 Above photo: Mr. James introducing the new TV monitors in the cafeteria.
From the Principal's Desk: The students received a surprise earlier this week during each lunch as
we introduced the Kilmer Internet Café. It was a joy to see the students so
excited about the TVs and how they will engage and interact with them during
lunch. We are very thankful to our PTA for providing the funding to make
this all possible. We will share more info as we move into the next phases of
the Kilmer Internet Café.
Image, dream, and envision the possibilities….stay tuned!
SCHOOLWIDE FUNDRAISER
- Completed order forms and all money are due Tuesday, October 4th
- Order and money collection takes place during
lunch
- Cookie dough will be delivered Wednesday, Nov 2; it must be picked up
that afternoon (2:45 to 6pm) and delivered to purchaser
- Magazines will be sent directly to purchaser
- The after school glow party for those who have earned this prize is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th, from 2:30 to 3:45
Online purchases can be made with the following: 1) go to www.gaschoolstore.com 2) Click on the "Shop Now" button 3) Enter Kilmer's School IS 4010419 4) Enter your student's name so they get credit.
Parents of 7th
grade students: The seventh grade
science Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) fieldtrips scheduled for 10/17 through 10/21 have been moved from
Greenbriar Park to Accotink Creek Park. The address of the new park is Lake
Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150. All activities
planned for the original MWEE site remain the same, only the location has
changed. If you have any questions, please email your child’s science
teacher. Thank you- The Seventh Grade Science Teachers.
Youth Survey for 8th grade students
During
the week of November 9th, eighth graders will be participating in
the Fairfax County Youth
Survey through civics class. This survey asks
questions about risky behavior, mental health, physical health, and
safety. The survey is anonymous and no individual information will be
reported.
Further information and
opt-out forms are also available at the link below. If you do not wish
for your child to take part in the survey, please complete the opt-form form
and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 4, 2016.
If you have questions about the survey, contact Stefan Mascoll,
coordinator, Student Safety and Wellness Office, at 571-423-4270. Parents
may view a copy of the results from last year’s survey as well as a copy of the
survey instrument, by clicking on the links below.
Results
from 2015-2016 Fairfax County Youth Survey
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demogrph/youthpdf.htm
View
a copy of the survey
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey
Informational
Letter and Opt-out Form
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/2016YouthSurveyMSHSLetterOptOut.pdf
Community Night:
Kilmer is hosting its 4th Annual Community Night on October 5th from
4:15-6:15pm – Clubs will have information tables with displays
or flyers for families to learn more and ask questions of sponsors and
participating students. Find out about our STEM (Science Olympiad, Cyber
Patriot, TSA) Drama, Service Learning and Intramural opportunities to name a
few. We will also have Parent Sessions with ESOL and Student Services.
National Walk/Bike to School Day is next Wednesday, October 5th. Encourage your student to walk or bike to school. It's fun, healthy and contributes to a cleaner environment. We will have healthy snacks and juice for students who participate in this celebration.
Update on NJHS:
Kilmer is excited to begin the
process of welcoming our new 8th grade students into our NJHS
program. All students who earned a 3.7 cumulative GPA last academic year will
receive information in the coming weeks on how to apply for candidacy. Once
students submit the application, they will be notified of their acceptance and
of the requirements to receive full membership of our program. If you have any
questions about the process, please email Mr. Compton, assistant principal, at ldcompton@fcps.edu.
Yearbook: Commemorate Kilmer’s 50th year and get a
yearbook. The 2016/17 Yearbooks are on sale now. Buy before September 30
at the low, low price of $35 and save. The price will go up to $40 on
October 1. http://tinyurl.com/Kilmeryearbook
Kilmer
Middle School Parent Liaison
In
order to do an effective job of educating our increasingly diverse population
of students, one of Kilmer’s essential responsibilities is to find ways to
reach out to, communicate with, and build relationships with parents and
families of all backgrounds. This school year we have a new part-time parent
liaison, Maria Peal, joining our Kilmer team. Parent Liaisons serve as
communication links among home, school, and the community. Maria Peal is fluent
in Spanish and also works with FCPS interpreters to communicate with families
who speak additional languages. Her contact information is listed below.
Maria
Peal
mypeal@fcps.edu (703)
846 – 8843
Office
hours: Tuesdays,
8:15 am – 12:45 pm / Fridays,
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Location: Office of Student
Services
Enlace
de Padres de la Escuela Intermedia Kilmer
Con
el fin de hacer un trabajo eficaz para educar a nuestra población de
estudiantes es cada vez es más diversa, una de las responsabilidades esenciales
de Kilmer es encontrar maneras de comunicarse y construir relaciones con los
padres y las familias de todos los orígenes. Este año escolar tenemos un nuevo
enlace de padres de medio tiempo, Maria Peal que se unirá a nuestro equipo de
Kilmer. Enlaces de Padres sirven como enlaces de comunicación entre el hogar,
la escuela y la comunidad. María Peal es fluida en español y también trabaja
con intérprete de FCPS para comunicarse con las familias que hablan otros
idiomas. Su información de contacto se indica a continuación.
María
Peal
mypeal@fcps.edu (703)
846 - 8843
Horas
de oficina: Martes:
8:15 am - 24:45 / Viernes:
11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lugar: Oficina de Servicios al Estudiante
Theatre Expo:
Does your child love Theatre Arts? Then the Fall
Theatre Expo is the right opportunity for them! This experience is open to all
Kilmer students even if they aren’t enrolled in a theatre class at Kilmer. The
event will be held at Franklin Middle School on Saturday, October 15th.
Students will select four classes based on their theatrical interests. Class
subjects include musical theatre, stage make up, Shakespeare, stage combat, and
much more. The event is only $10! If your student is interested, please have
them pick up a registration form from Mrs. Rumberger in G103. Checks and forms
are due to Mrs. Rumberger by Monday, October 3rd. Late forms will
not be accepted.
Kilmer's Got Talent: Auditions for Kilmer’s Got Talent are on
Wednesday, October 12th and Thursday, October 13th! Does
your child sing, dance, play the ukulele, or have any other special talents?
Then we’d love to see them at auditions! A sign-up sheet has been posted on the
KMS Drama Callboard outside of room G103. Please also have them see Mrs.
Rumberger to pick up an audition information sheet or print one out online at
kmsdrama.org.
Scoliosis Fact Sheet: Fairfax County Public Schools are required to provide information on scoliosis: http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/translations/health/scoliosisfactsheet/english.pdf
World
Language Credit Exam:
The 2016 Credit Exam for World Languages will be administered on
November 15, 16, and 17. Twenty-six languages will be included: American Sign
Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Chinese/Mandarin, Farsi/Persian,
French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi,
Russian, Sanskrit/Samskritam, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog/Pilipino, Tamil, Telugu,
Tigrinia, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Registration opened on Monday, September
19, 2016, at 8 a.m. and closes on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 4 p.m. Late
registrations will not be accepted. School counselors will register students.
If your child is interested in taking the world language exam, please have him
or her stop by the student services office to sign up for a registration
appointment with their school counselor. Additional credit exam information can
be accessed at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages
Greetings
from Afterschool!
As we get
settled into the new school year, we invite all students to take advantage of
Kilmer’s Afterschool Program. The first day of the Afterschool Program and Late
Bus transportation is Tuesday, October 11th. Below is a sample of what afterschool programs will look like.
Offerings
are subject to change based on teacher availability, student interest and
funding. There are two blocks after school, 2:25-3:30pm (blue) and 3:45-4:45pm
(green). Students do not have to stay for the second block and may walk
or be picked up at 3:30pm. Students may not leave and return for second block
activities; they must stay through the first block.
Please
check the Afterschool Activities calendar http://www.fcps.edu/KilmerMS/activities/afterschool.html
frequently for up to date information. You may register your student for the
Afterschool Program online (must be logged into the student’s FCPS Google
account) and forms are also available in the Main Office and Cafeteria. There are no Afterschool activities on early
release days and Fridays when the following Monday is a holiday. Contact
Afterschool Program Specialist, Kimberly
Kardelis at kckardelis@fcps.edu should
you wish to volunteer or have questions.
Kiss and Ride Safety
AM Kiss and Ride:
In the event that you need to
drop your student off in the morning, please observe the following procedures:
Use only the
outer perimeter of the parking lot (do not cut through the middle of the
parking lot).
Only drop your
child off along the curb closest to the school (doors 14, 15, and 16).
Ensure that your
child is ready to exit the car in a timely fashion. If you need to assist
your child with an instrument, project, crutches, etc. please park and walk in
with them.
DO NOT pass a car
in-front of you dropping off; Kiss and Ride line is single file.
Please be aware
of pedestrians crossing in the parking lot.
Use extreme
caution when exiting onto Wolftrap Road as there have been numerous close
calls.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 3 - Schoolwide Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday, October 4 - Schoolwide Fundraiser ends. Orders and money collected during lunch.
Wednesday, October 5 - National Walk / Bike to School Day
Wednesday, October 5 - 4th Annual Community Event, 4:15-6:15 pm
Thursday, October 6 - 8th grade Band Night, Marshall HS
Friday, October 7 - Student Holiday
Monday, October 10 - Columbus Day, No School
Wednesday, October 12 - Kilmer's Got Talent Auditions
Wednesday, October 12 - Music Fundraiser Kick Off
Thursday, October 13 - Kilmer's Got Talent Auditions
Week of October 17 - Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) trips for 7th graders
The 2016-17 FCPS School Calendar can be found HERE
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