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in this issue:
KJMS Event Calendar
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March 2- 2-Hour Early Release- Dismissal at 12:15 PM
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March 3- Student Holiday/School Planning Day
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March 8 - KJMS Band Pre-Assessment at KJMS
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March 9 - PTA Meeting (PTA Zoom Link)
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March 11 - District Orchestra Assessment at KJMS (Saturday)
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March 14 - KJMS Choral Pre-Assessment at KJMS
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March 15 - Theater Field Trip
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March 18 - District Band Assessment at
- Lake Braddock Secondary School (Saturday)
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March 24 - District Choral Assessment at KJMS (Saturday)
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April 3-April 7- Spring Break
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April 13- End of 3rd Quarter-2 Hour Early Release
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April 14- Teacher Workday/Student Holiday/Orthodox Good Friday
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April 21- Eid al Fitr/Student/Teacher Holiday-Schools closed
Good evening, Eagle Community,
What a lovely Thursday! Recess was certainly a fun time with weather hitting 80 in February. Our Eagles were soaring around the outside of the building, laughing, and enjoying that wonderful spring-like day for the short time we had it. Friday had a strong return of cold winds!
But, weather changes are not the only news at KJMS. Thanks to all of the Eagles who were able to attend out Glow Dance on Friday afternoon. We appreciate Mr. Barnes as the DJ and our SCA Sponsors, Ms. Borkowski and Ms. Luther! Our volleyball team ended the evening playing over at Hughes Middle School
Below, be sure to read the article about our FCCLA honoring our custodians for their hard work last week. Visitors often comment about how great our school looks with our new murals and our clean common areas. Thanks to all of our Eagles for ensuring KJMS is a great place to be!
SOAR Eagles,
Tammy Silipigni,
Principal
FCCLA Week Helping Custodian
 On Tuesday, February 14th, FCCLA members at Katherine Johnson Middle School celebrated IncREDible Service Day. The students decided they wanted to help the custodians after-school on Valentine’s Day as their community service. Members were grouped together and then assigned to one of the evening custodians. The teams worked for over two-hours in various parts of the building doing a variety to jobs. One member commented, “They do this every day. It’s a lot of work. I never realized that”. In addition, the FCCLA chapter shared a special Valentine’s dinner with the custodial staff. This student involvement impacts the community in positive ways through collaboration and by developing ethical citizens. FCCLA members at KJMS also do community service work for the Ronald McDonald House and the Sadie Rose Foundation. For more information, please contact advisor, Susan von Schaack, at sevonschaack@fcps.edu.
Susan von Schaack
Johnson MS, FFX HS & FFX Academy
FCCLA Master Adviser
Here are a few reminders regarding the KJMS after-school program.
For ALL students who stay after-school for an After-School Club, Activity, Team or Teacher Office Hours:
- Students should arrive at the cafeteria no later than 2:25 (students who arrive after 2:25 will be sent home).
- Students will complete their daily After-School Attendance and receive a FREE snack in the cafeteria.
- At approximately 2:30 PM, Club Sponsors and Teachers will come to the cafeteria to take their students to their meeting location.
- All Students will return to the cafeteria at the conclusion of their activity until Parent Pickup (Door 7), Walker or Late Bus Dismissal (~4:40).
- All parent pick up need to be at Door 7. Student should NOT be picked up or left alone waiting at Door 1 (main entrance).
- Games will be available in the cafeteria from 3:30-4:40 until dismissal.
- Late Buses are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Once students leave the building, they will not be permitted back in the building (unless pre-determined by club).
Does your student like inventing and/or robotics? If so, the Thinkabit Summer Camp is the place to be!
- This FREE camp will run from June 20-23, 2023 – 9AM-1PM at Katherine Johnson Middle School
- Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to apply
- All supplies are provided, they just need to bring a lunch
- Students must have their own transportation to and from camp
Click here to apply to the Thinkabit Summer Camp
This week, we focus on the Goal-Directed and Resilient attribute. These are the skills your students can show to demonstrate how they are a goal-directed and resilient individual. Try asking the question this weekend – “How did you keep trying even when ___________ was challenging?”
Thomas Jefferson TWIST presents Techstravaganza 2023. This is an annual STEM activity fair for students of ALL AGES. Saturday, May 13, 2023. 10 AM - 4 PM. Free Entry. To sign-up: Techstravagana 2023
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Did you know that you can now sign-up for a Free Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card at all Fairfax County High Schools and Middle Schools and ride the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE bus for free? For more information visit your school’s administration office; you will need to have your parent’s/guardian’s approval for signing up. |
Four years ago, your 8th graders were moving on to Fairfax High School. Now, they are moving on and we want to celebrate your work with them in middle school and their work in high school. Your current students will be doing this before you know it. Help us keep the tradition alive for them.
We are hosting a safe and fun Fairfax All Night Grad celebration at the St. James Sports Complex and running a silent auction to help fund it. Check it out at https://app.galabid.com/fhsangsa2023. Click on "Register" and you're in. Please help our local businesses and seniors in this event. The auction closes March 3, 2023 at 10:00 PM.
For 35 years, Fairfax High School has hosted an alcohol-free, drug-free celebration held on graduation night designed to keep our seniors safe. This celebration, known as All Night Grad, is planned, fundraised, executed and chaperoned by parent volunteers! High schools throughout FCPS, around the state and across the country, host ANG events with a similar purpose.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Malkus at smalkus86@gmail.com
Thank you! The All Night Grad Committee Visit our website
Lunchtime Parent Volunteers
Lunchtime is the busiest time of day in our library. We are seeking parent volunteers to help supervise students having fun in the library between 10:45-12:45. Interested?
Volunteer Sign-Up Genius
On Display
There’s still time to check out our Black History Month display to learn more about important events in Black History, as well as important people, past and present. Next up in March is Women’s History Month. We celebrate our namesake, Katherine Johnson, in both months.
Currently Popular
One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus is our current most popular title. Right behind is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson.
#TeamLibrary has an Amazon Wish List!
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
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Students Lead Earthquake Relief Efforts
- Kindergarten Registration
- National Mental Health Town Hall Held Locally
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Katherine Johnson MS. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
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