 Stone Families,
We have reached the final week of the 3rd quarter! Spring is in full swing and before long we will be talking about summer break.
Please tell your students, Thank you for their patience with the new student bathroom use procedures. Since implementing the procedures we have had only one issue in a female student bathroom. We will continue with this procedure for a few more days. Additionally, I plan to go on the Panther News show this week to discuss behavior expectations along with a guest appearance by our custodial team.
Special Shout to all of our students! On Thursday we had our first school wide Intergrated Reading & Writing Testing and our students were phenomenal. On Friday we had our 3rd quarter pep rally and it was a time to be had. Students vs Staff trivia was my favorite but ask your students about their favorities, maybe the air mattress race or blindfolded musical chairs.
Here is what is happening at Stone MS this week:
Tuesday March 25: IRW Make Up Testing
Thursday March 27:
Feeder Elementary Schools Visiting Stone Middle
3rd Quarter NJHS Mandatory Meeting at 2:25pm in the Cafeteria.
Volleyball Game vs Liberty at 6pm at Liberty MS
Friday March 28:
End of 3rd Quarter
Fustal Game vs Rocky Run MS at 6pm at Stone MS
Monday March 31: HOLIDAY/NO School
Tuesday April 1: Teacher Workday/NO School for Students
Let's have a great week Panthers,
Sonya Williams
Principal
 Lost & Found Reminder!
Parents, please take a moment to check the photos of our Lost & Found items. If you recognize something that belongs to your child, remind them to stop by the cafeteria to claim it. Let’s reunite these lost items with their owners!
If you have time and are interested in volunteering, we could use some parent assistance is organzing our lost and found. There is A LOT more lost and found than what is pictured above. (Please email snwilliams1@fcps.edu if you are interested)
Thank you for your help!
Your Input Matters – Principal Evaluation Staff Feedback Form
Starting Monday, March 24, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Staff Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key areas of our school, including:
- Instructional Leadership
- School Climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and Community Relations
- Culturally Responsive and Equitable Leadership
- Professionalism
The survey will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete it. All written responses will be shared with both the principal and the Region Assistant Superintendent.
Your feedback is valuable—thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!
Spring Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities! (Free for Eligible Students)
Looking for an exciting and educational way for your child to spend spring break? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a Spring Break STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from April 14-18 in McLean, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 3 PM, with optional extended care available.
- Cost: $180 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
- Location: 6888 Elms St. Suite 2C, McLean, VA
- Lunch: Students should bring their own
- All proceeds benefit CAPA NoVA and TJHSST clubs
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/N9downzWECuXoYQW9. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com.
 WHAT TO BRING:
Sunscreen, Water bottle, Lunch, Cleats or Tennis Shoes, Towel
WHAT TO WEAR:
Shorts, T-shirt, Tennis Shoes
BRING FRIENDS AND GET A $25 DISCOUNT FOR EACH ONE!
Our Schools, Our Future – Spring Series 2025: Community Conversations
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent 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. 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.
 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.
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts
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.
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:
- 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 the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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