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Help Us Celebrate Our Amazing Key Center Staff!

Every day, Key Center staff work hard to support students, build inclusion, and create positive learning experiences for all. Now is your chance to help recognize someone who truly goes above and beyond.

Fairfax County Public Schools is accepting nominations for the First-Class Awards. These awards honor individuals and teams who support, design, or lead inclusive practices that benefit students with disabilities and their peers.

We encourage families to nominate a Key Center staff member who:

• Shows excellence in their role

• Has a positive impact on both disabled and non-disabled students

• Helps create a welcoming, inclusive school community

There are many award categories, including teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, therapists, support staff, teams, and specialty program staff. This means many different Key Center staff members are eligible to be nominated.

If there is someone at Key Center who has made a difference for your child or family, please consider submitting a nomination. Your voice matters, and this is a meaningful way to say thank you.

Nominations are due by February 20, 2026.

Please use the nomination form to share how an administrator, staff member, or team has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in FCPS.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible people who make Key Center such a special place for our students.

Open Now! Key Center Spirit Wear Online Store

Show your Key Center pride. Our spirit wear webstore is now open for a short time. This is a great way for staff, students, and families to show school spirit at school and in the community. The online store is open now through Friday, February 6, and will close at midnight on the last day. 

Access the Key Center Spirit Wear store to order your Key Center gear!

Help Boost Our Fundraising for Polar Plunge!

We are excited that the Key Center Rockets team will be participating in the Mosaic Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 24th, 2026!  This event benefits Virginia Special Olympics, an organization that provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Key Center PTA receives 50% of the total funds raised by the Key Center Rockets team! This exceptional percentage means your support directly translates into resources for our students.

We still have a lot of ground to cover in order to meet our fundraising goal for the year, but we can do it! 

Here are a few ways you can help:

❄️ Share our team fundraising page with friends and family or post it on social media and ask for donations. ❄️ Recruit a new team member to join our team.     • From the fundraising page, they should click “Join Team.”     • On the registration page, they must select “School Team Registration” (not Mosaic Polar Plunge Registration) so they are added to our school team.

Thank you so much for supporting our students and our PTA. Every share, donation, and team member truly makes a difference!

Note:  All donations are tax-deductible, another great reason to make this a part of your donations in 2026!

Student Holidays- End of Quarter 2

Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.

See the complete school year calendar.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year. 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.

Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.

Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students

School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff. 

The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical. 

Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.

Mental Health in Military Families Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Zoom 6 to 7 p.m.

Military families face special challenges and stressors during their service to our country. Deployments, frequent moves, and the demanding nature of military life can be stressful on spouses, children, and service members alike. These challenges can often lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, or burnout.

The mental health and emotional well-being of our military families is important. This workshop will provide insights and resources to help build resilience during difficult times. Representatives from Military OneSource, Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), and the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Department of Special Services (DSS) will present and share information during this workshop. 

This virtual event will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register using this form to receive the Zoom link.

Resources

Virginia Energy Assistance Program (DSS)

Eligible households may receive help with heating, cooling, or energy emergencies through Fuel, Crisis, and Cooling Assistance programs. Support can include help paying utility bills, heating fuel, deposits, or repairing/replacing heating or cooling equipment. Applications are accepted online via CommonHelp, by phone, or through local DSS offices during program-specific application periods. Benefits are based on availability of funds.

• EAP Fact Sheet-(English) (Spanish)

• EAP Information Sheet (English)(Spanish)

• EAP Flyer (English) (Spanish)

Community Health Fair

Mason District will hold their  2nd Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m at the James Lee Community Center. They are partnering with a variety of community groups, organizations, and county departments to provide valuable health-related information, services, and resources for our community.

• Mason District Health Fair Flyers( English) (Spanish)

English Empowerment Center 

Spring 2026 Adult English Classes-Registration is now open for beginning-level adult English classes focused on practical communication skills for work, home, and the community. In-person classes are available across Northern Virginia, and online classes are open to learners anywhere. Classes are $85 and include books and materials; no one is turned away due to financial hardship. All are welcome.

Learn more and share with families:

(In-person Classes)  (Online Registration) 

Spring 2026 Class Schedule

Dental Care - Local and Regional Resources 

The following is a list of dental care providers in Fairfax County and surrounding area that offer low cost or sliding-fee dental services to low-income families. Please call them for information about services offered, eligibility, and costs. 

• HealthWorks, 703-443-2000, press 2 for dental services
• Howard University School of Dentistry, 202-806-0007
• Neighborhood Health, 703-535-5568, press 9 for dental services  
• Northern Virginia Community College Restorative Clinic, 703-822-6607 
• Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, 703-820-7170 
• Washington Hospital Center, 202-877-6737 

More information is available on the Fairfax County Health Department website.

SibShops and SibTeen

These workshops are offered on January 29th from 9AM to Noon at the Jim Scott Community Center in Fairfax. 

The SibShops workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with support needs to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting. Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs, share sibling experiences, and receive peer support. Play games and have fun. This program has reached the registration limit, but a waitlist for SibShops can be accessed here.’

SibTeen is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with support needs in grades 6-9 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. Register for SibTeen here.

Food Assistance and Resource Guide 

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

Workshops and Webinars

Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about other resources.

Key Center PTA

Not yet a member of our PTA?  We would love to have you join!  You can also support Key Center by volunteering with our PTA or making a donation through our Educate Fairfax site.

Key Center PTA Membership
Key Center PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Key Center PTA donations

Upcoming Dates

6404 Franconia Road Springfield, VA 22150  | Main Office: 703-313-4000
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