 Our Stone FACS students were featured in the monthly FCPS CTE Newsletter
Greetings,
I hope this message finds you well and relaxed after the Thanksgiving Break. Winter has definitely arrived! Please ensure that you are aware of where to get the FCPS winter weather information at all times. You never know when we might have a delay or snow day. Visit https://www.fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/weather-cancellation-procedures for more information and https://stonems.fcps.edu/about/bell-schedule for any altered bell schedules. This time of year we will do our best to post any winter weather updates on our social media sites and schoology as soon as possible.
Monday is National Special Education Day. This day honors the inception of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA was signed into law on December 2, 1972. The IDEA provides legal grounds for students with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. In the 2023-24 school year, Stone MS served 137 students with disabilities. Thank you for your support. Like we say every morning, all students are capable of success at Stone Middle School!
Congratulations to our Stone Middle School Outstanding Employees! Thanks to various nominations the following Stone staff members will be moving forward for consideration at the Westfield Pyramid level.
Outstanding New Principal - Sonya Williams
Outstanding Teacher - Tracy Magwire (Band Teacher)
Outstanding New Teacher - Rosemarie Klosky (Civics Teacher)
Outstanding School Based Professional Employee - LaShon Harrison (Special Education Department Chair)
Outstanding School Leader - Tami Brumett (Director of Student Services)
Outstanding School Based Operational Employee - Jesus Henriquez Otero (Custodian II)
Let’s have a great week Panthers,
Sonya Williams
Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back on Tuesday, December 3 for portrait makeups/retakes!
This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:
- Any student who was absent for the original session.
- Any new/transfer students who joined after the original session.
- Any student who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait.
Please note:
○ No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.
○ Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card, exceptions below.
○ The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
○ Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
For students who have issues with their ID card, we will reprint for those who meet the following criteria:
- Any student or staff member who did not receive an ID card at the original session.
- Any student who has incorrect/missing data on their ID card from the original session.
○ For students who have had a name or grade change, a signed note from administration/a counselor is required.
 Our next fundraiser is scheduled for 12/17 from 4-8 pm at the Panera in Chantilly (near the Chantilly Target) - 14423 Chantilly Crossing Lane. Please use Code FUND4U when ordering.
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to <<fill in the name and email address of the AART or principal>> no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing <<fill in the name and email address of the AART>>.
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
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, 2024 at Westfield High School from 6:30p - 8pm.
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.
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Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
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Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.
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Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., at Mount Vernon High School Cafeteria.
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Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.
Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.
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:
- Boundary Review Update
- Lexia Parent Night
- New Sport: Varsity Girls Wrestling
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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