Kilmer MS News You Choose and Meet and Greet New Principal #22

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.Mr. Sapp leads his Bella Voce class in the National Anthem for the School Board. A fantastic performance - thank you! 


From the Principal's Desk:

Greetings, Kilmer Cougar Families!

We encourage you all to come to our next PTA meeting on Thursday, February 13th at 9:30 am in the Kilmer Group Instruction Room. Our new principal, Amy Miller, will introduce herself to the community and be available to meet parents. 

Have a wonderful weekend. 

Kilmer Leadership Team 


Announcements

2nd Quarter Grades

This Friday, all students received a paper copy of their second quarter report card at the end of the school day. Report cards will be visible in SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue on Saturday, February 1.


Summer Program - IFTA

Do you have a child interested in the Arts? Don’t miss out on registering for Fairfax County’s Institute for the Arts starting on February 3rd!  Classes are first come first serve!

Visit the FCPS IFTA website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta

or follow IFTA on social media! 


Save The Date!

April 1st: VIP Summer Camp Registration Opens

Students deserve a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) partner in offering a 5 week, full-day camp for students entering 7th and 8th grade next school year (rising 6th graders for Glasgow, Poe and Holmes).

Field Trips: Amusement Parks and Water Parks

Electives: Art, Technology, Cooking, Gaming, Sports (Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball), Group Games and World Languages *Electives are subject to change based on enrollment and staffing*

Camp Dates

Monday June 29th—Friday July 31st

No Camp on Friday July 3rd

Location: Thoreau Middle School

Time:  8am—4pm, Monday—Friday

Registration Fee: $50 (includes camp t-shirt)

Transportation: Provided by FCPS from participating middle schools and select elementary and high schools.

Questions?

Contact Kimberly Kardelis, your Middle School After School Program Specialist


Kiss and Ride Procedures

If you drive your student to school, please take a few minutes to note the following: 1) Students must be dropped off at the sidewalk, not in the parking lot. We have had several instances where students have almost been hit while crossing through the parking lot. 2) Do not pass other cars in the Kiss and Ride line. Be courteous of other drivers. 3) Do not make u-turns across the double lines; you may be ticketed. 3) Take your time; safety is everyone's concern.


Reminders

8th Grade High School Activities Days

On Friday, March 27th, students (8th grade only) slated to attend Madison or Marshall High Schools will attend Rising 9th Grade Activities Fairs to receive important information about extracurricular activities and learn more about their upcoming transition.

Students will be transported via FCPS bus departing from Kilmer between 9:15-9:45AM, and returning by 1:00PM. Students remaining at Kilmer will follow their regular schedules during this time. Any student who has applied for a curricular transfer must be approved/accepted in order to attend the fair at any school other than their base school.

Students attending Marshall will need to either bring a lunch or $3.50 to purchase lunch at Marshall High School. LUNCH PIN NUMBERS WILL NOT WORK at Marshall High School for middle school students. Bagged lunches will be provided for those eligible for free or reduced lunch. Students attending Madison will return to Kilmer for lunch.

Students will not be permitted to participate without a signed Parent Authorization Form, please ensure the student’s name is clearly printed on the form. Hard Copies were distributed to students during lunch on September 19th and 20th. Students may submit completed forms during lunch in the Cafeteria.


New Building Supervisor

We welcome Mr. Giau Ngo as our new building supervisor. Mr. Giau joins us from Woodlawn Elementary School and is excited to join us here at Kilmer. 


Dinner at Marshall Curriculum Night

Rising Freshman Curriculum Night at Marshall HS Feb 5th - We have dinner covered for you!  Pre-order to guarantee a meal!  Go to pay4schoolstuff.com to pre order. Meal includes one chick Fil-A sandwich, chips, water and a baked good. Pick up your meal in the Marshall High School main lobby between 5:00-7:00 pm on February 5th. Didn't pre-order? Stop by anyway, we will have food available for sale from 5-7 while supplies last!  Proceeds from food sales will benefit the class of 2020 All Night Grad Celebration.


Crosstown Hoops

Kilmer Middle School will be playing basketball against our crosstown rival, Thoreau Middle School, on Friday April 17th at 6:00 PM at Madison High School.  Four games will be played that evening, a 7th grade girls, 8th grade girls, 7th grade boys, and 8th grade boys.  Please see below for tryout dates. Students who are interested in playing on the team must come to the first round of tryouts.  If your student has any questions please see Mr. Musgnug.

Boys Tryouts Second round Tuesday 2/4

Girls Tryouts: Thursday, 2/6. *Second round Thursday, 2/11* if necessary

Final Rosters Friday, February 7th

In order to be on the team students must:

  • Be able to attend all practices (once a week TDB)
  • Attend the game Friday, 4/17/20  6:00 PM

Teachers must sign weekly check-ins stating grades are passing


2020-2021 Course Registration Timeline

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Please follow the link for info on Marshall High School Rising 9th grade Orientation 


Kilmer Weekend Food Program

The Kilmer Pantry is being established to send students home with a weekend pack to help them have enough food over the weekend. Many children depend on the meals they receive while in school, then on the weekend, they may not have enough to get by. 

The Pantry will provide weekend bags with non-perishable food to students every week starting in December. Distribution will be done in a discreet manner.

To meet our goal of providing weekend meals to children in need, we are currently collecting donations.

  1. Donate non-perishable foods and bring them to the main office of Kilmer Middle School (see link for suggestions of what could be donated).
  2. Shop a sample pack on this Amazon Wishlist (updated link) and have the food delivered directly to Kilmer c/o Charlene Horne. 
  3. Donate funds directly to the PTA and we’ll do the shopping for you!

If you want your student to receive a weekend food bag, please contact your child’s counselor.

Thank you for your support


Greetings from After School:

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.

1/31 – NO Independent Study/Computer Lab until 2/18 (Testing)

2/12 – Capitol Debate    

3/12 – Capitol Debate  

4/09 – Capitol Debate

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.

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.

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Upcoming Dates 

Thursday, February 13 - Meet and Greet the new principal at the PTA meeting, 9:30am

Monday, February 17 - Presidents Day, No School

 

The 2019-20 FCPS School Calendar can be found HERE.