 This past week our beginning English level ESOL students prepared a learning fair about Countries they are interested in. Students shared their research with visitors in the form of slideshows, games, and marble runs. This event gave them the opportunity to practice their communication skills as they presented their work and answered questions from Stone students, staff, and family members.
Dear Stone Parents and Families,
We have reached the last week of school. Our students have been working hard on culuminating projects in all classes.
This week will be full of end of year activities and celebrations. Please remind your students that behavioral expectations of Stone students are still expected throughout this week.
7th graders will participate in their end of year awards ceremony on Tuesday June 13th during panther block. The event will be livestreamed via Zoom and the link will be sent to 7th grade families on Monday.
8th graders will participate in their end of year promotion ceremony on Tuesday June 13th at 6pm at Westfield High School.
All students will get to participate in our Neon Day Party on Thursday June 15th.
Friday June 16th is the last day of school with a 2 hour early release.
Let's have a great week Panthers!!!!
Sincerely,
Sonya Williams
Principal
 We will ask students to check with staff as they arrive so that we can seat them accordingly. It is suggested to have your students arrive at 5:45pm for check in. We would love for your students to be dressed for the occasion.
Students will be sitting in alphabetical order on the gym floor so it is very important that they check in with Stone staff members.
We are excited that Stone Middle has been selected by FCPS & George Mason University to have an Early Identification Program. Early identification Program aka EIP is a muli-year college preparatory program for first generation college bound students. To gather information to plan for the program which is scheduled to begin in the 24-25 school year, we would like for families to complete a needs assessment at https://forms.gle/f8xViPy7CYPmSQNm6, Spanish translation: https://forms.gle/tAkaR3LRLbCxCAjeA
Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families currently going through the FRM application process, please donate to Educate Fairfax.
Tutor.com Summer Service
 Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
Utilice Tutor.com en Cualquier Lugar
Aproveche los viajes de Tutor.com
Tutor.com sigue estando a disposición de todos los estudiantes, gratis, para que continúen aprendiendo durante el verano. Visite la página web Tutor.com Summer Access para obtener más información sobre cómo acceder al servicio en línea durante el verano.
Expunging High School Credits
High school credit courses taken in grades 7 and 8 become part of the student’s high school transcript and are included in the calculation of the high school Grade Point Average (GPA). VA State and FCPS regulations permit parents/guardians to make a request to have that course expunged from the student’s record.
Please contact your child's school counselor and submit the completed Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School Form by June 16th.
FCPS Summer Learning Registration Deadline Approaching
Any student interested in taking a summer course must register through the FCPS website by Friday, June 9th. No late registrations will be accepted.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp. More summer offerings can be found on our Stone website.
Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Digital PSAT Replaces Paper
- National Merit Scholarship Winners
- Summer Resources and Supports
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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