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A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
We had a busy end to the first quarter. Last Friday evening, hundreds of students and families attended the PTA Fall Festival. A big thank you to Liz Powell for organizing and the many other PTA volunteers who made this fun event possible for our students.
Also, on Friday evening Kilmer participated in the first-ever Central Fairfax Basketball Tournament which brought together FCPS Middle School Afterschool Program participants from Kilmer, Holmes, Poe, Glasgow, and Luther Jackson. Our co-ed team battled on the court, taking home 2nd place. A big thank you to Kim Kardelis for organizing, and Brian Sirdofsky, Timmy Harris, and Jerry Gonzales for coaching.
Saturday morning found us right back at Kilmer for the final cross-country meet of the season. Our student-athletes ran well and watching them cheer for one another along the course was an energizing way to spend Saturday morning. A huge thank you to Coaches Emma Bolin and Will Baxley!
Finally, please consider taking a few minutes to recognize the talented staff members we have at Kilmer. You may complete a Kilmer Middle School Outstanding Employee nomination through the KMS Outstanding Awards Nomination form.
I hope you have a relaxing weekend, and as always, reach out if you have any questions.
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Note: At Kilmer, we have “Green Days ” and “Blue Days.” On “Green Days” students attend periods 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and on “Blue Days” students attend periods 2, 3, 4, 6, 8.
Upcoming Dates:
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November 6 - School Planning Day (No students)
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November 7 - Teacher Work Day (No students)
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November 17 - Make-Up Photos. Retake Photos will be taken during Learning Seminar and lunch. More information will be provided soon.
Last Saturday, Kilmer hosted the final cross-country meet of the year. Students worked hard over the past few months and finishing with a home meet was the perfect way to end the season.
 Ms. Lal’s class celebrated one of her student’s birthdays with music, balloons, and peer helpers.
 On Friday, October 27th the first-ever Central Fairfax Basketball Tournament brought together FCPS Middle School Afterschool Program participants from Kilmer, Holmes, Poe, Glasgow, and Luther Jackson. Kilmer was represented by Czarina Arpa, Simon Biddick, Bridger Cousin, Josh Dadzie, Josh Fields, Nate Hill, Ayaan Kayastha, Zane Kolonda, Luke Lauretti, Bowen Lee, An’aam Makran, Samson Mihrete, Lucas Na, Ryder Rogers, Eugene Ryu, and Suhita Stalin. A HUGE thank You to the players, coaches (Brian Sirdofsky, Timmy Harris, and Jerry Gonzalez), families, and Kim Kardelis for organizing this event!
Federal Impact Aid Survey - Printed forms will be sent home 11/8
On Wednesday, November 8 students whose parents have not completed the Federal Impact Aid Survey in ParentVue will receive a paper copy of the form during their 4th period Learning Seminar class. Please complete, sign, and have your child return the form to their 4th period Learning Seminar teacher no later than Friday, November 10. Parents can also still complete the form electronically through their ParentVue account. A visual step-by-step guide to complete the survey is available here. A completed form is required for all students.
Additional information about the Federal Impact Aid Survey can be found on the U.S. Dept. of Education's website at https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formulagrants/impact-aid-program/ or on the FCPS website at https://www.fcps.edu/impact. If you have questions contact Jessica Rosas-Diego, jrosasdiego@fcps.edu.
1st Quarter Grades
The end of the 1st quarter is today. SIS ParentVue and SIS StudentVue Gradebook and Report Card Modules will be unavailable from Friday, November 3 at 4 pm until Tuesday, November 14 at 6 am in order for teachers to finalize first quarter grades. After November 14, First Quarter report cards will be visible in SIS StudentVue and ParentVue. A copy of your child’s report card will be sent home on Friday, November 17.
Service/Volunteer Hours - Opportunity
Lemon Road Elementary School is hosting a “family night” where they feature reading and math activities for families. They are seeking middle or high school volunteers who may need service opportunities. If interested, please sign up below.
Event: Lemon Road Elementary Family Night
Date: Thursday, November 16
Time: 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Location: Lemon Road Elementary School
Link to Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F48ABAD2AA1FD0-family
Applications Open for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2028 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application is available on the TJHSST Freshman Application Process webpage. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 17, at 4 p.m.
FCPS Honors - Nominations Open Soon
Nominations for the Outstanding Employee Awards open on November 1, 2023. To submit a nomination for a Kilmer Middle School Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through the KMS Outstanding Awards Nomination form. You may nominate one or multiple employees.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The nomination form has more information regarding the criteria for each of the awards.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Smith, Assistant Principal at mwsmith@fcps.edu.
Auditions for Legally Blonde JR
Auditions for Legally Blonde JR are approaching next month! In order to audition, students should pick up an audition packet in G103 as well as fill out the Google Form by using the QR Code on the flier. More information, including how to be involved with the musical backstage, can be found at www.kmsdrama.org.
After School Activities News/Updates
Each week Ms. Kardelis will post a detailed overview of our After School Program to our website. Please visit Kilmer’s website at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/afterschool_newsletter to find the weekly After School newsletter. If you have any questions regarding our After School Program please reach out to Kim Kardelis (After School Specialist) at kckardelis@fcps.edu.
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