Northern is bringing together employers from across Northern Virginia for a career fair on Friday, May 9th, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center (12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035).This event is designed to connect local employers with a diverse pool of professional job seekers. Jobseeker registration coming soon.
For updates and information about more career fairs, visit FFX Nova.
2025 FCPS Summer ExtravaganzaSaturday, May 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Woodson High School Parking Lot, Fairfax, VA
Get a head start on summer learning at the FREE FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Explore fun educational activities, connect with local businesses, libraries, and community groups, and gather resources to keep students engaged and curious all summer. Register Here.
Therapeutic Recreation Services
Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) offers summer camps for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and other needs. Registration for Summer 2025 TODAY!. Please see the attached flower. You can find more information and register for the TRS Summer Camp here: https://tinyurl.com/2a44y95c
PEATC - It’s A Balancing Act: Reclaiming Yourself through Self-Care and Wellness
Reclaiming Yourself: A Self-Care Workshop for Parents of Children with Disabilities - May 20 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Caring for others starts with caring for yourself. This interactive workshop helps parents of children with disabilities explore self-care through a fresh perspective. Learn practical tools to manage stress, prevent burnout, and restore balance in your daily life. Prioritize your wellness—because your well-being matters too. Register Here.
Support Key Center!
 You can donate directly to Key Center using our donation link hosted by Educate Fairfax. One-time donations can be made as well as recurring gifts to the school. Your donations make a meaningful impact on the students, teachers and families of Key Center. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together we can continue to build a nurturing environment where all students thrive!
Another option for contributing to the Key Center is through support of our PTA.
PTA Membership:
Key Center PTA Membership for Parents/Family
Key Center PTA Membership for Staff
PTA Donations:
Key Center PTA donations
Upcoming Dates:
May 26 Memorial Day
May 29 Graduation - There will be no school on this day
June 11 Last Day of School/Early Release
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