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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:
- 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 9 - Breakfast for Military Families- 8:00 AM - Library
- April 9 - PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM - Virtual
- 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,
A huge congratulations to our office assistant, Kara Payne, for being named the Region 5 Outstanding Support Employee of the Year! Kara will be honored at the FCPS Awards ceremony and hopefully win the award for the entire county!
Additional student and staff recognitions:
- Thank you to Ms. Hyun for supporting our MathCounts team and best of luck to our MathCounts team as they compete at Virginia Tech this weekend.
- Congratulations to Mrs. Sengstack and the Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras for their performances at Westfield High School for District XI Middle School Orchestra Assessment. Symphonic played a challenging VBODA grade III performance and earned a rating of Excellent for their stage performance while earning a rating of superior for their Sight Reading. Chamber orchestra played a challenging VBODA grade IV performance and earned straight Superiors from every judge with all As in subcategories and even some A+s in some subcategories (rare).
- Thank you to Mrs. Galuten and Mr. Knight for supporting “The Quizkateers”. They had a History Bowl and Bee this past weekend and did a great job representing Katherine Johnson Middle School. Bowl Team A came in 5th place overall, qualifying for Nationals!!! Bowl Team B came in first place winning the Middle School History Bowl. Congratulations Quizkateers!
A reminder next Friday is the last day of the third quarter and is a full day of school. Students do not have school on March 31st and April 1st.
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.
Every year Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) takes the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. FCPS 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.
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Katherine Johnson Families, please consider stocking snacks and drinks for our amazing staff. One way to contribute is by using our KJMS Amazon Wishlist. Our Amazon Wishlist is quick, easy, and set-up for the items to be delivered directly to the school. As a reminder, you are always welcome to bring other items (prepackaged snacks, waters, etc.) to the Main Office as donations. We thank you in advance for your generosity and partnership.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kara Payne at 703-934-2401.
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Join the PTA
KJMS PTA webpage
Contact KJMS PTA (email)
The FHS All Night Grad (ANG) Silent Auction is closed now but you can still donate 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
Thank you!
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Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on one of the dates listed below from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.
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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Thursday, March 20, Cunningham Park Elementary School
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Monday, March 24, Kings Park Elementary School
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Tuesday, April 1, Lorton Station Elementary School
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Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School
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Monday, April 21, Mount Eagle Elementary School
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Wednesday, April 23, Mason Crest Elementary School
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. The Board of Supervisors will then 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:
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- Student Achievements
- Art in our Schools Month
- Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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.
Earth Week - April 21-25
FCPS Get2Green is excited to host our division-wide Earth Week 2025! Earth Week is a fun way to highlight the work happening in your school, foster new learning, and develop students as environmental stewards and ethical and global citizens.
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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