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A quick reminder to help your child head to school prepared and ready to do their best each day.
Please ensure your child brings their fully charged laptop/Chromebook. The charger should stay at home and charged each night.
Replacement chargers can be purchased in MySchoolBucks for $29 or by sending cash to the Main Office.
Limited Loaners: Our supply of spare devices is very limited, so having their assigned equipment ready to go is extra important!
Thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our students prepared and ready to learn!
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In This Issue:
October 3 - Cross Country Meet @ Carson MS 10:00 AM
October 3 - KJMS PTA Fundraiser Spirit Night - 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
October 7 - Walk and Roll to School Day
October 8 - Parent/Caregiver Academy:Supporting Your Student’s Learning at Home: Schoology and SIS (Virtual) - 7:00 PM
October 12 - Indigenous Peoples' Day/School Planning Day - No School for Students.
October 12-16 - National School Lunch Week
October 13 - PTA Meeting (Virtual) - 7:00 PM
October 15 - Multilingual Family Potluck - 6:00 PM - Cafeteria
October 16 - SEL Screener
October 19-23 - National School Bus Safety Week
October 20, 22, 23 & 26 - MWEE Field Trip (Different 7th Grade Teams Each Day)
October 22 & 23 - Picture Day Make-ups (during PE classes)
October 23 - PTA Fall Dance - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Volunteers Needed)
October 23 & 26 - Digital Detox Days
October 30 - End of 1st Quarter - Early Release - 12:15 PM
Dear KJMS Families,
I also hope you can join us for our virtual Parent/Caregiver Academy on Thursday, October 8th, at 7:00 p.m. Our topic will be Supporting Your Student's Learning at Home (Schoology, SIS, Math Textbook). We will send a Google Meet link on October 8th.
It was great to see so many KJMS students and families at the Fairfax High School Homecoming Parade! Thank you for coming out and being part of this special Fairfax Pyramid tradition.
A reminder that our after-school Learners Lab is up and running on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Learners Lab provides students with an opportunity to get additional academic support and complete schoolwork in a supportive environment. Please see the flyer below for more details, including times and how students can participate.
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our main office at 703-934-2400 or contact me directly at cmsmith@fcps.edu.
Ready to Launch!
Enjoy your weekend,
Chris Smith
Principal - Katherine Johnson MS
Use FCPS Cares to recognize any of our staff members
General Information & Daily Timeline:
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Report to Cafeteria after school for sign-in and snack.
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Work in Library from 2:35 PM to 3:30 PM.
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Return to Cafeteria at 3:30 PM for parent pick-up at Door 7 or wait for the bus at 4:30 PM.
Weekly Schedule:
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Monday:
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Silent Homework, Study, Reading Space
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Teachers available for Executive Functioning, Organization, Content Support
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Wednesday & Thursday:
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MATH HELP
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Silent Homework, Study, Reading Space
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Teachers available for Executive Functioning, Organization, Content Support
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School and Wednesday, October 21, at Kingstowne Regional Library. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Help your child prepare for future success by encouraging them to develop positive attendance habits. Regular attendance supports learning and helps students stay on track for college, careers, and other opportunities after graduation.
Take a look at the FCPS calendar. Try your best to schedule any vacations or planned family events on weekends and school holidays. If the appointment needs to be during the school day, when possible, schedule it for the beginning or end of the day to minimize time missed.
If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, please report the absence to our school as early as possible. Find out how to report an absence on our homepage or call the front office.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please let us know. We are here for you! Visit the FCPS Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Disability History and Awareness Month:
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
National Bullying Prevention Month:
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Walk and Roll to School Day:
FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
Monday, October 12, is a student holiday and school planning day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.
Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays:
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- College Prep Resources
- Life in the Community Fair
- Calendar Update: Eid al-Fitr
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center (PRC) offers free workshops (webinars), consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS.
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