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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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April 29 - Grade 8 FT to Fairfax High School
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April 30 - Annual Military Breakfast- 8:00 AM - Library
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May 1 - IRW SOL Make-Ups
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May 2-4 - KJMS Spring Musical (link to buy tickets)
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May 3 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
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May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
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May 8 - Math SOL
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May 15 - Reading SOL
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May 16 - Grade 7 Field Trip - The Captains
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May 16 - PTA Meeting
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May 20 - Grade 7 Field Trip - The Hokies
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May 21 - Grade 7 Field Trip - The Spartans
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May 22 - Grade 7 Field Trip - the Patriots
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May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday (No School)
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May 28- June 7 - PALS Begin (World Language Classes)
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May 29 & 30 - CPR Event (more details to come)
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May 29 - NJHS Inductions
- 5:30 PM - Grade 8
- 7:15 PM - Grade 7
Good evening KJMS Families,
Who can believe that this is the last Friday in April? As May approaches, we know the calendars will fill up with outdoor activities and end of year events. Be sure to get your tickets to “Legally Blonde” now as the production is expected to sell out quickly!
Last weekend, our Quiz Bowl team of KJMS Quizketeers qualified for the national competition level! Way to go–especially considering it was their initial appearance in a competition. See additional information in this newsletter.
This past week, schools across FCPS celebrated Earth Week. We hope you enjoy the collage further down of the spirited staff who highlighted ways our Eagles could treat our environment more responsibly all week. We also celebrated our Students of the Quarter this week and the ways they make KJMS such a great school. Our Battle of the Books team made an impressive showing at the FCPS finals and learned much about the spirit of cooperation as they relied upon each other for this collaborative event.
Next week, our 8th graders will take their annual trip to Fairfax High School for an orientation tour. This has always been a positive experience for both the high school students receiving us and the middle school students we take. They will get to learn more about life as an FHS Lion, clubs, sports, and activities.
Your proud principal,
Tammy Silipigni
Order your KJMS Yearbook today!
Hardcover Yearbook $25
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Yearbook ID Code: 15114024
Last day to order online will be April 29, 2024.
If you miss the online deadline, there will be a limited quantity available to be purchased with cash. It will be on a first come, first serve basis.
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KJMS staff celebrated 2024 Earth Week by attending FCPS G2Green Symposium and sharing KJMS environmental action projects. KJMS being an USDOE Green Ribbon School, Eco-Schools Green Flag School, and VA Naturally Recognized School has been a leader in promoting environmental stewardship. Students and staff participated in theme colored spirit week (Green: Earth Day, Blue: Watershed Day, White: Zero Waste Day, Red: Climate Change Day, Nature Print: Wildlife Day.
KJMS represented at the Maryland History Bowl and Academic Bowl on April 20th at Burleigh Manor Middle School in Ellicott City. Competitors included seventh graders Jenna Leighty, Ehren Saldana, Sauren Kwatra, and Grady Brooks, and eighth graders Bishesh Pokhrel and Mickey Johnson. Congratulations to KJMS Team A: Bishesh Pokhrel, Sauren Kwatra, and Grady Brooks who placed as semifinalists for the Academic Bowl. This has guaranteed them a spot at Nationals for the IAC Competition coming up during Memorial Day weekend in Orlando. This team also qualified for the National History Bowl which will also take place through IAC at the same event. We wish them well!
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Our Staff Appreciation Week is May 6- May 10, and we are looking for your help! Our staff has worked really hard this year and we want them to feel appreciated. We are asking for donations of gift cards. While we typically see denominations of $15-$25, we appreciate anything we get. We need to collect a total of 160 gift cards, to cover our entire staff. We plan to raffle off any items that we acquire. Donations can be dropped off in the main office with Kara Payne. This is not the same event that PTA is hosting on May 9 for our teachers and staff members.
Thank you all who have already donated. It is greatly appreciated!
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You can also contribute by making a purchase off of our Amazon Wishlist. These goodies will be put out for our staff on SOLs days, to give them an extra boost. Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity and thank you for helping make our Staff Appreciation Week a memorable one.
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The KJMS Track and Field team competed in their first meet of the season this past weekend. The energy and excitement were contagious as the athletes competed against 10 other schools in various track and field events. Congrats to the team on their performance and sportsmanship throughout the meet. Also, a big shout out to the volunteers who helped the event run smoothly. Wish the team luck as they travel to West Springfield HS for their next meet on April 27th.
Arab American Heritage and Muslim American Heritage Month recognized at KJMS through artifacts, library books display, and hallway posters. In addition to displays morning announcements highlighting inventions from these heritage and teacher advisory lessons highlighting countries and individuals have been taking place during this month.
 Come see KJMS’s production of Legally Blonde Jr.!
May 2nd at 7 PM
May 3rd at 7 PM
May 4th at 2 PM
Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets
Anastasia: The Musical ~ Last Weekend!!
April 26th at 7:00 PM
April 27th at 7:00 PM
April 27th at 2:00 PM
Buy tickets at fxplayers.org
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On May 18 and 19, 4 pm, Fairfax High School hosts the Fairfax Ballet Company, presenting excerpts from Swan Lake and Carnival of the Animals (an original production).
Tickets can be purchased via BUY.TUTUTIX.com/FAIRFAXBALLET or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. If you are unable to purchase a ticket, a limited number of vouchers are available. To request a voucher, please fill out this form.
Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! The Institute for the Arts camp is for students currently in grade 6-11. Students design their own schedules and select from art, music, theater, and dance classes. Learn more on the IFTA webpage. Email IFTA@fcps.edu with any questions.
We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback:
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Tuesday, May 7: The County Board of Supervisors adopts its budget, tax rates, and transfer amount to FCPS.
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Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the FCPS budget.
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Thursday, May 23: The School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget and see the full Budget Development Calendar.
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
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FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Orthodox Good Friday (teacher work day)
- School Lunch Hero Day
- National Fentanyl Awareness Day
- Bike to School Day
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- National School Nurse Day
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
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.
Click the linked titles above to register. Learn more about FRC webinars and events.
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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