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Yom Kippur - September 21 - Holiday for Students and Staff
 Monday, September 21 , is a holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
New Staff Feature- Kanwal Mahmood
 This week’s Key Center Staff Spotlight is on Kanwal Mahmood. Ms Mahmood joins our front office staff this year as an Administrative Assistant. Learn more about Ms. Mahmood on our school’s website..
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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Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Welcome Back to School 2026
Click here for a message from Dr. Reid, FCPS Superintendent.
Welcome Back Message from our School Board Members
Marcia St.John-Cunning - for Franconia District Schools
Sandy Anderson - for Springfield District Schools
Mateo Dunne - for Mount Vernon District Schools
Ricardy Anderson - for Mason District Schools
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
Sept. 15-Oct. 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
 From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 11th Observed at Key Center
On Friday, September 11th, our students took part in meaningful activities to honor and remember the events of September 11, 2001.
As part of our MVP Friday choice activities, students wrote and decorated personalized letters thanking firefighters and other first responders for their courage, dedication, and service. These thoughtful letters will be delivered to a local fire station as a special message of appreciation to these everyday heroes. Students also learned briefly about the fireboat John J. Harvey by reading Fireboat, an inspiring story about how the retired fireboat helped following the attacks.
In a separate activity, students read the poem The Survivor Tree and created paintings inspired by the tree’s strength, hope, and resilience.
  
Transition Planning: Decision-Making Alternatives for Families of Individuals with Disabilities
 Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 10 - 11:30 AM
Register here
As young adults with disabilities and their families prepare for life after high school, families may have questions about how to support decision-making while respecting their loved one’s rights and independence. This webinar will provide an overview of guardianship and conservatorship, powers of attorney (POA), and advance medical directives (AMD), including their purposes, differences, and potential impact. Participants will learn about these decision-making alternatives and considerations for choosing the option that best meets their loved one's needs. This presentation is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
IFSP Funding Announcement
 Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, individuals on Virginia's Developmental Disability Waivers Waiting List (the Waitlist) will be able to access the IFSP-Funding Portal in WaMS to create and submit an application.
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First day to apply: October 1 at 9 a.m.
Last day to apply: October 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Virtual Training Session for Individuals and Families
The IFSP staff is offering a online training to show you to apply for funding! The training will be held using Microsoft Teams.
IFSP-Funding Training: Tuesday, September 29 at 11 a.m.
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Resources
 Inova Resources for Families
Inova offers health care services and support for children and families, including:
1- Help With FAMIS/Medicaid Applications Inova’s Partnership for Healthier Communities (PHC) Provides application and renewal assistance for Virginia Medicaid and FAMIS. Connects individuals to other health coverage programs. Contact PHC: PHC@inova.org 703-698-2550
2- Primary Care (Medicaid or Uninsured) Inova Cares for Children (ICC) - Six locations For children with Medicaid or who qualify for Inova’s financial aid. Therapy available for ICC patients. Well-child care, sick visits, immunizations, school/sports physicals, and nutrition counseling. Call to make an appointment: 703-531-3100
3- Free Virtual Cooking Classes Inova Healthy Plate Club (IHPC) Eligible students learn about nutrition and cook with Inova’s teachers online. Ingredients provided at no cost. Contact IHPC: HealthyPlateClub@inova.org 571-328-2802 (text)
4- Support for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Inova’s Care Connection for Children Partners with families to coordinate care and overcome barriers. Connects families with healthcare, community, and school services. Ongoing guidance and support – services are free. Contact CCC: CareConnectionforChildrenNOVA@inova.org 703-698-2450
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
Educate Fairfax link to donate to Key Center
Upcoming Dates
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September 21
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Yom Kippur- Student/Staff Holiday
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October 12
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School Planning Day - Student Holiday
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November 2
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Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
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November 3
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School Planning Day - Student Holiday
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November 25-27
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Thanksgiving Break
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December 21- January 1
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Winter Break
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