Upcoming November Student Holidays

spirit week

 

A message from Principal, Amy Miller:

Dear Kilmer Families, 

We finished the first quarter with a fun spirit week! Pictured above are some of our teachers who dressed up for decades (or century) day. 

The month of November brings some early release and student holidays. Here are some important dates to keep in mind: 

November 1 & 2 - Student Holiday

November 11 - Two Hour Early Release

November 24-26 - School Holiday

The students worked very hard during the first quarter! We hope everyone enjoys this upcoming long weekend. 

Sincerely, 

Amy Miller, Principal


Survey for Federal Impact Aid

FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Survey for Federal Impact Aid. All forms must be signed and returned to your student’s PAWS Advisory class (4th period) by November 5. All results are confidential

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. More information is available online.


Topic: K-18 Science Basal Instructional Resources Under Consideration

FCPS Solicits Public Comment on K - 8 Science Basal Instructional Resources Under Consideration for Adoption

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is soliciting public review and comment on basal instructional resources under consideration for K - 8 Science.  A basal resource review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December of 2021 to review and recommend new K - 8 Science instructional resources to the School Board.  Citizens are encouraged to review materials under consideration and complete the online public comment form so that valuable community feedback may be shared with the School Board and committee as part of the review process.  

K - 8 Science basal instructional materials may be accessed online October 14th through November 14th.  Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link ­ https://www.fcps.edu/node/39027 beginning October 14th.


TJ Admissions

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.


Photos

Photo packages have been received at Kilmer and are in the process of being distributed to students via PE. Students should get them Wednesday or Thursday. Photos can be ordered with the code on the packet and we will have retakes on Monday, November 15th for those students who were absent on the original photo day or would like a retake. 


Spelling Bee Interest Form 

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational competition. The Bee’s purpose is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Students interested in competing should complete the Kilmer Spelling Bee Interest Form. Please note that students must be on your FCPS account to access the form.This form is to gauge student interest only at this time. 


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