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 January Panther of the Month Students - These students were chosen by their teachers for exhibiting our Stone PRO expectations of Being Prepared, Being Responsible and Being On Time.
Hello Stone Panther Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you well celebrating President's Day. This week is bursting with activities and spirit as we celebrate our Stone Panthers!
This Tuesday, we will have the pleasure of celebrating the hard work and dedication of our students who achieved straight A's in the 2nd quarter. Congratulations to each of these scholars for their outstanding academic performance. We applaud your commitment to excellence, and we look forward to recognizing and celebrating your achievements. Parents are able to log in virtually to see the program.
Tuesday evening, please join me in a discussion about Stone’s mission and vision which are our guiding beliefs that shape our school's future. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are in the process of revising our school's mission and vision. We value your input and would like to invite you to this month’s PTSA meeting where you can share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. Your perspective is invaluable as we work together to shape the future direction of our school.
Date: Tuesday, February 20th
Time: 7pm
Location: Library at Stone Middle School
Your involvement is crucial in ensuring that our mission and vision reflect the values and aspirations of our entire school community. We appreciate your dedication to Stone and look forward to collaborating with you on this important endeavor.
We are thrilled to support our Stone basketball teams as they compete this week against the Liberty Lions. To ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask all attendees to adhere to the following behavior expectations:
- Respect all players, coaches, officials, and fellow spectators.
- Cheer in a positive and sportsmanlike manner.
- Refrain from negative comments or behaviors.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by disposing of trash appropriately.
- Please do not jump on the bleacher seats.
- No food or drink other than water in the gym (as our gym needs to be ready for youth leagues on Saturday morning).
We want to continue to create an atmosphere that fosters sportsmanship and community spirit. Our PTA will be hosting a 50/50 raffle during the games and our Leadership students will be selling spirit items at the game. Concessions will be available in the cafeteria but must be consumed in the cafeteria. We will have performances by our dance and jazz teams as well. Please join us!
Finally, just a reminder that Fairfax County Public Schools had a change in the original academic calendar for the school year. Students will now have a student holiday on March 5th, 2024 due to the presidential primaries and the use of school buildings on this date. Please mark your calendars as this was a change from the original academic calendar published in August. The odd/even day calendar will not change, refer to schoology for more information.
Let’s have a great week Panthers!
Sonya Williams
Principal
📆Presidents Day (Holiday)
 All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.
🏀Spirit Week - Battle of the Cats!
 Get those outfits ready for next week's Battle of the Cats Spirit Week!
Let's support our basketball teams as they take on Liberty MS on Friday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Stone!
👟Track & Field Spring Season Registration Now Open!
Get ready to lace up those running shoes and embrace the spirit of spring!
Registration for the upcoming Stone MS: Spring Track & Field Season is officially open. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a newcomer looking to join a vibrant community, sign up now to experience the thrill of track and field, foster new friendships, and achieve personal fitness goals. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bloom with the season – register today and let the track adventures begin!
Spring Registration Link Spring Registration Link
🧠Eating Disorder Parent Information
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
🏈SYA Flag Football
- All skill levels are welcome
- Games will be played on Sundays throughout the spring season at Centreville High School
- Great way to stay in shape and compete for other sports
- Waitlist begins on March 1st so SIGN UP NOW!
🫱🏼🫲🏽SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
March 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Your Calendar.
Register for: SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
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:
- Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
- Register for Superintendent Community Conversations
- Kindergarten Registration
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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