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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:
February 5 - SCA Dance - After School - More details to come.
February 11 - Fairfax City Superintendent Community Engagement Night
- 6:00 PM-7:00 PM in the KJMS Library
February 16 - Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day-No School
February 17 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday for Staff)
Dear KJMS Families,
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I would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to our custodial team for their hard work and dedication in removing snow and ice from our school grounds. Their efforts ensured that our building is accessible for students and staff to return. We are truly grateful for all that they do to support our school community!! |
Our custodian team: Pictured - L to R: Mr. Nguyen, Mr. Khoa, & Mr. Saleh. Not pictured: Ms. Cerio, Ms. Ortega, Mr. Blevins and Ms. Banos.
A few reminders as students return to school Monday (2/2):
- Students will remain in their 1st semester classes/lunches on Monday (2/2) and Tuesday (2/3)
- Walkers should avoid walking on the snow pack between Bevan Dr. and KJMS; they can access KJMS using the vehicle exit on Bevan Dr. and then using our sidewalks.
- Bring a charged laptop on Monday.
- Dress warmly - Opengate Security will occur in cold weather and we will get students through as quickly as possible.
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
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments contains more details.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Tuesday, February 3, at 4 p.m. until Monday, February 9, at 6 a.m. (These dates have been updated with the later end of quarter date.)
See the complete school year calendar.
Adjustments to Semester 1 and 2
- End of Semester 1: February 3 (previously January 28)
- Semester 1 Grades visible in Student and Parent Vue: February 9
- Student Second Semester Schedule Visibility: February 3 at 4:00 p.m.
- It is possibly you will see changes in the period some of your classes meet.
- Second Semester and Q3 Classes Begin: February 4 (previously February 2)
Course Selection Deadlines
- Current 7th graders will enter classes for the 26-27 school year into SIS in class on Feb 4. The deadline to finalize preferences has been moved to Feb 18.
- Current 8th graders have until Feb 11 to finalize course preferences for the 26-27 school year.
It’s time to secure your keepsake for the school year! We are partnering with Jostens for all yearbook sales this year.
By now, you should have received emails directly from Jostens containing your personalized ordering link and special early-bird discount coupons. To ensure your student receives a copy, please place your order directly through their website.
- How to Order: Follow the link in your Jostens email or visit Jostens.com and search for our school name or click:Katherine Johnson Middle School.
- Don’t Miss Out: Ordering early ensures the best price and guarantees availability!
Note: All transactions are handled directly through the Jostens portal; the school office cannot accept payments for yearbooks.
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We are so proud of our AWESOME School Counselors:
Ms. Oeur, Mr. Barnes, Ms. Ranallo & Ms. Williamson
February 2- 6 is National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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FCPS is offering take-home meal kits from Wednesday, February 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026 to support students who are fasting during the school day.
Thanks to a program from the Virginia Department of Education, students can now take healthy school meal kits home at the end of the day. These kits are designed to be eaten later that day and include both breakfast and lunch.
How to Sign Up:
Families must fill out a meal kit request form on the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) website for each student, every week. Because these meals are prepared fresh, we cannot accept late requests. Please check Important Dates and Forms below for weekly deadlines.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.
- Eligibility: Current 6 to 11 graders
- Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm* *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm
New to 2026! We’re offering after care!
- Location - Robinson SS
- Transportation from selected FCPS schools is provided!
- Cost - $300 per week Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
- Dates:
New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!
Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages!
Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.
Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.
For the list and schedule of classes being offered, please visit our webpage!
Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026.
Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button.
Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!
For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
Visit our Weather Cancellation Procedures webpage for additional ways to get updates regarding school closures and delays. If we need to make any changes to the school day because of weather, we will share that information with you via email, text message, the FCPS Social Media pages, our FCPS App, and through local media outlets.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
For Parents/Guardians of students in grades 7 and 12 who participated in the World Language Credit By Exam (WLCBE)
If your student participated in the World Language Credit by Exam (WLCBE) this fall, scores are now available for viewing in SIS ParentVUE. Please log into your SIS ParentVUE account using a web browser to access the information: https://sisparent.fcps.edu.
Your student's results from the fall World Language Credit by Exam will be available by the end of January in SIS ParentVUE “Documents” section. Exam scores can also be viewed in the SIS ParentVUE “Test History” section.
Don’t have a ParentVUE account? Create one today using the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/services/technology/tools/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-account-registration, or reach out to your school for a copy of the score report.
If you need assistance accessing your student’s WLCBE score, please reach out to your school’s school test coordinator (interim), Kelsea Owens at kfowens@fcps.edu.
The 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 February:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in English and Spanish)
- Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
- Lexia Family Information Night
Family Resource Center webinars will also cover topics such as Early Childhood Identification Services, developing flexibility with your child, the social lives of twice-exceptional (2E) students, what to ask when the school calls, and self-care for caregivers.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to explore these and other resources.
FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are seeking teachers with strong student engagement skills and a passion for having a positive influence on our school communities.
An in-person instructional job fair will be held on Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. There will be networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from our FCPS schools. Learn more and register for the hiring fair.
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
The School Board approved the recommended boundary changes, as part of FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review, at its meeting last Thursday. The adopted boundary adjustments currently affect nearly 1,700 students at 46 schools. These changes will be implemented starting in the 2026-27 school year. Read the boundary changes news story for additional details.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the FY 2027 Proposed Budget during last Thursday’s School Board meeting. This proposed budget reflects FCPS’ unwavering commitment to sustaining excellence for our students, staff, and community.
The top priorities of FCPS’ FY 2027 Proposed Budget include:
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Beginning to restore last year’s budget reductions by fully restoring staff positions and lowering some class sizes.
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Continuing multiyear initiatives, including certified athletic trainers at each of our high schools, family liaisons, fine and performing arts stipends, student athletics and activity offerings, K-12 robotics, and educator math certification and credentialing.
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Prioritizing competitive compensation for all employees.
View the budget presentation video and slides. Follow the budget process by watching the Tuesday, February 10, School Board work session or visiting FCPS’ Budget webpage.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
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.
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FCPS Cares
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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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