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A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
What a great week to end a great year! This is my final weekly newsletter of this school year, and I’ve included lots of pictures from the various events we had this past week. It’s been a joy having your students with us this year at Kilmer. I hope you and your family have a great summer!
Also, I wish Chris Musgnug the best as he transitions to a new school. Region 2 leadership is providing Mr. Musgnug an exciting professional development opportunity to serve as the new assistant principal at Glen Forest Elementary School, effective July 1, 2023. We are going to miss Mr. Musgnug immensely, and we wish him well as he continues his professional journey. I want to thank Mr. Musgnug for his leadership during his tenure at Kilmer Middle School. Mr. Musgnug has been a steady presence for the past 6 years, and undoubtedly he has had a significant impact.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Last Friday our 8th graders had a great time dancing their way into summer at the 8th grade dance.
  On Monday we celebrated Ms. Lal’s students during a recognition ceremony.
  On Tuesday and Wednesday we celebrated 8th grade students during our recognition ceremonies.
    On Thursday our 7th graders participated in Activities Day. Each teacher had a different activity planned throughout the day and students rotated through both indoor and outdoor activities.
   Our 8th graders took a field trip to The St. James to celebrate the year. They were able to rotate through a variety of activities which included ice skating, rock climbing, and field games.
 Our teachers said goodbye to students as they departed for summer.
Report Cards
Final Report Cards can be viewed in SIS ParentVue on June 22. A copy of your child’s final report card will be mailed home by the end of June.
Office Summer Hours
Our main office summer hours will be 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning June 20, 2023. The main office will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Students Not Returning to FCPS and Transcript Requests
If your child is not returning to FCPS for the 2023-2024 school year, please submit the Student Withdrawal Form to the Kilmer Student Services office by emailing KMSStudentRegistration@fcps.edu. If you would like to request a final transcript, please submit your request to KMSStudentRegistration@fcps.edu . Year End Transcript Requests will be processed after the conclusion of the school year, beginning the week of June 20.
Tutor.com & Summer
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.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Openshaw: nopenshaw@fcps.edu
Middle School After-School Program Survey
Kilmer Parents/Guardians & Caregivers Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C8VTDBT
- Important component of the after-school program evaluation & critical for future funding
- Your responses help us assess programming for impact to drive improvements & program quality
- Please complete the survey regardless of the number of times or reasons your student has stayed after school FCPS Seal Approval: 23234
- FCPS Seal Approval: 23234
8th Grade Parents - Academic Career Plan Verification in Naviance
Each year, your child develops an Academic and Career Plan that supports their growth. This plan helps your child plan for their future. Your child will work with teachers and school counselors to discover their personal strengths and interests. They will also create goals to help them achieve success, plan for courses that meet high school graduation requirements, and prepare for life after high school. The development of this plan starts in middle school. Students update their plans during high school as their goals evolve. This plan supports on time graduation as well as college and career readiness. It is required by the Virginia Department of Education. Each student’s parent or guardian must review this plan at the end of 8th grade and again at the end of 10th grade.
You or your child can log into Naviance Student at www.fcps.edu/Naviance . Please review the following information together with your child: Results of the strengths and career surveys and personal, academic, and/or career goals, The draft course plan for advisory will be completed on May 30. Once in your child’s account, click the “About Me” tab and scroll down to “Portfolio.” Once you click on the Portfolio, you can view all the work that your child has completed. Once you have reviewed your child’s plan, complete the verification form . The completion of this form will serve as your signature. Please complete this form by Friday, June 30, 2023. For more information visit www.FCPS.edu and search “Academic and Career Plan.” We encourage you to continue to use Naviance Student with your child to explore college and career options. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school counselor.
Middle School Athletics Coming This Fall
FCPS has designated funding in the budget for 2023-24 for middle school spring and fall athletic activities to support student well-being at no cost to students. Pending budget adoption, this will be the first time FCPS has offered middle school students a chance to participate in extracurricular sports programs. Middle schools will start with cross country this fall. Track will follow in spring 2024.
Any middle school students who would like to participate in athletics will need to have a Virginia High School League (VHSL) pre-participation examination (PPE). The physical exam form must be completed and signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. Fairfax County public high schools will offer PPEs at a cost of $50 per student through June 17. Students who receive free or reduced meals are eligible to receive an exam at no cost. Learn more about PPE and middle school athletics.
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