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May 24 SOL Make-up Day
May 31 Memorial Day Holiday - No School
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Good evening, Lanier family,
Last week, Ms. Teague did a great job filling in for me and writing our weekly letter. I was busy working on a personal name change (couldn’t let LMS changing to KJMS be the only thing happening this spring). I got married this past weekend and will soon be changing to my new name of Tammy Silipigni. This will be great fun for middle school students to try and pronounce. Hint: the “g” is silent, thankfully. So, I will not be Dr. Silly-pig, but Dr. Sil-a-peen-ee. No worries, the conversion will happen over the summer!
This past week, our PTA had elections. We wanted to thank our outgoing officers for all they have done this year. Please pass on thanks to these amazing volunteers:
President: Jenn Wright
Vice-President: Rachel Perry
Secretary: Missy Gallihugh (New President)
Treasurer: Heather Rickman
Congratulations to our new PTA officers: Missy Gallihugh is our new President and Monika Kluczyk as our new Secretary! We so look forward to your leadership and know you will do awesome things for KJMS.
We continue to search for a Vice President of Membership and Treasurer. Heather Rickman will continue as acting Treasurer through the audit June 30th. If a Treasurer cannot be found by the beginning of the next school year the PTA will become INACTIVE. Please contact lanierptapresident@gmail.com if you have interest in either position.
The PTA also had guests speakers Principal Erin Lenart and Assistant Principal Laura Rotella from Fairfax high school with us share about matriculation of 8th graders. If you want to hear more about what is in store for 8th graders next year, please listen.
https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/f6ba6c25ef6d4cdb889f6edd5553dc7a
For the remaining Mondays of school, your child does NOT need to check-in with the TA teacher. We will be busy with SOL make-up testing, Memorial Day, and then an 8th grade event on the remaining Mondays. Thank you for your support with all of these events.
Stay safe,
Tammy Hanna
Lanier (soon to be Katherine Johnson) Middle School
@Lanier_MS
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Tuesday, June 8th is Democratic Primary Election Day- All Students to be Virtual
Tuesday, June 8th, is the Democratic Primary Election. The Fairfax County Electoral Board and the City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, therefore all students will have a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
Student Laptop Collection
Students who received an FCPS laptop and charger this year will need to return it to school by Tuesday, June 15th. All laptops and chargers must be returned so that they can be updated for next school year.
- In-person students will leave their laptops and chargers at school before leaving for summer break
- Virtual students may drop off laptops and chargers anytime before or on Monday June 14th and Tuesday June 15th
Any questions, please contact Kelsea Owens (kfowens@fcps.edu)
SPRING Testing Season Updates
The last day for SOL make-ups and the only day to retake the Algebra SOL will be Monday, May 24th, at 7:30 am.
What about the online progress tests for 100% online students?
Email communication went out earlier this week to families who expressed interest or didn’t respond to communication in April regarding the Virginia Remote Student Progress Test. If you are eligible and interested in the VRSPT and didn’t receive an email, please contact Mr. Jason Monborne at jmonborne@fcps.edu.
Job Opportunities in Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools to Host Virtual Instructional Job Fair
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in Virginia, is searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference in the lives of students.
Principals will meet and engage with candidates at the FCPS Virtual Instructional Job Fair on Monday, May 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. to fill vacancies for the 2021-22 school year.
FCPS Hosts IT and Trade Careers Seminar
Do you know any recent FCPS graduates or current juniors and seniors who might be interested in information technology (IT) or trades careers at FCPS?
If so, help spread the word.
FCPS is hosting the 2nd Annual (Virtual) Back2Fairfax Operational Employees in IT and Trade Careers on Tuesday, May 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to hear from current employees, check out exhibitor booths, and attend breakout sessions on résumé essentials; preparing for an interview; supporting and repairing computer hardware, audio-visual equipment, and software applications in our schools and offices; and learning about trade careers such as carpenters, roofers, electricians, and HVAC technicians.
Registration for the event is available online.
Student Application for Virtual Enrollment, Based on Health Needs, Due May 28
If your child is currently attending school virtually and you would like for them to remain virtual due to their documented health or medical needs for the 2021-22 school year, the deadline to submit the COVID-19 Health Eligibility Form has been extended to Friday, May 28. (form in other languages.)
Please be aware that the medical need must be based upon the student, not a sibling’s or a family member’s health condition.
All parents of virtual students were sent a letter on May 17 with information on how to apply.
Below are links pertaining to the FCPS's Virtual Program.
Students receiving in-person instruction this fall will be eligible for hot breakfast and lunch at no cost!
Summer Camp Programs
Emergency Broadband Benefit Available for Families
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible families can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. This is not an FCPS-funded program. It is a way for families to potentially access a more reliable hard-wired internet connection at a higher bandwidth than the “basic” packages provide.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
Learn about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
Summer Practice Books
Summer Practice Books will be mailed home to FCPS students to provide suggested activities for students to support continued learning. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive digital copies of the Summer Practice Books. Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11, 2021. Families will receive email communication in May about upcoming book arrival. Digital versions of books will be emailed to the enrolling parent SIS account in PDF format the week of June 7, 2021.
- Pre-Kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary Summer Practice Book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts Practice Book and one Math Practice Book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English Learners and Special Education students may receive additional or customized books.
More information can be accessed on the Summer Practice Books public webpage.
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Multilingual Parent Podcasts: Edu-Futuro—Empowering Students, Involving Parents, and Transforming Communities
Listen to this informative and inspiring discussion about how Edu-Futuro, a leading organization that advocates for families, prides itself in the whole family approach. They empower students, engage parents, and transform communities. Victoria Mejía, youth programs coordinator and Maria Mateus, parent support specialist, talk about the valuable programs that Edu-Futuro offers families. They particularly talk about families’ goals of attaining a post-secondary education and career, and how Edu Futuro offers mentors and scholarships.
Listen and Subscribe:
Five Days in the Fall
FCPS is returning strong for five days a week of in-person learning in the fall. Five days of in-person learning is guaranteed by a new state law that instructs all public schools to provide five days of in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Our dedicated teachers have missed their students and are very excited to be back together in the fall, continuing our exception, nationally-recognized education programs.
One-pager on five days of in-person instruction for the SY 2021-22.
Videos sharing diverse perspectives from parents who have returned their children to in-person instruction.
Ever wanted to see the world?
Do you love to travel? Well, you’ll love the 2022 Summer trip to Europe (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)! Spots are limited and is first come first serve.
Here is the link for registration details.
 
Would like a Translated Version of this Bulletin?
Using Chrome (google), this bulletin can be translated in many languages. Click here and it will take you to another web page. In the upper left-hand corner, click on the flags and choose what language you prefer.
Con Chrome (google), este boletín se puede traducir a muchos idiomas. Haga clic aquí y lo llevará a otra página. En la parte arriba a la izquierda, haga clic en las banderas y elija el idioma que prefiera.
이 게시판은 크롬(구글)을 사용하여 여러 언어로 번역될 수 있습니다. 여기를 클릭하시면 다른 페이지로 이동합니다. 페이지 왼쪽 상단에서 깃발을 클릭하시고 원하시는 언어를 선택하십시오.
باستخدام كروم (جوجل) ، يمكن ترجمة هذه النشرة بعدة لغات. انقر هنا وسيأخذك إلى صفحة أخرى. في أعلى الجانب الأيسر من الصفحة ، انقر فوق الأعلام واختر اللغة التي تفضلها.
FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS
Attendance Items
- Please remember to inform the school if your student is going to be virtual on an in-person day. It is important that we know why they are learning from home so their attendance can be noted correctly. Please use the attendance form or call the attendance line at 703-934-2424.
- If a student needs to miss any class time at all, be it one period or a full day, parents or guardians should always report the specific details of the absence to the LMS attendance line or form.
- Teachers do not have access to mark a student excused for an absence, which is why it is important that parents notify the school in addition to the teacher so your child's attendance record is marked correctly.
SIS ParentVUE - See your student’s grades, attendance, and report card!
Watch this video to learn how to navigate SIS ParentVUE - https://youtu.be/vLwkkemipws
Please contact Kelsea Owens with any questions - kfowens@fcps.edu
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"Go Paperless" Report Card Option Reminder
Please sign up for “Paperless Report Cards”. To take advantage of the paperless options, parents and/or guardians will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless" All parents who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed report cards. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all your associated students, no matter what school level. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students.
Spanish Parent Liaison
Si necesita comunicarse con nuestra enlace de padres, por favor llame al 703-934-2454 y deje un mensaje con el nombre de su estudiante y numero de telefono. Tambien puede comunicarse con ella por email a: ajmaxey@fcps.edu
Parent and Student IT Support Portal
The Parent and Student IT Support Portal is a way for parent and students to submit a ticket for technology help, including parents to submit a ticket for help with your parent account in SIS, FCPS 24-7 Blackboard. When your student need help with their student device, student accounts, or student virtual learning, please click: Parent/Student Portal. They are open 7:00AM - 11PM, 7 days a week.
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