Principal's Message: 9/25/2021

Good Morning Parents and Families:

We had an eventful week as students engaged in continued meaningful learning experiences throughout their school days. During Panther Block this week, students and staff were introduced and in some cases re-introduced to our school-wide read of New Kid. I had an opportunity to connect with Mrs. Powell’s 4th period class. I was extremely impressed with the class discussion around what students expect when they come to Stone and how we can continue to make this school a better place. These 7th graders were wonderful!

You can read more below about our first speaker series, which took place on Thursday where we welcomed NFL great, Mr. Charles Mann. His words of wisdom were inspiring for students and staff alike and aligned nicely to our Stone MS expectations of kindness, honesty and respect. 

I was reminded several times this week of the many amazing things our students and staff do each day. I thank you for your continued support and partnership as we enter week six of this 2021-2022 school year. Continue to check in with your children and remind them of the importance of following the school-wide expectations. 

We closed out the week with Black/Gold Day and hosting the Westfield High School Homecoming parade. There was a lot of school spirit for our Future Bulldogs in the hallways. It was great to have our students, staff and families back together for this community celebration. Our Stone Panther leaders & Westfield SGA did an excellent job coordinating and executing this event on a gorgeous Fall afternoon. 

Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend,
Meredith Norris, Principal

Guest Speaker Series: Charles Mann

We were thrilled to kick off our monthly speaker series during Panther Block with former NFL great, Mr. Charles Mann. Please click the link above to watch the livestreaming of his words of wisdom and interview by Taylor Fenix & Gabe Lebahn, who did an excellent job. We are so grateful to our Ignite business partner, Grace Covenant Church, for supporting our speaker series this year.

Portrait of a Panther

It was another great week where our students were observed many times being active and engaged learners. From in the classroom and the hallways, this week’s winners demonstrated many Portrait of a Graduate attributes, as well as overall kindness, honesty and respect. Please click the link above to read more about it.

PTA Spirit Night: September 29, 2021 4-8 PM

Need a night off from cooking for the family? Want a quick, easy, delicious way to support Stone Middle School PTSA? Then help us make this Wednesday legendary by eating at Texas Roadhouse (Chantilly) on September 29, from 4-8pm! We will earn 10% from all dine-in and to-go food purchases when you mention or show our flyer. If you use the app to purchase, please mention “Dine to Donate for Stone MS PTSA” in the “Special Instructions” box and when picking up your order. If you purchased Texas Roadhouse e-gift cards earlier, you can use them this Wednesday so the PTSA earns even more! Hope to see you there!

Schoology Series for Parents: Assignments & Grades

• Assignments included in the SIS gradebook may include assignments and assessments from a variety of sources. 
• Parents may see grades in Schoology, but these grades in Schoology may simply be activities to help with student learning and may not be considered official grades that go into SIS. 
• At this time SIS and Schoology grades books might not match. The SIS gradebook is FCPS’ official gradebook of record as shown above.