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Important Upcoming Events
- April 28 - Math SOLs (All grade levels)
- May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday
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Dear KJMS Families,
Regardless of what you call the situation we continue to find ourselves in, we are grateful at Katherine Johnson to have your continued partnership as we support students working towards academic success, making behavior changes and caring for their overall wellness.
You may have seen in the news recently that Herndon High School decided to start practicing the same Away for the Day expectations we have at KJMS. This year has been a year of adjustment, adjusting to in person learning, adjusting to mask optional, and most importantly adjusting to the ever-changing needs of our students. We are thankful that your support of Away for the Day has made that one issue that is more manageable. In the spring we traditionally see changes in behavior as the weather gets warmer. In what we call the new normal we saw those changes before spring break. Every quarter administrators review the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) with our students. This week administrators visited all PE classes and focused on recommitment to our SOAR traits.
SOAR TRAITS
Socially Responsible
Open-Minded
Accountable
Respectful
Our main focus this quarter was respect and the power of words. Often when students are asked about the inappropriate language they are using, they tell staff members they were joking or “roasting”. We made it clear to students that racist, homophobic, or sexist language has no place in our school. Please be aware the vast majority of students are extremely respectful and rarely use unkind words. We recognize that the past few years have seen a sharp increase in the use of and access to social media, and other electronic platforms. We do wonder how our students may have been impacted and as a result what they find acceptable or appropriate.
Please take a moment to find out what your students experiences at KJMS have been this year. Make sure they understand the power of words, and encourage them to find healthy ways to connect with classmates and be funny. The staff at Katherine Johnson has felt a great deal of support and partnership with the KJMS community. We want to thank you for all that you have done that has allowed us to do the work we love.
Have a wonderful weekend.
The KJMS Admin. Team
Staff Appreciation Week in May
Our Staff Appreciation Week is rapidly approaching, May 2- May 6, and we are looking for your help! We are asking for donations of gift cards and/or gift baskets. We need to collect a total of 150 gift cards, to cover our entire staff. We plan to raffle off any gift baskets and other items, we acquire. Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity and thank you for helping make our Staff Appreciation Week a memorable one. Donations can be dropped off in the main office. Thank you.
SOL Testing Information
Students at Katherine Johnson Middle School will be participating in the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests during the last quarter of the school year. Please read the FCPS SOL website about the SOLs and the specific tests your students will be taking.
The specific testing dates for our school are:
- Math SOLs (All grade levels) - April 28
- Science SOLs (8th grade) - May 4 (This is the revised date)
- Reading SOLs (7th & 8th grades) - May 12
- SOL Make-ups - May 16 -20
- SOL Re-takes - May 23-27
Additionally, students who fail any of their SOL tests by a narrow margin will be given the opportunity to retest with parent permission. In order to facilitate SOL retakes we need to know ahead of time if you give your child permission to retest in the event that they score between 375-399.
Please fill out this Retest Permission Form and send it to school by May 13, 2022. Please fill out a separate form for each student you have at Katherine Johnson MS. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your child’s course grade or academic record.
Translated permission forms:
Spanish
Korean
Arabic
Chinese
Vietnamese
Please contact the school's Testing Coordinator, Griselda Mendoza, at gmendoza@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Other KJMS Spring Testing Schedule
- Math Inventory - May 17 & 18
- Reading Inventory - May 19 & 20
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A big shout out THANK YOU! to Compass Coffee who donated gift cards to our staff members. They provided gift cards to each of our four Fairfax City Schools. We are so appreciative of their generosity. To thank them in person, please visit their new store at 10400 Fairfax Boulevard (located by the new Amazon Fresh Store). |
Online Tutoring Service Began April 14
Get FREE Homework Help
We are pleased to announce that students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your student’s preferred language. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos:
elementary video and secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service will help many KJMS students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
FCPS Summer Learning
A reminder that FCPS Online Campus Summer Courses are open for registration and available to eligible middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements. Students may take one online course for first time or repeat credit. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first high school level mathematics course. Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior to registering. Program information is available at Summer Learning.
 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.
Multilingual Parent Podcasts: Making the Transition to Middle School
Making the move from elementary school to middle school can be both an exciting and unsettling time for a parent and student. In this week’s podcast, hear ways to ease the transition by:
- Understanding the developmental changes in your child.
- Getting to know middle school culture.
- Encouraging independence, but remaining available.
- Offering emotional support to your child.
- Reiterating your family values and expectations.
- Staying involved in your child’s school.
This podcast’s infomercial is about summer camps. It’s not too early to start thinking about summer fun. The FCPS Tech Adventure Camp and the Career and Technical Education Camp are taking registrations for summer 2022.
Listen and subscribe:
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.
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.
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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Do you want to celebrate a Katherine Johnson employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone. |
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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Please visit HERE to find compilation of Dr. Brabrand's messages to the community. |
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