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Dear Stone Families,
It's going to be a busy week, as we will have our first school wide testing days on Tuesday & Wednesday. Each year, our school participates in Virgina Growth Assessments in Reading & Math in the fall and winter. We use the data from these assessments in our data discussions about student growth and focus needs for the school year. It is extremely important that your students gets the proper rest and breakfast on test days. Additionally, like everyday at Stone it is also important for your student to be on time to school.
I look forward to seeing everyone in person or virtually at our first PTSA membership meeting, this Tuesday, September 19th at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the library as well as online, via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. At this meeting, I will be presenting a State of Stone Middle School message. I plan to cover school safety, resources, demographics and overall schoolwide information.
The Zoom information for those who will be joining us online: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81738303228?pwd=MUxEQURKM2E0bG5BS2JCOFpiVkVFZz09 Meeting ID: 817 3830 3228 Passcode: 932739
Stone MS has been invited to participate in the first ever Future of FCPS Student Food Show on Monday November 13, 2023. We are looking for 8 to 10 student volunteers who are willing to be official tasters. This event takes place during the school day and transportation will be provided. Please note: there will be media present during the event. If your student is interested, please have them see me this week.
On Friday, the Westfield High School Homecoming parade starts right here at Stone MS! Please be advised that Sully Park Drive, Kamputa Drive, Jaslow St, Hibner St and Cranoke St will be blocked off and closed starting at 4pm due to the parade. Please take the proper precautions, grab a spot on the parade route and cheer on the parade. If you would like to drop off candy for us to throw out to the crowd, please drop a bag off at the main office this week. Any donations are always greatly appreciated.
Let’s have another great week Panthers!
Sincerely,
Sonya Williams
Principal
 From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fairfax Fiesta
Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.
No Fast Food Deliveries Accepted in the Main Office
Due to safety concerns, our main office will not accept fast food deliveries for students. If a lunch is delivered to a student from a restaurant or any delivery service, it will be kept in the office until the end of the day and sent home with the student. Students will have access to lunch from the cafeteria.
Missing Emergency Care Forms
We are still missing a large number of Student Emergency Care Forms. If you have not submitted online or turned in your student’s Emergency Information to Stone MS, please do so as soon as possible. If you have not received your students form, you can use your ParentVue account to update and verify emergency contact information.
Step by step instructions:
- Open the SIS ParentVUE Account Access page https://sisparent.fcps.edu/pvue and enter your username and password.
- Select ‘Online Packets’ at the top right corner.
- The ‘Select a packet to Begin’ page will display. Select the Online Verification/Update packet from the dropdown menu.
- There will be 7 sections you will need to review/update before submitting your packet.
- As you complete each area, use the Previous or Save And Continue buttons at the bottom to navigate between pages. Do not use the browser back and forward buttons.
- A green check mark means the page is complete.
- An orange exclamation mark means the page is in progress.
Parent support is available at Stone MS or by completing a Parent Support Request ticket for support with the application (select Online Registration in the Application dropdown menu) or call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
VGA Testing - Tuesday & Wednesday
This week students will be taking the VGA standardized tests in reading and mathematics. Stone will be administering these assessments as follows:
- Math - Tuesday, September 19: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Reading - Wednesday, September 20: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Please make sure your student gets a good night sleep, eats a healthy breakfast and arrives to school on time.
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.
Scoliosis Fact Sheet
To meet the Code of Virginia 22.1-273.1 and FCPS Regulation 2103 for the provision of parent educational information on scoliosis, all Fairfax County Public Schools must provide a scoliosis fact sheet to parents or guardians of students in grades 5 through 10 within 60 business days of the school start date.
The Scoliosis Fact Sheet and translations are available at: https://www.fcps.edu/node/42356.
Scoliosis Fact Sheet will be distributed to families of students in grades 5 through 10, no later than October 6, 2023.
The Student Services Department is excited to launch Coffee with the Counselors! This monthly workshop series, hosted by Stone’s School Counselors, is designed to foster a strong partnership between our school and parents/guardians.
These sessions were selected based on parent feedback and will open the discussion on academic, social, emotional, and college/career readiness topics that are essential to the development of our students.
All sessions will begin at 9am at Stone Middle School.
Session topics include:
- Study Skills
- Self-Esteem
- Conflict Resolution
- Acadmic Advising
- Stress Reducation
- Postive Technology Usage
- College & Career Readiness
See our website for more information.
Family Engagement
I hope you were able to join us to our first Parent Coffee of the year…Coffee with Your Counselors! Our Counselors provided us with a lot of wonderful information to help our students with the transition to school, and how we, as parents/guardians, can support and encourage our students. It is not too late to stop by and meet your Counseling Team, our Counselors will be hosting parent workshops once a month.
For any immediate family needs, please feel free to contact me, Denisse Stein dstein@fcps.edu , 703-631-5901 or one of our Social Service Workers here at school, so that they can further guide you: Siena Lee slee7@fcps.edu, 703-631-5526 or Amy Young aeyoung@fcps.edu, 703-631-5526
Upcoming Opportunities
Coffee with Your Counselors: Study Skills
Coffee with Your Counselors: Self Esteem
- Thursday, November 2nd, 9:15-10:00am @ Stone MS
SIS ParentVUE
Another way to be able to support your student is by making sure you have signed up and are currently using our SIS/ParentVUE application. This application provides us with information on absences, grades, missing assignments, and other important official records. This is also a way for you to start conversations with your student on how they are doing in school.
If you are not sure if you have an account, or would like help setting it up, please email me or call me, and I will be happy to help you and answer any questions you may have: dstein@fcps.edu OR 703-631-5901.
For more information or to activate your account, please go to: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis
Family Literacy Program
- FREE Virtual Classes on Family Support. These classes are available for all families, and they try to accommodate families that speak all languages. For more information, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/family-engagement/family-literacy or call Natalia Sosa Molina at 571-423-4647.
- FREE Virtual Classes on Learning English: You can join anytime. Please use this QR code for more information, or call/email Laura Doughty at 703-575-6836 OR ensosamolina@fcps.edu
FREE Preschool Programs: Help Your Preschool child feel confident for School
- HIPPY Program – For families of 2, 3 & 4 year olds. Meets 1 hour a week, and helps your child gain tools, skills and confidence to be ready for school. Available in English and Spanish. Please use the QR code for more information or call Elisabeth Bruzon 703-204-4350 or Sara Parada 703-204-4307. HIPPYEL flyer Help Your Preschool Child (3).pdf
- Early Literacy Program – Class for families of infants and toddlers. Take part in early learning activities with your child and other families. Class offered in English, Spanish, Korean and Arabic. Please use the QR code for more information, or one of the numbers below:
- African Heritage Early Literacy - Connie Wilson 703-204-4380
- Arabic Early Literacy - Gigi Hammoud 703-204-4347
- Hispanic Early Literacy - Andrea Antezana 703-204-4345
- Korean Early Literacy - Aejin Lee 703-204-4346
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:
- Tips to Stay Healthy
- National Merit Semifinalists
- College and Career Fair
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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