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 Dear Stone Families,
Throughout the week, we had a great time celebrating the start of our after school program. Just some quick reminders, late buses arrive at approximately 4:30pm, students should check into the after school program right after school in the cafeteria. For safety reasons, we do not allow students to leave the building and then return to the after school program. If you have any additional questions, please contact our after school program specialist, Nick Anderson.
Stone participated in the first cross country meet of FCPS Middle Schools Sports program this Saturday, September 30th. There is still time for students to join the team, please see Ms. Crumpler or Ms. Silver. Our next meet will be October 14th! Please come out and cheer us on.
Great job to all the runners who represented Stone.
Ugonna A. Collin L. Nicholas N.
Max H. William H. Noah N.
Jacob M. Samuel S.
Detrice P. Layla R. Isis M.
Tamila M. Turkuvaz S. Kylie B.
Katelyn M. Ritika P. Fortune O.
Tiara D. Sahra N.
Did you know that our students create a Panther News show on B days here at Stone…please check us out: https://youtu.be/d9I6ch_Q3vg?si=-ZLvkAcNI5oy4nJ_
We need a volunteer to serve on FCPS Challenged Materials Review Committee. What does the Challenge Materials Review Committee do? They review the challenges brought forth about instructional or library materials for FCPS. Criteria to be on the committee includes being available if you are needed, as names are randomly chosen to serve on a committee at the central department office and you cannot be employed by FCPS. If you are interested please let me know.
We want to say THANK YOU to our custodial team who works extensive hours keeping our building clean and safe. Thank you to Mr. Ward, Ms. Trottman, Mr. Trinh, Ms. Smith & Mr. Hernandez.
Sincerely,
Sonya Williams
Principal
No After-School Program on Monday, Oct. 2
Due to the setup needed for Superintendent Reid’s Community Conversation event, there will be no after-school program or activities this Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Career Day at Stone MS
We are excited to announce that Stone Middle School will be hosting a Career Day on November 21, 2023 and we would like to invite you to be a part of this exciting event!
Career Day is a fantastic opportunity for our middle school students to gain insights into various professions, explore their interests, and learn about the multitude of career paths available to them in the future. We believe that your participation as a guest speaker or presenter could greatly enrich this experience.
We surveyed our current students for the careers they are most interested in learning more about this year. From the surveys, we learned that our students have indicated four priority career clusters which are:
- Arts, A/V technology and communications (ex. Actor, Production assistant, photographer)
- Information Technology (ex. Computer engineer, software developer, web designer)
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (ex. Lawyer, legal assistant, police officer)
- Health and Science (ex. Director of nursing, anesthesiologist, dentist)
Purpose of Career Day
- To expose students to a wide range of careers and industries.
- To provide real-world insights and experiences.
- To inspire and motivate students to explore their own career aspirations.
- To emphasize the importance of education and lifelong learning in achieving career goals.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking volunteers from various professions and backgrounds to share their experiences and knowledge with our students.
You can participate as a guest speaker:
Deliver a presentation about your career, educational background, daily responsibilities, and the path that led you to your current profession.
Register here: https://forms.gle/oeJoyoHL4oRKnkVY7
Contact: AGarcia1@fcps.edu
Attendance/Absenteeism
 Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When scheduling trips or family events, try to use weekends and school holidays, and refer to the FCPS Calendar when planning. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence to their school. You can use our online attendance form to report a student absence. If you are unsure how to report an absence, please call your school’s front office.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Coffee with the Counselors - Session #2
 Stone School Counselors are hosting their second Coffee with the Counselors on Thursday, October 5 at Stone MS at 9:15 am. Parents/Guardians are invited to attend this month’s session which will focus on Strengthening Study Skills. Join us for open conversations, coffee/tea, raffles, and resources!
Please complete this RSVP if you plan to attend – interpreters are available upon request. For questions, please email Mrs. Luper at MNLuper@fcps.edu.
These monthly workshop series, hosted by Stone’s School Counselors, are 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 9:15am at Stone Middle School. Learn more about this session and future sessions.
TJ Admissions Info Session
Students interested in the Thomas Jefferson HS Information session at Stone MS on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 PM in our theater. Families interested should view this video prior to coming to the information: https://www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions.
For additional information, please contact the Stone TJ Liaison, Katie Marrefi at kmarrefi@fcps.edu.
World Language Credit Exam - Deadline Approaching
What is the World Languages 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 opened 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:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages
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:
- Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
- Attend Superintendent Reid’s Community Conversation
- Free COVID-19 Tests
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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