A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
Congratulations to Giau Ngo, Kilmer’s Building Supervisor, on being named Region 5’s Most Outstanding Operational Employee! On Tuesday this week, Region 5 Assistant Superintendent Becky Baenig, Region 5 Executive Principal Gordon Stokes, and Region 5 Executive Principal Chad Lehman visited Kilmer to surprise Giau with this award. This honor is very much deserved, and we’re lucky to have Mr. Ngo at Kilmer.
Also, thank you again to the PTA for Stocking-the-Fridge this past week! This thoughtful gesture goes a long way with staff and is very much appreciated.
Finally, if you haven’t already, please take the family engagement survey. Parents/caregivers should have received an email invitation with a unique survey link from FCPS. The subject line is: FCPS Family Engagement Survey. Or, use this link to take the Family Engagement Survey before it closes on March 23: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2026
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Steven McFarlane
Principal
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Here are just a few of the Positive Referrals received by our Kilmer Cougars from staff members this week!
Clara C.M. - I want to thank you for thinking of your classmate before yourself. Your kindness and consideration truly stood out, and it shows the kind of caring and thoughtful person you are. Actions like yours help make our classroom a supportive and positive place for everyone. I’m very proud of you.
Victoria W. - Victoria consistently looks for ways to help fellow classmates and contribute to her classroom community.
Parsam K. - Thank you, Parsam for always having a positive attitude. You come into class and greet me with a Hi and are always respectful to your teacher and the other classmates. Thank you Parsam!
Jermone C. - Jerome works diligently to consistently complete all his assignments and offers meaningful contributions in class.
Daniel K. - Daniel shows tremendous dedication to his learning and actively seeks out ways to improve.
 Upcoming Dates
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March 9-23 - FCPS Family Engagement Survey Open (see more details below)
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March 17 - Integrated Reading and Writing Assessment (IRW) for 8th grade students
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March 18-19 - Chorus Spring Assessment
- FCPS School Calendar 2025-26
Congratulations to Giau Ngo, Kilmer’s Building Supervisor, for being named Region 5’s Most Outstanding Operational Employee. On Tuesday this week, Region 5 Assistant Superintendent Becky Baenig, Region 5 Executive Principal Gordon Stokes, and Region 5 Executive Principal Chad Lehman visited Kilmer to surprise Mr. Ngo with this award.
On February 24th, the Afterschool Program hosted a School Bee. Noel An is our champion after having spelled “atrium” and will go on to represent Kilmer at the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee later this month. A special thank you to Mr. Sharma, Mrs. Tempesta, Mrs. VanOrden, Ms. Engel and the Kilmer PTA for making sure the Scripps Spelling Bee continues at Kilmer!
As always, the Stock-the-Fridge put on by the PTA was a huge hit! Thanks for all the support!
Students in Ms. Hession’s Civics class play a game of memory to match branches of government with their associated parts!
 Science 7 students show their learning of mitosis and the cell cycle in this collaborative activity!
3rd Quarter Grades
The 3rd quarter ends Friday, March 27. Gradebook and Report Card Modules in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be unavailable to Parents and Students from Friday, March 27 at 4PM through Monday, April 14 at 6AM. On April 14, 3rd quarter report cards will be visible in SIS. A printed copy of 3rd quarter report cards will be sent home the week of April 23.
FCPS Family Engagement Survey
Starting on March 9, share your feedback on our school's welcoming environment, communication, volunteer opportunities, and more. Parents/caregivers should receive an email invitation with a unique survey link from FCPS on March 9. The subject line is: FCPS Family Engagement Survey. Or, use this link to take the Family Engagement Survey before it closes on March 23: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2026
Spring Track & Field
As a part of the FCPS Middle School Athletics Program Kilmer will host Spring Track & Field. Coaches and Volunteers Needed! If interested in volunteering, please contact Kim Kardelis @ kckardelis@fcps.edu
Returning Athletes from Cross Country or Crosstown Hoops:
Do Not Need to resubmit Athletic Physicals if PPE on file is dated after March 30,2025
Do Need to complete the Spring Track and Field Athletics Registration Form
Families new to MS Athletics must complete several required steps prior to participating (including practice):
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FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination (PPE) Form.
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The PPE Form must be completely filled in and properly signed (pages 1-3) attesting that you have been examined, found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which report was signed (dated after 3/30/26)
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Proof of Medical/Accident Insurance Coverage (on PPE Form) Any student participating in voluntary Afterschool athletic programs, must have insurance.
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Hard/paper copies of PPE and ECC Forms to the Main Office for review, processing and approval. *Students may not be cleared for participation the same day they submit forms. **Blank copies are available in the Main Office.
- State-Mandated Concussion Education Program
Practice and Meet Details
- Practices Begin 4/07
- 2:30-3:30PM on Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
- Must participate in 4 practices for Meet Eligibility
- NO Tryouts - NO Experience Needed
- 8AM Saturday Meet Schedule:
- 4/25 Herndon HS
- 5/02 West Springfield HS
- 5/09 Marshall HS
- 5/16 Oakton HS
- 5/30 Robinson (MS T&F Champs Meet)
Want to Make a Difference at Kilmer? Join the PTA Board!
The Kilmer Middle School PTA is looking for parents to join our board for next school year (2026-2027). We have openings for President, Secretary, and Treasurer — no prior PTA experience required. Interested? Reach out to us at KilmerPTA@gmail.com!
PTA Website
Stay up to date with news and information from the PTA by visiting the PTA website: https://kilmerpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Executive Board Contact Information
After School Activities News/Updates
Each week Ms. Kardelis will post a detailed overview of our After School Program to our website. Please visit Kilmer’s website at https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/afterschool_newsletter to find the weekly After School newsletter. If you have any questions regarding our After School Program please reach out to Kim Kardelis, After School Specialist, at kckardelis@fcps.edu.
Free Math Tutoring every Monday Morning:
Every week, TJ students come to Kilmer to offer free math tutoring. This is typically on Mondays (or the first day of the week if Monday is a holiday). Join us in F123 from 7-7:30am.
Save the Dates - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies!
- Guardians: June 10, 2026 - 8-9:30 AM
- Pegasus: June 10, 2026 - 12:30-2:00 PM
- Constellations: June 11, 2026 - 8-9:30 AM
- Voyagers: June 11, 2026 - 12:30-2:00 PM
FCPS Cares
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 each region wins a staff celebration from HR. Consider submitting an FCPS Cares to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
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