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Good evening, KJMS Community,
What have you been doing with all of that extra daylight since our clocks sprung forward last weekend? We were blessed with amazing weather this week during our final week of winter. We hope your Eagles are getting outside and playing in the sunshine when they get home in the afternoons. Even if they stay for our wonderful after school programming, they still have time in the daylight outside this time of year!
Speaking of after school programming, this past week, we had several student groups celebrating or preparing for final annual events. The Science Olympiad Team is pictured below with their 4th place trophy from their recent competition. Our KJMS Battle of the Books team is deeply embedded in final preparations for their countywide, upcoming competition. We hope you enjoy the pictures of a taste of what is happening with our Eagles in after school programming.
 As a reminder, with Spring Break coming, we do not assign homework or projects during the break. If your child elects to work on something to improve grades, that is their choice. Otherwise, we hope you have a rest-filled time with friends and family.
In closing, we have a few Save the Date items for your calendars! Did you know that our PTA meets virtually each month? They have several guests in coming meetings. On April 11, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 PM, you can attend the meeting to meet Fairfax High School’s principal, Dr. Aye. On May 9, 2024, from 6:30-7:30 PM, you can attend the meeting to meet Fairfax City of Schools’ superintendent, Jeff Plattenberg, and school board chair, Carolyn Pitches. Information will be coming out with how to access the meeting link.
One final Save the Date for this coming week: Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) invites you to a community conversation focused on addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools. This in-person event will be on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Lake Braddock Secondary School (9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015) in the Auditorium (Enter through door 14). This discussion will provide families and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
Together, as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and sometimes fatal substances. Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. The program is appropriate for grades 6 and up.
Happy last weekend of the winter!
Dr. Tammy Silipigni
Principal
Math Counts is also in full bloom! Students in MATHCOUNTS are celebrating all of their accomplishments this year! They placed 5th place in Chapter Round this year 😊
Attention Rising 9th Graders! The College Partnership Program (CPP) is a program designed to support students in exploring, applying to, and enrolling in college. CPP focuses on academic advising, college visits, family engagement, and preparation beyond high school. CPP was created to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses (including those who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, and English language learners) but all students are encouraged to apply. CPP has extended their deadline to apply to Friday, March 22nd. Please see the flyer for more information. Students can also reach out to their current school counselor if they have any other questions.
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Mrs. Condley and Mrs. Kennedy would like to congratulate our Artists of the Quarter for 2nd Quarter! These students were creative and hardworking all quarter long!
Art Foundations: Nivi Gupta and Inayah Rasheed
Art Extensions: Nyla Doshi
Computers in Art: Audrey Hebert
3D Art Explorations: Rohan Natnithithadha
Science Olympiad is a team-based competition centered on specific scientific topics, where students work in groups to study a STEM topic and compete against other teams from all over Virginia and the country.
KJMS students participated in the Regional Competition (at Lake Braddock) on March 2, 2024.
KJMS school Team was placed overall 4th place and qualified for the state tournament at UVA on April 6th. KJMS students received awards for the following events:
- Forestry: 2nd place (Riya Prabhu, Vivian Lee)
- Code Busters: 2nd place ( Ameya Rajeev, Lucas Liu, Nathan Park)
- Fossils: 3rd Place ( Caleb Humphreys, Nathan Park)
- Anatomy and Physiology: 4th Place (Ameya Rajeev, Avery Dalton)
- Dynamic Planet: 4th Place (Aritri Mondal, Nathan Park)
- Wind Power: 4th Place (Caleb Humphreys, Lucas Liu)
- Tower: 4th Place (Krithi Mantrala, Niharika Deshmane)
- Optics 6th Place ( Riya Prabhu, Nissa Singh)
- Air Trajectory 6th Place (Lucas Liu, Riya Prabhu)
- Dynamic Planet: 6th Place (Isaac Roberts, Yousab Boules)
April is Month of the Military Child. If you are currently serving in any of the branches of our military or have served in the past, we would like you to submit a picture of you and your family for our Purple Star wall. You may send a hard copy with your student to drop off at the main office, or, for your convenience, submit the picture electronically to either msmarris@fcps.edu or aholmes@fcpe.edu.
Also, if you missed the FCPS' deadline to order your Purple-Up Shirt, KJMS is offering the opportunity for you to order your shirt through the KJMS PTA. To order, please go to www.KBLembroiderydesign.com and then click on "Katherine Johnson Middle School" tab. Please note that you will have 2 price options, $12 and $15. When you select “Military Purple,” $3 will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Purple-Up Shirt orders will be accepted between today and March 22nd and delivered to KJMS after Spring Break.
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Are your children missing any clothing? Our lost and found is located in the cafeteria. Please stop by to take a look if you are missing something before Friday, March 22nd. After March 22nd, anything left will be packed up and donated.
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If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
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 The average amount of funds transferred from Fairfax County to FCPS was 52.6% of county disbursements from fiscal years (FY) 2019-2023. It dipped to 51.6% in FY 2024. The County’s budget proposal for next year would transfer 51.4% of total disbursements.
If the county were to return to transferring 52.6% to FCPS for the upcoming year, that would equate to $63 million more to invest in excellence.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget. Give your feedback on the County budget.
Students in all FCPS secondary schools can enroll in the Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a two- or three-week summer Arts enrichment program for students in rising 7th through 12th grades. Students create their own schedules in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance from nearly 60 courses offered. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Institute for the Arts website for more information or email ifta@fcps.edu.
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Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Measles is making headlines as the number of cases nationwide has topped 40, with three confirmed cases in people living in or traveling through the National Capital Region.
The good news is that measles is preventable through vaccination! Vaccines help teach the immune system how to defend against germs, helping to build up natural defenses. Give your child the best protection against measles with two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website to find out more about measles.
Extended Hours at Immunization Clinics
To help parents/caregivers obtain vaccinations for their children, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will offer immunization clinics with extended hours:
Parents/caregivers should make an appointment but a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment.
Learn more about vaccinating your child and find community resources to support their health and well-being.
Note: All students enrolling in public and private schools in Virginia are required to be adequately immunized per the Code of Virginia.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement programs or activities that include students with disabilities that result in positive outcomes for all students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20.
Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email SpecialEdConf@fcps.edu with questions.
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.
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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