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10/25-10/29: Anti Boo-L-Ying Spirit Week! See flier below
10/29 - Last Day of Q1, 2 Hour Early Release for Students
11/1-2: Student Holidays, Staff Workdays
11/11 – Career Day - 2-hour Early Release (Veterans Day)
11/24-26 – Holiday (Thanksgiving)
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Eagle Families,
It’s that time of year to nominate your student’s favorite teacher(s) for an outstanding award. The categories are Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Professional Employee and Outstanding Operational Employee. The criteria's of the different categories will be sent out next week along with a google nomination form. If the teacher you nominate is selected as the school winner, your statement will be used in the nominator statement for the official packet. So, please start thinking about your student’s different teachers and how each one has a unique way of helping your student Soar like an Eagle.
Also, we are asking you to partner with us in one more way this week. FCPS has provided each student a laptop, free of charge, for the 2021-22 school year. We ask that the students take care of them by not putting stickers on or not writing on their laptops. As a reminder, there will not be additional fees for a one time incidental damage. However, schools will treat repeated instances of damage from negligence the same way they would treat negligent damage to any school property. Students may be financially liable for lost/stolen/damaged computers.
Thank you for your continued partnership with us! Enjoy the fall weather.
Sincerely,
Tammy Silipigni
After School Pick-Up
If your child is participating in an after school activity and you plan on picking your child, please pick-up your child up at door 7 (cafeteria). They will sign-out from Door 7, not Door 1. The main office entrance (Door 1) closes at 3:00 PM. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Impact Aid Surveys were given to your student last week (10/15) during 7th period. FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Thank you to all who have already submitted their forms.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school.
If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3 and sign.
All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 5. All results are CONFIDENTIAL. Please review this video -Video link
For more information, please visit FCPS site - Impact Aide Forms. There you will find the form translated in different languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese)
Applications for TJHSST Open October 25
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2026 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) beginning Monday, October 25. The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting October 25, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 19, at 4 p.m.
TJHSST’s admissions process continues to be merit based and race neutral, and includes a holistic review. Students will be evaluated on the following:
- Grade point average.
- A portrait sheet asking students to demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes and 21st century skills.
- A STEM problem-solving essay.
- Experience factors, including being economically disadvantaged, an English learner, a special education student, or a student who is currently attending an underrepresented middle school.
Prospective students must be currently enrolled in Honors Algebra, a science honors class, and a third honors class (English or social studies), or they must be identified as a Young Scholar. Students must also have acquired a minimum GPA of 3.5 as of the end of the first quarter, Friday, October 29.
For more information, please visit the TJHSST Admissions webpage.
Dayle Ranallo
School Counselor
Katherine Johnson Middle School
703-934-2431
dcranallo@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Youth Survey - 8th Grade Only
In mid November, Johnson Middle School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey to all their 8th graders. It provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental well being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. The survey is anonymous and no individual information is reported.
More information about the survey can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey.
If you do NOT want your child to participate in the survey, please print and fill out the Opt Out Form. Afterwards, have your child turn the form to school.
Translated versions of the opt out form can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey.
The results of this survey are published each year (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/fairfax-county-youth-survey) and are used by school officials, youth leadership classes, youth-serving county agencies, and local non-profits to determine the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs offered in schools and communities. It is also used to identify changing trends and areas of need.
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KJMS FCCLA Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
HELP SELECT OUR KJMS PUMPKIN WINNERS!
The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members at Johnson Middle School are competing in the Virginia State Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Students planned, created and decorated their idea of a FCCLA themed pumpkin at the Wednesday after-school meeting. Each member selected a pumpkin donated by Walmart on Jermantown Road and made it into their own FCCLA pumpkin. Now we need your help to select KJMS winners to compete at the state level. Only one will be choose in Virginia from all entries in grades 6-8 and the member will receive an award. Chapter members will donate pumpkins to the Ronald McDonald House of Northern Virginia associated with Fairfax Hospital. The chapter officers are scheduled to deliver the pumpkins in-person next week.
We want everyone as many votes as possible. Use the link to vote by Friday, October 22nd. Thank you for participating! The members appreciate your help. https://forms.gle/DHz48XADr2ZEp6jV6
Winners will be posted on school social media.
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Virtual Spanish Parenting Workshops
This an offer our Spanish speaking parents the opportunity to participate on three virtual parenting workshops. These workshops are part of the “Teens in Action Curriculum” offered by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services for families with children ages 12-16 and some of the topics covered are:
- How to Become Active Parents
- How to Discipline and Raise Responsible Children
- How to Talk About Drugs, Sexuality & Violence
The dates are 11/2, 11/9 and 11/16.
If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Ana Maxey at ajmaxey@fcps.edu.
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.
The Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers free workshops, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. 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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