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Fifth graders celebrated Lunar New Year with learning and crafts.
Early Release MondaysKeene Mill will have Early Release at 1:00 pm on the following dates:
Monday, February 10
Monday, March 10
Monday, April 21
Monday, May 12
If you are new to Keene Mill since Thanksgiving or your plans for your child have changed, please email your child's teacher and Linda Peace, [email protected].
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school, the student will be ready for kindergarten orientation. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Chris Franco, our school registrar, at [email protected] or 703-644-4704, .
Calling All KMES Library VolunteersHave you always wanted to volunteer in the library? Now is your chance! Come volunteer shelving books, helping students find books, creating displays and organizing our amazing library. If you are interested in volunteering here at KMES then click on the: KMES February Library Sign Up Calendar and pick a time that works best for you. Please also see the attached KMES Library Class schedule if you are interested in volunteering at the same time your students are in the library. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Rigsby at [email protected].
Family Liaison Resource HighlightsReading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
WHEN: Saturday, February 8th, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
WHERE: Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy, in Lorton.
Free books will be available for families on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books limit per family. The event will include fun family activities including a DJ, food trucks, and a free Valentine’s Day card-making area!
Spring & Summer Camp Registrations
It’s never too early to start thinking about spring classes and summer camp! Fairfax County Park Authority offers a wide range of spring and summer camp options across the county.
Registration for summer programs open on February 4th and 6th (depending on camp location).Registration for spring classes open on February 11th.
To check out class/camp offerings and register, click HERE. For information about scholarships, click HERE.
Resources for Immigrant Families
Do you have questions or need additional support? Find FCPS’s most up-to-date vetted legal, social service and community resource supports available HERE.
Heating Crisis Assistance
This assistance is meant to help households that have no heat or are in imminent danger of being without heat. The application period for Crisis Assistance 2025 began November 1st and will end on March 15th. Eligible households can receive assistance to help with the costs of heating equipment and security deposit. Details and applications available at: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/.
FREE Workshops for Families
Build new skills & connect with resources through the workshops and webinars from the Family Resource Center.
- Upcoming Workshops – Click HERE for details and registration
- Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6) – February 7th 10-11:30am
- Comprendiendo el Trauma en su Hijo [Presentado en Español]– February 14th – 10-11:30
- FCPS Risk Prevention Series, Part 1 Risk Prevention - February 18th 10-11:30am
- Recorded Workshops and Webinars in YouTube – Click HERE for details and access
Questions? Need support? Reach out to KMES’s Family Liaison, Alexandra Santana at 703-644-4773 or [email protected].
PTA News KMES SPIRIT WEAR SHOP NOW OPENKeene Mill spirit wear is available for sale through DMV TEES at https://dmvtees.com/kmes. Items available for purchase include short- and long-sleeved t-shirts (soft style!), pullover hoodies, zip-up hoodies, and quarter-zip sweatshirts. Sales end Feb. 14 so order today!
MONDAYS ARE PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA NIGHTS FOR KEENE MILLThe Papa John's Pizza location on Rolling Road in Springfield is sponsoring Keene Mill spirit nights EVERY MONDAY for the rest of the school year!
The code for online orders is KMES4010. From 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM each Monday through June 9, you'll get 40% off your order and KMES PTA will earn 10% from each order using the code. Applies to both delivery and carryout.
Mark Your Calendar🥫Monday, February 3-Friday, February 7-Canned Food Drive
👕Thursday, February 6-Wear your Helping Games Shirt
Monday, February 10-Early Release Monday@ 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 20-PTA STEM Night @ 6:30 pm
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