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Since 2018, KJMS Career Day has been one of our most exciting and engaging school traditions. This year’ we featured over 60 presentations from more than 130 professionals representing a wide range of careers and industries. Among them was a Fairfax County Police helicopter pilot, who arrived in a county chopper —a highlight our students always look forward to! Breakfast was catering by a local small business, Fairfax Bakery. Thank you to all who helped make this a huge engaging success for our students!
in this issue:
November 14-15 - KJMS Fall Play
November 15 - Cross Country Championships @ Liberty MS
November 19 - PTA Meeting - 7:00 (Virtual)
November 24-25 - Digital Detox Days
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Break - FCPS Schools and Offices Closed
KJMS Families,
As we head into another busy and exciting week at Katherine Johnson Middle School, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the Veterans in our community. We are deeply appreciative of your service, sacrifice, and commitment. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do.
I would also like to recognize and thank our outstanding counseling team for organizing an excellent Career Day. Their hard work and thoughtful planning created meaningful learning experiences for our students, and we are grateful for their dedication. Thank you to all of our community volunteers who took time out of their day to positively impact our students!
A few important reminders for the week ahead:
Fall Play "Murder on the 518" – Tonight and Tomorrow - We hope to see you at our Fall play this weekend! Our students and staff have put in countless hours of preparation, and their hard work truly shines on stage. Your attendance means a great deal to them.
Cross Country Championships – Saturday - We wish the best of luck to all of our runners competing in the Cross Country Championships on Saturday. We know they will represent KJMS with pride, determination, and teamwork.
PTA Meeting – Wednesday (11/19) - Please join us for our next PTA meeting this Wednesday. Your partnership and participation help support our students, staff, and schoolwide initiatives.
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
Great job, Quizbowl team!
We're so proud of how well you played this past Sunday at the NAQT Middle School Regional Competition at Centennial High School. This was a huge tournament, with over 50 of the best schools from the whole region competing. We know you worked hard getting ready for this. Your practice time paid off, letting you jump in on tough questions. It takes real focus and knowledge to play that well against such challenging competition. We especially loved seeing your teamwork and sportsmanship.
Here are the Burleigh Manor Middle School Invitational Results. Click on Johnson A and Johnson B to see how we did as a team and what our individual points were.
November 24th and 25th
To promote healthy technology habits and encourage meaningful learning experiences, we will be holding two "Digital Detox Days" on November 24th and 25th. On these days, all classroom activities will be conducted without the use of student laptops. Students may still bring their laptops to school if they need to use it for after-school activities, but they will remain in their backpacks during the school day.
We recognize that our students spend a significant amount of time interacting with technology. These Digital Detox Days aim to:
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Inspire good Digital Citizenship: By stepping away from screens, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the balance between technology and offline activities.
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Reinforce offline learning: These days will remind us that technology is a tool, and meaningful learning can still be achieved through traditional methods like discussions, hands-on activities, and creative projects.
We believe these days will be a valuable opportunity for both students and teachers to explore alternative learning approaches and foster a deeper connection with their studies!
Questions – email Kelsea Owens (kfowens@fcps.edu)
If your child is in 7th grade and you would like to refer them for Full Time Advanced Academic Services, the deadline is December 15th. Completed forms should be turned into your child’s school. Please note, there are no exceptions to the deadline date. AAP Service Referral Forms can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs#understanding-the-aap-screening-process. Decisions for spring screener will be sent in April.
With the holidays approaching, many families look for ways to show appreciation to their students’ teachers and school staff. One meaningful option is to contribute a gift card or small gift. Popular gift card choices include Amazon, Target, Walmart, and VISA/Mastercard. Gift card amounts may vary based on what families are able to give—any contribution is sincerely appreciated.
Donations may be sent to Kara Payne in the main office. If it is more convenient, you may purchase items directly from Amazon and have them shipped to the school. For added convenience, these items are also included on our Amazon Wishlist. Our goal is to send every staff member into winter break with a gift card, which means we hope to collect a total of 160 gift cards. If you have any questions, please contact Kara at kipayne@fcps.edu. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the families who have contributed to the KJMS Amazon Wishlist. Your donations of snacks and treats have helped keep our staff energized during meetings and trainings. If you would like to contribute, please visit the KJMS Amazon Wishlist. We are grateful for your continued partnership.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season.
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Public Meeting Details
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FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place on:
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Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School.
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
Presented by: Dr. Geoffrey Harrison PhD, Mason's Center for Community Mental Health (CCMH)
Offered by: GMU CCMH and the ConnerStrong Foundation (FREE, in-person workshop)
Workshop Focus:
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Understand grief triggers, specifically around the holidays.
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Learn how to manage stress and process grief in a healthy way.
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Find support in a safe space from others who have experienced the same.
NOTE: This workshop is educational and does not constitute medical advice.
Event Details:
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Date: December 18th, 2025
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Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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Cost: No Cost - FREE to attend
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Location (In Person):
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Registration: Register Here
Contact Information:
Presented by: Dr. Geoffrey Harrison PhD, Mason's Center for Community Mental Health (CCMH)
Offered by: GMU CCMH and the ConnerStrong Foundation (FREE workshop)
Workshop Content:
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Tips and Tricks to improve teen's sleep, and your own.
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Understanding why good sleep is so important to mental health.
NOTE: This workshop is educational and does not constitute medical advice.
Event Details:
Contact Information:
Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS)
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Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS) PTA has just launched a Regal Fundraising Campaign where 25% of your purchase goes directly to our cause! This ticket bundle (of 2 tickets) is perfect for movie enthusiasts who don't want to miss out on the latest hits or catch their favorite films before they leave the big screen. Use our unique fundraiser page to join in and enjoy the magic of movies at Regal:
PTA Group Regal Fundraiser Event
The money we raise supports activities like staff appreciation.
In Spanish:
🎬 ¡Luces, cámara, acción! 🎬 La Asociación de Padres y Maestros de la Escuela Secundaria Katherine Johnson acaba de lanzar una campaña de recaudación de fondos en Regal. ¡donde el 25% de lo que compres va directamente a nuestra causa! Este paquete (de 2 boletos) es perfecto para los que aman ir al cine y no quieren perderse las películas más nuevas, o para ver sus películas favoritas antes de que salgan de la pantalla grande.
Usa nuestra página única de la recaudación de fondos para unirte y disfrutar de la magia del cine en Regal:
Evento de Recaudación de Fondos del Grupo PTA Regal
El dinero que recaudemos apoya actividades como el agradecimiento a nuestro personal (los maestros y otros trabajadores de la escuela).
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Student Awards
- The Future of AI at FCPS
- Immunization Events
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.
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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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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