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Important Upcoming Events
- Happy Mother's Day - May 8
- Reading SOLs (7th & 8th grades) - May 12 (bell schedule change-see schedule below)
- NJHS School Dance - May 13 - 2:30 PM
- SOL Make-ups - May 16 -20
- Spring Band Concert - May 18 - 7:00 PM
- SOL Re-takes - May 23-27
- May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Dear Eagle Families and Community,
What a great week to work at KJMS! We are so proud for the ways our KJMS PTA and families celebrated our staff this week. Everyday, our staff received treats and prizes through our raffles and through your generosity. In fact, each of our staff won a prize! They also loved the increase of public recognition with your submission to FCPS Cares.
Here is a recap of how each day was special:
Monday: Raffle (courtesy of gifts donated from families and Starbucks), Ice Cream Treats - Hosted by our Admin Team
Tuesday: Taco Tuesday sponsored by KJMS PTA, and Gift bags sponsored by NHJS
Wednesday: "Let the 4th be With You" cupcakes - shaped as Star Wars light sabers hosted by our Admin; Coupons for free Nothing Bundt Cake Bundlets (Fair Lakes location) and Rita's Ice Treats (Fairfax City location)
Thursday: Duck Donuts (Fairfax Blvd) with coffee and juices - Sponsored by our PTA
Friday: Muffins by Fairfax Bakery (Fairfax Blvd)- Sponsored by the City of Fairfax Schools and the Admin
We appreciate the many donations from our community that helped to make this week very special for our AWESOME staff! Show your support by frequenting supporting establishments: Duck Donuts, Fairfax Bakery, Wegmans, Starbucks (Kamp Washington), Smiles (Fairfax Corner), Rita Italian Ice (Fairfax City), Nothing Bundt Cakes (Fair Lakes).
In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we want to thank all of the KJMS mothers (and those who serve in this capacity) for the support and guidance you provide for our Eagles each and everyday. We know that middle school students may not articulate their gratitude, but know you are loved, valued and appreciated!
In closing, we are ending the week with smiles and yellow shirts in honor of Osteogenesis Imperfecta awareness. One of our very own Eagles championed this day (see picture below of her with me and her mother). We are proud of her for helping educate our students and staff on this rare disease and how it impacts people. Thank you to all who wore yellow on Friday!
Grab your umbrellas and enjoy the weekend,
Tammy Silipigni
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Spring Band Concert
Come out to the Spring Band Concert on Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm in the KJMS auditorium! Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. The students will be performing challenging band works from long ago, some brand-new, and some pop classics that all will enjoy!
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National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
NJHS Presents the Journey to the Stars spring dance at KJMS on Friday, May 13th from 2:30 – 4:30pm. Students can purchase a ticket in Ms. Rivero’s room and the cafeteria during lunches throughout the next week. Tickets bought Monday – Wednesday cost $5. Tickets bought Thursday and Friday will cost $6. Late buses will be provided or students can get picked up. Food and drinks will be provided as well.
NJHS hopes to see everyone looking fancy and having fun!
Save the Date: Meet the Incoming Superintendent at a Virtual Town Hall on May 17
On Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 PM, incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall. Watch your email and upcoming issues of FCPS This Week for more details, including how to register. Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1.
Dr. Reid held an in-person town hall May 3 that can be viewed on the FCPS YouTube Channel.
COVID-19 Updates from FCPS
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to monitor cases and report COVID-19 outbreaks, as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health. Currently, Fairfax County's Community Level remains low as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our layered prevention strategies are being implemented based on our COVID-19 Community Level, as recommended by the CDC.
However, FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and parents/legal guardians are reminded of the daily health screening requirement to check their students for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19 are available online.
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:
- 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.
Student Laptop Collection
Students who received an FCPS laptop and charger this year will need to return it to school beginning Wednesday, June 8th. All laptops and chargers must be returned so that they can be updated for next school year. However, IF your student is attending summer programming and needs to keep their device, we need parents to complete this form to let us know.
Laptops and chargers will be collected outside of the cafeteria on Wednesday, June 8th and Thursday, June 9th during all lunches.
Any questions, please contact Kelsea Owens (kfowens@fcps.edu).
Other KJMS Spring Testing Schedule
- Math Inventory - May 23 (New Date)
- Reading Inventory - June 1 & 2 (New Dates)
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.
Substitute Teacher and Substitute Instructional Assistant Information Sessions are for external candidates looking to learn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant.
A Google Meet link is provided to registrants on Monday, May 16.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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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