 A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Families,
This morning, the Kilmer students and staff participated in a special moment of silence to remember and honor the victims, families, heroes, and survivors of 9/11, and the courage and determination of our nation's first responders. During social studies classes, all students will have the opportunity to learn about and recognize the anniversary of 9/11.
Volunteer Fairfax hosts a day of service in remembrance of 9/11. This year, the day of service will be on September 17. This is a great opportunity for students and families who want to engage with local nonprofits and volunteer. The event will officially kick-off on September 11, Patriot’s Day, with Volunteer Fairfax sharing donation needs and upcoming volunteer opportunities. More information about VolunteerFest 2022 can be found at Volunteer Fairfax’s website. Additional 9/11 Day of Service information can be found at 911Day.org.
Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
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Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Please save the date for a very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host Community Conversations at our feeder high schools.
Marshall High School
- Thursday, September 22 ~ 6:30 PM -7:30 PM
- Please register to attend here
These events will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district.
Language interpretation will be provided, as well as child care, and light refreshments.
Algebra Parent Information Night
September Is Attendance Awareness Month
Regular attendance has a direct impact on student success. For example, it correlates with high academic achievement, builds social and emotional learning, and increases a students’ chances of graduating from high school on time.
Health and PE
Students in grades 7-8 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their health and physical education course. Students receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/family-life-education-fle.
We will be holding a Parent/Guardian FLE preview night from 4pm-5pm on September 14th in the Kilmer gym (this is the hour before back to school night).
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in the Kilmer All Parents & Guardians schoology group.
- Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the opt out forms online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/family-life-education-fle and send to your student’s counselor. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the form provided earlier in the school year, you do not need to complete another form.
An alternative non-FLE health instructional program is provided for students who do not take part in FLE instruction, and every effort is made to foster understanding and respect for family choices and to avoid peer pressure for or against participation in the program.
Instruction of both FLE units will take place during the 3rd quarter. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hecht at jdhecht@fcps.edu.
School Picture Day
School Picture Day is coming Wednesday September 14th & Thursday September 15th, 2022. 7th grade students in 3rd period will have their photos taken on Thursday, September 15th and 8th graders in 3rd period will have their photos taken on Wednesday, September 14th. Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000945210. Ordering is online; brochures and envelopes will not be going home. For questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Wednesday, September 14 - Back to School Night, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
On this night, parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s teachers, school counselor, and administrators. Back to School Night will be an in-person event. During Back to School Night, parents and guardians will rotate through their child’s schedule and learn about the curriculum in each course. Parents will attend each class for 10 minutes. Between 4:45-5:00, parents and guardians will view video messages from the School Board, Kilmer’s Parent Teacher Association, and Kilmer Administration. Opening messages will take place in first period. Teacher presentations will begin at 5:00 pm.
Vienna Town Green Event for Charity
 
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