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 Friday, April 10, is a school planning day. There will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.
 Wednesday, April 1st was Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Since our paraprofessionals were enjoying Spring Break on their special day, we celebrated this week by sharing our thanks and some sweet breakfast treats.
We are so grateful for the care and support they give each and every day. They truly are the heart of our classrooms, helping our students learn, grow, and succeed.
Their dedication to their work and to our students makes a meaningful difference. Through their patience, creativity, and positive energy, they create a warm and supportive environment where students feel valued and able to do their best.
If you haven’t already, we invite you to take a moment to check out our recent Facebook appreciation post to see our amazing paraprofessionals in action.
To all of our paraprofessionals—thank you for everything you do. We appreciate you!
 This week, April 6–10, we are proud to celebrate Assistant Principal Appreciation Week and recognize the incredible work of our Assistant Principal, Emily Kaltenmark.
Emily’s hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. She takes on some of the toughest parts of the job with care and strength, always keeping our students and staff at the center of her decisions. Emily helps create a positive school environment. She brings a sense of fun, support, and balance to what can often be a very busy and challenging workplace. She ensures that our school is a place where staff feel valued and students feel safe and supported.
We are so thankful for everything Emily does each day. Please join us in celebrating and showing appreciation for her during this special week.
 April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience.
Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 15 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families
 We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our wonderful librarian, Monisha Blair.
Ms. Blair is always there to support our students and their unique literacy needs. She brings care, energy, and creativity to everything she does. Whether she is helping a student find the right book, creating engaging activities, or working closely with staff, she makes the library a welcoming and supportive space for all.
In FCPS libraries, students build important skills, grow their knowledge, and discover new interests. Monisha helps make this possible every day. She creates a space where students feel a sense of belonging, find inspiration, and are encouraged to explore and learn in ways that work best for them.
We are grateful for all that Ms. Blair does to support our students and our school community.
 April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 31 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
In an effort to support guardians with better understanding their roles, Virginia law changed to require all guardians to take a one time, hour long, online training. If you’re a legal guardian, make sure you complete this training, save your certificate of completion, and submit information about this on your annual guardianship report. Remember we always have information on guardianship and alternatives at thearcofnova.org/sdm.
This workshop is intended for family members of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.
Topics covered will include:
-How to teach:
- Social Activities
- Self-help
- Daily living skills
-How to use different strategies to facilitate independence
April 22nd, 2026
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am or 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. No registration is needed.
To request an interpreter, contact Stephanie Watkins at (571) 423-4110 or by email at sawatkins@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email).
For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
 This school year has been full of special moments, big smiles, and wonderful memories. Make sure you capture them all!
Yearbooks are available now for the low price of just $10.
Order deadline: April 26, 2026
Order online: Key Center PTA Givebacks Store
Order your copy today. We can’t wait for you to enjoy looking back on this great year!
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
 Proposed Spending Limit for Medicaid Adult Dental Services in VirginiaVirginia's proposed budget limits spending on Medicaid dental services to $2,000 per adult per year.The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has released a one-page explainer on what this spending cap means for Virginians and people with developmental disabilities.11 legislators are working to resolve differences between the budgets proposed by the House of Delegates and the Senate.The General Assembly will vote on a final budget on April 23.
Read our One-Pager now.
Workshops and Webinars
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about other resources.
 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.
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Friday, April 10
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School Planning Day - Student Holiday
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Tuesday, April 21
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April Statewide Election - Student Holiday
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May 25
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Memorial Day - Holiday
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May 26
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Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
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May 27
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Eid al-Adha - Holiday
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June 17
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Last Day of School - Early Release
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