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Good Afternoon Parents and Families:
It was another busy week as we welcomed several students to four-days of in-person learning. Our final group of additional students who requested four days of in-person learning will begin on April 27th. As always, I am grateful to our students, staff and families for your patience and support as we navigated another change during this extremely challenging school year.
With the increase of students in our hallways and classrooms, our focus remains on family, student success and growth to ensure all of our learners, in-person and virtual, feel connected and have support. As I have shared so many times before, one of the best parts of my week is when I spend time in classrooms and talk with our students. Our students and staff are so talented, and I love how they have been able to have many rich and meaningful hands-on experiences. Our in-person students have been able to connect with their peers at home to engage in labs and share projects with one another.
Outside of the classroom, we had the opportunity to honor and celebrate our students for their outstanding student achievement during the 3rd quarter. As part of this ceremony, our “Nightingales,” performed the Star Spangled Banner live from the Stone music room, in which it was streamed for over 200 students and families. They did such a wonderful job. It was so nice to see and hear them in their first live performance this year. Our two 8th grade student speakers, Layla and Ella, had such profound words for their peers acknowledging that persistence, hard work and dedication will allow them to continue to find success.
In spite of the challenges of this school year, the uncertainty, fear and tremendous amount of change this pandemic has caused, as well as the tension and divide that exists in our nation, I offer my commitment to continue to come together as a full school community. Throughout the month of May, I will provide opportunities for staff, students and families to have conversation and dialogue on how we continue to share our experiences, learn about and from one another, and move forward so all of our students, staff and families feel included and a part of this great community. These opportunities will be outlined in next week’s Principal’s message.
In the meantime, please continue to reach out to me directly (mcnorris@fcps.edu) if you have any questions, feedback or concerns. I look forward to showcasing our students and staff as we close out this school year, and I thank you for your support.
Have a wonderful weekend,
~Meredith Norris, Principal
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| Mon April 26 |
Check and Connect |
Students log in and meet with their PB teacher. |
| Tues April 27 |
Odd Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (A-K)
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*** All students who requested in-person learning should have received an email indicating their start date of 4/20 or 4/27. |
| Wed April 28 |
Even Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (A-K)
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| Thurs April 29 |
Odd Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th grade (L-Z)
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Fri April 30
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Even Day
In-Person Learning 7th and 8th Grade (L-Z)
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| May 3-7 |
Teacher Appreciation Week
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There will be bins available in the cafeteria and in the main office for students/families to drop off thank you cards for teachers. More information below about Teacher Appreciation Week.
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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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Our students continue to shine as they utilize their critical thinking and collaboration skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Read more about this week’s winners here. |
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Yearbooks on Sale! Order Yours Today! There is still time to order a yearbook for this school year. Please find more information here. |
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SOL Testing Information Seventh and eighth grade students at Stone Middle School will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests starting on Monday, May 10, 2021 and will conclude with expedited retakes on Friday, June 4, 2021. Please find all related SOL testing information on our Stone Website https://stonems.fcps.edu/student-services/student-testing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our School Testing Coordinator, Armando Garcia at agarcia1@fcps.edu.
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Summer Learning Opportunities
From July 12 - 30, Stone MS will be offering two FREE summer learning opportunities for students - IMAGINE Summer Program and Young Scholars. Learn more about these programs and register today! Find out more about these summer programs here! For questions, please contact Tonia Barnes at trbarnes@fcps.edu .
Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week
May 3-7 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our SCA and PTA are coordinating days and events to make this week special for our staff. Beginning April 26, students and families can drop off thank you cards to the Main office or in the cafeteria during lunches. Cards will be delivered to teachers the following week.
Rising 9th Graders: Freshmen Football
Westfield Freshman Football workouts will be held each Thursday & Friday in May beginning May 5 from 3:30-4:30 PM at Stone MS. 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/weather. These workouts are open to any 8th grade student at Stone Middle School who will be attending Westfield in the 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 though email at jason.sachlis@fcps.edu.o edit this placeholder text.
End of Year Grading Information
In March, end-of-year grading flexibilities were announced for secondary students:
- NM (no mark) will be applied instead of F for the final (end-of-course) mark
- Final exams will be used only to raise student grades
- Use of P mark is available instead of a passing letter grade as the final (end-of-course) mark
For more information and forms: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary
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