Mr. Custis in class with in-person students and using a slide deck with his virtual students.
A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Families,
It has been another great week at Kilmer! Our online learners continue to do great things in the virtual environment. In-person students have done an amazing job transitioning back to the building and following the safety protocols. We continue to look for ways to improve our practices which has included providing students time outside during lunch. Our teachers continue to focus on connecting the virtual learners and the in-person learners. We are very grateful for the ongoing support, understanding and encouragement from the Kilmer community during this time of transition.
Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback
During the next two weeks, all Kilmer Middle School parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations and professionalism. Understanding that this has been an unusual year, the impacts of COVID-19 will be taken into consideration when reviewing the feedback.
The questionnaire was sent on Monday morning from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Reminders will be sent periodically to only those parents/guardians who have not completed the questionnaire.
Your opinions matter and I look forward to reviewing the feedback.
If you have not received a survey link and wish to provide feedback, Please email FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu and Shelli Wayland will send you a link.
Lifetouch Photo Pick-Up
The photos from Lifetouch have arrived and are available for pick up next Monday, March 15th between 3:30 and 5:30 at the front of the school. All students who had their photo taken have a photo package. Information will be included in the packages for ordering portraits if you did not already order them. Please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0548aaa78-photo2 to sign up for a time to get your student’s photo packet.
Make-Up Photo Opportunity
We will have make-up photos for missed photos or if you want to retake the photos already taken with Lifetouch on Wednesday, March 17th from 3pm to 6pm. Please bring the photo package you received and return to the photographer if your child is retaking photos. Here is the link for signing up for the this day: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0548aaa78-photo1
2nd Community Night
Mark your calendars! Our 2nd Community Night will be on Thursday, March 25th at 7pm and will be another Kilmer Trivia Night, new questions, more prizes. This is a great opportunity for students and their families to come together in a fun way. Students will access the evening starting at 6:45 with the “Community Night” BBCU link in the All Students Course in Schoology (page 13.
National Junior Honor Society Gallery Walk and Induction Ceremony
Kilmer’s National Junior Honor Society will host a virtual Service Learning Gallery and Induction Ceremony in June 2021 for parents, community members and students. Stay tuned for this exciting evening which will showcase NJHS candidates and their service learning projects. More details will be announced in the months ahead.
Multilingual Family Engagement
En Pocas Palabras FCPS Podcast
Wonderful opportunity for families. Listen in Spanish and English to hear timely, important information related to school news. The goal of every podcast is to help families access key resources and understand how to best support their children’s education. The podcast is produced by the Office of ESOL Services and the Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement.
For more information contact: Micheline Lavalle
Course Registration Timeline for 2021-2022
 Online Course Requests
2021-2022 Course Registration and Curriculum Resources
Marshall High School Academic Advising Resources and Calendar of Events
Madison High School Academic Advising
What’s on the Shelf: News from the Kilmer Library
The Fairfax County Public Library is offering a fantastic FREE leadership training workshop through Toastmasters. The Youth Youth Leadership Program enables participants to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience.
Participants will learn to:
- Evaluate current public speaking ability
- Organize and give speeches
- Give impromptu talks
- Control voice, vocabulary and gestures
- Give constructive feedback and more
The first date is April 7 from 4-5:30pm and repeats every Wednesday through the end of May. This is an 8 week (1 meeting per week) program and there are only 20 open spots. REGISTER TODAY!
Upcoming Library Dates:
- “Among Us” Lunch / Monday, March 15 @ 12pm / KMS Library Collaborate Ultra
- Book Club / Monday, March 15 @ 1pm / KMS Library Collaborate Ultra
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Cougars @ the Curb curbside book pick-up / Wednesday, March 17, 2:15-4:00pm / Door #3
Kilmer Pantry
Thank you to our community for your continued support of our food pantry. We have several easy ways to donate, if you can help.
Cash Donations:
If you would like to make a cash donation and let the PTA do the shopping for you, please Donate at Pay4School.
Drop Off Locations:
Several of our PTA members will have plastic collection bins at their homes and you can do a contactless drop off any day/time that works for you. Bins are located at: 2311 Malraux Dr. and 9428 Delancey Dr.
If you would like to drop off items at Kilmer, we are collecting donations through a drive-thru collection on Mondays from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Online Purchases:
You are also invited to donate non-perishable food items by direct shipping from Amazon, Target, Walmart, or wherever you shop (send to the attention of Debra David at Kilmer). The Amazon WishList includes a list of suggested food items to donate.
Food donation requests include:
Rice, beans, canned tuna, shelf-stable milk, wheat flour, corn masa flour, sugar, cooking oil, juice, crackers, raisins, cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, microwave popcorn, granola bars, instant individual macaroni and cheese, Ramen noodles, snacks, etc…
Household and personal donation requests include:
Toothpaste, bar soap, dish soap, laundry soap, individually wrapped rolls of paper towels, and small packages of toilet paper.
We are grateful for the support of our Kilmer Community.
If you wish your family to receive food, please contact your child’s counselor.
Afterschool At a Glance
 As a reminder all students must have a completed Kilmer Middle Afterschool General Registration Form on file to participate. Updates, club descriptions and meeting details are located in the Schoology Afterschool Group (access code 2W54-ZSDS-BKJMV). Individual club enrollment requests, descriptions and the Afterschool Activities Calendar are located under Resources. Contact After School Program Specialist, Kimberly Kardelis with questions.
8th Grade Families - The CPP Application 2021-22 is OPEN!
The College Partnership Program (CPP) is designed to assist students traditionally underrepresented in college in exploring, applying and enrolling in college. In accordance with FCPS’ goal to eliminate gaps in opportunity, access, and achievement for all students, CPP focuses on academic advising, college visits, parent engagement and preparation beyond high school.
- Apply online through FCPS G-Suite account
- Application Deadline: March 19, 2021
- Student Notification: Spring 2021
- Orientation & Induction: Spring 2021
There are 2 Writing Sample Questions in the application:
- If we were to ask your closest friend(s) what your outstanding personal qualities are, what would they say? Why?
- What are your short and/or long-term college and career goals? How or why do you need the College Partnership Program to support your high school journey?
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Factors for Consideration:
- First-generation college student (first in family to attend U.S. institution)
- Demonstrates the ability to achieve & maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Member of a traditionally underrepresented student groups in college
- Demonstrates a willingness to pursue advanced coursework
- Demonstrates leadership in school or community activities
- Demonstrates a desire to attend college
- ANY student can & ALL are welcome to apply
For more information visit the website:
College Partnership Program (CPP)
For help understanding or completing CPP Application:
Kilmer's CPP Advocate
Essay Writing Support Registration Form
*We also have a College & Career Exploration/CPP Google Classroom:Code 6zt7iww.
The College Success and Middle School After School Programs will host a virtual Question & Answer session (click the link to register) for families in March.
CPP supports first-generation college goers (parents did not attend college in the United States) and subgroups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education (African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, English learners, students with disabilities or economically disadvantaged students). Please do not assume that a student is ineligible as we will carefully review eligibility during the application reviewing process.
Girls Inspired & Ready to Lead, Inc.
(GIRL) is sponsoring a Intro to Podcasting program for female Middle School students for free.
April 6 – May 6 (5 Weeks; 10 Sessions) Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Intro to Podcast for Girls | Sponsored Girls Inspired & Ready to Lead, Inc. (GIRL) - Are you a young lady that is interested in learning how to create a Podcast? There is a 10-session program that teaches you how!
Sign-Up: Intro to Podcasting Interest Form
***Herndon Middle Afterschool Program activity open to Kilmer students
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