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in this issue:
- Office will be closed during Winter Break
- December 19 - January 2, 2023 - Winter Break
2023
- Classes Resume on January 3 (EVEN Day)
Dear KJMS Families,
Can you believe that this is the last NYC for 2022? This year has flown by for many, and for others, 2023 may be a welcome change. Wherever you land on this issue, we wish you a happy and safe winter break over the next two weeks.
We want to take a moment to extend a special thank you to the families who sent in over 100 desserts for our annual holiday staff raffle! Many of the desserts were homemade with everything from breakfast favorites to both huge and small dessert trays. Our teachers who are traveling found things to munch on in the car, while those who are hosting are happy to have one more item checked off of their to-do list. YOU made this happen! Thank you for being so gracious and thoughtful during this busy time of year.
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This past week, we had our first inclement weather day with a two-hour delay. Several families called with questions about this since it has been a while since we had a delay. Hopefully, the following guidelines will help if this happens again.
- A two-hour delay means that all buses will arrive two hours after the normal arrival time. Be aware, as traffic may be different, they may be a little later than exactly two hours.
- Parents who utilize drop-off at door 1 should stay in their cars until unloading begins at 9:10 AM. We cannot allow earlier entry as staff are still arriving, and the traffic monitor needs to arrive on Jermantown.
- Once students arrive, they will attend their odd or even days classes they had normally scheduled, but classes will be shortened. We have the delay schedule on StudentVue.
- Lunch is served on delayed openings.
As an FYI, the first 5 full-snow days will be observed as “traditional snow days.” This means that students will not have any virtual learning or academic expectations on those first 5 snow days. The link explains what would happen if we surpass the 5 days.
As an Away for the Day school, we have one final request to help all our students school: please remind your students to turn off their Apple AirDrop or Android Nearby Share features in school and on the bus. This prevents unwanted and unnecessary items from being “dropped” onto your child’s device without their permission or knowledge. Thanks for helping with this!
It is that time again for our KJMS teams to offer you an opportunity to meet online for a “Virtual Coffee” before the end of the semester in January. Please access this link to a survey that will give you a chance to ask a question for us to be better prepared with information. When we return in the new year, an invitation with details for your “Virtual Coffee” will be sent in an email at least a week beforehand.
Enjoy the next two weeks with your students! We can not wait to see them SOAR in 2023!
Happy Holidays,
Tammy Silipigni
Celebrations in our Community - December
18-26: Chanukah: Happy Chanukah to all in our community who celebrate! This Festival of Lights is an 8-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple, and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple's menorah for 8 days. #OurFCPS
19-Jan. 2: Winter Break: As a reminder, winter break will be held December 19 to January 2. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
25: Christmas: A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world. #OurFCPS
26-1: Kwanzaa: Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. Wishing a joyous Kwanzaa to all in our community who celebrate. #OurFCPS
We would like to add our KJMS community feed back to add to the packet that will go to the pyramid level. If you would like to provide feedback for one or all winners, please take 2-3 minutes to complete google forms (links) provided below.
Please provide your feedback by January 31.
Outstanding New Teacher – Andy Phung
Outstanding Leader - John McCaughan (Assistant Principal)
Outstanding Operational Employee - Griselda (Gigi) Mendoza (Instruction Assistant)
If you have any questions, please contact our Award Liaison, Emily Gardiner at eegardiner@fcps.edu
Thank you.
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On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thanks to our county partners for helping to improve the safety of our students and staff.
Studies show that speed camera enforcement is effective in improving safety by reducing speeding, accidents, and injuries. Read more about the school zone speed camera pilot program.
VGA Important Test Dates
Our winter assessment will take place on January 12-13, 2023. Students will be tested in Reading and Math. Only students in high school level math classes (i.e. Algebra and Geometry) are exempt from taking the math assessment. If you have any questions in regard to the assessment, please contact our school test coordinator, Ms. Griselda Mendoza, at gmendoza@fcps.edu.
VGA Reading – January 12
VGA Math – January 13
Survey of Climate and Working Conditions – February 15 and 17
Our school, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and the Virginia Department of Education, is conducting the Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. We will survey students in grades 6,7, and 8, classroom instructors and staff, beginning in winter 2023. A parent notification letter will be sent out soon with more information about the survey.
Katherine Johnson's 7th grade student, David Hwang and his teammates from Rocky Run MS First Lego League team attended the 2022 VA-DC FIRST LEGO League Regional Championship at James Madison University last Sunday on December 11. David and his team, the Levengers, received 3rd place in the championship. Congratulations Levengers!
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Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. 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.
If you need to contact one of our parent liaisons, Ana Maxey (Mon.,Thur., Fri.) or Jennie Choi (Tues. & Wed.), please call 703-934-2454 and leave a message with your name, your student's name and phone number. You may also contact them via email: Ana Maxey at ajmaxey@fcps.edu or Jennie Choi at jchoi4@fcps.edu
Who is your school counselor for SY 22-23?
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
- High School Academy Open Houses
- Congratulations to VHSL State Champions
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Parent Resource Center
The Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers free workshops (webinars), consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
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FCPS Cares
Do you want to celebrate a Katherine Johnson employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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