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A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
On Thursday we held the 7th grade dance right after school, and it was a great way to end the week watching students dance and sing their hearts out. As many of you probably saw when you picked them up they were a sweaty mess. Amidst all the middle school smells (ha ha) coming from the cafeteria I stood there getting to watch the best of kids. They were running around with friends, laughing, playing, dancing, and singing, and I kept thinking how important this community is for students, families, and staff. Together we partner to ensure students can work hard, and play hard, and in my opinion there’s no better combination.
I’ve been writing about how important it is for us to finish strong. The school calendar will also help us settle into a routine. With the exception of Memorial Day at the end of May, we have five day weeks until the end of school.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. As always, reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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On Thursday we hosted the SCA sponsored 7th grade dance. The theme was neon, and one point a Conga line formed that included every student at the dance. A great time was had by all!
National Junior Honor Society Gallery Walk and Induction Ceremony April 27
The National Junior Honor Society will host a Service Learning Gallery Walk on April 27 for Kilmer families, community members and students. This exciting evening will showcase nearly 180 NJHS candidates and their service learning projects. Student groups have worked diligently and with compassion to better their community. Join us for this event to celebrate the dozens of service projects completed this year.
The Service Learning Gallery Walk will be at Kilmer Middle School from 5:00 - 6:00. The NJHS Induction Ceremony will be in the Kilmer MS Main Gym from 6:20 - 7:30.
Cougars are making a difference in their community!
8th Grade End of Year Field Trip
The 8th grade end of year field trip will be to The St. James in Springfield. Students will have the opportunity to participate in obstacle courses, ice skating, rock climbing, a ropes course, soccer, flag football, and other organized activities and games. The cost of the trip is $50, which includes transportation and lunch. Payment will be collected via MySchoolBucks. If your child is going on the field trip, complete the St. James the Field Trip Permission Slip and the St. James Waiver. Signed forms should be returned to your child’s English teacher by May 19, 2023. Students will receive additional information about the trip during their English class beginning Monday April 24th. Please contact the main office with any questions.
Volunteer and Fulfill Service Hour Requirements
Lemon Road Elementary School (7230 Idylwood Road) will be holding its Spring Fair on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The event is the PTA's annual spring fundraiser and its success hinges on having enough volunteers to help bring the carnival atmosphere to life. This is a great opportunity for you to fulfill service hour requirements. Middle and high school volunteers will supplement adult volunteers and help run carnival games, face painting, as well as help with setup and clean up. You can view the SignUp Genius here and all slots for middle and high school volunteers are clearly marked. If you have any questions reach out to the Lemon Road PTA at ptavpfundraisinglres@gmail.com. The onsite coordinator will be in touch with you regarding signing service hour forms if you choose to volunteer.
SOL Testing Information 2022-2023
The spring SOL testing calendar can be found below. Details about testing days and changes to the bell schedule will be communicated regularly to students ahead of the testing window. Students will receive information about testing dates, times, and locations in their fcpsschool.net email account. All testing will begin at 7:30 am on the days listed below. It is important that students come to school on time on these testing days. If a student is absent on their testing day, makeup tests can occur throughout the testing window.
- Once all tests are complete, there is a retake window for eligible students. Communication with parents of eligible students will happen at a later date. Parent permission is required for a student to retake.
- Retakes (if eligible): Wednesday, 5/31-Friday, 6/2
If you have not done so already, please fill out the SOL retake form linked below and return it to the school testing coordinator, Marileigh Blake at mlblake@fcps.edu, by Monday, May 1st, 2023
SOL Retake Form: English Arabic Chinese Korean Spanish Urdu Vietnamese
If you have any questions regarding testing, please contact Kilmer’s school test coordinator, Marileigh Blake, at mlblake@fcps.edu or 703-846-8885.
Save the Date - 8th Grade Semiformal Dance
Save the date for the SCA sponsored 8th Grade Semi-Formal. The dance will be Friday June 9 from 6-8 PM at Kilmer. More details will be shared in May.
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.
A Few Reminders/Highlights This Week
Anytime a student stays after school for any reason they must sign in using our Afterschool Attendance form. This is not optional and helps us respond to parent inquiries and locate students quickly and accurately.
STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED:
- TO LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS & RETURN FOR LATE BUS or PICKUP
- ON THE FIELD or ANY SPACE WITHOUT PERMISSION/SUPERVISION
Code Remix
Use creative expression to bring beat-making and coding to life. Bring Laptop & Charger & Headphones to Workshop! May participate 1st, 2nd or Both Blocks after school. Calling all students that have participated to come back and share! New participants are also welcome!
- 4/24 – Listening Party
- PIZZA PROVIDED!!! PRIZES!! Service Hours Available!
DANCE Team (Hip-Hop/Ballet) & STEP
Team clubs are starting in May – led by Ms.B!! 😊 Details forthcoming.
Marshall HS Volleyball Team Clinic @KMS Gym
When: Tuesday – May 2nd
Time: 3:30 – 4:45PM (2nd Block)
Marshall HS Freshman Football Strength Program
When: Tuesdays >> End of school year
Where: @Marshall High School > Drop off/Pick up Door 5
Time: 2:55 - 3:40PM **Families responsible for transportation to & from
Questions > Coach Masten george.masten@yahoo.com
3rd Quarter Final Grades
SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue Gradebook and Report Card Modules will be unavailable Thursday, April 13 at 4:00 pm until Tuesday, April 25 at 6 am in order for teachers to finalize third quarter grades. After April 25, 3rd quarter report cards will be visible in SIS StudentVue and ParentVue. A copy of your child’s report card will also be mailed home at the end of April.
Course Registration for 2023-2024
Academic Advising for seventh and eighth grade students is now complete. To see the list of courses your child selected for the 2023-2024 school year, please log in to your SIS ParentVUE account and click on the Course Requests tab. Directions for viewing course requests online through ParentVUE are here: Online Course Requests in ParentVue. This list of courses is NOT a schedule, but a confirmation of the courses entered into the student information system.
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Seventh Grade Students: Parents can request to change a course or report an error by contacting their child’s school counselor. All requests must be submitted by email no later than Friday, June 2. Schedule changes will not be accommodated at the start of the school year.
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Eighth Grade Students: Kilmer can no longer assist with changes to high school courses. Please contact the office of student services at the high school your child is attending if you have questions about the courses listed in ParentVue.
Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Opioid overdoses are on the rise across the country, including in Fairfax County. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years involved fentanyl.
Last month, FCPS hosted a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Woodson High School. FCPS principals and staff will share what is happening in our schools and update the work to prevent substance misuse and educate our students.
Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. Transportation information can be found once you begin the registration process.
Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for more information. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and get help for yourself or loved ones.
Medicaid Enrollment Underway
If you have Medicaid/FAMIS/CHIP health insurance, the Medicaid Enrollment Processes began in March.
The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) (Virginia Medicaid) has started to review Medicaid members’ health coverage to determine whether members are eligible for coverage. DMAS will not cancel or reduce coverage for members without asking for updated information, but they need your help to make this a smooth process.
Make sure your current mailing address, email, and phone numbers are up-to-date so that important information about your coverage gets to you. Update your contact information today online at commonhelp.virginia.gov, or by calling Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282 or your local Department of Social Services.
If you need any assistance or have any questions, contact Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282 or your local Department of Social Services.
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.
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