 Varsity Jazz Band Perfomance at FCPS Gatehouse Adminstration Center
Good afternoon Stone Families,
I hope this message finds you all well. I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and honor our veterans. This Monday marks Veterans Day, a time for us to express our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifices and dedication inspire us all, and we encourage everyone to take a moment to show appreciation for the veterans in our community.
Last week marked the start of a new quarter. With this fresh beginning, students have the chance to build on past successes and set new goals. As part of this transition, report cards will be sent home this week, providing an important opportunity for families to discuss achievements and areas for growth. In addition to academic data, families will also receive an attendance report card as well.
With the start of a new quarter, we also have a new after school program calendar, which includes a variety of enriching activities designed to engage and inspire students outside of regular school hours. We look forward to seeing many of our students participate and make the most of these opportunities.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Let’s make this new quarter a successful and meaningful one for everyone!
Let's have a great week Panthers!
Sonya Williams
Principal
Clothes Drive!!! Help support our Stone Community, to have a successful Warm Clothes Drive, to support our families in need. If you can contribute, the items we are requesting that would help our students the most-in new condition please-are: Socks, Gloves, Hats, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants.
The PTSA has kindly created an Amazon list, in case it is easier for you to order directly to school, or for ideas: Amazon Wishlist
Any items may be sent in with your student or dropped off at the main office. Donations accepted all next week, last day for donations is Friday, November 15th.
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There is NO SCHOOL on Monday November 11th in honor of Veteran's Day. Thank you to all who have served our country and their families With gratitude for your service to America on Veterans Day and always. |
 Here is our 2nd Quarter After School Program Calendar
There will be no after school program on Nov 25th & 26th.
Being on-time to every class is very important to each students’ academic success. At the end of the 1st quarter, we have seen an increase in students’ being in the hallways instead of in class. To continue our support of students’ academic progress, starting in 2nd quarter, students can expect the following consequences for unexcused tardiness or unverified absences (meaning student’s location is unknown) from their class periods.
Students who meet the school wide attendance expectations will be eligible for various rewards, prizes and drawings throughout the school year.
We appreciate the partnership of our families and ask that being a Stone P.R.O. - prepared, respectful, and on-time is reinforced at home.
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Behavior
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Consequence
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3 unexcused tardies from a single teacher’s class
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Teacher will contact home
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4 unexcused tardies from a single teacher’s class
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Lunch or after school detention assigned by teacher
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A total of 5 unexcused tardies across any class period on the student’s schedule
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After school detention from administrator
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3 unverified absences (meaning student’s location is unknown) across any class periods
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After school detention from administrator
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2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores are now available. Families can access score reports through SIS ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, your child’s score report will be provided by your school.
Students that have previously registered for the WLCE will be taking it on Wednesday, November 13th at 7:30 a.m. Students should have their fully charged Chromebook to take the exam. Students should check in with their 2nd period teacher and then report to locations as follows:
- 7th grade students should report to the Library
- 8th grade students should report to Senora Powell’s room, 229
Students will receive an email with this same information to their fcpsschools.net account by the day prior.
If you have any questions, please contact the testing coordinator, Jenni Maybury at jpmaybury@fcps.edu.
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.
Stone Middle School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on Friday, November 15 during flex-back and panther block.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor as soon as possible. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
Parent Vue Access
Parent Vue grading will not be viewable from Mon, Oct 28, 2024 @ 4:00 PM until Tue, Nov 12, 2024 @ 6:00 AM when Quarter 1 grades will be posted.
Report Cards
First Quarter Report Cards will be distributed to students on Wednesday, November 13th. Each student will receive a printed report card to take home. Please note that for the remainder of the year, parents who have opted for "paperless report cards" through ParentVUE will not receive a printed copy.
Additionally, students who achieve All A's during the first quarter will be invited to participate in the All A Honor Roll Ceremony scheduled the week of November 18th. We warmly welcome parents to attend the ceremony virtually. The virtual Invitation date, time and link will be sent to the selected students and their parents next week.
If you have any questions regarding grades or the honor roll program, please feel free to reach out to your student's school counselor.
Counselor Coffee – Friday, November 15th @ 9:00am.
Join our Counselors on a Virtual Parent Coffee on an important topic: Self-Esteem. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3z4Ig19 (see flyer for more details). Spanish Interpretation will be available.
Thomas Jefferson HS Application
Deadline: Wednesday November 13th at 4pm.
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Each year, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible to apply for federal Impact Aid grant funds that assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. The funds from this program assist with the FCPS general operating budget.
Following the success of the electronic form last year, the Federal Impact Aid Survey is once again accessible through your ParentVUE account.
Please complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey electronically through SIS ParentVUE by Wed. Nov. 20th, 2024.
How to Complete the Survey:
Log in to ParentVUE with your ParentVUE username and password.
- Click on ‘Online Registration’ or ‘Online Packets’ for Apple/iPhone Users in the upper right corner.
- Select the 24-25 Impact Aid Survey button to begin.
- Complete the questions and click ‘Submit’.
(Please Note: The Impact Aid Survey must be completed for all active FCPS students)
Additional information about the Federal Impact Aid Survey can be found on the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formulagrants/impact-aid-program/ or on the FCPS Federal Impact Aid website at https://www.fcps.edu/impact.
For questions, contact the Impact Aid office at lmpactAid@fcps.edu or 703-329-7750.
Thank you for your continued support.
Please remember that the general membership meeting is scheduled for 11/12/2024 at 7pm in the school library. The speaker for the meeting will be Victoria Otchere, Licensed Professional Counselor. She will share about current trends on mental health and substance abuse among our youth. You do not want to miss it. Parents & Students are welcomed! You do not have to be a member of the PTSA to attend.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
Those that want to attend virtually can click on the link below at the time of the meeting:
Meeting Link
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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