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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to share that our recent STEM Night, hosted by the PTA, was a huge success! Seeing so many families come together to explore hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math was incredible. From interactive experiments to creative design challenges, our students engaged in exciting learning experiences that sparked curiosity and innovation.

A huge thank you to our PTA for organizing such a fantastic event, to our volunteers for their time and dedication, and to all the families who attended and made the evening so special.

Ms. Peace

Helping Games Updates

Drive Winners: Canned Food- Green Team; Shoe Drive- Green Team; Pennies4Patients…we’ll announce in next week’s news! 😊 Thanks for everyone who has sent in photos of your Kanga helping others- we’re filling up our Helping Games Heroes Wall and still have space for more!

Next week is our final HG event- the Book Drive. We can accept new or gently used books for elementary readers (PreK-6). Please pre-count the books being donated and include it on a slip of paper or a sticky note; it helps us collect books and tally team points more efficiently!

Author Laura Murray of the Gingerbread Man Loose Series is coming March 14!!

KMES is excited to announce that Author Laura Murray is coming to our school on March 14th.  Ms. Murray is the author of the excellent Gingerbread Man Loose series.  She will be presenting to our Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes and will be doing a book signing for our students that day.  We have 4 options for purchasing her books for signing and even though the presentation is for our Kindergarten through 3rd grades, any student in any grade can get a book signed.

• Amazon at Laura Murray's Amazon Author page or at Barnes and Noble at Laura Murray at Barnes and Noble. 
• Her newest graphic novel will be available at our Book Fair starting March 10th.
• You can purchase her books locally at:  Old Town Books, Scrawl Books and One More Page Books.
• You can purchase from our PTA here:  Laura Murray Books for Pre-Order.  There are 4 different books available for purchase
• Finally, if you have a book of hers already at home bring it in for her to sign!
• Please have your student bring in his or her book by March 12th with a sticky note including their name and teacher on it so we can get her to sign it and make sure it gets back to the correct student.

Fasting for Ramadan

If you would like your student to fast for Ramadan, please email the classroom teacher.  Students who have parent permission will spend lunch time in the library in quiet activities.  

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

PTA News CAPTURE THE MEMORIES AND ORDER YOUR 2024-25 YEARBOOK

Keene Mill yearbooks available to pre-order! Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14606725. Yearbooks will be distributed in June. 

Mark Your Calendar

📚Monday, February 24-Friday, February 28-Book Drive

👕Thursday, February 27-Wear your Helping Games Shirt

Tuesday, March 4-Chalk for Kindness, during specials

📸Friday, March 7-Spring Pictures-individual and class

Monday, March 10-Friday, March 14-Book Fair

      Wednesday, March 12-Family Night @ Book Fair, 5-8 pm

Friday, March 14-Author Visit for grades K-3

Monday, March 10-Early Release Monday @ 1:00 pm

 

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Congratulations to the recipients of the January Kangas Care awards for always being Cooperative, Accepting, Responsible, and Empathetic.

Fasting for Ramadan

If you would like your student to fast for Ramadan, please email the classroom teacher.  Students who have parent permission will spend lunch time in the library in quiet activities.  

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Family Resource Center Workshop 🧸 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:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. 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. 

PTA News

 

KMES STEM NIGHT IS THIS THURSDAY FROM 6:30-8:00 PM

Come to Keene Mill the evening of Thursday, Feb. 20 to explore areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Various experiments and interactive activities will be available throughout the cafeteria, gymnasium, and library from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

The activities include: 

• Bruinbots robotics team
• Marker chromatography
• Turing Tumble marble-computing table
• Math Discovery Station
• Get2Green pollination station
• U.S. Patent & Trade Office Invention table

• Chemistry Shows (Presented at 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 PM)
• Paper airplane physics
• Animal sciences 
• KEVA building blocks engineering corner
• Design-your-own spacecraft
• The science of sound & music
• Code Ninjas coding activity

Explore the world of STEM at Keene Mill! 

EXTENDED THRU MONDAY! KMES SPIRIT WEAR SALES 

Keene 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. 

This will be the only Keene Mill spirit wear sales this spring and the shop closes at midnight on Monday, Feb. 17 so order today!

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, February 17-Presidents Day-No School

🪙Tuesday, February 18-Friday, February 21-Pennies for Patients

👕Thursday, February 6-Wear your Helping Games Shirt

Thursday, February 20-PTA STEM Night @ 6:30 pm

📸Friday, March 7-Spring Pictures-individual and class

Monday, March 10-Early Release Monday @ 1:00 pm

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Helping Games

What an amazing kickoff to the 2025 Helping Games. Our first week was a huge success with over 2,700 food items donated to ECHO. Thank you to all of the students, families, and staff who donated and a special thank you to the parent volunteers who helped pack items and deliver items to ECHO. Next week we start our Shoe Drive! Please send in new or gently used shoes. Donations should be pre-tied, rubber-banded, or zip-tied together, if possible. Let’s keep up the great helping Kangas.

 Monday, February 10 @ 1:00 pm

Students will dismiss at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 10.  Students whose parents have contacted the school will be staying for activities, and SACC will open at 1:00.  Please make sure your student knows the plan for early dismissal on Monday.

🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.  

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

PTA News SHOW YOUR KANGA PRIDE WITH KMES SPIRIT WEAR!

Keene 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. 

This will be the only Keene Mill spirit wear sales this spring and the shop closes Feb. 14 so order today!

CAPTURE THE MEMORIES AND ORDER YOUR 2024-25 YEARBOOK

Keene Mill yearbooks available to pre-order! Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14606725. Yearbooks will be distributed in June. 

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, February 10-Early Release Monday@ 1:00 pm

👟Monday, February 10-Friday, February 14-Shoe Drive

👕Thursday, February 6-Wear your Helping Games Shirt

Monday, February 17-Presidents Day-School Holiday for All

Thursday, February 20-PTA STEM Night @ 6:30 pm

📸Friday, March 7-Spring Pictures-individual and class

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Fifth graders celebrated Lunar New Year with learning and crafts.

Early Release Mondays

Keene 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:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. 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 Volunteers

Have 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 Highlights

Reading 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 OPEN

Keene 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 MILL

The 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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Congratulations to our Kangas CARE recipients for December!!!  These students are Cooperative, Accepting, Responsible, and Empathetic!

Wednesday, January 29-No School

No school for students on January 29 for Lunar New Year.

Early Release Monday

Keene 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], by Friday, January 31.

The KMES Helping Games are starting on February 3rd!

We need parent volunteers to help us pack and/or deliver donations. Earn 500 points for your student’s team! Scan the QR code to sign up or go to www.signupgenius.com (search for Helping Games Volunteers 2025). Informational fliers will be sent home in next week’s Thursday folders.

📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

📍 Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Saturday, January 25, 9:30-11 a.m. 
• Monday, January 27, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

PTA News FOR THOSE WHO MISSED IT …

Our Jan. 16 PTA meeting featuring guest speaker Laura Waller talking about pre-teen emotional changes, there is a video recording of her presentation along with resources she provided on our PTA website: keenemillpta.ptboard.com.

 

SAVE THE DATE: KMES STEM NIGHT IS FEB. 20 FROM 6:30-8:00 PM

Come to Keene Mill the evening of Feb. 20 to explore areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Various experiments and interactive activities will be available throughout the cafeteria, gymnasium, and library from 6:30-8:00 PM. The National Science Foundation will even be there to put on demonstrations about chemistry. Explore the world of STEM at Keene Mill!

2024-25 YEARBOOK ORDERS NOW OPEN

Keene Mill yearbooks now available to pre-order! Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14606725. Yearbooks will be distributed in June

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, January 28-End of the 2nd Quarter-Full day of school

Wednesday, January 29-Lunar New Year/Teacher Workday-No School for Students

Monday, February 10-Early Release Monday@ 1:00 pm

Thursday, February 20-PTA Stem Night @ 6:30 pm

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FCPS Cares Nominate a Keene Mill staff member today!

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition. A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s). All submissions are posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.

Additionally, each month, a committee selects a CARES of the Month recipient for each region. The school or work location of the recipient receives funding for a celebration party ($400 elementary, $500 middle/central, $600 high school) along with a presentation of certificate and engraved pin from one of our team members.

Mr. Aung's students model appropriate cold weather dress-long pants, warm coats, and a hat.

Dress for the Weather

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is coming to Keene Mill ES! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-6th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of March 4th, the team will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15 – 5:30 pm. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Registration begins on February 3 and runs through February 23 at www.gotrnova.org. For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website (www.gotrnova.org) or contact the Girls on the Run team’s head coach, Vanessa Girata, at [email protected].

SR&R and Cell Phone Survey📱

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

PTA News Mark Your Calendar

Monday, January 20-Martin Luther King Day-No School

Tuesday, January 28-End of the 2nd Quarter-Full day of school

Wednesday, January 29-Teacher Workday-No School for Students

Monday, February 10-Early Release Monday@ 1:00 pm

Thursday, February 20-PTA Stem Night @ 6:30 pm

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Are your students sad one moment and happy the next?  Would you like some tips? Join the KMES virtual PTA MEETING tonight @ 6:30 pm!  

Please join us as we welcome Laura Waller, MS, LPC, NCC, ADHD-CCSP. Laura is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She will give a presentation about parenting through the changes that occur in the early "tween-age" years. Children are always changing and growing, and the emotions and feelings of puberty start earlier than parents may realize. Laura will have tips, resources, and other helpful information to navigate entering the next few years. There will also be time for questions at the end. 

What: PTA General Meeting, featuring a presentation by Laura Waller about managing the "tween-age" changes and emotions

When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:30 PM

Link: meet.google.com/zap-yoas-jce

A link to the meeting will be emailed out to members and is posted on our PTA website: keenemillpta.ptboard.com

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PTA MEETING JAN. 16 FEATURING SPEAKER ON EMOTIONS IN THE EARLY “TWEEN-AGE” YEARS  

The PTA’s next meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, Jan. 16 starting at 6:30 PM. A link to the meeting will be emailed out to members and is posted on our PTA website: keenemillpta.ptboard.com

Please join us as we welcome Laura Waller, MS, LPC, NCC, ADHD-CCSP. Laura is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia. She will give a presentation about parenting through the changes that occur in the early "tween-age" years. Children are always changing and growing, and the emotions and feelings of puberty start earlier than parents may realize. Laura will have tips, resources, and other helpful information to navigate entering the next few years. There will also be time for questions at the end. 

What: PTA General Meeting, featuring a presentation by Laura Waller about managing the "tween-age" changes and emotions

When: Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:30 PM

Link: meet.google.com/zap-yoas-jce

FCPS Family Math Week

Come together as a community for students in K-6 for 5 nights the week of January 13, 2025, with delightful math games and stories - all on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. All content will be available for free directly to all families in English and Spanish. 

Through rich story-based mathematics experiences, math week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way. The games and stories feature several countries including Lesotho, Madagascar, Ghana, and China. 

All content will be available completely free on the website starting January 13, 2025. To access the games, families will be able to simply click on the day of the week and find their child's grade and language. View the website at anytime for explanations and videos.

Families can play for as little as 15 minutes or replay over and over lasting more than an hour on any given night. For families that want to reduce screen time, we will have physical print options for access to the content and games as well.

Use the games and stories on our website or dust off your favorite math game and play it as a family.

Any and ALL math experiences outside of a normal week count. Our goal is for FCPS to experience 3,000,000 minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us!

Calling All KMES Library Volunteers

Have 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, click on the: KMES January Library Volunteer Sign Up

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].

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Opportunity

FCPS is collaborating with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Students and families can volunteer on Saturday, January 25, at Give Together at the James Lee Community Center. 

Volunteer Fairfax invites families to participate in thoughtful, engaging service projects working alongside local nonprofit and government agency partners across a variety of mission areas. Projects will include food packing, creating care packages, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required.

There will also be Financial Literacy Workshops offered at Give Together for students in grades 3-12. If you would like to attend one of the workshops, sign up during check-in on January 25.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

PTA News YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

We're looking for student-created artwork for the 2024-25 yearbook cover. This year's theme is "I am a proud Kanga!" Entries are due to the main office by Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Contest Rules

• Entry must have Keene Mill Elementary School 2024-25 included in design.
• Entry should be on White Unlined Letter-Sized Paper (8.5"x11") with the shorter sides on the top and bottom.
• Write your FIRST and LAST NAME plus your TEACHER'S NAME on the BACK in PENCIL.
• No photographs or clipart! No copying or tracing!
• Entry must be student's own work.
• Use BOLD, BRIGHT colors. Fill up the page with color (minimal white space).
• Create using MARKERS, CRAYONS, and PAINTS. (Colored pencils do not process well.)
• Your entry will not be returned.
• Submissions not meeting these guidelines will not be considered for the cover.
• Questions? Email [email protected]. 

Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, January 16-General PTA meeting @ 6:30 pm, virtual with Laura Waller, licensed professional counselor

Friday, January 17-Club Pictures

Monday, January 20-Martin Luther King Day-No School

Tuesday, January 28-End of the 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, January 29-Teacher Workday-No School for Students

Friday, February 7-PTA Science Night @ 6:30 pm

Monday, February 10-Early Release Monday@ 1:00 pm

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Dear Keene Mill Families,

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our Keene Mill Elementary community. Your support, enthusiasm, and partnership have made a meaningful impact on our students’ learning and growth. Together, we have created an environment where every child can thrive, explore, and achieve.

During this special time of year, I wish you moments of peace, joy, and connection with your loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating near or far, we hope this season brings warmth and happiness to your hearts.

 Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting and successful second half of the school year.

Ms. Peace

Proud Principal

The Main Office will be closed during Winter Break.

The main office will be closed during Winter Break, December 21- January 3.  The office will open on January 6, 2025.  Staff will also not be available via email and will return your message when they come back in the new year.  We hope that you enjoy the time with your families over the break.

Keene Mill is proud to announce our Outstanding Employees for 2024-2025.

*Outstanding Teacher-Kendra Grogan, Fifth Grade Teacher

*Outstanding Operational Employee-Stephanie Street, Instructional Assistant

*Outstanding New Teacher-Emily Rejas, Third Grade Teacher

Students enjoyed holiday spirit days this week!🎄❄️🎄❄️

Read In Pajama Day

Friday, December 20 is Read In Pajama Day.  Students can wear school appropriate pajamas and bring one stuffed animal that fits in their backpack.  Students should not wear slippers.  Students are welcome to bring books from home to read during the day.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found includes lots of warm winter jackets and hoodies that students might need during Winter Break.  Please have your student check for any lost clothing.  Lost and Found will be cleaned out over Winter Break.

Middle School News

All Keene Mill students who will be attending Washington Irving next year will be heading over to see the middle school for a walking field trip on Tuesday, January 14th from 9:30 until 12:30.

Keene Mill staff members will be chaperoning small groups as they learn about middle school courses, tour the school, and ask questions.

Please sign the permission slip found in Thursday Folders and return it by Thursday, December 19th at the latest.

Important Dates to Note:

Monday, January 13th Lake Braddock Curriculum Night for parents and students 6:30-8:15 p.m. at LBSS.

Tuesday, January 14th Walking Field Trip to Irving (sign and return permission slip by 12/19) for future Irving students. Students and Keene Mill staff only.

Thursday, January 16th Washington Irving Curriculum Night for parents and students 6-8 p.m. at Irving.

Friday, January 17th Lake Braddock counselor visits with future LBSS seventh graders. Students and Keene Mill staff only.

Reminder:  Full time Level Four AAP Families must complete and submit the intent form that was sent to all families last week.  Please make your decisions and complete the online submission as soon as you can.

PTA News 2024-25 YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

We're looking for student-created artwork for the 2024-25 yearbook cover. This year's theme is "I am a proud Kanga!" Entries are due to the main office by Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Contest Rules

• Entry must have Keene Mill Elementary School 2024-25 included in design.
• Entry should be on White Unlined Letter-Sized Paper (8.5"x11") with the shorter sides on the top and bottom.
• Write your FIRST and LAST NAME plus your TEACHER'S NAME on the BACK in PENCIL.
• No photographs or clipart! No copying or tracing!
• Entry must be student's own work.
• Use BOLD, BRIGHT colors. Fill up the page with color (minimal white space).
• Create using MARKERS, CRAYONS, and PAINTS. (Colored pencils do not process well.)
• Your entry will not be returned.
• Submissions not meeting these guidelines will not be considered for the cover.
• Questions? Email
• [email protected]. 

WE NEED YOU! HELPING GAMES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Showcase your business while helping students learn and experience community service!

Starting this February, Keene Mill Elementary hosts its month-long "Helping Games" which focuses on community service and school spirit. The 800+ students, staff, and teachers are divided into four teams and they participate in various activities and school events to earn points for their team. 

Throughout the weeks, members of the teams are encouraged to wear their team t-shirts to earn points, and a donation for our Helping Games would include your business logo and website and/or phone number on the back of almost 1,000 t-shirts. Your logo and information would also be featured on any digital or print materials related to the 2025 Helping Games, and the donation would be tax deductible. 

For more information, please go to https://tinyurl.com/2025HelpingGames or email Courtney Marsh at [email protected]. 

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, December 20-Pajamas/Stuffed Animal Day

Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3-Winter Break, No School

Keene Mill office will be closed during Winter Break. 

Monday, January 6-School resumes

Thursday, January 16-General PTA meeting @ 6:30 pm

Monday, January 20-Martin Luther King Day-No School

Tuesday, January 28-End of the 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, January 29-Teacher Workday-No School for Students

 

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Congratulations to the November recipients of Kangas CARE awards.  They are cooperative, accepting, responsible, and empathetic.

Winter Spirit Week

Join in to celebrate the week before Winter Break!

Monday, December 16:  Wear your winter/holiday ugly sweater or holiday t-shirt.

Wednesday, December 18:  Sport a winter/holiday hat or headband.

Friday, December 20:  Get ready for a comfy day at school by wearing pajamas and bringing a stuffed animal.

Reminder: Fulltime Advanced Academics Referral Deadline

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the referral process. For your convenience, here are the links for the Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

All documents should be emailed to Mrs. Brandt at [email protected] no later than December 15th.  For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP September Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julia Brandt, at [email protected]

Literacy Resources for Families

We believe families are key to developing literacy. This page has resources to help you encourage literacy at home. It also has info to help you partner with your student's teacher and school staff in supporting your student's literacy progress in reading and writing.

https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/district-performance-transparency/diversity-equity-inclusion/equitable-1

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide web page or reach out to Sandi Yost, SEL Screener Lead for Keene Mill ES with any questions.

PTA News PTA WINTER HOSPITALITY FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF

The Keene Mill PTA hospitality committee provides special treats to the staff four times a year and during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. The PTA always looks for easy ways for families to participate in activities. Winter hospitality treats will be given the week of December 16th.

Please go to the web address below to help with our hospitality event:

https://tinyurl.com/KMESWinterHospitality 

Thank you in advance for your generosity and Happy Holidays from the KMES PTA!

2024-25 YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

We're looking for student-created artwork for the 2024-25 yearbook cover. This year's theme is "I am a proud Kanga!" Entries are due to the main office by Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Contest Rules

• Entry must have Keene Mill Elementary School 2024-25 included in design.
• Entry should be on White Unlined Letter-Sized Paper (8.5"x11") with the shorter sides on the top and bottom.
• Write your FIRST and LAST NAME plus your TEACHER'S NAME on the BACK in PENCIL.
• No photographs or clipart! No copying or tracing!
• Entry must be student's own work.
• Use BOLD, BRIGHT colors. Fill up the page with color (minimal white space).
• Create using MARKERS, CRAYONS, and PAINTS. (Colored pencils do not process well.)
• Your entry will not be returned.
• Submissions not meeting these guidelines will not be considered for the cover.
• Questions? Email
• [email protected]. 

Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, December 12-Interims sent home to selected students

Monday, December 16- Wear your Winter Holiday Ugly Sweater or T-shirt 

Wednesday, December 18-Holiday Hat/Headband

Friday, December 20-Pajamas/Stuffed Animal Day

Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3-Winter Break, no school 

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Keene Mill Parents and Guardians,

Happy Thanksgiving! May your turkey be moist and your leftovers plentiful. I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with blessings and warm, happy moments.

School is closed November 27- 29.  Everyone returns back to school on December 2, 2024.

Linda Peace

Proud Principal

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 3-Boundary Review Committee, LBSS, 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 5-KMES Silver Diner Fundraiser

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Keene Mill students and families enjoyed a beautiful day of physical fitness and friendship at the Pyramid Challenge. Thanks to everyone who came out to participate and support.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

Students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in October, providing information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students if their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

In early December, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.

Please review the Family Guide or reach out to your child’s school for help in understanding your child’s results or ideas on how to support them at home.

Calling All KMES Library Volunteers

Have 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 December Library Volunteer Sign Up

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]

Advanced Academic News

Full-Time referrals for students are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the referral process. For your convenience, here are the links for the Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

All documents should be emailed to Mrs. Brandt at [email protected] no later than December 15th.  For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP September Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julia Brandt, at [email protected]

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

PTA News Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, December 3-Boundary Review Committee, LBSS, 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 5-KMES Silver Diner Fundraiser

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Dear Keene Mill Families,

We are thrilled to share that we have successfully completed the first quarter of the school year! It has been an incredible journey watching our students grow, learn, and thrive in their classrooms. From building new friendships to diving into engaging projects, they’ve shown amazing resilience, creativity, and a love for learning.

A special shoutout to our wonderful teachers and staff, whose dedication and passion have set a positive tone for a productive school year. Their commitment to making every day engaging and meaningful is truly inspiring!

To our families, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement makes a world of difference in our school community, and together we are creating an environment where every child can succeed.

Linda Peace

Proud Principal

Early Release Monday is Monday, November 18

As a reminder, Monday, November 18th is a 3-Hour Early Release Day.  Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm or stay for supervision.  A confirmation communication was sent to families during the week.  SACC will be open at 1:00 pm for students who are enrolled in that program.

Congratulations to the Keene Mill Kangas CARE recipients for October for showing Cooperation, Acceptance, Responsibility, and Empathy. 

Sports Jersey Spirit Day

Our next spirit day is Friday, November 22- Sports Day. Everyone is encouraged rep their favorite team(s) to celebrate being one big KMES team!

Family Life Education Parent Information Session

Parents are invited to learn more about the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. virtually at this link-https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99436144921

Impact Aid Forms

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. A paper form came home in the Thursday folders yesterday. Please complete it and return it to your child's teacher.  If you have filled out the form online, you will not receive a paper form.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Advanced Academic News

Full-Time referrals for students are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the referral process. For your convenience, here are the links for the Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

All documents should be emailed to Mrs. Brandt at [email protected] no later than December 15th.  For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP September Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julia Brandt, at [email protected]

PTA News REMINDER ABOUT PYRAMID CHALLENGE FUN RUN THIS SATURDAY

The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is this Saturday (Nov. 16) from 10-12 PM at Irving Middle School. Keene Mill students who have registered for the annual event should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their race to check in at the red Keene Mill table to receive their t-shirt and runner number. Please check the race schedule for your student’s race time.

NOTICE: Participants who live in the area surrounding Keene Mill and Irving Middle School are highly encouraged to walk to the event to reduce traffic congestion.

PYRAMID CHALLENGE CHARITY CONNECTION

Organizers of the Pyramid Challenge are partnering with ECHO for a food drive. Please consider bringing a donation and help fill their van! 

Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, November 16-Pyramid Challenge, Irving Middle School

Monday, November 18-3-hour Early Release Monday

Thursday, November 21-FLE Parent Information Meeting @6:30 pm, virtual

Friday, November 22-Sports Jersey Spirit Day

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

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No School on Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

Dear Veterans Day Speakers,

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for sharing your knowledge, wisdom, and time with us today. This was the first time Keene Mill has put on such an interactive event, and with your help, it was a huge success! Thank you for your time and service. We hope to see you again at a future Keene Mill event.

Linda Peace

Proud Principal

Our band, chorus, and strings students prepared patriotic music that all of the students enjoyed during the morning news.  You can watch the video here.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

A big 🎉THANK YOU🎉 to all families who have already filled out and submitted their form through ParentVue!!

Keene Mill currently has  22% submitted!

We are missing 603 surveys.

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

📈 Fall Student Testing Results Screening Assessment Reports Available in SIS ParentVUE

Each fall, FCPS students take part in screening assessments for reading and mathematics to identify strengths and areas for support. Score reports for families are posted in ParentVUE in the “Documents” section, generally about one month after testing has been completed.

• iReady reports in grades 1-8 and Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) reports in grades 1-3 are available in ParentVUE now. 
• VALLSS and Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) reports for kindergarteners will be available by Friday, November 15, and for pre-K students by Friday, December 6. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student tests at each grade level, including what each test is for and when each test takes place. Caregivers may follow up with their children’s teachers for more information about how they use test results to support student success.

Family Life Education

Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education

In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review.

• Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. (Parent/Guardian Access to FLE Materials in Schoology)

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, contact Mrs. Colter @ [email protected]. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the link in Parent Vue, you do not need to contact anyone. Should you opt your child out and then later decide you want your child included in FLE instruction, you must notify Mrs. Colter, Assistant Principal, in writing before instruction begins.

You are invited to learn more about the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. virtually. A link will be sent in a future communication.

Advanced Academic News

Full-Time referrals for students are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the referral process. For your convenience, here are the links for the Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

All documents should be emailed to Mrs. Brandt at [email protected] no later than December 15th.  For more information about all of the AAP services we offer, please visit your child’s Schoology course and look in the Advanced Academics Folder for the AAP September Newsletter. Use your ParentVUE login credentials to access Schoology. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julia Brandt, at [email protected].

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

PTA News PTA GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY EVENING FEATURES SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The November PTA general meeting has been moved to WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13. The meeting is virtual and begins at 6:30 PM. A link to the meeting is posted on the KMES PTA website: keenemillpta.ptboard.com and was also sent in last week’s PTA November Newsletter.

The PTA welcomes two FCPS school board members to join us for this meeting: Sandy Anderson (Springfield) and Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock). They will discuss various school board items, including how the school board operates, curriculum, funding, and the boundary study. Please join us for this informative conversation!

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: INCOURAGE MARTIAL ARTS ON NOV. 15

The Keene Mill PTA has arranged a Parents’ Night Out at InCourage Martial Arts on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM. The theme of the night is Thanksgiving-Palooza and there will be pizza and games galore! 

The evening is for children ages 4-12 and cost is $25. All participants must register through bit.ly/burkeevents

REMINDER ABOUT PYRAMID CHALLENGE FUN RUN ON NOV. 16

The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is Saturday, Nov. 16. Keene Mill students who have registered for the annual event should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their race to check in and receive their t-shirt and runner number. Please check the race schedule for your student’s race time.

NOTICE: Participants who live in the area surrounding Keene Mill and Irving Middle School are highly encouraged to walk to the event to reduce traffic congestion. Thank you! 

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, November 11-Veterans Day-NO SCHOOL

Wednesdsay, November 13-General PTA Meeting with School Board Members @6:30 pm, virtual

Thursday, November 14-First Quarter Progress Reports Home in Thursday folders

Saturday, November 16-Pyramid Challenge, Irving Middle School

Monday, November 18-3-hour Early Release Monday

Thursday, November 21-FLE Parent Information Meeting @6:30 pm, virtual

Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29-Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

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