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Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
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.
in this issue:
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KJMS Event Calendar
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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
This week we honored all KJMS educators with Staff Appreciation Week. Many families sent in gift cards for raffles, dropped off sweet treats, and helped fulfill items on our Amazon Wishlist. A special shout out to the following local business supporters:
Katherine Johnson Middle School PTA
City of Fairfax School Board
Fairfax Bakery
Compass Coffee
(Fairfax Location)
Wawa
Nothing Bundt Cakes
(Fair Lakes)
Rita Italian Ice
(Fairfax City)
Starbucks
(Kamp Washington)
MANY families who sent in gift cards
Our week was sweeter because of the efforts made by our KJ community to show our staff how much they are valued, seen, and loved. We love working with our Eagles and seeing them fly to bigger successes each and every day. We appreciate the many donations from our community that helped to make this week very special for our AWESOME staff! Show your support by frequenting supporting the establishments above.
Enjoy this Mother’s Day weekend!
We have successfully completed our first round of SOL testing, and we're proud of our students' hard work and dedication.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming SOL Tests
To help students prepare for the remaining tests, here's a reminder of the upcoming assessments:
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Grade 7 Students
- Reading SOL – Wednesday, May 15th
- Make-up – Friday, May 17th
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Grade 8 Students
- Reading SOL – Wednesday, May 15th
- Make-up – Friday May 17th
- Science SOL – Wednesday, May 22nd
- Make-up – Friday, May 24th
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Retake Schedule (for students who scored between 399 and 375 on any SOL)
- Math – Tuesday, May 28th
- Reading – Wednesday, May 29th
- Science – Thursday, May 30th
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- Any student who falls into the retake threshold will need to have a parent’s permission to retake the assessment. Parents will be receiving an email with the link to complete a google form allowing their child to retake the SOL test they are eligible for.
Stay Encouraged!
We are confident that our students are well-prepared for the remaining SOL tests. Please continue to encourage your child by reminding them to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and bring a fully charged laptop on testing days.
Ryan Smith
Dean of Students & Testing Coordinator
Imagine provides 7-8 students the opportunity to strengthen core Mathematics and English Language Arts skills by focusing on essential standards that will prepare students for success at the start of next school year. Students attend the fifteen-day program for four hours each day. Transportation is provided.
Informational Flier
Registration Form Link
If you have any questions, please contact Weris Jama at wjama@fcps.edu
Currently on display in the library: student artworks from the
Fairfax Pyramid Art Show.
Coming soon to our hallway display case: picture book puppets made by Ms. Matthews’ and Ms. Sabo’s FACS classes.
This weekend (through May 12th), enjoy 15% off Scholastic products
Did you know that all Scholastic purchases all year round benefit your KJMS Library? Be sure to log in and use code BENEFIT to receive the discount.
Lady Bartholomew, Destroyer of Worlds
just keeps growing and developing her personality. She loves green hornworms and bananas and is learning to enjoy her salad.
Lady Bart plans to spend the summer at home with Mrs. Betten and her family before returning to KJMS next fall. How big will she be then???
Check out Lady Bart’s Amazon Wish List (she’s a needy dragon).
Scholastic: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store.html/
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BXL7O563KKYR?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_XpKj2kNRGT2Lh
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only. Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day. You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
Rachel Plumer & Austin Johnson-Stawarz
SoCo Summer Strings Camp Directors
socosummerstrings@gmail.com
Website/Registration
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.
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — 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.
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.
Attend a forum to hear about adolescent sleep research from an expert, learn about FCPS’ ongoing middle school start times study, and participate in small group discussions. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Breakout sessions will be held for middle school students to share their voices. Students are encouraged to attend!
Register by clicking on one of the following dates:
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.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Students, Teachers, and Nurses
- Help Raise Awareness of Fentanyl
- 2025 FCPS Budget
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- School Communicators Day
- Speech Pathologist Day
- Memorial Day Holiday
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
Resources for Newly Registered Families
- Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!
Register Your Children Online
Online registration is available for new and returning (re-enrolling) FCPS families! Apply today to help us plan for the 2024-25 school year.
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).
The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars for adults to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Upcoming events include:
Click the linked titles above to register. Learn more about FRC webinars and events.
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
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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