A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Community,
This past Wednesday our Band, Orchestra, and Chorus departments distributed 3,263 pies as part of their fundraiser. Thank you so much for your support of our Music Department. When we return after Thanksgiving Break, we will be entering concert season. We will be holding Band, Orchestra, and Chorus concerts during the month of December. These concerts will look a bit different due to COVID-19 protocols but we are very excited that we will be having in person concerts.
Congratulations to our Kilmer Orchestra students who participated in auditions for the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association's Junior District Honors Orchestra. We had fourteen Kilmer Orchestra students accepted to the orchestra and four chosen as alternates.
We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
PTA Projector Fundraiser
We are so grateful for the PTAs sponsorship of the projector fundraiser. Here is a testimonial from a teacher who currently has an upgraded projector:
“The reliability of the new projector is definitely better. It is much quieter. The previous one had a fan that was very loud. The screen has a wider angle which is great for art class. The resolution is much higher than before.” Charles Raubacher, Art Teacher
If you would like to make a donation, you can go to Pay4SchoolStuff and add the Projector Fundraiser to your cart. CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Student Absences
In preparation for the upcoming holidays, please make sure to notify us of student absences or early departures by using the lnk at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/about/attendance-procedures, by leaving a message at 703-846-8888, or sending in a note if your child will be absent. Thank you for your support during this busy time of year.
Second NJHS Mandatory Candidate Meeting -- December 7, 2021
Congratulations to our new NJHS candidates!
On November 18, Kilmer NJHS Candidates participated in their first meeting to learn about Stage 1: Investigation. Candidates are expected to demonstrate throughout the year the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Citizenship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
All candidate materials and activities are located in the NJHS Schoology Course. The NJHS Committee communicates with candidates in Schoology and school email accounts.
The second NJHS Mandatory Candidate Meeting is on December 7 after school.
NJHS is ready to Make a Difference!
Private School Application Process & Records Requests
If your student is applying to a private school, please review the process for obtaining transcripts and recommendations: https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/node/5650. Please reach out to KMSStudentRegistration@fcps.edu or your child’s School Counselor with any questions.
HahaHoliday Show
The Kilmer Drama Department is busy preparing for this year’s annual HaHaHoliday Show! We’re very excited to bring this tradition back onto the stage and out of the virtual world on December 10th, 2021!
About the Show:
Middle Schools from around Fairfax County bring their best improv artists to compete for the title of Funniest Improv Troupe that FCPS has to offer!
How to prepare:
No preparation is required! Come to Drama Club in First or Second Block on Tuesday, November 23rd in order to play some improv games and show off your skills!
Questions or concerns can be emailed to Mrs. Kozik at nkozik@fcps.edu or stop by room G103
Spring Musical
The Kilmer Drama Department is excited to announce auditions for this year’s spring musical Matilda JR!
About the Show:
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly lovable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
How to prepare:
Audition packets can be downloaded from Kilmer Drama’s website at www.kmsdrama.org, or hard copies can be obtained from Mrs. Kozik in Room G103. Students should sign up for an audition by November 19th in order to receive a PAWS pass for the singing workshop that will take place that day. Auditions close the morning of November 23rd.
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