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Francis Scott Key

Welcome to the 2011-2012 year at Key! Consider the web site your place to check for upcoming events, news, forms and all things related to school.



SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATES:

Please click here to find important updates for Key School Neighbors

UPCOMING DATES:

January 25: General PTA meeting 7:30 p.m. – Cafeteria (childcare available)
January 26: Fillmore End-of-Semester Performances (afternoon students only) 1:30 p.m. Fillmore stage
February 3: NO SCHOOL – Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 6: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Development Day
February 8 Open House for Prospective Parents, 9-11 am

SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED:

Preparations are underway for one of Key's favorite events – the Science Fair and Key School Family Science Night! Mark your calendar for Friday, March 2nd! Students' projects will be judged during the school day, and we would love to hear from any parents in, or with access to, the wide world of science who might be able to help recruit a judge for the day. All scientific fields welcome! They are sure to have a wonderful time interacting with our budding young scientists and observing all their hard work. Contact: Tricia Duncan at triduncan@verizon.net

KEY SCIENCE FAIR

Introduction:
The Key School Science Fair and Night is a wonderful tradition that allows students to engage in critical thinking over a long period of time. Students in grades 3-5 are required to participate, while students in PK-2 have the option to participate if they would like (and many of them do!). This year, the Science Fair and Night is on Friday March 2, 2012. The Fair will take place during the day, while the Science Night is in the evening in our cafeteria and gymnasium. Click here to download the Science Fair packet, which includes a proposal form that students can print out if they have lost theirs plus some general topic ideas.

Key Dates:
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 3:30pm-4:30pm "Office Hours" in Science Lab for students needing help
Monday, January 9, 2012 - 3:30pm-4:30pm "Office Hours" in Science Lab for students needing help
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - **Proposals due to Ms. Johnson**
Thursday, February 9, 2012 6:30pm-8pm "Are You Stuck?" parent/student workshop (in science lab)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - **Projects due to Ms. Johnson**
Friday, March 2, 2012 - Science Fair judging (in school)
Friday March 2, 2012 - Science Night at Key (gym/cafeteria)

We look forward to helping support your child through the process and answer any questions that you may have!
Amy Johnson, Chair (Science)
Bryan Riley (3rd Grade Teacher)
Michelle Maldari (3rd Grade Teacher)
Ashley Pizzo (Reading Specialist)
Katie Tompkins (Kindergarten Teacher)
Michaela Lyons (Special Education Teacher)
Tricia Duncan (Parent Volunteer)

FILLMORE NEWS:

The first semester is drawing to a close, and there are several upcoming dates to put on your calendars. Next week students in grades 3-5 will choose new classes for the second semester. Students will bring a copy of their choice form home for parents to review prior to class assignments. The new semester starts on Monday, January 30. On January 20 at 3 pm, we will celebrate our "Journeys" theme with a performance in the auditorium featuring different dance, drama and music classes from all of the Fillmore schools. Participating students and families will be getting individual letters with details about the day. During the last class of the first semester, January 23-27, at 1:30 p.m. each afternoon, afternoon students will share a song, dance or theater game on the stage for their classmates and any parents or friends who can attend.

BULK SUPPLIES/PTA DUES PAYMENTS UPDATE:

Way to go parents! We're up to 60% Bulk Supplies reimbursement and 59% of families have joined the PTA. Thank you! Let's keep it up!
HOW TO PAY???

  1. Complete the blue form in the gray Registration Folder and submit to the front desk
  2. Visit www.keyschooldc.org click on “PTA Dues form” & print
  3. Stop by front desk if you need a new, blank form

TRASH-FREE LUNCH WEDNESDAYS:

Did you know that the typical American student generates 67 pounds of discarded school lunch packaging waste per school year? That's more than 18,000 pounds yearly for the average-sized elementary school! Key is committed to reducing our footprint on the earth, so every Wednesday is "trash-free lunch day" for those who bring their lunch to school. These tips will make it so easy that we hope you'll make everyday a trash-free day!

Avoid packaging by using reusable drink containers (e.g., Kleen Kanteen) and stainless steel or BPA-free plastic lunch containers such as the "lunchbot" or a "lunch cube":

http://lunchbots.com/
http://www.containerstore.com

2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR:

January 9 ASEP Classes begin; Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm
January 16 MLK Holiday – NO SCHOOL
January 20 Records Day – School Dismissed at 12:15 pm
January 25 General PTA Meeting, 6:30-8 pm (Childcare available)
February 3 Parent-Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL
February 6 Professional Development Day– NO SCHOOL
February 8 Open House for Prospective Parents, 9-11 am
February 13 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm
February 20 President's Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
March 2 Science Fair & Science Night
March 12 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm
March 17 Key School Auction
March 23 Professional Development Day — NO SCHOOL
March 30 Records Day – School Dismissed at 12:15 pm
April 2-9 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
April 10 Back to School
April 10 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm
April 16 Emancipation Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
April 22 Grounds Clean-Up, 9 am -12 pm
May 1-3 Book Fair
May 7 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm
May 8 Teacher Appreciation Day
May 11 World Family Day, 9 am-12 pm
May 14 Parent-Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL
May 16 General PTA Meeting/LSRT Elections, 6:30-8 pm (Childcare available)
May 28 Memorial Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
May 29-June 1 Spirit Week
June 4 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm
June 8 End-of-Year Picnic
June 12 5th Grade Graduation
June 14 Last Day of School – School Dismissed at 12:15 pm

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