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Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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KJMS Event Calendar
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January 15 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
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January 17 - Make-up Math VGA
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January 17 - Current 6th Gr./Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night
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January 18 - PTA Meeting (rescheduled from last 1/11)
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January 25 - End of the 2nd Quarter - Early Release (12:15pm)
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January 26 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Dear KJMS Families,
Now that it is 2024, it is time to think about the 24-25 school year and January is Course Selection season! Current 8th graders (Rising 9th graders) were visited by FHS counselors earlier this week and an FHS Elective Fair is scheduled for next week during TA. Families were also invited to attend the 9th grade FHS Information Night on January 11. We hope these events helped families in making choices about what classes to take next year.
Next week, KJMS will also host a Virtual Curriculum Night on January 17 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM! Staff will host information sessions about all of the classes students can take at KJMS. This event is geared towards students and families that will be in the 7th grade next year, but future 8th graders (current 7th graders) are welcome too. There will be information sessions for core 7th grade classes and for 7th and 8th grade elective classes. Links for all sessions will be posted on the school’s website on January 17 no later than 3:00 p.m.
Both 7th and 8th graders will enter the 24-25 classes they want into SIS during school. Counselors will also meet individually with all students in January or February to answer questions. Parents can see the classes students selected in Student or ParentVue. Parents who do not have a ParentVue SIS account should request one here so that in March they can verify the classes their student has selected. We are looking forward to helping your child pick classes to get ready for next year!
All families are encouraged to visit the KJMS Website for more information.
Consider looking at the Course Catalog on our website. The links are listed below. If you have questions, please ask your student to connect with their KJMS Counselor.
Rising 8th Grader (current 7th grader) Course Selection (2024-2025)
Rising 9th grade (current 8th graders) KJMS Events and Deadlines FHS Info and Course Catalog
In case of a closure due to inclement weather, Curriculum Night will be rescheduled to January 24.
Thank you,
The KJMS Counseling Team
Katherine Johnson Middle School is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in a county as wealthy as Fairfax , one in four kids in our area are struggling with hunger.
Language Arts 123 and The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts is holding an essay competition for grades 7-8. This year’s focus is the topic of forgiveness. First prize is $150, runner up is $75 – deadline is March 29. Instructions, topic details, and how to submit can be found here Language Arts 123 Competition 2024 | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov).
The Commission on the Arts and Office of Elections are sponsoring an Election Sticker Contest beginning on January 15 with entries due April 12. Winning sticker design will be made into “I Voted” stickers or “Future Voter” stickers for the presidential election in November, and will be recognized by the City of Fairfax at a school board meeting. Open to all K–12 students. 2024 Election Sticker Contest | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov)
The City of Fairfax Commission for the Arts is proud to sponsor an introduction to opera for children on Sunday, February 11 from 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. at the Stacy Sherwood Center with “Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World”. This interactive 35-minute bilingual opera tells the real-life story of Mariana Morillo Safa, a young girl living in Mexico City and her friendship with famed painter, Frida Kahlo. Mariana has her portrait painted by Ms. Kahlo and is nervous, but quickly befriends Frida and learns two important lessons in the process: that art can happen anywhere and how important it is to be brave even when you feel scared. Based on the award-winning children’s book of the same title written and illustrated by Laurence Anholt.
There will be a Q&A with the performers after the program.
For more information and a study guide, please see the Commission for the Arts website under Virginia Opera. Cultural Arts | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov)
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Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources including exam prep for AP, SAT, and ACT tests at no cost to families.
Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.
Register for AMC 8 Now!
Exciting news! Registration for the AMC 8, a nationwide middle school math competition, is open. Give your child the chance to enhance their problem-solving skills and foster a love for math. This year, AMC 8 will be hosted after school on Wednesday, January 24th. All students who participate will receive free pizza slide and soda. To register, use this LINK or contact your students’ math teacher. Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your child's passion for mathematics!
Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers.
Substitutes help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom and are essential members of every school’s team. More information about the application process and requirements is available online.
Visit the Recruitment Events calendar for a list of all FCPS job fairs.
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. See the complete school year calendar.
Volunteer with Give TogetherVolunteer with Give TogetherFCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. The school division is excited to collaborate with Volunteer Fairfax for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Students and families can volunteer on Monday, January 15, at Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together event. It is designed to engage families with children (ages 5-12) in service learning. Projects will include a food drive, assembling caring kits for community members who need support, making no-tie fleece blankets for veterans, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare.
Students ages 13 to 18 are welcome to serve as teen event volunteers. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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If you need to contact one of our parent liaisons, Ana Maxey (Mon.,Thur., Fri.) or Jennie Choi (Tues. & Wed.), please call 703-934-2454 and leave a message with your name, your student's name and phone number. You may also contact them via email: Ana Maxey at ajmaxey@fcps.edu or Jennie Choi at jchoi4@fcps.edu
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Did you know that caregivers can access to these free webinars to?
Families can find printable resource guides and details about the center’s free lending library on FRC’s homepage. They may also sign up to receive the FRC newsletter for updates on webinars, resources, and other information. If you have questions, please contact the FRC via email at frc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-3941.
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
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Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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