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Mr. McFarlane, Kilmer’s New Principal, and Kilmer Students
A message from Principal, Amy Miller:
Dear Kilmer Families,
Steven McFarlane, Kilmer’s new principal, will be at Kilmer full time starting Monday, October 24. Mr. McFarlane and I will have the full week together to transition. My last day at Kilmer will be Friday, October 28.
I want to thank the Kilmer Community for a wonderful partnership throughout my time at Kilmer. Kilmer is a wonderful school and community. I value the relationships I have built and Kilmer will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for everything.
Most Sincerely,
Amy Miller, Principal
Thomas Jefferson High School Application Opens Monday, October 24th at 4pm:
8th grade students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage. Students must initiate the process before parents can create their own account. Applications must be started by 4 pm. Wednesday, November 16, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 18, at 4 pm. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
Impact Aid Survey Reminder - Please Return
On Wednesday, all students received the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget and are critical to ensuring that all children in FCPS receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
More information about the survey and its purpose is available here.
All forms must be signed and returned to Kilmer no later than Wednesday, October 26. Students have been directed to return the form to their 4th period advisory teacher. All results are confidential.If you have any questions or concerns please contact jrosasdiego@fcps.edu .
1st Quarter ends Friday, October 28
SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue Gradebook and Report Card Modules will be unavailable Friday, October 28 at 4pm until Tuesday, November 9 at 6 am in order for teachers to finalize first quarter grades. After Nov 9, 1st Quarter Report cards will be visible in SIS StudentVue and ParentVue. A copy of your child’s report card will also be mailed home in mid November.
Opportunity for Students to Help Inform FCPS’ Future
You may have heard FCPS is developing a Strategic Plan that will serve as the school division’s roadmap for the future. We encourage every parent/caregiver, student, employee, and community member to participate in this important work.
The first engagement opportunity will be an optional survey, which will be open to students in grades 3-12. Knowing what is important to students will be very helpful to Dr. Reid, as she leads the planning of FCPS’ future. All schools, including ours, will schedule a date and time during the school day to administer the survey between November 2-18. If you would prefer that your child not participate, you may opt your child out of taking the survey. Please visit FCPS’ website for more information.
Oportunidad para que los estudiantes ayuden a informar el futuro de FCPS
Usted puede haber oído que FCPS está desarrollando un Plan Estratégico que servirá como la hoja de ruta de la división escolar para el futuro. Animamos a cada padre/cuidador, estudiante, empleado y miembro de la comunidad a participar en este importante trabajo.
La primera oportunidad de participación será una encuesta opcional, que estará abierta a los estudiantes de los grados 3 a 12. Saber lo que es importante para los estudiantes será muy útil para la Dra. Reid, mientras dirige la planificación del futuro de FCPS. Todas las escuelas, incluyendo la nuestra, programarán una fecha y hora durante el día escolar para administrar la encuesta entre el 2 y el 18 de noviembre. Si usted prefiere que su hijo no participe, puede optar por que su hijo no tome la encuesta. Por favor visite el sitio web de FCPS para más información.
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
 We will have retakes on Wednesday, November 30 for the following reasons:
- Student was absent on the day of the initial photos (including new students)
- Students who purchased packages and want to get them redone. They must return the original package to the photographer.
National Junior Honor Society
NJHS Candidate Invitations and Candidate Application Forms were emailed the week of October 10 to all eighth grade students who earned a cumulative 3.7 GPA in the 2021-2022 academic year. Invitations and application forms were emailed to the students’ @fcpsschools.net account. Parent/Guardian information letters were emailed to the email(s) on record in SIS.
Requirements to become an NJHS candidate are as follows:
- The candidate must be a member of the 8th grade class.
- The candidate must have been in attendance at Kilmer Middle School since at least September, 2022.
- The candidate must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.7, as of June, 2022.
- Electronic receipt of the completed NJHS Introduction Pear Deck and Candidate Application Form, with signatures, by the deadline, October 28. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Kilmer’s National Junior Honor Society will begin in November, with candidate notification the week of November 1. For more information about Kilmer’s NJHS service learning process, visit our page on the Kilmer MS website/ Activities/ National Junior Honor Society. Cougars are proud to continue our tradition of service learning at Kilmer MS. Cougars make a difference!
 Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 28: Mr. Sapp’s Choir will be singing at the start of the Marshall HS Football game. Feel free to come support our singers.
Wednesday, November 30: Photo Makeup Day for Students and Staff
Friday, December 9: We will have a winter assembly to showcase our music program. An assembly schedule will be shared closer to the date.
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