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11/24-11/26 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break
11/29 - Students return on an ODD Day schedule
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Hello KJMS Families!
On Thursday, we held Career Day for our students, and it was a wonderful day! Students attended three different career sessions and were encouraged to “Dress for Success” to impress our guests. We had over 80 guests presenting in 58 rooms around the school. Careers ranged from Realtors to Firefighters/Paramedics to Lawyers to a Voice Actress! We also had speakers come in from local businesses in the area including:
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Bodyworks by Rudi
- Dixer
- Adtek
- Royelles
We are tremendously grateful to our guests who took time out of their day to come and speak to our students. We also would like to thank our students who asked really insightful and thoughtful questions of the presenters. We heard from several speakers how impressed they were with the students, many even expressed excitement to return next year for Career Day! Thank you to everyone who helped make Career Day a great success!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Last Call KJMS friends, family, staff and community!
Our Fall Play, called The Audition, is tonight and tomorrow, Saturday, 11/13. The cast has been rehearsing and working so hard in preparation for an awesome performance this weekend. The showtimes are November 12th and 13th at 7 PM, and you can preorder your tickets by going to: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15613/katherine-johnson-middle-school-theater
All tickets are $5, and you can also buy them at the door on the night of the show. Any questions? Please email Mr. Stowers at grstowers@fcps.edu
See you there!
Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS) outstanding employee in any of the listed categories, please use the Google nomination form links below. Please note, you may not nominate the same person in more than one category nor can you nominate more than one person per category.
For this preliminary nomination process, all that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more detailed information regarding the criteria and eligibility requirements for each of these awards.
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 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 November 18, 2021
If you have any questions, please contact our Award Liaison, Emily Gardiner at eegardiner@fcps.edu
Applications for TJHSST Open October 25
TJ Applications are now available. Please see below for more information.
We also have a learning seminar rotation to help students to prepare for the TJ application process. Ask your child if they signed up and if not, please have them see Ms. Ranallo.
Applications for TJ are now open, with a November 19th deadline to submit (applications must be started by Nov. 17th).
For information about the process, please see this TJ Application Information Youtube Video and the TJ Freshman Application Process website.
As a reminder, here are the requirements to be eligible to apply to TJ:
- Student must be currently in 8th grade
- Must be currently enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors (or a higher math), and Science Honors
- Must also be enrolled in at least one other honors course (English or Civics) OR be designated as a Young Scholar
- Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. The GPA is based on 7th grade final grades and the first quarter of 8th grade.
*Note: TJ is not requiring or accepting teacher recommendation letters this year.
Please contact Ms. Ranallo (dcranallo@fcps.edu) or your child’s school counselor if you have any questions.
Dayle Ranallo
School Counselor
Katherine Johnson Middle School
703-934-2431
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms
If you would like more information regarding opt out options please refer to this FCPS link.
Meal Kit Distribution Change for Thanksgiving Break
In preparation for the Thanksgiving break when schools are closed (November 24-26), the following plan is in place to distribute meal kits:
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Wednesday, November 17: Additional meals (7 days of breakfast and lunch, along with 14 days of afternoon snack and supper meals) will be served in one meal kit.
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Wednesday, November 24: Meal kit distribution is canceled.
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Wednesday, December 1: Regular meal kit distribution resumes.
More information and the location of the meal kit sites is available online.
 Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers.
Substitutes help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom and are essential members of every school’s team. More information about the application process and requirements is available online.
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 or kanewman@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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