 Power out? No problem in Ms. Moore’s science classroom. They used jugs of water and cell phones to create wide swaths of light to do their work. Creative and cool!
From the Principal's Desk:
Good day,
I am very excited to inform you of the county-wide FCPS program to recognize outstanding employees. As community members, you have the opportunity to submit a nomination to recognize our outstanding staff. Please click on the category you wish to nominate a staff member for and complete the Google form. You may nominate in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards along with the eligibility requirements.
Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher – a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal – a building principal with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding Leader – School-based employee with at least one year of experience in the position – these positions could include School-Based Technology Specialists, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor
Outstanding Operational Employee – School-based employee with at least one year of experience in the position – these positions could include administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistants, Public Health Assistants, Public Health Training Assistants
Outstanding Hourly Employee – an hourly paid employee with at least one year of experience working at least 10 hours a week at the same location – these positions could include parent liaisons, hourly office staff, other unique hourly paid positions within the school
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is December 14.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Musgnug at ccmusgnug@fcps.edu
Ellis Island Simulation
We are excited to share that, through our History classes and in partnership with our librarians, our 7th grade students will all travel through an Ellis Island Simulation on Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20. This will allow every Kilmer 7th grader to learn firsthand about the immigration process in the early 1900s. We need your help to pull off this informative (and fun) learning opportunity!
If you are available, please use the link to sign up for a time slot to help us at our immigration stations. We will provide you with step-by-step directions when you come in to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094eaaa928a13-ellis
Schoolwide Fundraiser Cookie Dough Pick-up
The cookie dough pick-up will be Wednesday 11/14 from 2:30- 6:00 PM in the chorus room. Students may not bring the cookie dough home on the bus, it must be picked up after school as it must remain frozen. You may enter though door 16 to pick up the orders once dismissal is over. Door 16 is located on the right hand side of the building. In an effort to reduce an impact on dismissal we will not hand out cookie dough prior to 2:30 or allow entry to the building until all students have exited. Please make every effort to pick up the cookie dough Wednesday as we can not ensure the cookie dough can be stored in a freezer.
If you have any questions contact Chris Musgnug at ccmusgnug@fcps.edu
1st Quarter Report Cards
Today during 8th period, students received a printed copy of their first quarter report card. Quarterly report cards will no longer be mailed home now that report cards are available online through SIS ParentVUE and SIS StudentVUE. The gradebook and report card tab will be unavailable from Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 4pm until Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at 6am.
NEED A SIS ParentVUE account or cannot remember your username:
Click on this link: https://itweb.fcps.edu/ParentView/index.cfm
Don't remember your password?
Click on this link and select “Forgot Password”: https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/login_parent_pxp_ovr2.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
SIS ParentVUE and SIS StudentVUE can also be accessed using a Mobile App, such as iPhone, iPad or Android device. Click on this link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/31843
2nd Quarter Enrichment Activities begin Monday, November 12th!
Beginning second quarter, students will participate in one enrichment activity of their choice on Mondays and Tuesdays. PAWS, a time for students to read, make-up assignments, receive additional support from teachers, work on group projects, study, and visit the library, will continue on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Earlier in October, students selected their top 5 enrichment activities. Students are not guaranteed their top choice, but we will guarantee one of their top 5! If students do not get their first choice, they will have an opportunity to select another activity for third quarter.
In SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue, a 10th period has been added to each students’ schedule. This 10th period class is the enrichment activity that students will attend on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning this Monday, November 13th. Below is the weekly schedule for Enrichment and PAWS. 10th period and 5th period take place at the same time during the school day.
Lost and Found
We have many items in our lost and found boxes: sweaters, coats, gym shorts, binders, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc. Encourage your student to look through for missing items. Anything left after November 20th will be donated.
A special Thanksgiving lunch
Next Thursday, November 15, our cafeteria will serve a special lunch for Thanksgiving.
Meet and Greet for Parents of English Language Learners
Parents of English Learners are cordially invited to visit our ESOL Resource Room, before International Night: Nov. 30, from 4:30-5:45pm
Location: B-116
- Informal “Meet and Greet” sessions, where you can meet our school’s ESOL teachers, reading specialist, parent liaison, counselors, and social worker.
- Topics: ESOL scheduling and English language proficiency, WIDA testing, attendance, prearranged absences, helpful community resources, technology help (how to sign up for SIS Parent VUE), and after school information, etc.
Kilmer Middle PTA Spirit Night
Kilmer's PTA is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov 13th from 6pm to 10pm at Cava, 175 Maple Ave. E. 10% of the proceeds will go to Kilmer - Be sure you say you are dining for us!
Kilmer Center Spirit Nights
Kilmer Center sits next to Kilmer Middle and supports students with severe disabilities. They are holding a fundraiser next week at Papa John's. On Tuesday, November 13th and Wednesday November 14th, Papa John’s will donate 20% of all total food orders using PROMO CODE-KILMER to our school.
If ordering on-line all Papa John’s locations nationwide will contribute. If ordering by phone the Vienna, Merrifield, and Fairfax Blvd Papa John’s locations are participating. Ordering is available for lunch or dinner.
Kilmer Spelling Bee
The Kilmer Spelling Bee will be held after school on January 16 (snow date: Jan. 23). Students who are interested in participating are required to take the qualifying spelling test after school on November 27. Students may stop by to see Mrs. Van Orden in E112 to obtain a list of the words to study for the qualifying spelling test. Please contact Mrs. Van Orden with questions: kwvanorden@fcps.edu
Make-Up Photos
Students have a number of options: 1) An opportunity to make-up photos if your student was out for the fall portrait day will be during lunches on Tuesday, November 13th 2) In addition, if you ordered photos and would like a retake, the original portrait photos need to be returned to the photographer that day in the white envelope.
Kilmer Medical Center
The PE department is looking for Volunteers to be patients for our annual Kilmer Medical Center on November 12th, 13th, and 15th. The PE department has developed a program in the health unit to help students understand symptoms and diagnoses of illnesses. Volunteers will assume the role of a patient, and will be given a card with their symptoms. The students will then act as residents and will try and diagnose what the patient has. You are more than welcome to sign up for more for multiple periods, or days. The Kilmer Medical Center relies on the help of our volunteers in order to be successful. Here is a quick link if you are curious to see what it’s all about and how it benefits our students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=gpqk2bOa5Bg
If you are interested we would love to have you sign up at the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b4ea5af22a46-kilmer
International Night
On Friday, November 30th we are hosting International Night, A Global Affair from 5:30-7:15PM. This event boasts diversity (through food, traditional attire, song, dance, poetry, country information tables, etc.) and cultural appreciation of our school’s community. Highlights of International Night are the World Café and Cultural Showcase. Parents are asked to contribute dishes from various countries to share. Students and organizations perform traditional songs, dances, martial arts, poetry etc. from countries around the world. Please contact Ms. Kardelis if your student is interested in performing in the showcase, donating a dish, wearing traditional attire or has items for display. Please complete the International Night Registration Form if your family is interested in participating. Feel free to contact Kimberly Kardelis at kckardelis@fcps.edu or (703)846-8820.
Greetings from After School:
After school activities are underway. Transportation will be available to students staying after school Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays- departing at 4:45PM. Late Bus routes are posted in the cafeteria. Please be aware that after school late bus numbers and routes may differ from your child's normal school day bus routes. There are two blocks after school, 2:15-3:30pm and 3:45-4:45pm. 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 afterschool activities; they must stay. Students should bring a snack from home, they may also purchase snack from the vending machine or during lunch.
Kilmer is in need of a Parent Volunteer to run Science Bowl this year. Please contact kckardelis@fcps.edu if you are interested. The National Science Bowl® (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event of middle school students who compete in a fast-paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. Each team is composed of four students, one alternate student, and a coach. Regional and national events encourage student involvement in math and science activities of importance to the Department of Energy
Students interested in participating in this year’s Kilmer Spelling Bee are invited to stay after school (in E112) for first block every other Tuesday. Mrs. VanOrden will distribute study lists and offer tips on how to prepare for the Bee. This is NOT mandatory. Students interested in participating in the Bee may also stop by E112 at any time to get a copy of the study words. Questions? Please contact Mrs. VanOrden at kwvanorden@fcps.edu.
EliteGamingLive- Tuesday 11/13 in the GIR 2:15-4:45pm (Competitive gaming while learning coding and game design) Please use the EG LIVE Registration Form to sign up ($40 payable to Kilmer PTA).
NO AFTERSCHOOL/ NO LATE BUS TRANSPORTATION 11/19 and 11/20
NO Clubs 11/29 –SCA Dance (only students attending the dance may stay after)
Parents/Guardians must complete the required Afterschool Registration Form before their student stays after. Questions? Please contact the After School Program Specialist Ms. Kardelis at kckardelis@fcps.edu or 703.846.8820.
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, November 10 - TJ Test, Round 1
Tuesday, November 13 - Make - up Student Portraits
Wednesday, November 14 - Schoolwide Fundraiser Delivery
Friday, November 16 - Kilmer's Got Talent, 7pm
Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 30 - International Night
The 2018-19 FCPS School Calendar can be found HERE.
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