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.يرجى زيارة موقعنا الألكتروني لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى
CORRECTION: Families, it came to our attention that last Friday’s NYC had a few grammatical errors that were missed in the editing process. We apologize for this and are sending you the corrected copy.
in this issue:
KJMS Event Calendar
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April 20-29 - FHS Theatre Presents Sister Act (see flier below)
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April 22 - Earth Day
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April 25 - Breakfast for KJMS Military Family Connection - 8:00 AM
- Meeting in the Library - Sign-up Form below
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April 25 - Fairfax Pyramid Family Night at Fairfax HS- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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April 27 - AVID Students (7 & 8 Graders) Field Trip to VCU
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April 28 - Parent Coffee Transition to Middle School - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Library - presentation in Spanish
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May 3 - 4 - CPR Event during PE classes
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May 11 - Informational Night for Rising 7th grade Families follow by the PTA In-person Meeting
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May 11 - In-person PTA Meeting in Library - 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Good day, Eagle Families,
Happy Eid to all of our Eagles celebrating today. Several staff members were able to celebrate with Ms. Alam hosting a delicious meal! The pictures show all of the smiles, and the fun that was had.
Spring is the season to celebrate the arts in Fairfax. This past week, our art students had wonderful objects on display at the Fairfax Art Show. |
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Fairfax High School will soon be debuting their theatrical presentation of Sister Act. In the beginning of May, the Wizard of Oz comes to KJMS. Visit this site to purchase tickets: Wizard of Oz Tickets.
This coming Tuesday, you are cordially invited to the Fairfax Pyramid family evening focused on providing you with social and emotional health strategies for your family. We hope to see many of you at Fairfax High School at 6:00 PM.
As April winds down, we want to thank those families who have sent in gift cards for staff appreciation week, which is at the beginning of May. We are continuing to accept those donations.
Finally, we want to thank our City School Board members for dropping by to visit at KJMS over the past two weeks. This week, two of our members, Rachel McQuillen and Sarah Kelsey, were able to see the new murals, students in classes, and our hallway interactions. We appreciate the continued support of the City of Fairfax Schools.
Sincerely,
Tammy Silipigni, Principal
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L-R: Dan Phillips (Assistant to the Superintendent for the City of Fairfax Schools), Sarah Kelsey (School Board Member), Tammy Silipigni (KJMS Principal) and Rachel McQuillen (School Board Member)
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year FCPS takes the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience.
On Tuesday, April 25, Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS) is hosting a family breakfast to recognize and honor military-connected members of our KJMS community.
If you are a parent or guardian of a KJMS student who is active duty, reserve duty, or retired, please RSVP and let us know if you can join your child for breakfast. Even if you are not able to join us, we are still planning to recognize your student as an important member of our military community.
Thank you for your service to our country!
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You’re Invited to the
Safety Fair
Come join representatives from FCPS, The City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and Community Partners for informational sessions and other resources!
Topics include: Self-Regulation Strategies, Internet & Social Media Safety, Parent Resources, Trauma Strategies, Food Insecurity, Gang Prevention, Reading Resources, Gun Safety, Afterschool Programs, Narcan training, and Mental Health Support
FREE Event:
When: April 22, 2023
Where: Rowley Hall
Time:10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Ages: PK-9th Grade
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We are a little less than a month away from the Wizard of Oz! Tickets are now on sale. To purchase tickets: Wizard of Oz Tickets
The Dates of the shows are:
May 4th at 7 PM
May 5th at 7 PM
May 6th at 2 PM
Finally, May is busy! It begins with Staff Appreciation Week (May 8-12). We are still in need of gift cards for staff appreciation. These can be to any local vendors in increments of $5-$25. Please drop them off (or send by your student) to the front office by May 4.
Another way to express your "thank you" for a staff member is by using the FCPS Cares Program. This 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 submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
CPR Event Sign-Up
On May 3 & 4, 2023 we are going to have Gwyneth’s Gift here again because it was a hit last year. Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). They will be in every physical education class teaching all of our student’s hands-on CPR and how to use AED machines. To help this event to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers. If you are able to volunteer, please click below sign-up genius link. Thank you!
CPR Event Sign-Up
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Coffee makes everything possible…including supporting our students run an in-house coffee delivery program! The Special Education Department is asking for coffee donations (ground or K-cups) to help get our coffee delivery business up and running. If you would like to donate coffee, please bring or send it to KJMS (main office) labeled “Coffee Cart”. Thank you!
On Monday, May 8, FCPS will hold a town hall to discuss our approach to safety and security and the work we do every day to keep our schools safe. FCPS staff and experts will review our risk assessment processes, the physical measures we already have in place to protect our students and staff, pilot programs to detect vaping, and how we communicate and collaborate with our partners when there is an incident at our schools. Please stay tuned for additional details.
The FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.This year's theme is Unity Within Our FCPS Community. Registration is now for this virtual event. Watch this short video to learn more about the event, including guest speakers. We encourage registrants who need language assistance to call the Parent Information Phone Lines.
Testing will take place first thing in the morning. It is critical that students be in attendance and on-time for their designated test days. If at all possible, please avoid or reschedule absences/appointments for the morning of your child's test dates. Also, please make sure that your child brings a fully-charged laptop on test days.
contact Ms. Mendoza, school test coordinator with any questions at gmendoza@fcps.edu
Our spring transition event for all 8th graders is a field trip to Fairfax High School. All 8th grade students and teachers will be attending this event. We will be going to Fairfax High School on Friday, May 19th. We will be leaving the school at 9:15 am and returning at 12 pm. On this field trip, rising 9th graders will have the opportunity to learn more about Fairfax High School. This includes a tour around the school, attending the Extracurricular Fair where students will learn more about sports and clubs they can join next year, and there will be a panel of juniors and seniors that will share helpful tips and suggestions about high school and answer questions. Please fill out the field trip form that your student will receive from their 4th period/TA teacher and return it by May 15th. Students should return the form to their 4th period/TA teacher.
Dangers of Fentanyl
Last month, the division 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. Transportation will be available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
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 how to get help for yourself or loved ones.
Let’s make the 2023-24 school year the best yet!
Go Lions!!
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DO YOU HAVE A CHILD THAT WILL BE A FRESHMAN AT Fairfax High School IN THE FALL??
We are currently filling positions for the Fairfax High School PTSA board.
Being on the board is a great way to get to know other parents, be involved and get to know the Principal and Administrators on a more personal level. Now is more important than ever to BE IN THE KNOW!
Below is a list of the positions, let me know which one you would like to know more about!
Treasurer
Webmaster
Volunteers
HOSPITALITY
and more…
Please contact Susan Skare at soldbysusan@skares.com for more information.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for High School Students
- Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
- Curriculum Overviews available on FCPS Website
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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
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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FCPS’ Parent Resource Center (PRC) is dedicated to helping adults support the success of all students. Upcoming PRC webinars include:
Presented by School Social Work Services, students in grades 2-6 will be able to share sibling experiences, receive peer support, play games, and more. This event takes place at Providence Community Center.
Presented by Career and Transition Services, students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families are invited to this event that provides an introduction to options available after high school. This event takes place at Woodson High School.
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Neurodiversity at High School, Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m.Kristen Haynor, a neurodiversity specialist, will share strategies on setting your child up for success (no matter how their brain functions), advocating for your child, and collaborating with your child’s school. This event is virtual.
Click on the titles above to register.
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Do you want to celebrate a Katherine Johnson 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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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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