 Our Transportation supervisors and bus drivers are an important part of our Kilmer Strong family and community!
A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Community,
We hope that you had a great week! We were excited to welcome all of our in-person students back to the building for four days a week. This past Tuesday, Dr. Brabrand presented a Return to School Update to the School Board. FCPS is planning for in-person instruction five days a week to be the primary mode of learning for all students during the 2021-22 school year.
As we prepare for our many end of the year activities that rely on technology, we need to make sure that all of our FCPSOn student laptops are updated. All students will receive directions for completing the “Technology Health Check-Ups” during PAWS Advisory. We will be holding a Technology TailGate on Monday, May 3rd for our virtual students to drive through the technology tailgate to ensure their laptops have the necessary updates.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
Arrival / Dismissal Procedures
We thank you all for your patience as we welcome back all our in-person students. Please see below for some arrival and dismissal reminders that will ensure the safety for all.
General Reminder:
Please do not drop off or pick up your students in the fire station lot or make a u-turn on Wolftrap Road during arrival and dismissal.
Morning Arrival:
- Students can be dropped off starting at 7:10am.
- Kiss & Ride drop off is located outside doors 14, 15, and 16 at the side of the building each morning. Kiss & Ride students will enter the building using the doors at entrance 14, 15 and 16.
- In the morning, school bus riders will unload along the front of the school building and enter the building through door 1 (main entrance).
- All students must use the sidewalks and crosswalks at all times. Bike riders MUST walk their bikes once they arrive on campus.
- ONLY school buses will be allowed use of the bus loop in the front of the school from 7:00 to 7:30 am.
Afternoon Dismissal:
- Buses will load for departure outside Doors 14 (F-hall), 15 (G-hall), 16 (H-hall) and along the fence near the trailers.
- Kiss & Ride pick up is located outside of Door 1 (front of the building). Cars can wait in a double lined formation.
- Please do not wait on Wolftrap Road for your student. It is illegal to make a u-turn there and violators may be ticketed.
- Walkers and bike riders will leave via Door 1 (front of the building). Please use sidewalks and crosswalks at all times.
SOL Testing Information
We are scheduling SOL testing on the following days:
Reading SOLs: May 10 and May 12
Science 8 SOLs: May 17 and May 19
Math SOLs: May 24 and May 26
If you have not already filled out the SOL Intent form, we need these responses to be able to plan appropriately. You can find the form here.
The technology Tailgate, advertised in last week’s news you choose is now scheduled for Monday, May 3rd. On Monday, May 3, we will be inviting all virtual students to join us in the Kilmer Parking lot for a Technology Tailgate Party to ensure that your FCPS laptop has the required updates so it is ready for SOL testing. Please look for specific information about this to come out next week.
End of Year Grading Flexibility
Last week, additional information was sent via a Kilmer enotify regarding the 2020-2021 End of Year Grading Flexibility for Middle School Students. As shared in an email from the Superintendent’s Office, FCPS has adopted a series of secondary grading policy changes to help our students achieve a strong finish to the school year. Third quarter report cards and the Pass - No Mark Status Form are available in ParentVue and were also mailed home to all families last week. Should you wish to designate one or more courses as Pass status for anticipated grades of “A” through “C-”, the Pass-No Mark Status Form must be submitted to your school counselor/Student Services by May 10, 2021. Access the Pass-No Mark Status Form here: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se358.pdf
FCPS is adjusting the grading policy for the 2020-21 school year, to ensure students are not penalized by the challenges brought on by pandemic learning. Additional information including considerations and frequently asked questions are available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary
Course Registration for 2021-2022
Academic advising and course registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now over. Parents can view their child’s course selections for the 2021-2022 school year through their SIS ParentVUE account. Directions for viewing course requests online through ParentVUE are below. If you have questions about your child’s course requests, please contact their school counselor. Course requests are a firm commitment. Course request changes will not be accommodated after June 1.
If you or your child have additional questions about high school courses, please contact the Marshall or Madison High School Office of Student Services.
Online Course Requests
Scribbles Literary and Art Magazine
Scribbles Literary and Art Magazine is still looking for submissions of art and writing from students, to be published in the 2020-2021 yearbook. Students can submit a variety of literary and visual pieces of work including, but not limited to: poems, short stories, lyrics, drawings, paintings, comics, digital art, photography, and more. All written work must be limited to 300 words or less. To submit work log into Schoology, click on the “All Students Course”, click on the “Yearbook” folder, open the “Scribbles Literary and Art Magazine” folder. Inside the folder you will find a link to a form where you can upload and submit your art and writing. Students who have returned to the building can drop off their submissions to Ms. Walsleben, in room A110. May 2nd is the absolute last day to submit.
Visual directions for submitting work for consideration.
Got questions? Message Ms. Walsleben through Schoology or email at kewalsleben@fcps.edu.
Outside Lunch
We are excited to offer opportunities for our students to eat lunch outside. Students may sign up via “Outdoor Lunch Sign Up” in the All Students Course in Schoology. Weather permitting, students will have lunch on the front lawn with the front parking lot blocked off to cars during this time as well. Students may sign up for two outside lunch periods per week. We hope students take advantage of these opportunities to enjoy the spring weather.
Kilmer Pantry
Thank you to our community for your continued support of our food pantry. We continue to distribute food and household supplies to our families in need. 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.
Academic Tutoring & Mentoring Program (Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm)
High school members from the FCPS Student Equity Ambassador Leadership program to offer academic tutoring and mentoring to middle schoolers through a student initiated program called PREP Leaders. This is a free program and tutors speak languages other than English.
FLYER & FLYER in SPANISH
Registration Form
Google Classroom Code: WJOUWQ7
Asian American Youth Leadership Empowerment And Development
Virtual Open House - Monday 04.26 @2:20pm in Schoology
AALEAD supports underserved Asian Pacific American youth with educational empowerment, identity development, and leadership opportunities through after school, summer, and mentoring programs. ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!
Youth Engagement and Leadership Program (YELP!)
Our main program where youth engage in topics such as identity, community, solidarity, transformation, and hope throughout the semester. Community service hours are available depending on the weekly topic.
Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Youth Allies Peer Mentoring
Middle school youth are matched with a high school mentor for peer-to-peer mentoring. Together they work towards expanding their leadership and communication skills in this focused leadership program.
Meets: Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Homework Help
Youth receive help on assignments, enjoy a focused study space, learn useful study or organizational skills, or help others with their homework.
Meets: Fridays 4:15 - 5:30 PM
AALEAD Registration Form
AALEAD FLYER
Google Classroom Code: DTZYFYC
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