Important Dates
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| October 5 |
7th gr. SOS Wellness Screening Day 1 Hokies, Patriots
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| October 7 |
7th gr. SOS Wellness Screening Day 2 Captains, Spartans
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| October 11 |
Student Holiday (Professional Development Day - Indigenous Peoples’ Day) |
| October 12 |
7:00 PM PTA Meeting |
| October 12-15 |
VGA Assessments Make-Ups |
| October 13 |
World Language Credit Exam Registration Closes |
| October 14 |
SEL Screening |
| October 29 |
End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release |
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Dear Eagle Families,
Happy First Friday of October! We had a busy week at KJMS, and your students rose to the occasion. Thank you to all of them and our staff for an awesome testing week with the new Virginia Growth Assessments. We are so glad that nearly EVERY student comes to school with a fully charged laptop and charger every day, especially on testing days. Thank you! Please check with your student to ask if they also have earbuds/headphones that they bring to school everyday. We ask that all students bring earbuds/headphones with a cord that can plug directly into their school computer. We ask that they not use bluetooth devices like AirPods since they can be connected to other devices. No need to buy Beats or expensive earphones, there are cheap options at Target and other discount stores.
This week, we also were able to participate in a surprise reunion for one of our 8th graders, Alex Hercules. Alex’ brother, Kevin Mejia, is an active duty Marine who was most recently in Twentynine Palms, California. Unbeknownst to Alex, Kevin came home this Thursday morning while Alex was here at school. We got to witness a very sweet reunion with a surprise lunch visit from his brother, mom and sister. Kevin is a Fairfax County Public School graduate from Falls Church High School. We would like to thank him for his service. Above are a couple of pictures for you to enjoy the moment with us.
Enjoy this wonderful weekend with Fairfax High School and their Homecoming events!
Dr. Tammy Silipigni, Principal
World Language Credit Exam Sign-Ups
Can you read and write in a language other than English?
Then see your counselor to register for the World Language Credit Exam. Registration closes Wednesday Oct 13.
The World Credit Exam will be Thursday, November 18th at 7:40 in Cafeteria. The exam will assess language proficiency. Students who take the exam may earn up to three pass-or-fail credits (levels one, two and three) in the language. This exam is open to any 7th or 8th grade student here at KJMS. If you are interested, please see your School Counselor to register. Registration closes Wed. Oct 13.
The following languages will be offered at KJMS: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali/ Bangla, Chinese/Mandarin, Farsi/Persian, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit/Samskritam, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog/Pilipino, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
You can register for the following languages outside of KJMS: American Sign Language, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, Turkish.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). All schools will be conducting an SEL Screener in October. FCPS staff will use the screener to identify strengths and needs for students in grades K-12. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs.
More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage ).
Katherine Johnson Middle School will administer the Fall SEL Screener on October 14th, 2021 through the student’s TA period. You can view the full text of the SEL Screener questions by clicking on this link.
If you do not want your student to take part in the SEL screener, please fill out this google form. Translation of this letter and the Opt Out Form is available by clicking here. Please contact your student’s school counselor or school's test coordinator if you have any questions. Thank you.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Parent Signature Sheet
Students recently participated in Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) presentations and activities. An important part of the SR&R process is the partnership Katherine Johnson has with its parents and guardians through the completion of the SR&R Parent Signature sheet as acknowledgement of receiving the SR&R handbook electronically. Parents and guardians can acknowledge receipt of the SR&R in ParentVue in your child’s SIS account or sign the hard copy Parent Signature Sheet to acknowledge that you have received this document. Please e-sign through ParentVue or return the signed signature sheet to your child's school by October 29, 2021.
Parent Resources
If your student does not have health insurance, feel free to call Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282. You can also go to: www.coverva.org to apply for Medicaid or FAMIS.
Si su estudiante necesita cobertura de salud puede llamar a Cover Virginia al 1-855-242-8282. O puede aplicar electronicamente al www.coverva.org para Medicaid o FAMIS.
Parents! Don't delay your child's immunizations. Now is the time to schedule school required vaccinations. AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Call: 703-246-7100 TTY 711.
Fairfax Health Department 3750 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA
If your child has insurance, they will be able to be vaccinated at their doctor’s office.
Si tiene Seguro, puede obtener vacunas con el pediatra.
Free or Low Cost Covid Testing:
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HealthWorks provides COVID-19 testing free for uninsured patients who meet eligibility for the sliding scale fee and do not already have another primary doctor. Patients should call 703-443-2000 to get a telehealth evaluation by a medical provider prior to scheduling a test.
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Neighborhood Health provides COVID-19 testing free for uninsured patients who meet eligibility for the sliding scale fee. Patients should call 703-535-5568 to get a telehealth evaluation by a medical provider prior to scheduling a test.
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Inova Cares Clinics for Families provides primary care services for patients with Medicaid or low-income uninsured patients up to 400% Federal Poverty Guideline and offers limited COVID-19 testing.
The Fairfax Health District has many low-cost health care resources for individuals who lack health insurance. See: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Health Care Options for the Uninsured
Health Department Mobile
COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Health Department’s mobile laboratory provides testing in locations throughout the county for individuals who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Visit fairfaxcounty.gov for an up-to-date schedule of mobile testing sites and schedules.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Fall Screening
For students NEW to FCPS since January 2021
Parents or guardians of seventh grade students may initiate the full-time AAP Level IV screening process by completing and submitting an Advanced Academic Programs Level IV Referral Form and any optional screening materials to their child’s school counselor no later than Thursday, October 7, 2021.
AAP Level IV services are available to students in grades 3-8. Students may be found eligible for full-time placement in AAP Level IV Center classes through a central selection process where multiple criteria are reviewed by a central selection committee to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. More information about AAP services available at the middle school level may be found here.
If you have any questions, you should contact your child’s school counselor.
Career Day Registration
Career Day will be held on Thursday, November 11th from 7:45-10:10. If you are interested, please take a look at this FAQ with additional information which includes how to register to participate. The last time we held Career Day we had upwards of 50 different careers represented. We had a wonderful turn out in the Career Clusters of Education & Training and Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security. We would love more representation in Marketing, Manufacturing, and Architecture & Construction. Please consider joining us on that day to expose our students to all the different careers that are out there!
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.
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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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Spanish Family 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
FCPS has created this Technology Support Page with videos, guides and frequently asked questions.
Still need help?
1. Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). This will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week. Please specify if you need an interpreter when you call.
2. Parents and Students may submit a request online.
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Please visit HERE to find compilation of Dr. Brabrand's messages to the community. |
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