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Families,

The end of 2^nd quarter is Wednesday, January 28, and it’s a 2-hour early release. The students do not have school on Thursday, January 28 and Friday, January 30, 2025. You will receive your child’s IEP progress reports when students return to school. We look forward to the 3^rd quarter as we continue our schoolwide focus on literacy, communication, and behavior.

We always welcome your feedback and wish you a wonderful week.

Hoang and Laura

Quarter End - Early Release and No School for Students

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.

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Save the Date: Parent Coffee

Join us for our Parent Coffee on Friday, February 13, at 9:30 AM in the school cafeteria! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and share experiences. We are also excited to share that coffee will be brewed and served by our students from the Kilmer Center Coffee Shop! We look forward to seeing you there to enjoy a morning together and support them.

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Join Us at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Community Outreach!

Where: Vienna Volunteer Fire Department

400 Center Street South

Vienna, VA 22180

When: January 25, 2026 tom 10 am to 1 pm

Please join the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department for a special needs community outreach open house. This is the first time the department will host an event designed to support individuals with diverse needs while helping emergency first responders better understand and prepare for real-life situations should an emergency occur.

We will have real-life 911 dispatchers using a 911 simulator to walk individuals through the process of calling and what to expect. Firefighters will slowly and carefully demonstrate their gear, and an ambulance and engine will be available for individuals to explore at their own pace, along with smaller activities designed with flexibility in mind.

We will also offer a Community Connect sign-up, allowing individuals and families to share helpful information in advance. Community Connect is a secure system that allows first responders to view important household details, such as pets and any specific considerations that may be helpful during an emergency.

This event has been carefully crafted with everyone in mind, with the teamwork and generous support of two FCPS specialists from the special needs field. We hope you will consider joining us for this meaningful event and many more in the future.

Please note, this is not a drop-off event. The event is geared towards families.

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.

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.