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Good afternoon Stone community,
A Huge Thank You!
I would like to recognize our Stone Middle School families for all you do to support our school community. Stone families really stepped up to make our 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week a huge success! Whether you donated a gift card, food item, or gave a personal gift or note to your student’s teacher, your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated. The teachers at Stone work hard all throughout the school year and your kind gestures go a long way in letting them know just how much we value and appreciate them. I cannot thank you enough for all of your support.
We kick off SOL testing last week with Reading & Math. Students who were absent will be invited to make up testing this week. Some students will be invited to retake as well. We will continue this week with Science 8 SOL testing on Monday & Tuesday. Please partner with us and encourage your student that they can accomplish anything and that includes SOL testing. Let's finish this year strong together!
Let's have a great week Panthers,
Sonya Williams
Principal
 Stone's Music Department has several events coming up that we wanted to advertise to everyone. Stone music students have been working hard and would LOVE to share their successes with the community. We’re ‘pop’-ing things up this spring with tunes from your favorite movies and artists like Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mamma Mia, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, and even The Backstreet Boys!
All performances will occur in the Stone MS Gym, dates and times are listed above. The May 14th performance is related to our Spring Trip (which is Friday, May 31st) and will include all of our ensembles directed by special guest clinicians ending in a combined performance of Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone! We hope to have you join us for some of these performances!
Parents of 8th grade students, Stone Middle School will be holding our 8th grade promotion ceremony at Westfield High School on June 5th at 6pm. We look forward to seeing all of our students and families at this event! Questions? Contact TLBrumett@fcps.edu
We are in search of a dynamic and unique guest speaker from our community who we could feature at our 8th grade promotion ceremony this year. If you or someone you know maybe interested, please contact Tami Brumett at TLBrumett@fcps.edu
All course selections are viewable for parents in ParentVue under the Course Requests tab until June 21st at 6pm.
Parents of 8th Grade students:
Westfield High School staffing decisions for the next school year is based on the courses requested during academic advising. Therefore, the deadline for schedule change requests for the 24-25 SY was March 1st for our rising 9 families. Course Request Verifications will be provided in May 2024, along with an opportunity to request level changes (e.g., HN to Standard Level) June 3rd - 14th, as space permits. The process for making such requests will be available in the coming weeks. Additional Resources are available regarding Academic Advising, Course Selections and Timelines on the Westfield High School Website.
Parents of 6th or 7th Grade students:
If you have questions about next year’s course selections, please contact your Stone school counselor or Tami Brumett at TLBrumett@fcps.edu
Don’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth.
Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
- Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
- The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, offer options to resolve concerns and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, visit their webpage, or submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines. Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh-grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth-grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine. Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Our next PTSA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 5:30pm at Stone Middle School’s Library. -Come learn more about Stone’s PTSA and what it does for our school. Also, consider running for one of the open positions, including President, Secretary & Vice President of Communications. Several of our amazing PTSA board members are moving on with their students to high school & this is a great way to get involved!!! If you are interested, please let us know.
On Friday, May 17, our Stone Middle School Library will host sessions with local organizations who will chat with students and parents about summer opportunities available to our students. We will have visitors from George Mason University's Summer Camps and the Fairfax County Park Authority to chat with you about summer camps and summer jobs with the Park Authority. Students must be 14 or older to work with the park authority.
Students, parents, and guardians are invited to visit during lunch. Everyone who wants to attend - including parents - needs to register. Sign up now to attend 1 session during one of the lunch periods listed on the registration form on Friday, May 17 in the library. Light refreshments will be provided.
Students who attend will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a prize from our library.
FCPS Family Resource Center is hosting several GREAT Webinars during the month of May, please check these out, they are full of great information for families.
Tuesday, May 14 OR Wednesday, May 15, 2024:
Covid-19 (C19) Compensatory Services Partnership Between FCPS and Varsity Tutors
Join us for an information session about a new partnership between Fairfax County Schools (FCPS) and Varsity Tutors. This partnership will provide students with disabilities an additional opportunity to receive compensatory education as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic in accordance with their IEP.
-Date:
-Format: Virtual
Register for this event
Friday, May 17, 2024
Meet the Author Series: The Breakthrough Years, by Ellen Galinsky
Child development expert Ellen Galinsky challenges widely held assumptions about adolescents and offers new ways for parents and others to better understand and interact with them in a way that helps them thrive.
Galinsky’s Shared Solutions Framework and Possibilities Mindset show you how to:
- turn daily conflicts into opportunities for problem-solving where both teens and parents feel listened to and respected
- encourage positive risk-taking in your child like standing up for themselves, making new friends, and helping their communities
- promote five essential executive function-based skills that can help them succeed now and in the future.
Join best-selling author, Ellen Galinksy, as she shares her latest research on raising thriving teens.
Register for this event
Friday, May 31, 2024
Behavior Solution Series for Secondary Families: Taming the Teenaged Brain
Navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions with our training on behavior strategies, tailored to support you at home during those challenging adolescent years. We will provide practical insights and proven techniques to foster understanding and communication with your teenager.
Register for this event
May 17 - Meet the Author Series: The Breakthrough Years by Ellen Galinsky
Child development expert Ellen Galinsky challenges widely held assumptions about adolescents and offers new ways for parents and others to better understand and interact with them in a way that helps them thrive.
Galinsky’s Shared Solutions Framework and Possibilities Mindset show you how to:
- turn daily conflicts into opportunities for problem-solving where both teens and parents feel listened to and respected
- encourage positive risk-taking in your child like standing up for themselves, making new friends, and helping their communities
- promote five essential executive function-based skills that can help them succeed now and in the future.
Join best-selling author, Ellen Galinksy, as she shares her latest research on raising thriving teens.
Register for this event
May 31 - Behavior Solution Series for Secondary Families: Taming the Teenaged Brain
Navigate the rollercoaster of teenage emotions with our training on behavior strategies, tailored to support you at home during those challenging adolescent years. We will provide practical insights and proven techniques to foster understanding and communication with your teenager.
Register for this event
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:
- Summer Camp
- Middle School Start Times
- FY2025 Budget
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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