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Sept. 15th - Late Buses Start for After School Programs
Sept. 23rd- Holiday (Rosh Hashanah) Building Closed
Sept. 25 & 26th- Picture Days for students
Counselors are assigned by alphabet and your first point of contact for any question or concerns you might have.
Families, remember that when coming to the school to pick up your student, an official photo ID must be presented to the Main Office staff. Please understand that this is for security purposes. Driver’s licenses, passports, and military IDs are appropriate examples of official IDs.
Sent on behalf of Megan Vroman, Assistant Superintendent, Region 2
Families of future Luther Jackson MS students:
We held a community meeting with information about the selection of the new principal of Luther Jackson MS on Monday, Sept. 8th.
- The link to the recorded version of the full meeting in English is HERE.
- The audio recording of the meeting in Spanish is HERE.
- Attached you will find a copy of last night’s presentation.
We invite you to share with us the skills, experiences, and leadership characteristics you feel are needed for Luther Jackson Middle School. Your input is confidential. Please submit your input using THIS LINK.
If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please submit your information using the same form.
The FCPS Human Resources Department will contact those selected for the panel.
The deadline to give input and enter your name to be part of the panel is 12:00 pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
I look forward to working closely with the Luther Jackson Middle School parents, staff, and community members during the principal selection process.
 
If your child still has their Chromebook, please have them bring it on the first day of school and they can return it to room 502 or the main office.
The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) online application portal will open Monday, October 20th, at 4:00PM. Representatives from TJHSST will be giving an information presentation on Monday, September 15th, at 2:30PM in the LJMS auditorium. The presentation is approximately 30 minutes with additional time for questions and answers. Both students and parents are invited to attend. No registration is necessary. Please note that students attending this information session will need to sign up for a second after school session if they are not leaving school with a parent after the presentation. For more information, please go to the TJ Admissions webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions. Please visit the TJHSST website to understand the required courses that students need to take in their 8th grade year in order to apply to TJHSS. Please contact Mr. Tickle at BRTickle@fcps.edu or 703 204 8124 for questions or for help with the application process.
Hi LJMS Families! Here’s your quick guide to what’s happening and how you can support our school community:
1️⃣ Buy Your Tickets Don’t miss our first fundraiser of the year! Walking Tacos & Salsa Social – 9/26 Get tickets here: https://ljmspta.givebacks.com/walking-tacos
2️⃣ Share Your Input Help shape the future of LJMS! We’re collecting feedback for the new principal selection. Submit your input here: https://tinyurl.com/ljmsprincipalinput
3️⃣ Reflections Contest Encourage your child to enter the PTA Reflections Art Contest! Details here: https://tinyurl.com/ljmsreflections
4️⃣ Contribute to Faculty Fairies Help us surprise and support our wonderful LJMS staff! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ljmsfacultyfairy
5️⃣ Join the PTA Become a member and help make a difference. Join here: https://ljmspta.givebacks.com/shop
6️⃣ Join a Committee Team We’d love your help on these committees!
7️⃣ Declutter & Donate Drop off reusable or paper grocery bags at the school office, or donate directly to the food pantry. Support here: https://tinyurl.com/ljmsfoodsupport
If your child is planning to participate in cross country, basketball (still in approval process), club volleyball (2nd quarter), or track and field (spring), please see the Luther Jackson Website for required registration and forms. All completed forms can be turned into Mr. Wardlaw in the main gym, Ms. McCabe in room 404, or the main office.
Questions? Email Meg McCabe at mkmccabe@fcps.edu
🏃♂️ Cross Country- If you love distance running, challenging yourself, or trying something new—cross country could be for you!
👉 Important Note: If you plan to participate in interscholastic sports (cross country or basketball), you must complete the required forms (linked below). Please see Mr. Klucker (Room 202) for cross country, Mr. Bailey (Gym) for basketball, or Ms. McCabe (Room 404) if you have questions.
For all other clubs and activities, no forms are needed—just come to the fair and get involved! We can't wait!
How to Register for MS Interscholastic Sports (Only Cross-Country and Basketball)
STEP 1- Complete AND Submit the FCPS MS Athletics Registration Google Form online (link)
STEP 2- Complete AND turn in the Middle School Athletics Physical Form (PPE) (link) to the After-School Specialist (Ms. McCabe in room 404)
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Forms expire 14 months after they are signed. ALL PPE after July 1, 2025 NEED to be on the NEW FORMS *Be sure that your form doesn’t expire before your season ends! (Ex: Nov. 15th CC ends, so PPE needs to be after Sept 15, 2024)
STEP 3- Complete AND turn in the Emergency Care Card (ECC) (link) to the After-School Specialist (Ms. McCabe in room 404) -This MUST be filled out for EACH SEASON (siblings need their own)
 Don't Miss Out! Providence Day & Back to School Celebration is coming up on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at George C. Marshall High School! Featuring performances by the Vienna Singing Princesses, Drew Blue Shoes, and local Providence talent, plus activities for all ages and even a chance to meet some adorable furry friends! Don’t miss this free, family-friendly celebration of our schools, neighbors, and community spirit.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providence-day-back-to-school-celebration-tickets-1560093284009
Thank You for Joining Us at Back to School Night!
A huge thank you to all of our LJMS families who joined us for Back to School Night on September 10th! We loved welcoming you into our building, sharing what students will experience this year, and connecting as a community. We are excited to partner with you for a wonderful school year ahead!
FCPS Required Forms
This is a friendly reminder to please complete all required forms for your student. These forms ensure we have the most up-to-date information and resources to best support your child throughout the school year. You can find the forms here:
LJMS Required Forms
If you need assistance with completing forms or accessing ParentVUE, please reach out to our Family Liaison, Mr. Ricardo Bethencourt, who is happy to support you.
One form needed to completed is the Digital Consent Form. Without approval, your student may not be able to access different programs teachers use in classes.
World Languages Credit-by-Exam (WLCBE) Opportunity
Students in grades 7–12 who are proficient in another language (spoken, written, or signed) are invited to take the World Languages Credit-by-Exam (WLCBE). This optional fall assessment allows students to:
- Earn up to 3 world language credits, depending on proficiency level.
- Potentially satisfy requirements for the Advanced Studies Diploma or the Virginia Seal of Biliteracy.
To participate, a signed and completed registration form must be submitted to your student’s school counselor by Oct. 17th no late submissions will be accepted.
Questions? Please contact your student’s school counselor.
Checklist of Important Forms
The multiple school forms parents and caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year.
If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Tuesday, November 18, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our front office. Find more information on immunizations.
Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch a video to see how to use the tool.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned to our front office by Tuesday, September 30.
Bond Referendum
What is a Bond? Video
School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4 The $460 million School Bond Referendum — supporting the division and county’s commitment to providing safe and welcoming learning environments for all students — will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot.
The funding provided by voter-approved bonds is expected to fund projects identified in the FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which was approved by the School Board in February.
The building and renovation of our schools is not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Watch this video that explains, “What Is a bond?”
Make sure you have a voting plan! Learn more about registering to vote.
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6 to 8 p.m.:
Locations and registration links will be shared in future issues of FCPS This Week. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunities FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
One of the measures of the fourth goal is to provide all students with consistent availability of and accessibility to electives, extracurricular, co-curricular, and enrichment activities. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
Celebrate Sun Day on September 21
Celebrate the launch of FCPS’ solar initiative and the arrival of 17 new electric school buses at Louise Archer Elementary School on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come learn more about the great work FCPS is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals.
Bring the family for live music, solar story time, student-led sustainability demos, and other activities. Register for Sun Day today.
Applications Open Monday, October 20, for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2030 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available Monday, October 20, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, November 14. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information, including a schedule of upcoming information sessions at middle schools.
If you are interested in trying out for the fall play, Alice in Wonderland, please join our LJMS Drama Schoology using the code: R5GG-4486-2VXM3. All information, including the signup Google form, is there.
ALL are welcome- you do not have to be in the theatre electives to join. Questions? See Ms. Stacey in room 419 or drop her an email at:smjones3@fcpsschools.net.
Auditions will be Sept. 17th or 18th.
The backstage interest meeting for the fall play will be Tuesday, September 16th. Backstage interviews will be Wednesday the 24th . Questions? Please email Mr. McLellan at: lmclellan1@fcps.edu.
The "Discrimination and Harassment: Let's Talk" platform is an essential tool that allows anyone within our school community to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or other concerning behaviors confidentially. More information about the platform, including how to access and use it, can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/submit-discrimination-and-harassment-report.
When students need to miss school, it is important for parents/guardians to communicate those absences with the school. This can be done by calling the attendance phone line at 703-204-8282.
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
📋 Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool.
Families,
We Need Your Consent for Select Digital Resources
At Jackson Middle School, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Please find the link to the digital form, where you can give your consent, here:
https://digitalconsent.fcps.edu/ispb/is01/r/pdcp/
. You can find further direction here: a list of the resources that require parental consent here: https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent.
Need technical support? Call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). This will be answered by staff members from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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