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 Dear Stone Families,
It was another great week at Stone! Students explored writing business plans, simplifying equations, geography and fitness games. Starting this week, we will be introducing flexback.
What is Flexback? It is a time built into the school day during Panther Block (4th period) that we have students rotate back to their teachers for extra help, make up time or enrichment. On Tuesday, September 5th we will start with Flexback Period 1. On Thursday, September 7th, we will continue with Flexback Period 2.
Beginning Tuesday, September 5 at 6AM, parents and students will be able to login to SIS ParentVUE or SIS StudentVUE accounts to view the gradebook.
As a reminder, Monday, September 4, continues our Labor Day holiday for all FCPS employees and students.
We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Sonya Williams
Principal
ParentVUE Account
A SIS ParentVUE account is one of the most important accounts you can have as a parent in FCPS. This accounts allows you to view your student's grades, attendance, course material, accept and sign important forms and MORE!
If you don't have an account, you can register for one at, https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-account.
As a reminder, please login to your SIS ParentVUE to accept or submit the following forms as soon as possible to ensure we have the most up to date informaiton and your student has access to the digital tools necessary for instruction.
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Student Rights & Responsibility Acknowledgement - Please log on to your SIS ParentVue account and sign to acknowledge review of this document OR sign and return the Signature Sheet to your child’s school by September 29, 2023
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Digital Tool Consent Form - Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
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Important Forms Bundle - The Online Verification Update packet or OVU will allow parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations) for students in grades PS/HS and kindergarten through 12th grade.
Stone Spirit Night @ Paisano's
 Support Your Panthers!
20% of profits from all take-out or delivery orders will go to support Stone Middle School.
September 5th & 6th - ALL DAY!
703-378-3400
4078 Airline Pkwy, Chantilly 20151
Extended Travel for Students
Travel Policy: Students who are absent due to family travel (other than a family emergency) will be marked as Excused (EXC) for the first 5 days.
Any days following the 5 will be marked as Unexcused (UNL).
Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to Ms.Williams.
Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA)
The VGA are standardized tests in reading and mathematics. Stone MS will be administering these assessments on the following days:
- MATH - Tues. Sept. 19 (7:30 - 9:00 a.m.)
- READING - Wed. Sept. 20 (7:30 - 9:00 a.m.)
More information regarding these assessments is available on the VGA webpage, https://www.fcps.edu/node/43932
If you have questions, please contact the school test coordinator Mrs. Jenni Maybury, at jpmaybury@fcps.edu.
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Weekend Food Program
Stone Middle School is partnering with Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to provide nutritional food items for students to eat over the weekend at no cost to families. Participating students may bring home a grocery sized bag of perishable food items on the last school day of alternating weeks. Food bags will be available to participating students on a first-come, first served basis beginning with September 8, 2023. Please encourage your child to check their school email account for pick up reminders!
If you would like more information about this program, please contact one of our social workers, Amy Young aeyoung@fcps.edu or Siena Lee slee7@fcps.edu at 703-631-5526. For assistance in Spanish, please reach out to Denisse Stein at 703-631-5901 or dstein@fcps.edu
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Stone MS After School Program Registration
 The After-School Program will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 26. In order for students to stay after, they MUST register to sign up via this link.
Late buses will also start on Sept. 26. Students that currently ride a bus to school will be eligible to ride a late bus in the afternoons at the duration of the program at 4:30. Late buses will be available to students Monday - Thursday during the week.
The First Quarter calendar of After-School Activities can be viewed here. For more information, please contact Nick Anderson nmanderson@fcps.edu, After-School Program Coordinator.
World Language Credit Exam
The exam assesses reading and writing language proficiency in languages other than English. Students who take the exam may earn up to three World Languages credits for levels one, two, and three for the language of the exam.
The credits may fulfill the World Languages requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma. The FCPS World Languages Credit Exam is also an approved assessment for awarding the Virginia Department of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy.
The exam is offered one time per school year. A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year, between grades 7 through 12. In other words, students have two chances per language to earn credits by taking the exam.
Registration opens on Tuesday, September 5, at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, October 5, at 4 p.m. Contact your child’s school counselor to register!
For more info, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages
2023 Parent Project - Empowering Parents and Transforming Teens Workshop
Parents learn and practice specific prevention and intervention strategies to help improve their ability to change challenging behaviors.
Learn how to build a positive relationship with your child and stop the arguing. Prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behaviors at home and possible gang affiliation. Improve school attendance and academic performance.
This is a 10 Week training called Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior.
- Dates: Tuesdays, 9/12/23-11/14/23. Class will meet weekly for 10 weeks.
- Time: 6:00-8:00pm.
- Location: 1st and 10th Meeting will be held in person (location to be determined). Sessions 2-9 will be held virtually.
REGISTER NOW! Please use this link to register. There is a $30 Material Fee per family. Scholarships available as needed.
Deadline date for registration is Friday 9/8/23.
Please Contact Facilitators: Mary Valad (mary.valad@fcps.edu), Dianne Stansbery (DEStansbery@fcps.edu), or Alissa Green (adgreen@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
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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:
- High School Rankings
- Social-Emotional Learning Screener Updates
- Mental Wellness for High Schoolers
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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