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Important Upcoming Events
- May 2-6 - Staff Appreciation Week
- May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday
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Tonight's basketball game of Katherine Johnson versus Stone Middle School is a scrimmage game only. The game will be closed to all spectators and fans. Only athletes and their parents will be allowed in. Thank you for your support of both teams and sending your well wishes from afar.
Dear KJMS Families,
What a busy week! In honor of Autism Awareness, one of our students asked if we could all wear red to show our support. See the picture above for some of the staff that wanted to show their support!
This week, we also had our first round of SOL testing with math tests. Our students did amazing work, so much so that we had to extend the test session to allow more time for diligent workers to finish! In a school of more the 1000 students, only FOUR students needed to borrow laptops. That is largely due to friendly reminders at school and at home to be prepared. We thank you for sending them to school ready to test! Next week, 8th graders will take the Science SOL on Wednesday, May 4. To make sure testing locations are secure, please do not withdraw students early on test days. For planning, the 7th and 8th grade Reading SOLs will be on Thursday, May 12. In addition, we have planned make-up test days. If your student doesn’t feel well, please keep them at home; they can make up the test at a later date.
We were very proud of how hard students worked and how ready they were to test. We asked all students to walk to their test locations early, and we were impressed with how quickly they arrived. The teachers noted how this set a relaxed tone for testing. We plan to continue to ask students to go directly to class every morning for the remainder of the year. Rather than walking around the building until 7:30, we will ask all students to walk directly to class from buses and the main lobby. We plan to set up breakfast stations around the building for grab and go breakfast. We think this will help students focus and be ready for instruction.
7th graders! We hope you are all ready for the MeWEE Science field trips next week. Field trips will be held even if it is raining. They will only be canceled if there is severe weather. Please check the weather and send your student in the appropriate clothing.
In closing, next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. At KJMS, we like to take this week to honor all staff. If you would like to support our appreciation week next week, please feel free to drop off gift cards to your favorite store or restaurant, a small gift you think one of them would enjoy from our daily drawings, or a baked good. Our teachers know your partnership is the reason that working at KJMS is a great place to be!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Tammy Silipigni, Principal
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:
- Science SOLs (8th grade only) - May 4 (This is the revised date)
- Reading SOLs (7th & 8th grades) - May 12
- SOL Make-ups - May 16 -20 (regular bell schedule)
- SOL Re-takes - May 23-27 (regular bell schedule)
Bell Schedule on the following testing days only:
April 28, May 4 and May12
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 23 (New Date)
- Reading Inventory - June 1 & 2 (New Dates)
Messages from Fairfax High School...
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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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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