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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:
- April 7-11 - Purple Up MOMC Spirit Week (See flier below)
- April 7-11 - National Assistant Principals Week
- April 9 - Breakfast for Military Families- 8:00 AM - Library
- April 9 - PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM - KJMS - Library
- April 11 - Young Scholar and AVID Field Trip
- April 14-18 - Spring Break
- April 22 - Earth Day (FCPS Earth Week - April 21-25, 2025)
- April 22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- April 23 - Reading iReady
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April 23 - Battle of the Books Cross County Competition
- at Fairfax High School - 6:30 PM
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May 7 - Reading SOL
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May 14 - Math SOL
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May 21 - Science SOL (8th Grade Only)
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May 22-28 - MAP (Math) Assessment
April Recognitions:
Monty of the Military Child
National Arab American Heritage Month
Muslim American Heritage Month
School Library Month
Autism Acceptance Month
KJMS Families,
Welcome to the start of the 4th quarter! A reminder students will be on Spring Break from April 14 - 18. The 4th quarter is busy with concerts, performances, athletic events and end of year activities. See the dates section for more details about these events as well as dates for standardized testing. Attendance is an important part of student success so please plan to have students in school everyday through June 11th.
Enjoy the weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members
 Our wonderful librarians: Ms. Carmichael (L) and Ms. Betten (R)
Time is running out! The yearbook deadline is April 18th, just in a couple of weeks. 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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 We are thrilled to announce that KJMS Science Olympiad team competed at the state-level tournament at the University of Virginia last Saturday 29th April with outstanding results! The team demonstrated exceptional teamwork and brought home an impressive 23 medals.
Overall, KJMS earned 6th place in the state tournament!
We extend our appreciation to Ms. Verma for sponsoring the team. That concludes this year's Science Olympiad season—congratulations to all participants for their hard work, commitment, and passion for science!
Spring break should be a time for fun, not hunger. But for food-insecure families, school closures mean missing essential meals. You can help by donating to our Spring Into Action fundraiser, giving teens and families the support they need while school is out. Every contribution makes a difference—donate today!
Donate today --> Food For Neighbors-Spring into Action
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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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To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting our school community to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 9, for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
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 Title: Purple UP! Month of the Military Child - Spirit Week
Dates: April 7th - 11th
Daily Themes:
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Monday: Red, White, and Blue Day
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Tuesday: Camouflage Day
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Wednesday: Purple UP! Day (Wear Purple)
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Thursday: Super Hero Day
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Friday: Military Branch Color Day
FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a Virtual Military Night on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is designed for both middle school and high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about military pathways and opportunities. All military branches (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force) will participate. Information about enlistment, service academies, and ROTC pathways will be shared.
This project will support military-connected students with a deployed parent or sometimes both parents by donating items (see flier below for possible donations) to build deployment support kits. These kits will offer comfort and resources to help these military-connected youth navigate the challenges of separation and keep them connected to their loved ones.
 Fairfax County Public School - Family and School Partnerships - FCPS Military Families
Our military-connected students sacrifice so much, especially when a parent is away. It is our hope that these contributions will make a meaningful difference in a child’s life during this difficult time.
Donations may be dropped off in the Main Office or the Clinic from April 3 through April 30, 2025.
FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year! Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff welcome you and will be able to assist with your transition into and/or out of our district.
Visit the FCPS Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. Follow FCPS Military Families accounts on Facebook and Instagram for support and resources throughout the year. If you have any questions, please email the FCPS Family and School Partnerships team.
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)
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.
FCPS would like to hear from all families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. Please check your email for a survey link from Fairfax County Public Schools. It was also sent to staff as well as to students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open through Saturday, April 12.
Fairfax County residents believe in the value of a strong public school system. Residents live here because of the excellence of Fairfax County Public Schools, even our community members with grown children. Excellence in FCPS comes from its people — dedicated teachers and support staff who make sure that our students are ready to learn. Today, that excellence is at a crossroads.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will finalize the budget on Tuesday, May 6, and the current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Now is the time. Do we want continued excellence, or are we ready to consider cuts to important programs that we have come to expect from FCPS?
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Go to fcps.edu/crossroads.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Budget
- School Start Times Survey
- Month of the Military Child
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a camp for your child with special needs?
The FCPS Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
FCPS Summer Camp Offerings
Registration is now open for many summer camps and learning opportunities offered by FCPS for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Visit these sites for more information:
Find session dates and registration links and deadlines on the FCPS summer programs webpage.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school counselor:
Esther Bae, eybae@fcps.edu
Meteors Team (7th Grade) & Tigers Eye Team (8th Grade)
Halissa Jacobson, hdjacobson@fcps.edu
Platinum Team (7th Grade) & Kryptonite Team (8th Grade)
Lorraine Marshall, ljmarshall@fcps.edu
Emerald Team (7th Grade) & Sapphire (8th Grade)
Friday, April 18. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is a day of mourning. During special Good Friday services Christians meditate on Jesus's suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith. Read more at Britannica.com.
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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.
Student Full Day Absences Reported through ParentVUE
Attendance reporting at Katherine Johnson MS
Parents and caregivers can report full-day absences for the current school day and the next four school days following using ParentVUE.
For absences that extend beyond this five-day window, parents and caregivers must report these directly to the school by calling the attendance line or using the attendance email (see below).
Parents and caregivers must also report late arrivals and early dismissals directly to the school, as partial-day absences cannot be recorded in ParentVUE. Please report these one of two ways:
JohnsonMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu
or
703-934-2424
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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