 Coding class is a lot of fun!
From the Principal's Desk:
Greetings Cougar Community:
We have completed our second week of school in an exemplary manner. The students all seem to have mastered the lockers (for the most part) and have adjusted to their new class schedules. Their behavior has been excellent in the halls and the cafeteria, which we want to continue. I have seen a high level of student engagement in the classrooms. The teachers have worked on high interest, student centered lessons and the results are obvious. The students will be getting their Student Rights and Responsibilities presentation from the assistant principals next week.
In the near future, we will be having student town halls to give the students the opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions. We will also have lunch with the principal to further engage with the students.
Have a good weekend!
Kilmer’s NJHS Candidate Invitations Sent by email
On August 30, Kilmer NJHS Candidate Invitations and Candidate Forms were emailed to all students who earned a cumulative 3.7 GPA in the 2018-2019 academic year.
Invitations were emailed to the students’ @fcpsschools.net account. Parent/guardian information letters were sent to the email on record.
Candidate Forms and Parent/Guardian Letters are also available on the Kilmer Website, along with additional information about NJHS.
The Candidate Form and Teacher Recommendations deadline is September 17 by 3:00 pm. Completed forms are to be turned in to the Main Office.
Requirements and Expectations for Kilmer NJHS candidates:
- Candidates for NJHS must have and maintain a GPA of at least 3.70 throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Initial enrollment is based on 7th grade cumulative GPA.
- Candidates must complete all NJHS assignments by the deadline established by the NJHS committee.
- Candidates must show evidence of scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and service.
- At least eight hours of direct service must be completed in an approved service learning project and recorded in the NJHS x2Vol. The eight hours of NJHS service are in addition to Civics hours.
- In addition, seven hours are required during and after school hours for mandatory student meetings and mentor check ins.
- Candidates must have two teacher recommendations (can be 7th or 8th grade teachers).
Students selected as NJHS candidates for the 2019-2020 will be notified through their school email after September 19.
Required Safety Drills
Recognizing and responding to a crisis takes practice. The more a plan is practiced, reviewed and improved, the better that plan will be implemented. Over the past two weeks we have conducted two successful and efficient fire drills. Our students did an excellent job exiting the building calmly and followed teacher instructions.
To ensure students and staff receive regular practice of security procedures, the following schedule of drills is maintained by FCPS:
- Fire drills: Once a week for first twenty (20) school days and monthly thereafter
- Tornado drills: in March of each academic year
- Bus evacuation drills: in September and February of each academic year
- Lockdown drills: Two within the first twenty (20) school days plus two additional drills, one of which must occur in January
We wanted to make sure parent/guardians are aware of these drills for the year in case students want to talk about their experience at home.
Student Gradebooks Open September 9th in SIS ParentVUE and SIS StudentVUE
Student grades are available online through SIS ParentVUE and SIS StudentVUE. The gradebook will open on Monday, September 9th for parents and students.
If you need a SIS ParentVUE account or cannot remember your username:
Click on this link: https://itweb.fcps.edu/ParentView/index.cfm
If you do not remember the 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
Getting the news out!
Given the power and scope of social media, many Kilmer faculty and staff have Twitter handles and post photos of Kilmer happenings to spread the good news. If you are on Twitter, please consider following one or more of our staff:
Kilmer: @kilmercougars
Kilmer Library: @kilmerlibrary
Debra David, Assistant Principal: @jesuidebra
Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal: @chrismusgnug
Michelle Lyttle. Assistant Principal: @michelle_lyttle
Nikisha Kozik, Theater Arts: @KilmerDrama
Jo Gordon, English 8: @jogordon66
Chris Davis, Science 8: @ScienceNvrSucks
Ann Mackenzie, Health and PE: @Mac@kmschat2016
Kathy Van Orden, Reading teacher: @VanOrdenKath
Missie Farrace, French, @mafarrace
Kristen Mattix, Science 7: @science7KMS
Sean Kenney, PE teacher : @KenneyHPE
Eyby Osorio Hernandez, Spanish teacher : @T16espanol-1
Kilmer Martians team: @KilmerMartians
Brooke Nicholas, Spanish teacher: @T13espanol
Emma Aulestia, English 7 teacher: @msaulestia
Family Life Education (FLE): Parent preview Back to School Night
The KMS Health & Physical Education teachers will be available on Thursday, September 19th from 5:00-6:00 in F124 computer lab to answer questions about the Family Life Education curriculum.
The link provided directs parents to the FLE curriculum and opt-out forms on the FCPS website. The opt-out forms are to be turned into Student Services.
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/family-life-education-fle
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
The Free and Reduced Meals application is now online. Families must re-apply every year to receive this service. More information and a link to the application can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Please also complete the consent to share information (section 4 of the application) as this can allow the school to waive course fees and receive reduced fees for other activities. If families do not re-apply their number will be inactivated in early October.
Greetings from After School:
Greetings Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
After school activities and transportation begins Tuesday, September 24th. Transportation is available to students staying after school Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays- departing at 4:45PM. Late Bus routes will be 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. On Mondays and Fridays plans for staying after and getting home by 3:30PM(Mondays) or 4:45PM(Fridays) must be prearranged as there are no late buses on these days. Students may not leave school grounds and return during Afterschool. Students should bring a snack from home, they may also purchase snack from the vending machine or during lunch.
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
Thursday, September 12 - PTA meeting,9:30am
Thursday, September 19 - Back to School Night, 6-8pm
Tuesday, September 24 - Late busses and after school activities start
The 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar can be found HERE.
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