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in this issue:
Important Upcoming Events
- August 30 - September 2 - Labor Day Break (No school)
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September 5 - Picture Day (during PE classes) (EVEN Day)
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Picture Order forms were passed out during PE classes
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September 6 - Picture Day (during PE classes) (ODD Day)
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Picture Order forms were passed out during PE classes
- September 10 - Back to School Night - 6pm-8pm - (in-person)
- September 11 - iReady Testing (more details to come)
Dear KJMS Families,
We’re thrilled to share that our school year is off to a strong start! It’s been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and energy from both students and staff. We will continue to model, teach and re-teach our SOAR traits (socially responsible, open minded, accountable, and respectful) to all of our students.
We’re also excited to invite you to our Back to School Night on September 10th (6-8 pm). It’s a great opportunity to connect with teachers, learn more about the upcoming year, and get involved in our school community.
Additionally, we’re proud to announce that KJMS has been recognized as a Virginia Naturally School for the 11th consecutive year and has also received the Eco School Green Flag Award. We are one of five FCPS schools to receive the Virginia Naturally award and one of 22 FCPS schools to receive the Green Flag award. These accolades highlight our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and education. You can read more about the Virginia Naturally award here.
We look forward to seeing you on September 10th and continuing our journey together this year!
Enjoy the weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal
First Row: Brian Billman with Fairfax Bible Church- Go Beyond which holds our Generosity Feeds program.
Second Row: Then Myra Hinote with TIPS (English classes) and Maggie Marcum-helps with School Supplies, Holidays and Hygiene/Food Pantry
Third Row: (L) Dallas Conry with Our Minds Matter; (R) Dianne Stansberry with the Parent Project
We are KJMS parents and teachers who meet quarterly to discuss books for use in our classes. Each parent volunteer usually is asked to read about two books per quarter and attend a short virtual meeting. To become part of our group, please email our reading specialist Abigail Quinn at Avquinn@fcps.edu.
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Eligible 8th grade students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to join us on September 17, 2024, at 9:50am in the KJMS auditorium for a presentation by the TJHSST admissions staff. Families are also welcome and should enter the building through door 11 if they chose to attend.
For information on your 8th grade student’s eligibility status, please visit the TJHSST admissions website at www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions. On this website, you are encouraged to watch the 30-minute video with detailed information.
For eligible 8th grade students that are interested in applying for admission, applications become available on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm. Last day to begin an application is Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 4:00pm.
There is also detailed information to read on the TJ Freshman admissions page, including the eligibility requirements to apply to TJ, here: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-high-school-science-and-technology-admissions/tjhsst-freshman
If you have any questions, please contact Tyisha Williamson at tswilliamson@fcps.edu or Jessica Galuten at jpgaluten@fcps.edu.
September 5 & 6
All 7th graders and only 8th graders new to the county will go through the Vision and Hearing Screening. All students will have their picture taken between these two days. Below are the link to sign up to volunteer if you are available.
Here’s the link for the Hearing and Vision sign up:
Volunteer for Hearing and Vision Screening
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your School Health Aide, Sandy Johnson, at 703-934-2410.
Thank you.
Our staff launched the school year with a “Hydration Station”. It was so popular, that staff has asked we bring it back. We need your help making that happen! Our hope is to recreate this station and stock our teacher workroom(s) with these supplies. We have compiled an Amazon Wishlist to fulfill these needs. Thank you so much for supporting our staff and leaving smiles on many faces.
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy,
and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at (703) 249-7000 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
If you need to contact one of our parent liaisons, Ana Maxey (Mon.- 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
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.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and more:
- Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
- Updating Immunizations and Records
- Transportation Patience and Safety
- Superintendent Reid Welcomes Everyone Back to School
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center (PRC) offers free workshops (webinars), consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
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