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The SPDT (Stone Panthers Dance Team) Jazz Team performed Saturday at the Unity Dance competition at Yorktown High and placed first in the middle school dance category.
Good afternoon Stone Families,
We are quickly approaching the winter break. In these next two weeks, attendance is crucial. Honestly, attendance is crucial everyday. We are starting to notice a rise in students missing school or arriving late to classes. Therefore, we want to ensure that families are aware of their student’s attendance; so starting in 2024 we will be sending out an attendance report card. These reports will have full day attendance data and tardy data on them. Please know that at Stone Middle School, Attendance matters.
Tomorrow is VGA testing....please ensure students are well rested and on time.
Let's have a great week Panthers!
Sincerely,
Sonya Williams
Principal
🕰️Winter Break Office Hours
Stone Middle School will be closed during the winter break, beginning December 15th at 3pm until January 2, 2023.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
 Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.
🎒Academic Advising Info for 2024-25SY
It’s that time of year when our school counseling team is busy planning and developing lessons for our Academic Advising season for the 2024-25 school year!
As a preview, we will be kicking off 2024 with a visit from Westfield HS for our current 8th graders, then welcome the current 6th graders from our feeder elementary schools for a visit, and end with our individualized meetings for our current 7th grade students.
Our goals for this Academic Advising season include -
FCPS Goals
- Every student will acquire critical and creative thinking skills, meet/exceed high academic standards, and achieve their highest academic potential. (Strategic Plan Goal #3 - Academic Growth and Excellence)
Stone Goals
- To provide an opportunity for every student to have an individual academic advising session to review their current academic progress, discuss academic goals and challenges, while partnering with parents to enroll every student in the courses that best meet their academic needs and potential.
- To build staff awareness of our academic advising plans, share important dates for potential lessons and advising sessions
- To provide staff the resources to help students navigate the open enrollment process by providing verbal feedback when requested from students or parents about courses for the following year.
For parents of 8th graders, mark your calendars for the Westfield High School Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:30pm. For more information, contact Vanessa Hunter @VJHunter@fcps.edu or visit the Westfield HS Academic Advising website.
Parents of 6th or 7th graders who will be attending Stone for the 2024-2025 school year, mark your calendars for our Curriculum Night on Thursday, February 8th to hear about course information by content area and the transition from elementary to middle school. For more information, contact Tami Brumett @TLBrumett@fcps.edu
🧠SEL Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener in October, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
🧤Restock our Pantry Shelves
Stone MS had numerous families in need this holiday season and therefore our food and clothing pantry shelves have diminished. We need your help to restock our shelves. We are looking for socks, gloves, hats, pasta noodles, pasta sauce (not glass), rice (no bigger than 1lb bags), beans, canned vegetables, canned soups, canned chili and complete meals. All item can be dropped off in the main office.
✏️School Supplies
Please check with your student to see if they are low in any school supplies (glue sticks, headphones, pencils, etc.)
If you are in need of suppport getting these items, please contact your child's counselor and they will be happy to support you.
🌟FCPS Cares
Please recognize those Stone MS Staff Members who have made a positive impact for your student/family.
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story at this link so we can all acknowledge the good work of Stone MS Staff.
📚Centreville Public Library Events
Holiday Open House
The Centreville Public Library invites your family to participate in their free educational programs for the community. Several programs are offered each month. They include: Storytime, 1 on 1 tech help, Knitting Club, Playdate Cafe, and Conversations Groups for people who are learning English or German.
The library will host a Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 19 from 11am-5:30 pm. The entire family is invited to enjoy the puppet theater, hot cocoa bar, and kids' craft sessions. Check their calendar for more information.
Zines for Teens
Visit Centreville Public Library to participate in this event! Registration opened on November 28th. Students can attend one or both sessions - December 12 and December 17.
Zines are where comics, magazines, and DIY creations collide! Make your ultimate method for getting your mini-comics, stories, and ideas out in the world with the power of self-publishing.
Two sessions (also on 12/17) - attend either one or both! Grades 7-12. Registration encouraged but not required at https://www.centervillelibrary.org/.
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:
- How FCPS Announces Weather Closings
- Keeping Your Child Warm
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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