 Learning to stage - fight in drama, lots of claps and laughter.
From the Principal's Desk:
Greetings, Kilmer Cougar Families!
Today is the last day of the 1st quarter. We are excited to start off 2nd quarter next Wednesday, November 6th. I look forward to seeing many of you at tonight’s Heritage Night and next Friday’s Kilmer’s Got Talent.
Have a good weekend!
Kilmer Medical Center - November 7, 8 and 11
With second quarter rapidly approaching it is almost time for our 8th grade students to participate in the Kilmer Medical Center. In order for this experience to go smoothly, we need 7 volunteers per class period to act as patients. This is a great time and the students get a lot out of the experience. We still have a number of slots that have not been filled. Please take a look to see if you have time to support our program. (https://tinyurl.com/kmed2019)
Here Comes the Bus Mobile App
To help you know when your child’s bus is approaching your stop, FCPS is now using the Here Comes the Bus mobile app. Here Comes the Bus is a free school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping everybody get to the bus stop on time.
Here Comes the Bus® uses FCPS global positioning system (GPS) data and an easy-to-use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone.
Get detailed instructions on how to get started using the app here.
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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
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.
Greetings from After School:
After school activities are 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.
11/06 No Intramural Sports Activities
11/07 No Intramural Sports Activities
11/08 No Afterschool Activities (Talent Show Rehearsal/Prep)
11/12 AMC8 Test (mandatory for Math Counts)
Survey for 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
Questions? Please contact the After School Program Specialist Ms. Kardelis at kckardelis@fcps.edu or 703.846.8820.
Upcoming Dates
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
Wednesday, November 6 - First day of 2nd quarter
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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