FCPS Summer Learning Opportunities
There will be access to a variety of instructional experiences across all school levels during the summer between June 29 and July 31. Important details about the FCPS Continuity of Learning plan are below:
- Each elementary student will receive mathematics and language arts centrally created workbooks for the summer.
- We have hired one teacher at each grade level to hold an hour of virtual office hours per week to address student questions.
We know that you may have already planned a busy summer for your families, and that it is your choice whether you encourage your children to partake in these experiences. We also understand that children may need a break from online instruction, and that, frankly, you may too. Just know that no matter what you decide, we will support you. We are prepared to return in the fall, to whatever model of instruction is determined, with renewed energy, enthusiasm, and determination to make it a great year!
If you intend to have your child access the KMES Continuity of Learning Summer Office Hours, please complete the following form no later than June 12: https://forms.gle/fTosHJo18fkgmjUG7
iReady Reading and Math Lessons
Lessons in iReady are available during June and July of 2020 at no cost to families. This resource is being turned on to provide optional individual practice to students. Students may access iReady instruction now. Lessons are based on current grade-level content. Access to iReady will be turned off August 1, 2020.
Students will access iReady instruction through the FCPS public Universal Screener website, where they will enter their FCPS login credentials. A short presentation on how to access this resource is available at FCPS-iReady Onboard Lesson Presentation. If you have any questions or require any support, please contact your child's classroom teacher or Brian Lachance at belachance@fcps.edu.
6th Grade Promotion
A link to our virtual 6th grade promotion and awards ceremony will be shared with sixth grade students and their families via eNotify email on Friday, June 12, at 9:00 a.m. We are excited to celebrate our rising 7th graders!
Help Our Kangas Cruise into Summer!
Start making signs and decorating your car!
On Friday, June 12, we invite all students and families to drive through the KMES Kiss and Ride to wave good-bye to our staff. Teachers and staff will practice social distancing and line the Kiss and Ride loop to wave good-bye and wish our students the best. Feel free to make some noise: honk, toot, and shout!
Here is the schedule:
11:00 a.m.-6th grade families drive through to receive promotion certificates
(6th grade families, please put a sign with your child's first and last name in the window of your vehicle.)
11:30 a.m.-All other families are invited to drive through
**In order to maintain the safety of our students, families, and staff, please drive through in a vehicle, and stay in the vehicle at all times.
***If you still need to pick up student belongings or drop off library books and classroom materials, this would be a great time to do so!
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Calling all West Springfield High School Graduates who attended KMES!
On Friday, June 12, we welcome our graduates to drive through the Kiss and Ride loop between 11:30 a.m. and noon to wave and celebrate with former KMES teachers. Teachers and staff will line the Kiss and Ride loop for a drive through farewell. Please remember to remain in your vehicles for the safety of all! We hope to see you there!
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Got Library Books?
Parents/guardians of students who still have library books have received a list of these books from the library, so they can locate and return them. Unfortunately, the school office is closed. Please return library books during the drive through on June 12 or contact Debbie Geiger at djgeiger@fcps.edu to make sure someone is available to receive the books at the school.
KMES Summer Reading Challenge!
Hey, Kangas! Keep up your reading skills and participate in the KMES Summer Reading Challenge! Here are the instructions:
For students entering grades K-3, click on this FORM
For students entering grades 4-6, click on this FORM
In addition, the Fairfax County Public Library is starting the summer reading program on June 12th. You can find information HERE
The public library is also doing a curbside pick up service. More Information HERE
If you do not have a public library card yet, you can apply for one HERE
Yearbooks & Class Photos
Lifetouch has alerted the KMES PTA that the distribution of the 2019-2020 Yearbooks and class photos will be delayed till late summer. We will announce when they arrive and share how the yearbooks and photos will be distributed. If you are moving out of the area, please contact PTA president Marie Carpizo at kmesptapresident@gmail.com, and we can make arrangements to get these items to you.
Class photos can be ordered two ways:
Parents can call customer care at 1-800-736-4753 and order
OR
Parents can go online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
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