 Sophia had a successful time finding a beetle at Burke Lake for the Science 7 MWEE field trip.
From the Principal's Desk:
Greetings, Kilmer Cougar Families!
Next Thursday is Halloween. Students are allowed to wear their favorite costumes with the following caveats. Dress code rules must be followed and there are no weapons, no clowns, no masks and no body or face paint. Looking forward to a spooky day!
Next week is the last week of the 1st quarter - your students are amazing. I am thankful everyday to work at this school.
Have a good weekend!
Mental Health Wellness
On Tuesday November 12 (Martians and Pegasus teams) and Wednesday November 13 (Guardians of the Galaxy and Constellations teams), 8th grade students will participate in a school counseling lesson about A.C.T. (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). Students will be reminded about the steps to take when they have concerns about themselves or a friend. They will watch a brief video highlighting the warning signs of suicide and symptoms of depression, engage in a discussion facilitated by the school counselor, and identify a trusted adult within the school building. Students will have the opportunity to request to speak to a counselor about themselves or a friend if they have concerns based on the information presented. This lesson is a follow up lesson to the Mental Health Wellness Program students participated in during their seventh grade year.
If your child approaches you with concerns about a friend’s mental health, use the following numbers to help them get immediate assistance:
- Fairfax County Police Non-Emergency Line: 703-691-2131
- CrisisLink: 703-527-4077
- CrisisText: Text NEEDHELP to 85511
- ALWAYS use 911 for life-threatening emergencies
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout is back. Bring your expired and unused meds to any Fairfax County Police Department station Saturday, October 26th from 10am to 2pm for safe and secure disposal.
Did you Hear...Kilmer's Got Talent?
That's right! Kilmer's Annual KGT event is back again, with more laughs, drama, and entertainment than before. This year’s show is on November 8th, 2019 at 7pm in the Kilmer Cafeteria.
Come out to see who will win this year's event! Tickets are on sale at www.kmsdrama.org starting November 1st for $10 each!
Lost and Found
Has your student misplaced his / her sweater? jacket? binder? Have them look through the lost and found boxes in the cafeteria. We have many items there.
ESOL Parent Meeting, Nov. 1, 2019, 4:30pm-5:45pm
Parents of English Learners are cordially invited to our ESOL Parent Event, Nov. 1, from 4:30-5:45pm, before Heritage Night.
Location: B-116
- Informal “Meet and Greet” sessions, where you can meet our school’s administrators, ESOL teachers, student services professionals, parent liaison, and our after school specialists.
- Learn about 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.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact AID
On October 29, Kilmer will send home the the survey and asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an anticipated $3 million dollars in grant funds each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Video link - https://youtu.be/uPqC3BLf3Ow
Greetings from After School:
After school activities are now underway. Transportation is available to students staying after school Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, departing at 4:45PM. All students must be picked up promptly and no later than 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 after school or during lunch. Parents/Guardians must complete the required Afterschool Registration Form before their student stays after.
10/31 Capitol Debate @G100
11/01 Heritage Night @6PM Students AND Families are invited to share their culture through food, dance, clothing (or Soccer Jersey) & displays; Service Hours for participation! Heritage Night Registration Form
EliteGamingLIVE @G100
Shuttle to Vienna Teen Center/Phoenix Club for registered (Phoenix Club) participants @3:30PM
Kilmer's After-School Program is looking to partner with the Vienna Teen Center’s Club Phoenix. One service that we are looking at potentially offering is a shuttle bus that would transport students from our KMS Afterschool Program to Club Phoenix. Only students with a completed Kilmer MS Afterschool Registration Form and Club Phoenix Registration Form will be able to use this service. Students may participate in Club Phoenix activities until the center closes at 6:30PM Monday-Thursday and 10PM on Fridays. Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation home from Vienna Teen Center. Please complete the KMS Afterschool to Vienna Teen Center Shuttle Survey so we can gauge Parent/Student interest. Survey results will be used to coordinate a schedule. Vienna Teen Center Questions? Email Natalie Duncan Natalie.Duncan@ViennaVA.gov
11/12 AMC8 Test (mandatory for Math Counts)
Questions? Please contact the After School Program Specialist Ms. Kardelis at kckardelis@fcps.edu or 703.846.8820.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 25 - Kilmer Night at Marshall HS
Friday, November 1 - Last day of 1st quarter
Friday, November 1 - ESOL Parent Night, Kilmer MS, 4:30 - 5:45
Friday, November 1 - Heritage Night, Kilmer MS, 6pm
Monday / Tuesday, November 4/5 - Student holidays
Friday, November 8 - Kilmer's Got Talent, 7pm
Monday, November 18 - School Photo Make up Day
The 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar can be found HERE.
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