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in this issue:
August 4 - Parent Q and A - 5-7pm (Virtual)
August 7-9 - Tax-Free Weekend
August 12 - Ice Cream Social - 2-4pm
August 12- New Date - Parent Q and A - 5-7pm (Virtual)
August 18 - Parent Q and A - 5-7pm (Virtual)
August 20: Open House "Eagle Fest" - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
August 24: First Day of School Year 2026-27
September 2 - Back to School Night - 6-8pm
September 4 & 7 - Labor Break - Schools and Central Offices Closed
The Back to School Q & A is a time for families to ask questions about the start of school. School administrators will be available to answer questions. A Google Meet link will be sent the day of the event. All sessions start at 5:00pm with a Spanish translation starting at 6:00pm. Sessions will be recorded, click on the date to access the recording and slideshow for that session.
- Tuesday, August 4th
- Wednesday, August 12th
- Tuesday, August 18th
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!
We will have an opportunity for your family to grab ice cream (there will be dairy-free and nut-free options available), meet our administrative team, tour the building and get help with KJMS communication tools before the school year starts! This is an open house format where you can drop by for as little or as long as you would like. You do not have to arrive right as it begins as there will not be an agenda. If childcare is a concern, feel free to bring siblings along. Enter through Door 7 and a member of the KJMS staff will guide you on a tour.
- August 12th - 2:00-4:00 pm
If you have any questions about the Ice Cream Social, please contact Emily Gardiner via email at eegardiner@fcps.edu
Tax-Free Weekend is Friday, August 7, through Sunday, August 9, is a sales tax holiday in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Visit Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday webpage for details on eligible items, including school supplies and clothing.
See below or Access our webpage for the KJMS School Supply List.
Students are expected to come to class prepared with any assigned work and the following materials every day:
- Plug-in headphones that work with FCPS computers.
- Pencil pouch with team-required supplies. (pencils, pens, colored pencils, highlighters, erasers)
- Binders/Folders
- A book to read throughout the school day.
- A paper or online time-management tool (paper agenda, Schoology Calendar will include class events and assignment due dates, Student Google Account Calendar)
This list will get you ready for a great start to the school year. Some teachers may have course specific class supplies that they will share during the first week of school.
To help students prepare for the upcoming school year and support a successful transition into their mathematics courses, KJMS is providing optional Summer Math Packets for students enrolled in the following courses for the 2026–2027 school year:
- Pre-Algebra / Pre-Algebra Honors
- Algebra / Algebra Honors
- No Geometry/Alg II support on 8/6
These packets are designed to help students review key concepts and build confidence before beginning a rigorous math course in the fall. While completion of the packets is optional, we strongly encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity.
The packets are available on the KJMS website and printed copies may be picked up from the KJMS Main Office during summer hours (Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.).
Our last session for students enrolled at KJMS (rising 7th and 8th graders) for the 2026-2027 school year, KJMS math teachers will provide targeted assistance from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. will be next Thursday:
This final support session will be structured as follows:
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – In-person support at KJMS
- 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Virtual support via Zoom (Zoom link will be shared with families in a separate email)
Each packet includes an answer key so students can check their own work and monitor their progress. Students are expected to complete the work independently and follow all directions provided in the packet. We recommend that the packet be completed with minimal calculator assistance, particularly for students enrolled in honors courses.
We hope these resources help students maintain their math skills over the summer and feel prepared for a strong start in the fall. If you have any questions, please contact the KJMS main office, 703-934-2400.
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
A new electronic system went live, replacing the previous paper-based process. Families will now complete and submit the Exception to Ride request online.
After a decision has been made, parents will automatically receive an email notification with the outcome. If the request is approved, the email will also include the student's bus assignment and transportation information.
https://www.fcps.edu/facilities-and-transportation-forms
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
New ParentVUE Mobile App Launching July 28On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
Several immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades.
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 and 12, but can be given as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school meals.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Meals for Students Available Through August 21No-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 21, at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
Since 2023, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to offer virtual mental health services to FCPS high school students. These services became available to students enrolled in all FCPS middle schools on July 1.
Parents are encouraged to contact Hazel Health directly if they are seeking mental health support for their child, have noticed changes in their child’s mood or behavior, or are having difficulty connecting with a therapist in the community.
To make it easier for families to access services, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to streamline the referral process. Parents can visit the Hazel Health in FCPS website to enroll their child in services or visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
- Boundary Changes for Skyview and Western Pyramids
- Free Mental Health Support for Middle Schoolers
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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