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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales
Marshall Pyramid Outstanding Secondary Teacher
Congratulations to Drea Vechery who was awarded the Marshall Pyramid Outstanding Secondary Teacher. Drea is a Post Graduate teacher who teaches in our Transition Program.
Picture Day February 7
Picture day is scheduled for February 7, 2023. You can purchase pictures online at mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID EVTVZGJ6T.
Text-to-Speech Available on FCPS Websites
FCPS is introducing an innovative way to address the diverse needs of the community. A new text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS website and each school website, will read the words aloud from webpages.
The feature will help those with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments, dyslexia, or other difficulty reading large amounts of online text. The text-to-speech feature is available for English, Spanish, and Korean. Learn more and try out the new feature.
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.
ABA Parent Training
Communication: A Foundation for Independence
This workshop is intended for parents of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.
Topics covered will include:
▪ Communication wants and needs
▪ Using social interactions and environments to facilitate communication
▪ Breaking down how to teach communication
February 15, 2023
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/hbr-rdpx-pfx
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Parent Training. To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at lsprunk@fcps.edu at least two weeks in advance and provide yourname and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing
and/or cancellation of afterschool activities the evening session will be canceled. If there is a full day closing both training sessions
will be canceled.
What Should I Do Before My Child Grows Up?
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) for the FCPS/CTS Programs and Services Exhibitor Fair and Parent Panel community event.
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
*For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.*
February 15, 2023
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Snow Date: February 22, 2023
You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, short- and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, and Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success. This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.
Register online: https://tinyurl.com/4ak8b6t7
February
February 7- Picture Day
February 15 What Should I Do Before My Child Grows Up? 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
February 20 No School for Staff and Students - George Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day
February 28 Jill's House/Kilmer Center Virtual Parent Support Group 7:00-8:00 PM
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
March
March 2 2-hour Early Release
March 3 No School for Students
March 17 Taffy Presents: Country Current
March 21 Jill's House/Kilmer Center Virtual Parent Support Group 7:00-8:00 PM
2022-23 FCPS School Calendar
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Kilmer Center School 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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Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist. This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School. Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.
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