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This Sunday, 11/2 at
2 a.m., daylight saving time ends.
Don’t forget to move your clocks back one hour!
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November 3 - School Planning Day (No School for Students)
November 4 - Election Day / Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 12- Career Day
November 13-14 - World Lange Credit Exam
November 13-15 - KJMS Fall Play
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break - FCPS Schools and Offices Closed
Dear KJMS Families,
As we wrap up the 1st quarter, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for a strong start to the school year. We appreciate all the hard work and partnership that have helped make these first nine weeks a success. We held our end of quarter pep rallies today and the students did a great job displaying their KJMS pride!
Happy Halloween to all who are celebrating! A quick reminder that students do not have school on Monday, November 3rd, and Tuesday, November 4th. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and takes some time to rest and recharge.
Finally, best of luck to our KJMS Cross Country Team as they compete in their meet this Saturday! We’re proud of their effort and teamwork—go Eagles!
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
The deadline to submit a nomination is COB Friday, November 7, 2025.
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 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4. Remember to vote. Learn how bonds help build strong communities.
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter ClosureThe Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, at 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, at 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Last night was the annual Multilingual Learner (ML) Potluck where students and families brought food from their countries to share, played games and connected with other families from across the globe. It was also an opportunity for families to meet with their child’s teacher in an informal setting. Thank you to all the families and staff member that attended the event with delicious food from their country.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
If you’re seeking a rewarding career but are concerned about childcare costs, consider becoming a bus driver — it could be the perfect fit! This role allows you to bring your little ones with you while you work, and there’s the potential to drive for your student’s school, adding an extra layer of convenience. Please see the flyers below for more information about joining the FCPS Transportation Fleet.
School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fairs
Join us for one of our school bus driver job fairs this summer and be part of our team! We host school bus driver job fairs on the following dates and locations. All job fairs will be held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No pre-registration is required to attend.
Learn more and apply
Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants-FCPS
571-423-3000
driveforfcps@fcps.edu
Students with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS)
Sign up today!
KJMS PTA Webpage
Sign up here to join the PTA: Givebacks
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Mobile App
- Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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.
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
- The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
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.
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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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