In this issue:
- Monday, August 22 - 1st day of School - 7:30 AM - 2:15 PM
- Friday, September 2 - School Holiday
- Monday, September 5 - Labor Day Holiday
- Thursday, September 15 - Virtual Back to School Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Monday, September 26 - Professional Work Day/Student Holiday
- Thursday and Friday, September 29 and September 30 - Picture Day
- Picture take during PE periods
- Wednesday, November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
- Monday, December 19 through Monday, January 2nd - Winter Break
- Monday, April 3-7 - Spring Break- No School for Students
It is time! We were so excited to welcome nearly 1,000 guests during our EagleFest this week! There were many smiles and happy reunions as our Eagles walked the building and met familiar friends along the way.
Our teachers have also been quite busy this week preparing for the new year. This year, we will continue to focus on the Portrait of a Graduate attributes we fondly refer to as POG skills. Our teachers had team challenges all week that helped them grow in the five areas: Collaboration, Communication, Ethical & Global Citizen, Creative & Critical Thinker, and Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual. We hope you enjoy the picture collage of the teams in action!
 Beginning on Monday, on school days, students may not be dropped off (or walk/bike ride) to enter the building before 7:10 AM. Please do not come early to line up as this creates a traffic jam preventing our staff from getting into the front parking lot. With recess occurring in the back of the school now, those parking spots are no longer eligible for staff parking. We have perfected our drop off so that we can get all of the cars unloaded in 10 minutes! Thank you for understanding and putting your child's safety first as you wait in the line to dismiss your student once your car is parallel to the front sidewalk. This video, KJMS Kiss & Ride, reviews our procedures.
In closing, thank you to the many generous parents who dropped off food donations for our luncheon on Friday. We have also included pics of the staff enjoying this time together as they found time for fellowship and getting to know new staff members. Enjoy your weekend! We can't wait to see all of our Eagles on Monday!
 Stay safe,
Tammy Silipigni
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Thank you to our community partner, Nothing Bundt Cakes, for adding a sweet start to our school year. The owner's of the Fair Lakes Nothing Bundt Cakes, stopped by and generously donated a cake to our Main Office staff! We love our relationship with our community partners. |
 We would like to give a big THANK YOU to all of our vendors who served our community with delicious foods and desserts at our open house, EagleFest:
Fairfax Bakery- Freshly baked bagels, sandwiches, coffee, fruit smoothies, gourmet baklava, Turkish delights & much more...
Red Hot & Blue - Fairfax - hickory smoked meat ribs, pulled pork (barbecue), smoked chicken, tender beef brisket, smoked sausage, southern fried & more
Wi Jammin Food Truck and Catering - Caribbean catering for all occasions
Mobile Ice Cream Corp- Ice Cream comes to you.. Master distributor for Blue Bunny Ice Cream.
Two Smooth Dudes Food Truck -gourmet tater tots, wraps, salads, and pineapple smoothies
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring that the climate in all FCPS facilities is safe and secure. In support of this goal, FCPS provides weCare@school (weCare), an emergency care information system, available to FCPS parents and guardians who have registered for their own Parent account.
weCare helps manage emergency medical information by enabling parents to go online to enter and update their children’s medical data at their convenience. Contact information provided automatically enrolls parents to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school. eNotify is the communications tool for FCPS emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closings and delays, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent via email and text messages. Occasional phone messages are sent as well.
Get more information about updating your emergency care information.
LUNCH PIN NUMBERS: Parents should have already received an email containing your student's lunch number . Additionally, your child will receive an email before the first day of school also containing this information.
BUS INFORMATION: Transportation has sent out information on bus routes. This should have come through a phone call, text and or an email. This can also be found in SIS ParentVue and StudentVue. Helpful screenshots are included below. It may be better for your child to take the bus the first day so that they know the route, where the drop off is inside the school, and where to locate their bus at the end of the day as there is much assistance during the first days of school on the bus loop.
Please disregard this email if you have already placed a PE uniform order.
The H/PE department’s expectations for the 2022-2023 school year is for all students to change out for PE class. Students may bring their own change of clothing (full-size t-shirt and athletic style pants/shorts) or can purchase PE uniform from https://athleticunion.com/kjms. Free shipping will be offered through mid-September. Use the code #KJMS for free shipping.
If you are having problems with #KJMS for free shipping, and have ordered anything with Athletic Union in the past, please use a different email. This should correct the problem. If you're still having problems, please contact nick@athleticunion.com."
Lockers in the locker room will be provided for each student to leave their PE belongings (PE clothes, deodorant, lotion, etc.).
We are looking forward to meeting our newest Eagles and welcoming back the rising 8th graders.
Health and PE Department
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.
Strings Instrument
Petting Zoo
When: Thursday, August 25
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Where: Katherine Johnson Middle School
Come and try out violins, violas, cellos, and basses to see which instrument is the most fun for you. There will be instruments and volunteers to help you try out each instrument. This event is free and open to all elementary students interested in joining STRINGS!
Anna Sengstack
Orchestra Director and Performing Arts Dept. Chair
Register Now for FREE using promo code SCHOOL!
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.
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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.
Si necesita comunicarse con nuestra enlace de padres, Ana Maxey o Jennie Choi, 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
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. with us throughout the year by:
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