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 Boosterthon Fun Run
Keene Mill had a beautiful day for our Boosterthon Fun Run yesterday! Students were spirited and enthusiastic as they ran their laps to music from the DJ. Thanks to all the families who supported. Keene Mill raised $39,000 for a new makerspace, STEAM equipment, classroom libraries and other needs!
 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
It is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 5th - May 9th and our theme this year is TRAVEL. We have lots of fun surprises for our awesome Keene Mill staff, and we need your help to set things up and make the week a great one!
Check out tinyurl.com/2025KMESappreciationweek for volunteer opportunities, to donate to the PTA's hospitality fund, or to purchase snacks and classroom supplies from our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your support as we celebrate our incredible Keene Mill teachers and staff!
Next week is also a SPIRIT WEEK for all our Keene Mill students!
MONDAY: Have your students bring in their postcard for a staff member with a note of appreciation. (These will be provided in Thursday folders.)
TUESDAY: Crazy Hair Day – Early flight means bedhead!
WEDNESDAY: Destination Day – Wear a shirt from a place you have visited or would like to go to.
THURSDAY: Fly High – Have your students give a high five to staff in the hallways
FRIDAY: Show your School Spirit – Wear a Keene Mill shirt or school colors (red & blue).
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, 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 support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to Sandi Yost, Counselor and SEL Screener Lead, at Keene Mill ES with any questions. (703-644-4735).
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 May 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 lsrigsby@fcps.edu.
PTA News
 FINAL DAY FOR YEARBOOK ORDERS IS SUNDAY!
Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter our school code: 14606725. Yearbooks will be distributed in June.
 TUESDAY, MAY 13: KMES SPRING CONCERT @ WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Keene Mill's Spring Concert featuring strings, chorus, and band is on May 13 starting at 6:00 PM at West Springfield High School. Students should have received instructions from their band/string/chorus teachers about when and where to arrive. Volunteers are needed to make this large event run smoothly; go to tinyurl.com/2025KMESspringconcert to sign up!
FRIDAY, MAY 16: PICNIC AT THE PLAYGROUND // 6th GRADE VS. TEACHERS VOLLEYBALL GAME
Our annual Picnic at the Playground and 6th graders vs. Teachers/Staff Volleyball Games! From 5:30-8:00 PM, visit food trucks and Kona Ice on the blacktop area (families can also bring their own picnics), play at the KMES playground, and then cheer on our 6th graders starting at 6:30 PM before they officially promote up to middle school.
THURSDAY, MAY 22: FINAL PTA MEETING FOR 2024-25 (IN-PERSON!)
Volunteer Appreciation Reception & 2025-26 Board Election at 6:30 PM in the KMES Library.
FRIDAY, MAY 30: FIELD DAY
A day of fun games and activities as the students near the end of the school year! Grades 4-6 will be in the morning from 9:30-Noon. Grades PreK-3rd will be from 1:00-3:30 PM. For more information and to volunteer go to tinyurl.com/2025KMESfieldday.
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, May 5-Postcard for your teacher
Friday, May 9-Grade 5 Science SOL testing
Monday, May 12-Early Release @ 1:00 pm
Tuesday, May 13-Grade 6 Math SOL testing
Tuesday, May 13-Keene Mill Band, Strings, and Chorus Concert @ 6:00 PM/West Springfield High School
Wednesday, May 14-Grade 4 Math SOL testing
Thursday, May 15-Grade 3 Math SOL testing
Friday, May 16-Grade 5 Math SOL testing
Friday, May 16-Picnic/Sixth Grade Students vs. Teacher Volleyball game @ 5:30/field
Monday, May 19-Grade 6 Reading SOL testing
Tuesday, May 20-Grade 4 Reading SOL testing
Wednesday, May 21-Grade 3 Reading SOL testing
Thursday, May 22-Grade 5 Reading SOL testing
Friday, May 30-Field Day
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