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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
Dear KJMS Families,
Welcome to second semester! As February begins, we are all enjoying the extended daylight that we are getting as we head towards spring. We cannot wait to see you all at upcoming concerts and the spring play. The student population at KJMS continues to grow, and we are up to 1,166 students! Our after school program is bustling with hundreds of students staying after each day; in fact, we are one of the most well attended middle school programs in all of FCPS. We love Mr. Dejo and his team! As a reminder, our teachers stay after school at least once per week. Be sure to look at our updated schedule.
Did you know that our Katherine Johnson students speak over 50 different languages at home. We love our diversity! In that light, we would love to honor different cultures during the designated FCPS awareness months. We also know many of our families have connections with local embassies or may have items at home they would be willing to loan us for school displays during designated months. If you happen to have access to such items, please email falam@fcps.edu (KJMS Equity Lead) to arrange for us to utilize your materials for that month. We would need them by the 20th of the month before the designated month. Right now, we are collecting items for February: Black History Month
Next:
March: National Women’s History Month (March).
April: National Arab American History Month; Muslim American Heritage Month
May: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Jewish American Heritage Month
June: LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month; Juneteenth; National Caribbean American Heritage Month
September: National Hispanic Heritage Month
October: Indigenous Peoples Day, LGBTQIA+ History Month; Disability History and Awareness Month
November: Native American Heritage Month
We wish our Math Counts team the best of luck as they compete this coming weekend at Chantilly HS. We are also proud that our orchestral and choral (Bella Canzone) students who participated in November’s VMEA Conference performances will be recognized at the FCPS School Board meeting on February 22.
Your proud principal,
Tammy Silipigni
National Counseling Week is just around the corner, from February 5 to 9, and it is the perfect time to celebrate the superheroes of our school community: our amazing counselors! This week helps highlight the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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Our amazing counselors are:
Mr. Barnes, Ms. Oeur, Ms. Ranallo, and Ms. Williamson
Kathryn Teague, Director, Student Services
Give a shout out to your school counselors. It would mean the world to them.
- Take a moment to write a thank you note. Share specific ways your counselor has helped you or your child, and how their guidance has made a positive difference.
- Get creative! Draw a picture or write a poem expressing your gratitude.
- Spread the word! Encourage your classmates, friends, and family to join in and show their appreciation for our school counselors.
Let us shower our counselors with the appreciation they deserve!
Below is a list of our counselors and their teams:
February Is Career and Technical Education Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the CTE website.
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Lunar New Year (Falls on a weekend this year)
The Lunar New Year (2/10/24) is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
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Join the Institute for the Arts this summer! They offer a two or three week program in July for students currently in grades 6-11 with classes in Art, Dance, Music and Theater. Students select from almost 60 courses taught by certified educators. Registration is now open. There is no tuition for students who qualify for free or reduce lunch.
For more details click the link below.
IFTA Website
IFTA Catalog
July 8 - July 26, 2024 - Lake Braddock SS
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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This is the time of year when winter weather and children’s illnesses can take a toll on school attendance. But it’s important to get your children to school every day possible.
If you are unsure whether to send your children to school, consult your doctor or this website Health and Safety Guidance webpage for guidance. Our school nurse is also a terrific resource for chronic health conditions.
Do what you can to keep your children healthy. Dress them warmly for the cold weather and make sure they’ve got hats and gloves. Encourage them to wash their hands regularly and send them to school with a bottle of hand sanitizer.
Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
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.
Fairfax County Public Schools wants you to be a part of our team! We are seeking educator talent with strong student engagement skills and a passion for having a positive influence on our school communities. We are hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 3, 2024 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) at John R. Lewis High School. There will be networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. Employment offers may be extended during the fair. Detailed Information
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).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
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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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