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Tiger's Den
Families,
It’s our last full week of school. The 2025-2026 school year included learning, our focus on communication, and behavior and many wonderful memories. Our school community is proud to continue our focus during ESY and into the 2026-2027 school year. As we transition into our summer ESY program we are reminded of the various ways we continuously serve our families into the summer months. Our ESY program is July 6-July 30, and the hours are 7:45-10:45am. We can wait for Camp Kilmer ESY!
We wish you a great week.
Hoang and Laura
Educate Fairfax Grant
Several spaces within Kilmer Center School have been given an update due to the generosity of the Educate Fairfax Grant! The goal was to create and updated Leaning Labs around the school building that all students can equitably access. Spaces include the Kitchen Lab, Work based Learning Space, Motor Lab, and Laundry Lab.
Peer Mentoring for Students with Vision Impairment
Virginia high school students who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind have a unique opportunity to plan for their futures through the Peer Mentoring Project. This one-year virtual program, hosted by VCU’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in partnership with the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI), pairs students with young professionals who share similar lived experiences. From September 2026 to May 2027, participants will engage in 6 group and 6 individual sessions to explore career pathways and build a personalized career development portfolio. If you are a high school student in the 2026-2027 school year with reliable internet access and a desire to grow, contact William Sutton at 804-659-2622 or via email at William.Sutton@dbvi.virginia.gov to learn more about joining this supportive community.
For more information, click here.
Webcast on Medicaid Waivers in Virginia
Navigating state disability services can feel overwhelming, but understanding available benefits is a vital piece of planning for a successful future. Join CTI on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM ET for a webcast on "Medicaid Waivers in Virginia." Presented by Megan Reynolds (CTI) and Kendra Wormley (PEATC), this session will demystify Virginia’s waiver system, clarify eligibility criteria, and provide step-by-step guidance on how to obtain essential state benefits like personal assistance and community support. Whether you are a family member, advocate, or transition professional, this brief webinar will give you the practical knowledge needed to navigate the process with confidence.
Tech tools for job success
Monday, June 29, 2026
Join us for this workshop to learn about technology that can help teens and adults with disabilities build the skills they need to get and keep a job. Participants will see demos of apps and devices that can support them through managing time, staying organized, and getting tasks done—like alarms, calendars, to-do lists, reminders, and task directions. They'll also explore how executive function tools like these can help them gain more confidence and succeed at work.
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Register now!
AccessAbility Fairfax
Thursday, July 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Pkwy Fairfax, VA 22035
Attend Fairfax County’s AccessAbility Fairfax on Thursday, July 30! This free event is designed to connect you directly with county agencies and partners, get personalized assistance, and discover valuable programs designed to support you and your loved ones.
Some on-site offerings:
- MetroAccess
- Benefits & financial assistance support
- Information about housing programs & home repair assistance
- Mental health services & referral assistance
- Emergency alert system registration
Make sure to check out:
- 911 simulator experience
- Sensory friendly wellness room
- Library card sign-up (bring photo ID)
- Unclaimed property search (Find lost money!)
Learn about reduced-cost transportation programs, financial assistance options, housing assistance, mental health services, and emergency resources. There will even be a limited quantity of $50 transportation gift cards for qualifying attendees!
Learn more and Pre-Register here.
Going Places! Bowling - JCC
Going Places! is a social club through our Inclusion and Disability Services program that meets monthly to explore new places and experiences together. The club is for neurodivergent teens and adults to socialize and participate in fun activities.
Going Places! Bowling
June 14 @ 2:00-4:00 pm
https://thej.org/event/going-places-june-bowling-party-2/
Next Transition Talk: Independent Living (parents-only)
From VCU-CTI: Life after high school brings new opportunities and responsibilities. Join us for our next Transition Talk about Independent Living on June 2, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 PM ET for a live Q&A on Zoom featuring Kendel St. John, Transition Training Associate at CTI, and hosted by Dr.Staci Carr, Technical Assistance Associate at CTI. This session will focus on preparing students for independent living, including skills for daily life, community participation, and managing personal needs. Learn how schools, families, and communities can work together to support students in achieving greater independence. Register on Zoom to save your seat!
For more information and to register, click here.
Upcoming ARC Events
Metro Comes to The Arc of Northern Virginia
June 18, 2026 - 10am
Fairfax office of The Arc of Northern Virginia
Representatives from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will be on site to assist with the Reduced Fare Program and MetroAccess Door to Door. Applications required.
For more information and to register, click here.
Arc Events
June 2026
Transition Lunch & Learn – 6/11, 12pm
Trust Talk Tuesday – 6/16, 10am
June Chat with an Attorney About Special Education – 6/17
Parents Planning Forward – 6/18, 10am
Metro Comes to The Arc of Northern Virginia – 618, 10am
Summer Cooking Class ’26 – 6/22, 11am
Trust Talk Tuesday – 6/30,10am
July 2026
Building Independence with TFIL – 7/2, 12pm
Transition Lunch & Learn – 7/9, 12pm
Summer Series: Career Compass – 7/13-7/17
Trust Talk Tuesday – 7/14, 10am
July Chat with an Attorney About Special Education - 7/15
TFIL’s Travel Trip – 7/17, 11am
The Family Village: Transition Parents Support Group – 7/18, 10am
Letter of Intent Workshop – 7/24, 10am
Trust Talk Tuesday – 7/28, 10am
TFIL Talks - 7/28, 7pm
TFIL & WMATA Travel Trip – 7/29, 10am
Click to learn more about some of our upcoming webinars and events.
 Resources From our Family Liaison
FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (Summer 2026)
Fairfax County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will continue providing summer meals to support children and families when school is not in session. Free meals are available to all children and teens 18 years of age and younger at designated FCPS summer meal sites, regardless of income or school enrollment. Meals are served onsite at participating locations from the Monday after school lets out through the Friday before the new school year begins.
New for 2026:
Educate Fairfax will fund meals for all adults at all FCPS open feeding sites, allowing families to dine together at participating locations.
FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) – Adult ESOL Program (Summer 2026)
Summer 2026 Classes: July 6–31, 2026 | New Student Testing: June 15–22, 2026 (varies by location)
FCPS Adult and Community Education is offering in-person English classes for adults this summer to help participants improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Classes are available at multiple Fairfax County locations, and all new students must complete a placement test and present one original identification document before registering.
Fairfax Connector (Summer 2026)
Free Student Bus Pass Program- Fairfax Connector is offering free rides for Fairfax County middle and high school students, including rising and current 6th graders, through the Student Bus Pass Program. Students can use their pass on Fairfax Connector buses seven days a week, helping them access summer programs, jobs, recreation, libraries, and other community resources at no cost. Families can obtain a Student Bus Pass through their school's Student Services Office.
Health Department Services & WIC Information
The Fairfax County Health Department is providing ongoing community health services including environmental health, communicable disease support, refugee services, maternity services, school immunizations, TB testing and treatment, and WIC nutrition assistance. Multiple WIC offices and public health centers remain available across Fairfax County to support families and residents.
Inova Health System – Community Health Programs for Children (Ongoing Services Available Year-Round)
Inova offers a variety of free or low-cost healthcare resources for children, including assistance with Medicaid/FAMIS applications, primary care services for children with Medicaid or no insurance, free virtual nutrition and cooking classes, and care coordination for children with special healthcare needs. Families can access preventive care, immunizations, school and sports physicals, nutrition counseling, and support services at no cost or reduced cost.
703-698-2450
Sibshops/SibTeen Summer Camp
📅Date - Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23
⏱️ Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
📍Location - Fairfax Villa Elementary
10900 Santa Clara Dr. Fairfax, VA
Sibshops and SibTeen will hold a two-day summer camp for children who have a sibling with a disability. Each day participants will participate in a variety of fun recreation and art based community building activities and discussion related to their shared experience and access peer support. Lunch will be provided each day.
Sibshops is open to children in grades 2nd through 5th. SibTeen is offered to children in grades 6 through 9.
Register here
Upcoming Dates
June
June17: Last day of School
July
July 6: First day of ESY
July 30: Last day of ESY
August
August 24: First Day of School
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
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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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