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Good Morning Parents and Families:
Our students and staff continue to engage in dynamic instruction and meaningful learning experiences and this week was no exception. Read below for this week’s Portrait of a Panther winners, as well as our classroom spotlight feature.
We are excited to have many students return to in-person learning four days a week beginning April 20 as a result of the updated physical distancing guidelines. If for some reason you missed the email and would like your student to be considered for additional days of in-person learning, please contact me directly (mcnorris@fcps.edu). Please note: if this is something you wish to consider, your student wouldn’t be able to begin four days of in-person instruction until the week of April 26.
In the meantime, we will continue to work together as a full school community to support ALL of our students and families to close out the 2020-2021 school year strong. In the coming weeks, we will provide updated information as it relates to spirit weeks, teacher appreciation week, our PTA Chipotle Fundraiser night and other end-of-year events!
Thank you for your continued support.
Have a wonderful weekend,
~Meredith Norris, Principal
| Upcoming Dates & Events |
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| Mon April 19 |
Check and Connect |
Students log in and meet with their PB teacher. |
| Tues April 20 |
Odd Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (A-K)
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** Additional students who requested four day in-person learning begin today. |
| Wed April 21 |
Even Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (A-K)
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| Thurs April 22 |
Odd Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (L-Z)
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Fri April 23
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Even Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th Grade (L-Z)
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*All of these events can also be found on our Stone MS Website.*
Did you know that you can subscribe to our Stone Calendar of Events? Check it out!
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Portrait of a Panther
I always love engaging with our students throughout the week. We have so many wonderful students who continue to impress me with their resiliency during this challenging time. Check out this week’s Portrait of a Panther winners. https://stonems.fcps.edu/features/portrait-panther-week-april-12
English 8 Classroom Spotlight: “Live Your Truth”
English 8 students created presentations to answer the guiding question, "What’s one thing every eighth grader should try at least once in their lifetime?". They used research and evidence to persuade their peers to agree with their opinion and try something new. Check out their work here!
Testing Update
As we approach SOL testing, we need to make sure student FCPSOn laptops are healthy and ready for testing! Follow the instructions below to help make sure you’re computer is healthy and what you should do if you need assistance. https://stonems.fcps.edu/announcements/fcpson-laptop-health-check
Student Services Updates
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Summer Online Campus - A reminder that FCPS Online Campus Summer Courses are open for registration and available to eligible middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for the first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first-high school level mathematics course (Algebra 1). Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning.
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21-22 School Year Course Requests- Students can check their 21-22 Course Requests via Student Vue and Parent Vue. We encourage everyone to check their selections and contact his/her counselor for any questions.
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HS Updates - Westfield High School is planning to host a spring town hall meeting for parents of the Class of 2025. In order to prepare for this presentation, please complete this google form. This will help the faculty at Westfield plan and prepare for your concerns, questions and interests. Thank you.
COVID-19 Vaccines and the Vaccination Process in Fairfax County: A Webinar for Families
The FCPS Parent Resource Center is offering a webinar for families with important updates about COVID-19 and the vaccines that have been developed to help prevent the disease on Tuesdays in April and May from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Topics will include:
- COVID-19 impacts (health, economic, education).
- The vaccine.
- Community immunity: What is it and How do we get there?
- Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines—how they work and their effectiveness.
- Safety of vaccines.
- Vaccination process: Eligibility and how to register.
Note: Sessions are subject to change or cancellation based on the number of registrations. Registration is available online. This session is also available in other languages.
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