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A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Families,
Next week, on Thursday, November 11, 2021, we all come together to recognize our veterans. At Kilmer, we will be showing our appreciation to our nation’s veterans through a school-wide activity. During the PAWS Advisory block on November 11, the students will be learning about the history of Veterans Day and writing letters to deployed troops. Thank you to all the veterans in our community and across our country for your service.
Thursday, November 11 is a two hour early dismissal day. Please see below for the bell schedule.
Sincerely, Amy Miller, Principal
Support a Service Project
Mrs. Jones’ PAWS and Science Students are cultivating an attitude of gratitude. In addition to giving thanks, they plan to give back in the form of a service project to help the homeless. Students will re-purpose their outgrown t-shirts to make reusable bags and fill them with essential toiletry items. The bags will then be distributed to homeless individuals living in Washington, D.C. through the organization, Homeless Hope. Please consider supporting these students through donations of old t-shirts and new toiletries.
A list of needs can be found on this sign-up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA9A72BA2FEC25-pegasus. We request that all donations be delivered to room F121 no later than November 12th. Thank you!
Photos
Photo packages have been received at Kilmer and all students who had their photo taken on September 30 or October 1 should have received their photo. Photos can be ordered with the code on the packet. Retakes will be on Monday, November 15th during PAWS for those students who were absent on the original photo day or would like a retake. Students who want a retake need to bring in the original packet.
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for Kilmer Middle School’s Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: {link here} You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact Donnie Olajuwon at dlolajuwon@fcps.edu.
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.
First Quarter Grades
The Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed until Saturday, Nov. 13, at 6 a.m for middle and high schools. At that time students and parents will be able to view Quarter 1 grades and Quarter 2 gradebooks. Additionally, FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents through Friday, Nov. 12 during first quarter grading and report card generation.
Modified Bell Schedule - ACT (SOS) Mental Health Program
On Tuesday 11/9 and Wednesday 11/10 seventh grade students will participate in the ACT mental health program and screening through their history classes. To ensure there is time to follow up with students before dismissal, the bell schedule on those days is modified so that we end the day with 4th period (Tuesday) and 3rd period (Wednesday). See the schedule below. There will be an announcement for students through KTV on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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 their FCPS account to access the form.This form is to gauge student interest.
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