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In this issue:
March 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 AM
March 9 - PTA Meeting (Virtual)
March 10 - Wendy's Fundraiser
March 9-12 - Field Trip - Civic Classes
March 18 - Parent Academy:
- Alcohol/Drug Awareness Presentation(AOD)
- 7:00 PM - Library
March 20 - Eid al-Fitr - School & Office Closed
March 25 - IRW Test for Gr. 8
March 23-27 - Book Fair - Library
March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - 2 hour early release (12:15 PM)
March 30-April 3 - Spring Break - No School
 Last Saturday the Quizkateers participated in an NAQT competition hosted by Cooper Middle School. Two teams competed in this event and performed honorably.
Dear KJMS Families,
A reminder to complete the following survey questions by Monday to help us revise our mission/vision.
We have a couple upcoming events and hope you will join us.
PTA Meeting – March 9 at 7:00 PM - Our March PTA meeting will take place on March 9 at 7:00 PM. We encourage all families to attend, stay informed, and remain engaged in the important work supporting our school community.
Parent Academy – March 18 - On March 18, we will host a Parent Academy focused on student wellness and substance use awareness with Sean McMahon, our Fairfax Pyramid Substance Abuse Specialist. During this session, we will review:
- This school year’s referral numbers
- Trends within the Fairfax Pyramid
- New items and beverages parents should be aware of
- Suggestions and strategies for how to talk with your child about substance use
This will be an informative and practical session designed to equip families with knowledge and tools to support their children.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our KJMS social worker, Maria Marris, as we close National School Social Work Week.
Social workers in FCPS play a vital role in supporting students by helping to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from impacting their ability to perform at their best. We are grateful for Ms. Marris’ dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students and families.
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
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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The First Annual ARTiFAX Art Show was a packed house on Wednesday night! We had six students representing KJMS:
Arina Pavlenko
Nick Hornfeck
Kate Lee
Elizabeth Sheremetinskiy
Mikayla Wong
Alexa Zuniga
Three students were awarded with extra accolades from FCPS:
Arina Pavlenko - Best in School Award
Mikayla Wong - City of Fairfax Superintendent's Award
Elizabeth Sheremetinskiy - FCPS School Board Award
Congratulations to our fabulous artists!
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
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:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
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.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
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.
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School.
The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. A spirited keynote speech was delivered by Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
Read more about the Black history event.
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.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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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.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins.
Don’t forget to move your clocks
ahead one hour
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. This year, they will be holding the 22nd annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHSST).
Admission is free and the registration link is: https://tinyurl.com/Techstravaganza26,
For more information about the event can be found on our website at https://techstrav.org/index.html
PTA Meeting
There will be a March PTA meeting on March 9th at 7 PM. We hope you can join us. We will have a special guest speaker from Food for Neighbors. We are having a virtual PTA meeting tomorrow at 7 PM. It will be online only. The Zoom link for the meeting is https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99923198936?pwd=FFb8AiDmnBIt72uvRccm4PbDHV1wHA.1.
Wendy’s Restaurant Fundraiser
The PTA is having a fundraiser on March 10th at the Wendy’s Restaurant at 4000 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA. We are raising money for Staff Appreciation week in May. Eat at Wendy’s all day and help show your support for PTA.
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 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
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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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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