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Families,
We were excited to welcome our students back after Spring Break. Next week with celebrate Military Children who attend our FCPS schools. The FCPS website provides an overview of Purple Star schools and how we support Military Children. As we begin Quarter 4, our school community focus is unchanged. We are still focused on literacy, communication, and behavior. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like additional information to support your child in our focus areas or any other areas.
As a reminder, the hours for ESY are 7:45-10:45am and the dates are July 6-July 30.
As always, we welcome your feedback and wish you a wonderful week.
Hoang and Laura
Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April 13-17
Monday Patriotic Day: Wear red white and blue to show our military pride
Tuesday Tie-Dye Day: Wear tie-dye colors to recognize the different branches of the military
Wednesday Purple Up: Wear purple to support and celebrate the children in the military
Thursday Crazy Camo Day: Wear camo an show our support for all the military branches
Friday R.E.D Day: wear red to remember everyone deployed
Jill's House/Kilmer Center
Parent Support Group
April Meeting
Please join us for a
Virtual Parent Support Group
April 9th, 7-8 pm EST
Topic: Need to Dump?
As many of us are diving into spring cleanup (or hope to!)—clearing out closets, garages, and long-overdue to-do lists—it’s also a good time to check in with ourselves.
How is your brain and your heart doing?
If you’re carrying stress, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a space to “dump” some of your emotions, you’re not alone. Whether you're new to JH or have been coming for a while, we invite you to join us for a supportive gathering where you can share your experiences, listen, and connect with others who understand.
Come as you are—no pressure, just support.
I am unable to attend this event. Cara Fratta, Kilmer Center school psychologist, will be hosting. The link for the meeting is Parent Support Group Link. Cara's email is ccfratta@fcps.edu.
Wishing you all a wonderful time!
Warmly,
Deonne Snare
Jill's House
Family Support
Upcoming Calendar Reminders
School Planning Day Friday, April 10, is a school planning day. There will be no school for students.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
See the complete school year calendar.
Save the Date: Annual Art and Music Show
May 8
We will have our annual Art and Music Show on May 8, 2026. The art gallery will open at 9:30 and musical performances will start at 10:00.
First Responder Interaction Day
Saturday, April 25th, 10 AM-2 PM
Fairfax Fire Training Academy on West Ox Rd.
This free event is designed to help individuals with disabilities, their families, and community members learn how to safely and confidently interact with first responders in emergency situations. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local first responders, learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice real-life scenarios in a supportive environment.
At the event, you can:
• Meet and interact with police, fire, and emergency personnel
• Practice navigating emergency scenarios through role-play
• Learn about helpful safety tools like disability ID cards and Emergency Health Profiles
• Explore community resources that support safety and independence
These interactive experiences help build understanding and confidence for both community members and first responders, strengthening safety and communication for everyone involved.
Event details and registration:
https://thearcofnova.org/event/first-responder-interaction-day/
No-Cost Healthcare for Our Community:
April 18-19
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is bringing a free health clinic to Chantilly to provide quality care to those in need. The clinic is open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis until they reach capacity. You do not need an ID to receive services.
When and Where The clinic runs for two days only on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026. It will be held at Mubarak Mosque, located at 4555 Ahmadiyya Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151.
Parking Lot Opens: Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Clinic Opens: Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m.
Services Provided Professional volunteers will offer several types of free care:
Dental: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and dental X-rays.
Vision: Complete eye exams, health evaluations, and prescription glasses made on-site.
Medical: Physical exams, RX consultations, women’s health, and general exams.
This event is hosted by Humanity First. For more information, please visit RAMUSA.ORG or call 865-579-1530.
Literacy Instruction for Students
with Significant Disabilities
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In this session participants will explore the five components of literacy and corresponding instructional practices designed to support the literacy needs of students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Register here
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
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. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Order Your Yearbook Today
2025-2026 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale. The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/4/2026. You can order your yearbooks here. A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well. If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at avbylykbashi@fcps.edu .
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:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
 Resources From our Family Liaison
Military Family Field Day for MOMC - Saturday, April 18
FCPS will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! All military-connected families with FCPS students are invited to a special field day to honor our military-connected children at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 - 2 p.m. Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
This event is designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families with an introduction to options available after high school. Representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs will host information tables.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woodson High School Cafeterias A/B Registration Link
April Parenting Workshops
Parents and caregivers can join the April “Stronger Foundations for Parenting” workshop series focused on building strong parent-child relationships, resilience, and overall child well-being. Sessions are offered both virtually and in person throughout April. More information and registration: Stronger Foundations for Parenting Workshop Series & Power of Play in Parenting
Dads Parenting Group
Free classes for Fathers offered in English and Spanish. These groups are designing to support fathers by providing parenting resources, peer support, and a space to connect with other dads in the community. More information: Dads parenting group
Upcoming One-time-only webinars from the Arc
We’re very excited to bring new webinars to our community this Spring. We’re launching:
Mandated Guardianship Training
In an effort to support guardians with better understanding their roles, Virginia law changed to require all guardians to take a one time, hour long, online training. If you’re a legal guardian, make sure you complete this training, save your certificate of completion, and submit information about this on your annual guardianship report. Remember we always have information on guardianship and alternatives at thearcofnova.org/sdm.
Upcoming Dates
April
April 10: No School for Students
April 21: No School for Students: Special Election
May
May 8: Art and Music School 9:30-11:30
May 25: Memorial Day - No school
May 26: No school for Students
May 27: Eid al-Adha- No School
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations
We have a vision to create a vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School. This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space. The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today.
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FCPS Cares
Do you know a Kilmer Center School 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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Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist. This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School. Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.
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