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As part of this year’s career day, KJMS had arranged for a Fairfax County Police Helicopter to land and take off on the school’s athletic field.
In this issue:
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November 15 -16 - Fall Theatre Play- Dorothy in Wonderland - Ticket purchase
- Friday @ 7:00 PM
- Saturday@ 2:00 PM
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November 18-22 - Career and College Day Spirit Week
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November 19 - Virtual PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM
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November 27- 29 - Thanksgiving Break (no early release on 11/26)
Dear KJMS Families,
The highlight of this past week was our annual Career Day! A big thank you to our school counseling team for organizing this event and our community members who volunteered their time to present to our students. Opening night for our fall production of Dorothy in Wonderland is tonight at 7:00 PM. There is a second show tomorrow at 2:00 PM. I hope to see many of our students and families at one of the shows!
We will have a virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00pm. We will send the link for the meeting on Tuesday, I hope you can join us.
With the weather getting cold, please remind your child to bring a jacket/sweatshirt to school for outdoor recess. Recess is a daily activity for all middle school students unless canceled due to inclement or severe weather.
We ask for your partnership with our students’ use of technology. While we have seen much less cell phone use this year, there has been an increase in students playing video games on their FCPS issued laptops. This is a reminder that student laptops are for instructional purposes, and not for other uses such as gaming. This applies to the instructional day, and also includes our after-school program. FCPS technology use states: The borrowed FCPS student device should be used only by the student to whom it is assigned, and only for assignments and tasks related to FCPS learning programs. It may not be used for personal activities like streaming video services, gaming, or social media.
Student Device Responsible Use Guidelines
Parents who are interested in knowing more about their child’s internet activity on an FCPS device can sign up to our online service. It is a free service to FCPS parents. Parents can sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service. The report will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week. For more information, please visit:
Lightspeed Parent Report Request
Enjoy the weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members
 Our Purple Star Corner now includes pictures of our staff, their family members, and our students' parents who served in the military! Thank you for your service!
Help us keep the KJMS PTA active. Become a member today and vote for the new PTA Board by clicking on the link below:
Join the KJMS PTA Today
Next PTA Meeting is on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM.
This meeting will be virtual.
Link will be sent out via email next week on Tuesday.
Monday: Doing the most @ KJMS! Wear KJ colors.
Tuesday: Fairfax in my future! Wear Fairfax colors.
Wednesday: College Gear Day. Wear college gear or colors.
Thursday: Dream Career Gear Day. Wear your future career gear.
Friday: Our future is bright Spirit Day. Wear neon colors.
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 This Tuesday, November 12, we held a fantastic Career Day with over 60 presenters! Our students had the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of professionals, including community members, local officials, family members of staff, friends, and many of our wonderful parents who volunteered to share their career journeys and insights. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event so meaningful. A special shout-out goes to our community partner, Fairfax Bakery, for generously providing refreshments for the day. Thank you all for helping to make Career Day an inspiring experience for our students!
 Book flyer in English
Book flyer in Spanish
Currently, KJMS has 135 students who are considered chronically absent. That is 11.5% of the population of the school. Students who have 18 missed days for the entire year are considered chronically absent and are more likely to show signs of learning loss and social hardships with their peer groups.
We understand that there are circumstances why your child might need to stay home. Please know that if a child has a fever, has vomited or has had diarrhea in the last 24 hours, or is showing signs of serious illness that needs to be seen by a medical professional, they need to stay home until they are symptom free for 24 hours. All other medical issues like a stomachache, headache, or seasonal allergies are not a reason to keep your child home. We have adults in the building that can assist your child with these issues and get them back to class for learning.
We want to emphasize the importance of regular school attendance for your child's academic success and future prospects. Chronic absenteeism, even for seemingly small reasons, can have a significant negative impact on a student's education.
Did you know:
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Missed days add up: Even a few days of missed school per month can lead to significant learning gaps.
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Habitual tardiness is harmful: Arriving late disrupts the learning environment and can make it difficult for students to stay focused.
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Absenteeism affects grades: Students who miss school frequently are more likely to have lower grades and struggle with coursework.
Let's work together to ensure your child is in class every day. Please help them develop a consistent routine that allows for plenty of time to rest, get ready, and arrive at school on time. Getting a decent night’s sleep, is critical for our students. You can help them by turning off electronics at least an hour before bedtime. If your child is facing challenges that are preventing them from attending school regularly, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or school counselor.
Food For Neighbors Flier
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Veterans Day Recognitions
- Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
- Teacher Hiring Event
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
- National Family Engagement Month:
- Native American Heritage Month:
- Thanksgiving
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
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.
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage to view the descriptions of each webinar listed below.
✨ Fostering trusting partnerships with families is included in Pillar B of the FCPS Strategic Plan: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships.
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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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