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Good Morning Parents and Families:
This week, we honor and celebrate our incredible Stone team of teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation Week. We encourage everyone to participate in our simple Spring Spirit Week as we show our appreciation throughout this entire week. A special thank you to our PTA and SCA for coordinating this week.
With the arrival of May, we have several upcoming events, which will be shared in next week's message. Read below for more information on this week's events. Please continue to reach out if you need anything; thank you for your continued support.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend,
~Meredith Norris, Principal
| Upcoming Dates & Events |
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| Mon May 3 |
Check and Connect |
Students log in and meet with their PB teacher. |
| Tues May 4 |
Odd Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (A-K)
4:00-8:00 PM
PTA Chipotle Spirit Night
(Chantilly)
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Students currently attending four days continue to attend Tuesday-Friday |
| Wed May 5 |
Even Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (A-K)
10:30-12:30
Principal's Lunch Bunch- More info in Schoology for Students
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| Thurs May 6 |
Odd Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (L-Z)
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Fri May 7
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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
It was another great week where are students were engaged in hands-on learning, projects, and collaboration between in-person and virtual learners. Check out this week's Portrait of a Panther winners here. https://stonems.fcps.edu/features/portrait-panther-week-april-26
Student Services Updates
Credit Recovery - for any HS credit courses only
Westfield HS will host credit recovery opportunities for its students during two sessions.
Session 1: June 28, 2021 – July 16, 2021 (no class on July 5)
Session 2: July 21, 2021 – August 6, 2021
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration Link
More information here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/summer-learning-credit-recovery-academy
Online Registration Dates:
Session 1: Monday, April 26, 2021 - Monday, June 21, 2021
Session 2: Monday, April 26, 2021 - Monday, July 12, 2021
Note: The Session 2 student start day has been changed to July 21 in observance of Eid al-Adha. The total number of students that can attend is based on the number of teachers at the school available to work this summer.
Rising 9th Grade Information
Information for rising 9th grade students going to Westfield HS can be found on our website at this link, https://stonems.fcps.edu/student-services/rising-9th-graders
Bike to School or in the Community Day
National Bike Month has been celebrated in the month of May since 1956. The goal is to showcase the many health benefits of bicycling. This Wednesday, May 5 is the official Bike to School or Community Day. We are encouraging all Stone walkers to instead, ride their bike to school to help celebrate the importance of this national day. Stone has a bike rack located by the Library for students to lock up their bike during the day. Don’t forget your bike helmet! If you are a virtual student, we encourage you to enjoy the benefits of bicycling by finding time to bike around your neighborhood or through a park. Fairfax County has an extensive network of both paved and natural surface bike trails. You can access a map to all the trails in Fairfax county here.
2021-22 Westfield Athletic Information (Link)
Westfield Football
Westfield Freshman Football will begin workouts on Monday May 3 from 3:30-4:30 pm at Westfield High School. Workouts will continue Wednesday and Thursday at Stone from 3:30-4:30 pm. Workouts will be led by Westfield freshman football head coach Jason Sachlis and will be outside on the field or inside in the weight room depending on the date and weather. These workouts are open to any eighth grade student at Stone middle school who will be attending Westfield in a fall 2021 semester and has any interest in playing freshman football. No previous football experience is required. Transportation to and from school will need to be arranged by attendees. If you have any questions or have not previously contacted Coach Sachlis, please do so at jason.sachlis@fcps.edu.
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.
Stone MS PTSA Chipotle Spirit Night - Tuesday, May 4
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