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Please remind your child to bring a fully charged laptop to school every day! We have limited loaners and students should use the laptop and charger assigned to them.
Make sure you’re following us on Facebook and Instagram to see pictures and videos from our events!
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Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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in this issue:
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March 9 - Daylight Saving Begins - 2:00 AM
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March 12 - Orchestra Performance - 6:30 PM - KJMS Auditorium
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March 18 - Spring Picture Day - Pre-orders only (ODD Day)
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March 19 - Spring Picture Day - Pre-orders only (EVEN Day)
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March 19 - PTA Meeting - Virtual - 7:00 PM
- March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr
- April 1 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
- April 3 - IRW -SOL Testing for 8th Graders
- April 4 - KJMS Dance - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- April 14-18 - Spring Break
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May 7 - Reading (iReady)
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May 14 - Math (MAP)
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May 21 - Science (8th grade only)
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Good afternoon, KJMS Families,
All of our students participated in our Power of Words assembly over the last month. Students continue to use inappropriate language in school and the presentation was a way to help educate students on the impact of the words they choose to use and encourage students to be an upstander instead of a bystander when they hear these words used. I encourage you to ask your student about the presentation and reinforce the expectation of using appropriate language at school.
Congratulations to our front office assistant, Ms. Kara Payne, who won the support employee of the year for the Fairfax Pyramid! The next step for Ms. Payne is the Region level, we wish you the best of luck! Congratulations to our band and chorus students for excellent performances!
Thank you to the Fairfax Rotary and our Civics teachers for organizing an assembly centered around the US Constitution. Each student received a personal copy of the US Constitution thanks to the Rotarians!
Enjoy the weekend and Don’t forget about the time change this weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members.
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Providence ES celebrated Read Across America Week by inviting several guest readers, one being Principal Smith of Katherine Johnson MS to read to students, some who may be future KJMS Eagles.
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The City of Fairfax School Board wants to hear from you about school start times. FCPS is considering changing middle school start times, which could impact schools at all levels.
Please go to the City of Fairfax Schools website to provide your input.
Tell Us What You Think
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Although the deadline is next year in April, why not order it now? One less thing to worry about, and you'll be guaranteed a copy. Plus, only a few extras will be ordered, so the earlier you order, the better your chances of getting one.
Hardcover yearbook cost $25
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Yearbook Order Form
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Hand-crafted coffee, tea, and hot chocolate by the WAT Eagle Interns
School Social Work Week - March 2-8, 2025
This week, were celebrating our incredible social worker, Maria Marris who has been at KJMS! She is a vital part of our school community, providing invaluable support to students and families. From connecting us with resources to offering a listening ear, Ms. Marris truly makes a difference. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in helping our community thrive!
The School Social Work Association of America is proud to promote National School Social Work Week, held the first full calendar week of March (Sunday - Saturday).
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SSWAA collects and shares resources to help you celebrate and promote School Social Work Week. We hope you will make some great plans to celebrate as well as receive much-deserved recognition for the vital role that you provide to students, administrators, teachers, educators, parents, and the community!
Pre-order at mylifetouch.com using your child's student ID or
Picture day ID: EVT3BTMKG.
Deadline to pre-order pictures will be Monday, March 17 at 2:00 PM
 Students who enrolled after October 25, 2024, will have an opportunity on theses days to have their picture taken for the yearbook.
Join the PTA
KJMS PTA webpage
Contact KJMS PTA (email)
February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
The FHS All Night Grad (ANG) Silent Auction is Live at FHS Class of 2025 Auction Page Try your luck at the 50/50 raffle and bid to purchase gift cards, event tickets or one of the 50 other items available from local vendors! From wine tastings to yoga, hockey to movies- there’s something for everyone!
Bid generously to support the Fairfax High Class of ‘25 so ALL our seniors can celebrate safely the night of graduation! Since ANG was created more than 35 years ago, no FHS student has been involved in a drug or alcohol related traffic incident the night of graduation.
If you’d prefer to make a tax deductible donation to help keep ticket prices affordable please click here!
Donations & Sponsorships for Class of 2025 ANG Party
Please share the links with friends, family and neighbors and bid before the auction closes March 17th! Thanks for your support of the FHS Class of ‘25!
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2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging, hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with our valued community partners. This free in-person event will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You can sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
Discussing tough topics like fentanyl and other drugs can feel challenging — no matter how close you are with your child. Explain to your teen that it’s important to learn about fentanyl so they know what to do if a friend overdoses. Prepare in advance with the tips below:
- Set the stage. Choose a casual environment that’s free from distractions. Talk while driving, taking a walk, or doing chores together.
- Make it a two-way discussion. Ask open-ended questions.
- Stay patient and reserve judgment.
- Check in with your child early and often.
Visit our website for more information on how to Become Unskippable with your teens.
Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
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A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities. |
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
Fairfax County Public Schools is hosting an instructional job fair on Saturday, March 8, 9 a.m. to noon, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Registration is required.
Come Work for FCPS!
Check out our other recently posted jobs in finance (payroll and accounting), information technology, or office personnel (office assistant, administrative assistant, executive administrative assistant).
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- A Strong Academic Foundation
- 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
- New Breakfast Option
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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.
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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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