Principal's Message Feburary 27, 2026

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/27/2026 05:04 PM EST
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Dear Stone Families, 

We had an excellent week at Stone with minimal discipline distractions — always a great sign that students are focused, engaged, and ready to learn. We were also recognized at this week’s School Board meeting as we begin approaching our 35th anniversary. It was a proud moment for our school community! Please be on the lookout for more anniversary celebrations starting in April. 

Looking ahead to the coming week, we are excited about many rich learning opportunities for our students. We will welcome a special author visit, students will travel to George Mason University for a field trip, math classes will continue tackling multi-step equations, and science students will deepen their understanding of organisms through microscope investigations.

As we prepare for another strong week, I do need your partnership in one important area: arrival and dismissal procedures.

Please use the Kiss & Ride entry and designated lanes when dropping off or picking up your student. Do not drop students off in the staff parking lots. Our buses use this space to turn around, and staff members are actively parking there. It is not a safe location for student drop-off.

Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe environment for all students. Thank you for your continued support.

This morning, our amazing custodian, Mr. Jesus, pointed out that the sun was already up before 7:00 a.m. — a small but welcome reminder that spring is in the air. 

Enjoy the weekend, 

Sonya Williams

Principal

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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! 

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Stone Middle School After School Program will be in operation all week! Various activities and clubs will take place. 

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 

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 

FCPS Cares

FCPS CARES Nominations

Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!

FCPS News

Middle School Transition Fair

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

 

March 4, 2026 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road Falls Church, Virginia 22042

Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!

 

Tips to Reduce Parent Stress and Anxiety

Tuesday, March 3, 10-11:30 a.m.

Join Rachel Bailey for a workshop on why modern parenting feels so overwhelming— and how to manage it. Learn practical strategies to reduce stress, respond calmly instead of reactively, and parent with more confidence and ease.

Register here

You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Parenting Through “Bumps” with Neurodivergent Kids

Friday, March 6, 10-11:30 a.m.

Parenting a neurodivergent child evolves in stages, often in unexpected ways. This webinar explores how parental roles shift over time and introduces a three-phase framework to help parents navigate change with clarity, curiosity, and intention—building more confident, responsive leadership along the way.

Register here

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: 

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast

Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers. 

This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available. 

Become Unskippable: Share the Facts About Fentanyl With Teens

Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug, and what they can do to keep themselves and their communities safe. 

Share these important facts with your child:

  • Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
  • More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
  • Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
  • Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.

Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.

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:

  • The FCPS Budget
  • School Safety 
  • Community Conversations

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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