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in this issue:
Important Upcoming Events
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October 21 - 31 - MAP-Math Diagnostic Test
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October 22 & 28 - SOS Screener - Bell Schedule
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October 23 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM - KJMS Auditorium
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October 25 - Fall Pictures Retakes/Make Ups
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October 25 - 30 - 7th Grade - MWEE Field Trips
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October 29 - Pyramid Concert - 7:00 PM - Fairfax HS
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October 31 - Last Day of the First Quarter - Early Release - 12:15 PM
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November 1 - Holiday - All Schools & Offices Closed
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November 3 - End of Daylight Saving Time
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November 4 - School Planning /Teacher Workday - No School
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November 5 - Election Day & Teacher Work Day for Staff - No School
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November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
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November 12 - Career Day
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November 14-15 - World Language Credit Exam
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November 27- 29 - Thanksgiving Break (no early release on 11/26)
Dear KJMS Families,
As the first quarter enters the last two weeks, this is a good time to encourage your students to take advantage of the extra help our teachers offer after school to catch up on any assignments or assessments. We are hosting a virtual Parent Academy session on Thursday (10/24) at 7:00pm. Our interim Technology Specialist, Mrs. Tripathi, will present Schoology and SIS tips for parents to help their students. We will send a link Thursday morning and we will make the recording of the session available.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams who continued to display outstanding effort and sportsmanship on their way to victories last night against Hughes Middle School! Best of luck to our cross-country athletes who participate in the last regular season meet tomorrow at Liberty MS. Start time is 8:40 a.m. for the boys and 9:05 a.m. for the girls. Come cheer on our running Eagles!
Enjoy the weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
FCPS Cares program to recognize any of our staff members.
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The SCA hosted a PINK OUT today to show our support and join in the fight to end Breast Cancer. |
We are excited to announce that this year’s Career Day will take place on November 12th from 8:15 AM to 10:40 AM, and we are looking for enthusiastic presenters to share their careers with our students! If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please complete the registration form using the link below. The deadline to register is Oct 23. Please see the FAQs and reach out to School Counselor Curtiss Barnes at crbarnes@fcps.edu if you have questions. Your experiences and insights can have a lasting impact on our students as they explore various career paths. Thank you for your support in making this event a success. We look forward to showcasing the amazing careers within our KJMS community!
KJMS Career Day Presenter Registration
Thomas Jefferson Freshman Admissions application will open Monday, October 21, 2024, at 4pm and close on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 4:00pm.
The last day to start a NEW APPLICATION is on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by 4:00pm.
Students with a keen interest in STEM and have a high aptitude in math and science may consider applying.
To learn more about the application process to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and the eligibility requirements please visit the TJHSST registration page .
If there are any further questions please reach out to Mrs. Williamson, School Counselor and Katherine Johnson TJHSST staff Liaison.
To submit a nomination for a KJMS Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links below. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google form has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and eligibility requirements.
Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee
Outstanding Leader
The deadline to submit a nomination is close of business Friday, November 8, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Friday Oeur via email at FLOeur@fcps.edu.
Thank you.
Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS) will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on November 15, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at KJMS may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
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Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by October 31 in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Ms.Gant at cgant@fcps.edu with any immunization questions.
Fairfax City News
We need your help to remove litter and debris from our community!
When: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Where: Van Dyck Park - 3720 Blenheim Blvd.
- Help beautify the community
- Get volunteer hours
- Potential to earn stormwater utility credits
- All supplies provide
To learn more, and to register, visit: Fall Community Cleanup Registration Link
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Connect with nature and community as we mark Fairfax City's 37th year as a Tree City USA with a special tree planting at Kutner Park.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Kutner Park (3901 Jermantown Road)
Earn service hours or stormwater utility credit when you volunteer.
Event contact: (703) 223-5054 or via email at sophia.chapin@fairfaxva.gov
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Fairfax Hight School News
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Fairfax High School students will be offering a virtual workshop to middle school students in Basic Java and Advanced Java coding. Five (5) Classes.
When: Every Monday and Saturday
Date: November 4 - November 18
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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FCPS News
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be found on the General Registration Forms page.
Safeway Immunization Clinics
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on
Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (both days)
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
See the complete school year calendar.
- National School Principals Month
- Disability History and Awareness Month
- National School Bus Safety Week
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National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.
- Quarter End/Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
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
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.
In November, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
- SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! - Register Online
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SIBTEEN: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! - Register Online
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5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families. - Register Online
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Language Arts and Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Accessing an Adapted Curriculum. Register Online
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Executive Functioning Skills - *presented in Arabic. Register Online
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Teen Series: Building Resilience: Helping Teens Develop Coping Skills and Emotional Intelligence. - Register Online
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Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families. Register Online
Sign up for the FRC newsletter to learn about their latest offerings or visit their webinar webpage.
View previous workshops and webinars on YouTube
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FCPS Cares
Do you want to celebrate a Katherine Johnson employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Stay in Touch with Us
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS.
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