 A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Families,
This week I was able to join English 7 in the library. The students were rotating through a variety of stations in which they were working on developing strong vocabulary and using a variety of strategies including context clues to determine the meaning of many challenging words.
Kilmer students visit the library to engage in a variety of lessons across the content areas. The Kilmer library is truly a place of exploration and inquiry in which students are constructing their understanding in a variety of areas. We appreciate our librarians and their close collaboration with the Kilmer staff to develop these engaging experiences.
Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
Reminder: Charge Laptops
Please remind your student to charge their laptop every evening. It is very helpful for students to come to start the day with fully charged laptops.
Reminder: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener 10/21
All students will take the SEL Screener through their 4th period Advisory classes on Friday, October 21. Families who have opted their student out of the screener have received a confirmation email. Please email Erin Kestler etkestler@fcps.edu if you have questions about the screener or opt-out.
More information about the SEL Screener in FCPS can be found here.
Q&A with Dr. Reid
On October 19th at 6:00 PM at the McLean Community Center (MCC) 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, Dr. Reid will be answering the questions and concerns from STUDENTS. We encourage all students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade to bring their questions or simply come to meet and listen to our new FCPS Superintendent. The Superintendent oversees almost 200 schools and centers in a county serving approximately 180,000 students. This event will be focused on questions and concerns from students attending elementary, middle, and high school students with the McLean, Langley, and Marshall Pyramids.
The agenda
- Dr. Reid Introduction
- Dr. Reid Opening Remarks
- Open forum for questions from students
Student Photos
Our photographer, Victor O’Neill Studios has told us that student images are now online. Be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If you do not see it in your inbox, check the spam/junk folder. Any family / student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc - use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com .
Spirit Week
Our awesome Student Council Association, led by Ms. Aulestia and Ms. Mattix, have created a Spirit Week to showcase student and staff enthusiasm and joy. We look forward to seeing you inspired.
Get to Know FCPS’ Ombuds Office
Did you know that FCPS has an Office of the Ombuds that is available to support you? An ombuds is someone who helps resolve conflict by facilitating communications and sharing available resources. The Office of the Ombuds works as an independent confidential resource to help students, families, community members, and employees get questions answered, resolve concerns, and voice complaints regarding FCPS matters. The ombuds is available to:
- Share strategies for parents to improve communication with, and between, school and home.
- Help to resolve disagreements between parents and schools or disagreements involving employees in the workplace.
- Provide ideas to foster parent participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings.
They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides, or provide legal advice.
If you have concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds, please call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, You may also submit a question.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 19, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. The Student-Parent Survey will be distributed to all students during their fourth period Advisory class on October 19. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned to your child’s advisory teacher by October 21, and no later than November 4, the FCPS deadline. All results are confidential. More information will be shared next week.
COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS students, teachers, and staff at five locations across the county on October 17, 18, and 19. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey will be administered during Health classes to all 8th graders on Wednesday, November 9 and Thursday, November 10th. Families received an email communication last Friday which describes the survey and its purpose. If you would like more information on the survey, please follow this link.
Kilmer at A Glance
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