Good Morning Parents and Families:
It has been another event-filled week at Stone and I am so grateful for our students and families who helped make this such a memorable and special educator appreciation week.
While we have so many upcoming events to celebrate the end of the year, SOL testing is also upon us.
We begin SOL testing this week with an adjusted schedule for students. The adjusted schedules will be posted in Schoology. The adjusted schedule is only for May 11 & May 13.
- Wednesday May 11: Reading 7 and Reading 8
- Friday May 13: All Math
- Thursday May 19: Science 8 (During students' Science classes)
- Friday May 20: Science 8 (During students' Science classes)
Please fill out the Parent Permission to Retest Form to let the school know whether you allow your child to retest or not. Once all tests are complete, there is a retake window for any student whose first attempt score is in the 375-399 range. If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Stone’s school test coordinator, Kristina O’Boyle (703.631.5968) or kmoboyle@fcps.edu).
I look forward to continuing to share and highlight all the many great things going on in our school community each day. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you need anything. Wishing all of our mothers a relaxing and Happy Mother's Day!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Meredith Norris
Principal
Stone Middle School
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you so much to our student leaders, under the direction of Mrs. Neun, along with our PTA and FCPS Ignite Business Partner, Grace Covenant for making this last week so special for our entire staff. We are so grateful for all the nice surprises and appreciation that was shown each day. Our staff is especially enjoying their newly transformed staff lounge.
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12 Angry Jurors
Congratulations to all of our student performers for a successful opening night of 12 Angry Jurors. There is still time for you to see them in action tonight at 7PM and tomorrow (May 8) at 2 PM. Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated. Kudos to Ms. Stanziani and Mr. Sampson for a wonderful production.
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NJHS Walk for the Homeless
Thank you to our NJHS members for a successful Walk for the Homeless on Thursday. Students were able to raise funds to support Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to support those in need in our county. Thank you to Ms. Deal and Ms. Egbers for organizing this event.
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Quarter 3 Honor Roll Ceremony
We were excited to celebrate our Quarter 3 All A Honor Roll recipients this week with a student recognition ceremony and donut reception. Thank you to Ms. Majors for your inspiring message to our students! Congratulations again on this academic achievement!! To view the recording of this event, please click here.
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Glow Crazy Dance
Our Spring Dance, sponsored by the PTA, is this Thursday May 12 after-school from 3:00-4:30. Tickets are $3 and will be on sale during all lunches May 9-11. This is for all students!
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Band & Orchestra Solo Ensembles
Yesterday and today we hosted the district-wide band & orchestra solo ensembles. Thank you to all of our student and parent volunteers, as well as our custodial team for all your hard work to make this event a success. A huge thank you to Mrs. Magwire and Ms. Sgrecci for your coordination efforts... it was great to host this event again! Congratulations to all student performers!
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After School Program
We have three weeks left of after-school activities, so there is still time for students to participate in a variety of activities. Please click the link above for more information.
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Student Services Updates:
We are excited to offer an opportunity to our current 8th graders to participate in a Rising 9th grade orientation field trip to Westfield High School on Monday, May 23rd from 9:45am-11:15am. During this time, students will hear from a student panel, learn about clubs and activities, tour the building and meet members of the Westfield team. There is no cost to attend and students will eat lunch when they return to Stone.
We need parent permission for all students to ride the bus to Westfield and participate in all aspects of this field trip. Please complete the permission slip on the back of this letter to your child’s Panther Block teacher by Friday, May 13th. Please look for this permission slip to come home with your child next week.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Tami Brumett, our Director of Student Services at 703-631-5527 or TLBrumett@fcps.edu
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Yearbook Sales
The yearbook is now on sale for $25.00 on MySchoolBucks. You will be able to purchase the book online until June 9th or until books have sold out. Order now to ensure your child has a book to celebrate our first full year back in the building!
Summer Learning and Sports Opportunities
There are so many upcoming activities offered at Stone MS and Westfield HS this summer. Please click the link above to learn more about your options.
 Our leadership students were incredible this week showing their appreciation for our staff. Here are some of our students with their "picture perfect" deliveries!
 Staff enjoying their new lounge, as well as Crumbl Cookies and educator appreciation certificates created and delivered by our students!
 Another shot of the "picture perfect" day-- Our Science team really enjoyed their delivery-- our students did such a great job!
 Another great honor roll ceremony highlighting student achievement. Thank you to Ms. Majors for a great message!
 Our staff sure is enjoying their new space and time to be together with colleagues throughout the day. Thank you to all of our students and families who made donations to support the stocking of the lounge!
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