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Dear Keene Mill Community,
As we conclude another remarkable school year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the collective efforts that have made this year a success. First, I want to commend our students. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and determination have been the driving force behind our progress. From academic achievements to extracurricular triumphs, our children have shown remarkable growth and have continually strived to reach new heights. They have not only learned and mastered new concepts but also embraced the values of empathy, cooperation, and respect.
Our dedicated teachers and staff deserve heartfelt recognition for their unwavering commitment to our students' success. Their innovative teaching methods, personalized attention, and relentless pursuit of educational excellence have provided a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that each student feels valued and supported.
The role of our parents and guardians has been invaluable. Your partnership and active involvement in your children's education have significantly contributed to our collective success. Whether through volunteering, attending school events, or supporting learning at home, your dedication has made a profound impact on our students' growth.
As we look forward to the next academic year, I encourage everyone to take time to reflect on our achievements and recharge for the future. Let us continue to work together, fostering an environment where every child can succeed and feel a sense of belonging.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school. Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable summer break.
Warmest regards,
Ms. Peace
Proud Keene Mill Principal
Last Day of School
Early Dismissal June 12
As a reminder, the last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12. Students will be dismissed 2 hours early at 2:00 pm.
Keene Mill Kangas had a fun-filled Field Day on Monday. They played outdoor games and participated in indoor challenges. Thanks to the PE team of Mr. Murphy and Mr. Pleasants for planning all of the activities. Thanks to all the volunteers that made the day possible.
📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE
Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:
- For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
- For students in grades 3-8, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Create a SIS ParentVUE Account
If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you can view your student’s attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment score reports.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Congratulations to our Kanga Cares recipients for the month of May for always demonstrating Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, and Empathy!
End-of-Year Reminders for Families
The end of the school year is one week from today! Please see some important reminders below:
- Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
- Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
- Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
- Bookmark the 2024-25 school year calendar to be ready for next year.
Please contact your child’s school with any questions.
Keene Mill welcomed back our graduating seniors from WSHS and LBSS! They were celebrated by all of our current Kangas as they walked the halls one more time. Congratulations to all of them for their many accomplishments.
BAND and STRINGS NOW REGISTERING FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
Extended Deadline is June 12th
Current 4th and 5th Grade students are now registering for Band and Strings for next school year! Students have had an opportunity to see and try out instruments. Most of our upper-grade students at Keene Mill play in Band or Strings, and we hope that your child would like to participate in one of these exciting musical groups too!
Register online at the following link, which includes videos and information: https://forms.gle/6nPpMtMSGNyoKfSW6 or by turning in the paper form that students received at school.
Current 3rd Grade students are eligible to participate in Strings next year. You can register online at the following link, which includes videos and information: https://forms.gle/6nPpMtMSGNyoKfSW6 or by turning in the paper form that students received at school.
Please contact our Band and Strings teachers with any questions regarding Band or Strings:
Joe Denti (BAND)—[email protected]
Crystal Williams-Favry (STRINGS)-- [email protected]
ST Math
All students have access to ST Math over the summer that they can access through Schoology. This video shows students and families how to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR_drzeR9E
In addition to the information listed below, it is recommended that students who are moving from a standard level math class to an honors level math class have their ST Math journey reassigned to the next grade level.
Family Resource Center
Family webinars that may be worth sharing are posted on the FCPS Family Resource Center site with specific mathematics webinars posted under academics.
VDOE
The following resources have been curated from the Virginia Department of Education:
VDOE Mathematics Resources for Families
INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
- Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
- Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
PTA News
2024-25 KMES SCHOOL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FROM CAMPUS SURVIVAL KITS
As we wrap up this school year, why not get a jump start on the next one! The Keene Mill PTA has partnered with Campus Survival Kits for an easy and convenient way to manage your student’s school supplies with grade-specific packages delivered right to the classroom.
Not only will your student get the exact supplies they need, but you'll ensure your child's teacher gets their classroom supplies delivered to them in bulk for easy storage. Ordering is fast, easy and convenient with competitive pricing that also supports the school with free supplies.
Order today by visiting www.campussurvivalkits.com/keenemill. (Please make sure to select the correct package for Community or AAP classes in grades 3-6.)
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, June 10-Laptop collection
Wednesday, June 12-Last Day of School/2 hour early release @ 2:00 pm
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