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in this issue:
October 18:First Cross Country Team Meet - 10:30 AM - Stone MS
October 20: Diwali - FCPS Schools/Offices Closed; TJHSST Applications Open
October 22: PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM - KJMS Library
October 23: Fairfax Pyramid Chorus Concert @ FHS - 7:00pm
October 24: Picture Make-Up/Retake Day
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - Students dismissed @ 12:15
Dear KJMS Families,
It’s been exciting to see the rockets launching in Mr. Allen’s and Mr. Greene’s engineering classes this week, a great example of hands-on learning in action! I also visited a number of math classes this week and it was great to see students explaining their thinking as well as practicing their organizational and study skills.
We have a couple opportunities over the next week to see our students' athletic and musical skills in action. Our cross country team competes in their first meet tomorrow (10/18) at Stone MS starting at 10:30 AM. On Thursday (10/23) our chorus students will perform at the annual Fairfax Pyramid Chorus Concert at FHS, start time is 7:00pm.
A reminder, all FCPS schools and offices are closed Monday in observance of Diwali.
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our main office at 703-934-2400 or contact me directly at cmsmith@fcps.edu.
Enjoy your weekend!
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members
We have extended the deadline to register to
Monday, October 20
Please consider being a presenter at our Career Day. 😊
We are excited to announce that this year’s Career Day will take place on November 12th from 8:15 AM to 10:40 AM, and we are looking for enthusiastic presenters to share their careers with our students! If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please complete the registration form using the link below. The deadline to register is now October 20 (Oct 17th).
Your experiences and insights can have a lasting impact on our students as they explore various career paths. Thank you for your support in making this event a success. We look forward to showcasing the amazing careers within our KJMS community!
Please see the FAQs (see below) and reach out to School Counselor Curtiss Barnes at crbarnes@fcps.edu if you have questions.
KJMS Career Day Presenter Registration
Make-ups and retakes are scheduled for Friday, October 24th.
This opportunity is for the following students:
- Students who were absent on the original picture days (September 4th & 5th).
- Students who enrolled at KJMS after September 5th.
- Students who purchased a picture package and wish to have their picture retaken. Please ensure your child brings the original photos to return to the photographer on retake day.
If your child is eligible for a make-up or retake, please complete the form below. A pass will be provided to your child allowing them to have their picture taken.
Absentee and Re-take Picture Day Form
If these criteria do not apply to your student, you may disregard this email.
For any questions, please contact Emily Gardiner at eegardiner@fcps.edu.
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a KJMS Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links below. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google form has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and eligibility requirements.
Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Principal
The deadline to submit a nomination is COB Friday, November 7, 2025.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
This week is National School Lunch Week, which promotes the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. View menus for your child’s school to help you plan for the week ahead.
Did you know that families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year?
If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. Read Superintendent Reid's October 1 letter regarding other resources available to families impacted by the government shutdown.
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit the FCPS website for helpful ideas regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our school and your child’s [teacher or teachers] so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.
Meeting the Moment: FCPS Forward — AI, a conversation with division leadership, which will take place Monday, November 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at West Springfield High School. Attend to:
- Learn about the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
- Explore how AI can support FCPS student achievement and workforce readiness.
- Engage in a thought-provoking panel and keynotes.
- Help shape the future of innovation at Fairfax County Public Schools.
Agenda details will be shared with registered participants in the coming weeks. Contact DITEvents@fcps.edu with any questions.
DATE: November 1, 2025
SETUP: 9:00 AM MEAL PACKING: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Katherine Johnson Middle School Cafeteria
3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Register now to volunteer to help setup and/or pack 15,000 meals to put food on the table for children and families in Fairfax County. You can also donate to help raise $15000 ($1 per meal) to fund this Meal Creation event. Everyone is welcome!
Generosity Feeds Fairfax County, VA
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.
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Do you have a question or concern about Fairfax County Public Schools, but you don’t know where to find the answer? Dawn Clements wants you to know you can ask her! Dawn’s mission as the FCPS Ombuds is to make it easier to understand the school system and help build trust within the community. In honor of Ombuds Day, learn more about Dawn Clements and the Ombuds Office.
The building and renovation of Fairfax County public schools is not funded through the division’s annual operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. A $460 million bond referendum is on the November ballot. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a plan to vote by Tuesday, November 4.
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our area will be covered at the meeting on
Tuesday, October 28
6:30 PM to 8 PM
Fairfax High School, Library
in person or virtual
Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the Woodson Pyramid. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! 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 with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register for the October 3 meeting, please click that date below. Registration links for the other dates will be available soon:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Please check our website for updates.
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Increase your skills. Raise your value. Enrich your life through FCPS ACE courses. Be on the lookout. The 2025-26 FCPS ACE Course Catalog is hitting mailboxes now!
Explore hundreds of continuing education, career certification, and personal improvement classes available through FCPS ACE. Affordable classes are conducted in person or online to meet your busy schedule. Even before your catalog arrives, you can browse all classes online anytime.
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On Tuesday, October 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., FCPS will host an Operational Career Fair and Networking Event at the Fairfax County Government Center. This event is a collaboration with Fairfax County Government to showcase current and future FCPS operational job opportunities.
Registration is required to attend. Please register by Friday, October 24. Learn more about the networking event fair.
Questions should be directed to the FCPS Department of Human Resources online or by calling 571-423-3000.
Diwali
Monday, October 20, is a school holiday for Diwali. All schools and offices are closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
 If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through SIS ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student like progress reports and assessment score reports.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video will show you the steps. For videos in other languages, click here.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Immunization Events for FCPS Students
- How AI is Shaping Technology
- Blueprints for Success, How Bonds Build Communities
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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7th Grade:
Captains – Tyisha Williamson
Hokies – Dayle Ranallo
Patriots – Friday Oeur
Spartans – Curtiss Barnes
8th Grade:
Highlanders – Tyisha Williamson
Panthers – Dayle Ranallo
Nighthawks – Friday Oeur
Cavaliers – Curtiss Barnes
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 Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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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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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