Weekly Principal's Message - January 29, 2023

fcps cares

Congruations to our very own Ruby Brown, FCPS Cares Region 5 winner.

Dear Parents and Families, 

We welcome students back into the building to start third quarter. Only two more quarters to go for this school year. On Monday morning, some students will be receiving new schedules as they start new electives so we  will start our day with all students reporting directly to their panther block for a quick check in. 


Last week, we honored one of our very special teachers, Ms. Ruby Brown, math teacher. Ms. Brown was honored by Stone and FCPS Cares program for her dedication to students and creativity in the  classrom. 

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to recognize a Stone MS Staff Member by sharing your story.  https://www.fcps.edu/careers/recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program

 

The Academic Advising season for the 2023-2024 school year is underway!  All students will be selecting their academic courses for the 2023-2024 school year with the support of their school counselor.  All Academic Advising material, dates and timelines are posted on our Stone Student Services Academic Advising website.   If you have questions, contact your child’s school counselor:

Student Last Name A-Gq - Ms. Marrefi Kmarrefi@fcps.edu 

Student Last Name Gr-Og - Mr. Garcia AGarcia1@fcps.edu 

Student Last Name Oh-Z - Ms.Bricker MBricker@fcps.edu 

SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, February 9th - Parent Curriculum Night & Electives Fair 6:00pm - 8:00pm (with optional sessions starting at 5:30pm)

Please see this flyer on our webpage for details!

 

For translations of this message, please visit the Stone MS website. Click here.

Sincerely, 

Sonya Williams

Principal


After School Program

Due to the FCPS Strategic Planning Forum at Stone MS, the After School Program will not be running on Monday, January 30.  Late bus will also not be running on Monday. The After School Program and late buses will resume third quarter activities on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Please make sure you check out the After School website to see the new Quarter 3 Activity Calendar for clubs and activities being offered.

Questions? Contact our After-School Specialist, Nick Anderson at nmanderson@fcps.edu


PTA Meeting - January

Please join us on Tuesday, January 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the Stone MS Library for our General Membership Meeting where we will share and discuss upcoming PTSA events, projects, and more!


Summer Learning Programs Registration: Opening Soon! 

FCPS’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps will open for registration on Wednesday, February 1. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to give current K-6 students an opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Visit the TAC webpage for more information. 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.

Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration. 

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging. Visit the E-IFTA website for more information and registration.


Black History Month

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Stay tuned for weekly highlights from Stone on how will honor this important month.


February Webinars and Events for Parents

FCPS’ Parent Resource Center (PRC) is dedicated to helping adults support the success of all students. The PRC will present the following webinars in February: 

Click on the title for more information and to register.


Job Opportunity - FCPS Food and Nutrition Services

food services job flyer

District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

    • Community Feedback on Calendars
    • Text-to-Speech Function on Websites

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today


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