Key Middle School Families

Important Dates: 

Jan 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No School)

Jan 28: End of 2nd Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release (12:15 pm dismissal), No After-School Program

Jan 29-30 - No School for Students (Staff Development & Teacher Workday)

January:

• • Happy New Year!

Let's all be kind to one another.

Key MS Music Department The deposit for the music department spring trip is due on Friday, January 23rd. Students in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra must have this back in order to participate in the trip. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. Thanks! Keith McElroy Key MS Orchestras

Immunization Events

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year. 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website. 

Eventos de Vacunación para los Estudiantes de FCPS

FCPS, en asociación con la organización Inspire Health Alliance, estará ofreciendo sin costo alguno vacunas obligatorias para la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la “flu” o influenza a todos los estudiantes de FCPS. Se realizan múltiples eventos en lugares determinados de FCPS. Se programarán fechas adicionales a lo largo del año escolar. Padres y tutores podrían revisar las fechas de los próximos eventos y programar citas para vacunar a sus estudiantes. La participación es completamente voluntaria.

Hay disponibles recursos adicionales para la vacunación. 

County Flu Letter

Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs. 

Hábitos Saludables para Prevenir la Propagación de la Influenza y Otros Gérmenes

El Condado de Fairfax ha estado observando altos niveles de casos de enfermedad de la influenza (la “flu”). El número de visitas a las salas de emergencias y centros de cuidados urgentes ha aumentado, especialmente entre niños, además de que múltiples casos de “flu” han ocurrido dentro de nuestras comunidades e instalaciones escolares.

Lea los consejos del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para reducir la propagación de la “flu” y de otros gérmenes.

Richard Byrd Library Temporarily Closed

Richard Byrd Library will remain closed to the public for an anticipated five weeks while repairs are made to the facility's heating system.

What You Need To Know

• During the closure, library customers are encouraged to visit one of our 21 other locationsto attend programs, retrieve materials and utilize services. Nearby branches include Pohick Regional Libraryand John Marshall Library.
• Due dates for items checked out from Richard Byrd Library have been extended until February 17, 2026, as a courtesy. 
• Please note: Items may not be returned to Richard Byrd Library during the closure; but can be accepted at any of our other 21 locations.

Customers With Holds

• New holds cannot currently be selected for pickup at Richard Byrd Library.
• All customer holds that were available at Richard Byrd Library will be moved to Pohick Regional Library (6450 Sydenstricker Rd). These items will be available for pickup Wednesday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 31 at 5 p.m.
• All other holds currently in the system designated for pickup at Richard Byrd Library will be automatically changed to Pohick Regional Libraryfor the duration of the closure. Please note this location on future e-mail notifications.

Any customers wishing to pick up their requested material at a different branch may change the designated pickup location or suspend their holds by accessing their account.

Action Required: Impact Aid Survey

✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.

Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.  

Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.

Spanish:

✅ Entregue su Encuesta de Asistencia por Impacto Federal

FCPS les está solicitando a todas las familias que completen la “Federal Impact Aid Survey” o Encuesta sobre la Asistencia de Impacto Federal. Esta planilla está disponible en SIS ParentVUE en la sección “Online Packets” o Paquetes Online, la cual está ubicada en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla, una vez que haya entrado a la aplicación. Por favor, complétela tan pronto como le sea posible. 

Las escuelas entregarán estas planillas a aquellas familias que no la hayan completado en ParentVUE. Para encontrar más información, visite la página del Federal Impact Aid Survey o mire el video acerca de por qué la asistencia por impacto es importante.

Regístrece para Acceder a  ParentVUE

Aprenda cómo activar su cuenta de SISParentVUE, para que pueda fácilmente entregar su encuesta  y para que acceda a otra información útil sobre la educación de su niño en FCPS. 

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