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☎️ Family 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.
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KJMS Event Calendar
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June 4 - FHS Graduation - 9:00 AM
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June 5 - KJMS Instrument Rental Collection
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June 10 - 8th Grade Laptop Collections during Lunch Periods
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June 11 - 7th Grade Laptop Collections during Lunch Periods
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June 11 - Awards Ceremony and 8th Grade Field Day
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June 12 - Last of School - Early Release - 12:15 PM
- It will be a grab and go lunch
Dear Eagle Community,
What a busy week of congratulatory events at Katherine Johnson Middle School. We inducted over 300 Eagles into our National Junior Honor Society on Wednesday evening. We are so proud of the current and new members and their hard work both academically and in the community. Way to go, Eagle Scholars!
Many of our multilingual students had a hands-on experience navigating Fairfax High School this past week learning all about how to become a Roaring Lion! Have a second chance to learn the layout of FHS and meet the staff will ensure a much smoother transition.
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we hosted our annual hands-on CPR and AED training with the City of Fairfax Fire Department and the guest trainers from Gwyneth’s Gift. This is always a special guest for me personally as Gwyneth was my student in Stafford when I was an assistant principal. Our staff did a Breakfast for a Cause and donated $100 so more schools could have this training opportunity. Please ask your Eagle what they remember from this important training.
 Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation teaching our students Hands-Only CPR! All 7th and 8th grade students learned what to do in an emergency during their PE classes.
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We would like to extend a congratulations to all of our Fairfax High School seniors. Yesterday, we welcomed our seniors back to KJMS for the traditional Graduation Walk (also know as the grad walk). The celebrations continued at the FHS graduation on Tuesday, June 4.
Grad Walk - KJMS Facebook Page
Additionally, we want to congratulate our extended family of other high school and college graduates during this spring of 2024. We have much to celebrate with our families!
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Finally, we are thrilled to announce the conclusion of our first middle school sports season! This past Thursday, we hosted a wonderful end-of-season banquet dinner to celebrate the achievements and hard work of our students, coaches, and families. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this season a glowing success. Your dedication, support, and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring.
We look forward to seeing you all next season for more exciting sports action!
End-of-the season banquet dinner
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Silipigni,
Principal
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8th grader Lily Chang’s artwork was submitted to the annual VSBA (Virginia School Board Association) Regional Art Contest and she won 3rd place for the Blue Ridge Region! |
Does your student need to use their KJMS laptop for a summer program? Fill out this form to let us know! Your student will not turn in the laptop during the last week of school and can return it once their summer program is complete.
Any questions, please email KJMSTechOffice@fcps.edu
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 AM, 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). Clinic letter.
If you have any questions, please contact your school health aide, Sandy Johnson, at 703-934-2410. Thank you.
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If your student is transferring to another school next year, please complete the Student Intention Form and send it to Ms. White, our Registrar via email at aholmes@fcps.edu. No need to submit the form if your child is going to attend our school or one of our feeder high schools as planned.
The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
Read the news release.
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.
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.
Student attendance is important all year, up to the last day of school. Attendance affects student performance and 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.
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
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).
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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