A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Families,
We had a fun week to close out third quarter. The school spirit was strong throughout the week and we enjoyed the Crosstown Hoops games on Wednesday evening. It was certainly a fun night!
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team who placed fourth in the Virginia State Competition!
We hope everyone has an enjoyable and relaxing Spring Break! We will see you back at Kilmer on Monday, April 11.
Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
Spring Break
School and Offices will be closed for Spring break, April 4-8, 2022.
Third Quarter Report Cards
SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue Gradebook and Report Card Modules will be unavailable Thurs, March 31, 2022 at 4pm until Sat, April 16, 2022 at 6 am in order for teachers to finalize third quarter grades. After April 16, 3rd Quarter Report cards will be visible in SIS StudentVue and ParentVue. A copy of your child’s report card will also be mailed home in mid April.
SOL Testing Dates and Information
The spring SOL testing calendar can be found below. Details about testing days and minimal changes to the bell schedule will be communicated regularly to students ahead of the testing window. Students will receive information about testing dates, times, and locations to their fcpsschool.net email account. All testing will begin at 7:30 am on the days listed below. It is important that students are in school on-time on these testing days.
Reading 7 & 8 SOLs: Tuesday, May 10th
Science 8 SOL: Thursday, May 12th
Math 7, Math 7 HN, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II SOLs: Wednesday, May 18th
- If a student is absent on their testing day, makeup tests can occur throughout the testing window.
- Once all tests are complete, there is a retake window for eligible students. Communication with parents of eligible students will happen at a later date. Parent permission is required for a student to retake.
- Retakes (if eligible): Tuesday, May 24th - Thursday, May 26th
- Local alternative assessments have been approved by the state of Virginia in Grade 7 History, Grade 8 Writing & Grade 8 Civics & Economics. Teachers will be using an alternative assessment in those classes in lieu of an SOL test. Those assessments occur within the classroom setting throughout the second semester.
If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Kilmer’s school test coordinator, Marileigh Blake (703-846-8885 or mlblake@fcps.edu).
Ramadan
This year Ramadan is observed from the evening of April 1 - May 1. Students who are fasting and want to be in a space where no one is eating during lunch may go to the library.
Family Engagement Survey
Take the Family Engagement Survey!
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:
o Welcoming environment
o Communication
o Student success
o Advocacy
o Family and school partnerships
o Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
The survey is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, and Vietnamese. Participate today by clicking on the QR code below or visit the survey website.
Sporting Goods Charity Drive
Boy Scouts of America Troop 345 and "Leveling the Playing Field" are collecting new and gently used sporting goods equipment to help local at-need athletes realize their dreams to play competitive sports. Donations accepted through May 1, 2022 in the donation box by the front office. Thank you.
Course Registration Timeline for 2022-2023
Over the last two months, all students have met with their school counselor to finalize their course selections for eighth and ninth grade. Parents can view their student’s course selections for the 2022-2023 school year, by logging into SIS ParentVUE. Access the link below for directions to view course requests in ParentVUE: Online Course Requests
Course Requests for Eighth Grade:
- If parents have questions about course requests for eighth grade, please contact the student’s school counselor. Course selections are a firm commitment, course changes will not be accommodated after June 1.
Course Requests for Ninth Grade
- If you have questions about course requests for ninth grade, please contact the student services department at the high school your student will attend for ninth grade.
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