 All A Honor Roll Celebration: Quarter 2
Dear Stone Families,
Although it was a short week for students, it was filled with meaningful learning and celebration. We were proud to recognize more than 100 students at our second All A Honor Roll Ceremony of the year — a wonderful reflection of their hard work and dedication.
Looking ahead to next week, our students will continue building on their growth and experiences. Our band students will participate in their Pre-Assessment Concerts at Westfield High School, some of our 8th graders are visiting our local courthouse and we’ll close the week with the PTSA-sponsored Blizzard Ball Dance.
With winter weather in the forecast, please continue to monitor local news and the FCPS website for the most up-to-date information regarding any delays or cancellations.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Sonya Williams
Principal
Stone Middle School News & Updates
 New York Times Bestselling Author, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is coming to Stone Middle School!
Stone Middle School is proud to host Newbery Honor Award Winner Kimberly B. Bradley! She is coming to talk about her new book PHOENIX, on March 2, 2026. If you would like to pre-order a book(s) that will be autographed fill out the Google Form or have your child get a paper form from their English teacher. Forms & payment (exact change or a check made out to Stone MS) must be turned in no later than Wednesday, February 25. Late orders cannot be guaranteed an autograph. Students who purchase a book by February 25 will have a guaranteed opportunity to attend the in-person session with the author!
 Testing season is upon us at Stone Middle School. We will start with the Integrated Reading & Writing Assessment on March 10th for our 8th graders.
Our SOLs will take place starting Monday, May 4 through May 12.
It is so helpful if students can be present and on time on these dates.
Thank you for your partnership with us.
Stone Student Services News & Updates
Requesting a Religious Accommodation for Meditation and Silent Reflection/Prayer
Students are generally expected to stay in class during instructional time. Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when there is an approved accommodation. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for a student to miss instructional time for prayer, meditation, and silent reflection. All requests for such accommodations during instructional time should be requested using this Google Form. If you have questions, please contact Tami Brumett at TLBrumett@fcps.edu
Resource: https://www.fcps.edu/religious-accommodations
Course Selection Information for the 26-27 School Year
All Stone students will be meeting 1:1 with their assigned school counselor to review current academic progress, and enter course enrollments for the upcoming school year. All course information and resources are available by grade level on our course selection website. Course requests are viewable for parents in ParentVue/SIS under the Course Requests tab. Please talk about courses with your child and review the course selection sheet with them.
Questions? Contact Tami Brumett at TLBrumett@fcps.edu
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Lexia Family Information Sessions February 24 &25th
Lexia® is proud to partner with families and the Virginia Department of Education to help fulfill the state’s ALL In Tutoring priority! We are excited to share upcoming midyear information sessions specifically designed for Virginia families. In these sessions, you can expect to learn how Lexia will accelerate your child’s literacy growth and how you can be ALL in with at-home strategies to support your learner! Registration will close 24 hours in advance of the session, and sessions are capped at 40 participants. For support, contact the Lexia Virginia team at vatutoring@lexialearning.com. Registration available here.
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Stone Middle School. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Our Students
- Summer Camp and Learnin
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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