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A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
This past Tuesday we hosted “Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Open House.” The building was packed, and I loved seeing our future Kilmer students in the building. I also saw many current and former Kilmer students helping their siblings and friends by acting as unofficial tour guides. What stood out to me was the excitement from former, current, and rising Kilmer students. It’s clear that this community is special, and kids truly feel connected to this place.
Just as we welcomed rising Kilmer students this past Tuesday, Marshall HS is doing the same thing for rising 9th graders on Tuesday, 2/7 from 6-8 pm. Additionally, we (Kilmer) are hosting Marshall counselors during the school day on Monday and Tuesday to meet with all current Kilmer 8th graders attending Marshall next year. If you haven’t already, this is a great time to start talking with your student about what courses they’re interested in taking next year.
Lastly, next week is National School Counseling Week. Kilmer’s counselors are an amazing group that work tirelessly to support students. I encourage you to speak with your student about possibly sending their counselor a note of gratitude. These personal notes go a long way.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and as always, reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Pictures of the Week
 Our SRO, Officer Edminster, is always up for a friendly game of soccer at outside lunch.
Second Quarter Report Cards
SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue Gradebook and Report Card Modules will be unavailable from Wednesday, January 25 at 4 pm until Monday, February 6 at 6 am in order for teachers to finalize first quarter grades. After Feb 6, 2nd 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 February.
Marshall High School Counselors meet with 8th Grade Students
On Monday, Feb 6 during 5th period Learning Seminar and Tuesday, Feb 7, during Advisory, Marshall Counselors will meet with eighth grade students about course options for ninth grade. Students will participate in one session with their future ninth grade counselor on either Monday or Tuesday. All students attending Marshall HS received an email this past Thursday with their assigned date and location. Advisory and Learning Seminar will be 15 minutes longer to accommodate the time needed for the students to hear from counselors and select ninth grade courses. After meeting with school counselors, all students are encouraged to attend the Marshall High School Rising 9th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (Snow Date: Feb. 9) from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
2/6 and 2/7 - Bell Schedule Change for All Students
Advisory and Learning Seminar will be 15 minutes longer on these days to accommodate the time needed for eighth grade presentations from Marshall HS. All other periods are 5 minutes shorter.
Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th Bell Schedule
WIDA Testing
Starting February 13th, ELL students will take the WIDA Access ELP Assessment. Students will receive information about their testing date and location in their fcpsschools.net email account. Most students will be tested on the following dates:
- Monday 2/13: 8th grade Listening
- Tuesday 2/14: 7th grade Listening
- Thursday 2/16: 8th grade Reading
- Friday 2/17: 7th grade Reading
- Tuesday 2/22: 8th grade Writing
- Wednesday 2/23: 7th grade Writing
- Monday 2/27, Tuesday 2/28, or Wednesday 3/1: Speaking for all grade levels
Some students will be tested on different dates than those listed above. Makeup testing will be offered several times throughout the testing window. Testing notifications were sent home for students who are taking the WIDA Access at the end of January. If you have questions please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Marileigh Blake at mlblake@fcps.edu or 703-846-8885.
Scribbles Literary and Art Magazine
Please consider submitting art or written work to the yearbook’s Scribbles Literary and Art Magazine. Students can submit a variety of literary and visual pieces of work including, but not limited to: poems, short stories, lyrics, drawings, paintings, comics, digital art, photography, and more. All written work must be limited to 300 words or less. To submit work log into Schoology, click on the “All Students Course”, click on the “Student Activities” folder, open the “Scribbles Literary and Art Magazine” folder. Inside the folder you will find a link to a form where you can upload and submit your art and/or writing. Students can also drop off their submissions to Ms. Walsleben, in room A110 after Winter Break. Got questions? Message Ms. Walsleben through Schoology or email at kewalsleben@fcps.edu.
Course Registration Timeline for the 2023-2024 School Year
During the months of February and March, all students will participate in an academic advising session with their school counselor to finalize their course selections for the 2023-2024 school year.
Marshall HS IB Information Night Presentation
Marshall HS Course Registration Resources
Madison High School Course Registration Resources
Seventh grade students will participate in a course registration lesson during Science class during the week of Feb 13 - 17. During the months of February and March, all students will participate in an academic advising session with their school counselor to finalize their course selections for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information please visit our course registration timelines and curriculum resources page on Kilmer website.
Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families
With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.
Each week Ms. Kardelis will post a detailed overview of our After School Program to our website. Please visit Kilmer’s website at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/afterschool_newsletter to find the weekly After School newsletter.
Fairfax County Institute for the Arts
Each summer, Fairfax County Institute for the Arts (IFTA) provides classes and enrichment for students in middle through high school at Lake Braddock Secondary School. There is transportation available from select high schools outside of the Lake Braddock Pyramid - transportation details will be released as the dates for IFTA approach.
Courses being offered this summer range from cake decorating, to music classes such as "Movie themes for band and strings," to stone carving, to ceramics, to digital art and graphic design, and more!
IFTA is also offering 9th grade Health and PE this summer! If you are wondering how you can fit in extra electives next year when you enter high school, this is a GREAT option to take care of your Health and PE requirement over the summer, while also participating in some awesome, fun classes of your choice! (Note: Health and PE 9 is also offered through online summer school - there is a fee involved.)
February 1st is the start of IFTA enrollment. Here is the IFTA website for more information: Fairfax County Institute for the Arts
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.
Yearbooks!
The year will be over in the blink of an eye, so buy your yearbook now before it's too late. A yearbook is one of the most important books that you will ever have, buy yours now since they are running out.
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