A message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's the perfect opportunity for us to recognize the incredible dedication and hard work of our faculty and staff. I encourage you and your student to send a note to a staff member who has made a difference this year. Your kind words go a long way.
A quick reminder that SOL testing begins next week. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can make a big difference in helping students stay focused and feel their best. As always, thanks for your support—we know they’ll do great!
Last week our Kilmer Cougar track & field athletes had a great meet. Tomorrow, they’re back at it at West Springfield. I hope to see you there!
Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, reach out with any questions or concerns.
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!
Ameila R. - Great job being responsible, using your agenda to stay organized and getting caught up on missing work!
Hanna B., Rustam L., and Claire O. - Claire helped with developing a review guide for the incoming 7th graders to help them be better prepared before quizzes next year.
Leticia M.G.A. - Leticia comes to class ready to learn. Her assignments are complete, and she responds promptly to the instructions. With this positive attitude, she has made meaningful progress in her achievement.
Fernanda V.M. - Fernanda kindly helps her peers when they feel lost in class. In addition, she assists me by cleaning up after hands-on activities. Her positive attitude has contributed to establishing a welcoming classroom environment.
 Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming - SOLs
- May 6th - Reading
- May 13th - Math "New date*
- May 20th - 8th Grade Science
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Thanks in advance to our PTA for their generosity!
- Monday, 5/4 - Mocha Monday Magic
- Tuesday, 5/5 - Poppin with Purpose
- Wednesday, 5/6 - Fired Up for You
- Thursday, 5/7 - Rise & Shine, You’re Divine
- Friday, 5/8 - Sweet on You
Last Saturday, our Kilmer Cougars did an awesome job at their first track and field meet. Tomorrow, they’ll be at West Springfield HS. Come out and cheer our athletes on!
Drama’s “Recycled Runway” brought creativity, sustainability, and storytelling together in the best way! Students designed and constructed original costumes from the show “The Big Break” using only recycled materials, transforming everyday items such as cardboard and newspaper into theatrical pieces!
This week, Math 7 Honors and Math 7 students visited the Kilmer Library. Students worked with a partner to review key concepts at a variety of stations. They reviewed everything from calculating tax and tip to probability to graphing equations.
Congratulations to our April Student of the Month award recipients! Each student earned a positive referral, a $10 gift card, and a chance to win a celebration with friends at the end of the quarter.
Anika Patel, Ishaan Bagchi, Nandara Marques, Syona Desai, Josue Mencos Sanchez, Keller Shin, Devin Karnik, Keira Dela Cruz, Gabriella Tai, Nicole Trujillo Abundez, Callan Greenbaum, Caroline Snavely, Fiona Kelly, Viju Vidyut Sengottuvelu Deepa, Mohammed Mansour, Zera Leung
Kilmer Spring Festival - Friday, June 12
New this year - we will celebrate the end of the school year with a Spring Festival during school on Friday, June 12. All students will have the opportunity to attend - there will be field games, bounce houses, music, and more! 7th Grade students will attend in the morning. 8th Grade students will attend at lunch time and in the afternoon. To celebrate our 8th graders completing middle school, there will be food trucks with items available for purchase.
Algebra 1 HN SOL Prep
Attention to all Algebra 1 Honors students. Several SOL preparation sessions are being offered over the coming weeks to review critical topics. If you are aiming for a Pass/Advanced score, this supplemental review could assist you in achieving your goal. Currently, after-school sessions have the most availability. Additional information is available in the image below.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies: Complete this Google Form!
All 8th grade families received an email on March 4 with a Google Form in anticipation of the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies. Please complete this form, if you have not done so already.
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.
Clinic Updates
We would like to welcome a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and new Public Health Nurse (PHN) to Kilmer MS! Our new LPN is Jada Garnett who will be here full time. Our new PHN is Heather Shrader who will be sharing her time between Kilmer MS and a local elementary school.
If you need to contact the clinic, their emails are:
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 7-7:30 am.
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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