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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.
Our 7th graders on their annual trip to Washington, DC to tour the monuments.
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KJMS Event Calendar
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May 20 - Grade 7 Field Trip - The Hokies
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May 20 - AVID Night @ FHS - 6:00 PM
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May 21 - Grade 7 Field Trip - The Spartans
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May 21 - Rising 7th Grade Parent/Student Night 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM
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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 24- 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 31 - Music Dept. Field Trip - All Day
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May 29 - NJHS Inductions
- 5:30 PM - Grade 8
- 7:15 PM - Grade 7
Happy Friday!
We hope all of our mothers had Eagles who showered them with love and appreciation last weekend. Dads, your time will come in June!
It was another busy week at KJMS. Congrats to the Band students for a successful spring performance. All of our Eagles did a nice job managing their time and doing their best on the Reading SOL on Wednesday. Our Captains led the rest of the 7th grade on their annual trip to Washington, DC to tour the monuments. They had an amazing time with wonderful weather and a great exhibition of our SOAR traits. Thank you, Captains! We know the Hokies, Patriots, and Spartans will have equally super experiences.
In closing, as you are traveling this summer, consider looking for literature from other cultures that you could purchase and donate to our library. This will help with our monthly efforts to recognize our many communities at KJMS. Some of these books could be used in our monthly display, others may be able to be added to our library collection. We are also looking for donations to our monthly display case of items. Here are the FCPS recognized Heritage Months, Celebrations and Traditions. If you would like to contribute, send items into the front office addressed to: KJMS Equity Lead.
Keep SOARing at home!
Tammy Silipigni,
Principal
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 8 Students
- 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
- 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
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 the conversation.
Upcoming Community Conversation:
Pre-registration for the Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided based on staff availability. Event is open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 10:00 PM, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If you have any questions, please contact your school health aide, Sandy Johnson, at 703-934-2410. Thank you.
Students are responsible for charging their laptops every night so that they are able to fully participate in learning throughout the school day. Please check in with your student to ensure they have a charger and are actively keeping their school laptop charged. This will be particularly important prior SOL testing days. If your student needs a replacement charger, the cost is $23.00. You can purchase one through MySchoolBucks, or send in exact cash amount (we do not have change at the school) or check.
Thursday, May 23rd
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Parents/ Guardians and Students of the Class of 2028
Please join us for a night of information designed just for you.
Rising 9 students MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Kaniewski at lekaniewski@fcps.edu.
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Excellent retirement, health and dental plans Life and disability insurance
Infant and preschool age children and grandchildren may ride with you Advancement opportunities
School Bus Driver Employment Opportunities
Call 571-423-3000 or email to driveforfcps@fcps.edu
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today!
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.
Free Transportation All Year
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to your school office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
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.
- 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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