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Please remind your child to bring a fully charged laptop/Chromebook 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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in this issue:
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March 18 - Spring Picture Day - (ODD Day)
- Pre-orders only and new enrolled student after 10/25/2024
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March 19 - Spring Picture Day - (EVEN Day)
- Pre-orders only and new enrolled student after 10/25/2024
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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)
Good afternoon, KJMS Families,
Happy Pi Day! Thanks for the community support last weekend as we hosted the Food for Neighbors Red Bag Event. The Fairfax Area Team collected 106 Red Bags, totaling 1,578 pounds of food and toiletries! The event benefited students at KJMS, Frost MS and Fairfax HS. Save the date for the next sorting event on April 26th.
Congratulations to 7th grade student Yuliana E. for winning the 2025 Fairfax Rotary Club Essay contest!
Enjoy the weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members
Time is running out! The yearbook deadline is April 18th, just next month. Secure your copy today and cross one thing off your to-do list.
With limited extra copies available, ordering now guarantees you won't miss out. Don't delay—hardcover yearbooks are $25.
Yearbook Order Form
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April is Month of the Military Child (MOMC). We would like to invite you and your KJMS student(s) to a celebration breakfast on April 9th at 8:00 AM in the library. Please fill out this form to RSVP.
Also, if you are currently serving in any of the branches of our military or have served in the past, we would like you to submit a picture of you and your family for our Purple Star wall. You may send a hard copy with your student to drop off at the main office, or for your convenience, submit the picture electronically to either Maria Marris at msmarris@fcps.edu or Andrea Holmes at aholmes@fcps.edu.
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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.
 On February 15th, KJMS Science Olympiad finished first overall at the VASO Centreville Regional. With the win, KJMS Science Olympiad qualified for the VASO State Tournament.
KJMS Science Olympiad Teams won first place in 7 events and won 25 total medals!
Congratulations to KJMS Science Olympiad team members, Mrs. Verma, Dr. Gosavi and all the KJMS SO families!
KJMS MATHCOUNTS Team Wins Top Placements at
Chapter Competition, Advances to State
KJMS MATHCOUNTS team secured impressive results at the Fairfax Chapter Competition on February 1st, with students earning both first and second place individual awards. The Math team with students Nicolaus Maloney, Ameya Rajeev, Garidkhuu Batkhuu, and Lucas Liu placed second overall in the team competition, qualifying them for the upcoming State Tournament.
Congratulations to KJMS Mathcounts team members, Mrs. Hyun, Dr. Gosavi and all the KJMS Math families!
Join the PTA
KJMS PTA webpage
Contact KJMS PTA (email)
February 28 - March 28
Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. To receive meal kits for the week of March 24, please fill out this form by March 17.
Please remind your child to pick up their meals each day at our school’s designated location. Visit the Food and Nutrition Services 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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Fairfax High School will hold their FREE annual World Language Camp for rising 5-7th grade students in the Fairfax HS pyramid. Students will work with FHS teachers and Language Honor Society students in fun activities and learn the foundations of languages such as French, Latin, German, and Spanish. Lunch will be provided each day. Camp is free, but students must register. Go to www.CityofFairfaxSchools.org for registration and more information.
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on the dates listed below from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School
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Wednesday, April 23, Freedom Hill Elementary School
More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree.
Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.
Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students!
For our current kindergarten to 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp.
For our current 6th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Second Annual Food Show
- Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Process Explained
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Nowruz
Nowruz Mobarak to all who celebrate! Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring and a fresh start. Families welcome the new season with festive meals, gift-giving, and the beautiful tradition of the Haft-Seen table, filled with symbols of new life and renewal
Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday
Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr.
Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS resources for military families.
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.
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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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