A Message from Principal Steven McFarlane
Kilmer Community,
In recognition of Veterans Day and on behalf of our staff, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who serve. A special thank you to Kevin Sapp, our chorus teacher for his military service prior to joining our staff.
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Kilmer’s Symphonic Orchestra performance at George Mason University as they prepared for their performance next week in Richmond for the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference. To say their performance was phenomenal would be an understatement. The concert is a testament to the countless hours of hard work and dedication that our students (and Mr. Katz!) have put in. If you have a chance, be sure to check out one of their performances this year.
This week is School Psychologist Week. We are lucky to have Megan Runion as our school psychologist. Megan does amazing work with our students and their families. Thank you, Megan!
We had so many nominations for Outstanding employee awards. Thank you for taking the time to highlight the amazing work at Kilmer. The award recipients will be announced in December, but each week we will share nominees from different categories, starting with our Outstanding New Teacher nominees. Congratulations to Mohammad Bashshiti, Lindsay Byrd, Joe Gillen, Emma Grenfell, Maddie Martinucci, Andrew Mauritz, Claire O’Brien, and Niket Shah on their nominations!
I hope everyone has a great weekend. As always, reach out if you have any questions.
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!
Zoya Q. - Zoya showed incredible leadership and kindness while leading her group through a collaborative activity, taking the time to clarify directions and offer encouragement to all members of her group!
Amari L. - You are such a kind, respectful, hardworking person and a great role model for your classmates, great job so far this year!
Juniper S. - Thank you for coming to class with such readiness and responsibilities. Your action is truly an example for every student in the room.
Ishasree V. - Isha, Thank you so much for everything you do to help make the main office run smoothly. We appreciate you greatly.
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November 16 - School Picture Day makeups, all day in the GIR
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November 20 - Symphonic Orchestra VMEA Field trip and performance
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November 20-21 - School Musical in the Cafeteria
We’re All in This Together! Get ready to Get’cha Head in the Game as Kilmer Middle School presents Disney’s High School Musical Jr.! Join us for an energetic, music-filled production featuring our talented student cast as they bring this beloved story to life!
Special Student Performance: Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 2:30 PM for a special student showing! Tickets are just $5, and students attending this performance will be able to take the late bus home afterward.
Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, November 20 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
General Admission: $10 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased using this link or at the door: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15622/kilmer-middle-school-theatre
Congratulations to our cross country team for a fantastic season!
 PTA Skate Night was a huge success!
 Kilmer’s Symphonic Orchestra performing at the Harris Theatre on the campus of George Mason University.
Get Ready for High School Musical JR.!
Get ready to bop to the top with Kilmer Middle School's production of High School Musical JR.! Our talented students are ready to take the stage, and we can't wait to share this exciting show with our school community!
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Student Performance – Wednesday, November 18thJoin us immediately after school for our special student performance! Tickets are just $5, and all students will have access to the late bus to get home afterward. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the show with friends!
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- Friday, November 20th at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, November 21st at 7:00 PM
We hope you'll join us for an unforgettable musical filled with friendship, fun, and fabulous music!
School Picture Day Make-ups: Monday, November 16
Is your student interested in retaking their school photo? On Monday, November 16th, school picture retakes will be taking place during PE classes. This will include both students without a school photo and students who would like to retake their photo. If you previously purchased a photo package, no additional purchase is needed, but your student needs to return the original photo package when they take their new photo in order to get a new photo package. If you have any questions about ordering photos, please reach out to www.vosphoto.com/contact-us or call 703-532-0013. Any general questions can be directed to momartinucci@fcps.edu and paknisley@fcps.edu!
1st Quarter Report Cards & Honor Roll Certificates
First quarter report cards are now available in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. A printed copy will be sent home with students on Friday, November 20. Students who earned all A’s or A’s and B’s for the first quarter will also receive an Honor Roll certificate.
Federal Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in ParentVUE. Your response helps FCPS receive funding for which it is eligible by identifying military and other federally connected families, including families living on a military base.
Please complete one survey for each child. Only the parent who enrolled the student with FCPS can submit the form. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
To complete the survey, sign in to ParentVUE and click on Online Registration. From there, scroll down to find the Federal Impact Aid Survey. If you are experiencing difficulty completing the survey, sign in to ParentVUE using Google Chrome, select Online Packets, then choose Federal Impact Aid Survey. If you need help accessing ParentVUE, contact your child’s school.
Families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE will receive a paper form to complete at home with their student on Friday, November 20. Students may return completed forms during lunch on Monday, November 23, or Tuesday, November 24.
Attendance Matters
As we begin the 2nd quarter, this is a reminder of the importance of regular school attendance. Some students have already missed 6 days, 10% of the school year. Missing 18 days, or 10% of the full school year, is considered chronic absenteeism, whether absences are excused, unexcused, or pre-arranged. Regular attendance helps students stay connected to learning, friends, and teachers. Please make daily attendance a priority whenever your child is well enough to attend.
If your child is sick, use the FCPS Health Flyer for Parents to help decide whether to keep them home. Review FCPS attendance policies and resources for more information.
Parents and legal guardians can report up to two consecutive absences through SIS ParentVUE. Learn more on the FCPS attendance page. You may also email KilmerMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu or call 703-846-8888 before 9:00 a.m. each day your child is absent. If the school does not receive parent or guardian contact within 48 hours, the absence will be recorded as unexcused.
Spring 2027 Full-Time AAP screening is available to current students in Grades
2-7
If you are interested in referring your child for full-time AAP screening, please submit a Full-Time AAP referral form to Kilmer’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Corey Thornblad (ctthornblad@fcps.edu) by December 15, 2026. Late referrals will not be accepted. Students who are found eligible may enroll in Full-Time AAP beginning the first semester of Fall 2027. More information about Advanced Academics can be found on FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
PTA Website
Stay up to date with news and information from the PTA by visiting the PTA website: https://kilmerpta.membershiptoolkit.com/
PTA Executive Board Contact Information
Register for After School Program
Complete the required Afterschool Registration to register for Middle School After-School and Sports Programs. A complete schedule and club descriptions are available via Schoology. Parents > select view as student in top right corner when in Schoology
The Afterschool Program is structured into two session blocks, 2:30 – 3:30 PM and 3:30 – 4:30 PM following the 2:15-2:30 PM Afterschool transition/break in the cafeteria. Intramural Sports available Monday-Thursday. Late Bus Transportation is only available after the second session block at approx. 4:45 PM (Afterschool Dismissal) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Middle School Athletics
As a part of the FCPS Middle School Athletics Program Kilmer will host Interscholastic Winter Volleyball.
Steps to participate (including practice):
- FinalForms Registration opens Dec.1
ALL forms for athletic competitions must now be submitted through FinalForms online registration portal (please do not email or submit paper copies). Families received verification links via the email address tied to ParentVUE Account from FinalForms.
Parents > Search email for “FinalForms” (it may have been routed to spam/junk).
Upcoming Dates
A complete schedule and club descriptions are available via Schoology. Parents > select view as student in top right corner when in Schoology
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Monday, Nov. 16
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Coding Club Meeting 3:30-4:30PM
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Craft Club 3:30-4:30PM
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Tuesday, Nov. 17
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FBLA 2:30-3:30 PM
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Kilmer Winterguard is so excited to dance, spin, and toss our way through our third season this year! If you’ve ever wanted to try out colorguard and learn how to toss a flag or spin a rifle at our first Spin Clinic. No experience necessary, we’re so excited to see you!
- Kilmer Center Gym (next door to Kilmer Middle at 8102 Wolftrap Rd)
- Students cannot stay at Kilmer until 6PM - they must go home at the end of School/Afterschool and return with a Parent
- Sponsored by Marshall HS
- Kilmer Winterguard Registration Link
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Wednesday, Nov. 18
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Student Matinee Performance of High School Musical
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NO Clubs/Activities/Sports (excluding SO & TSA)
- Late Bus Transportation available
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Thursday, Nov. 19
- XC End of Season Ice Cream Social
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Friday, Nov. 20
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Monday, Nov. 23 - Tuesday Nov. 24
- NO After school activities
- NO Late Bus Transportation
QUESTIONS? Ask the After-School Program Specialist Ms. Kardelis (F107).
Private School Application Requests
Private school applications are typically due between mid-October and mid-December. As a reminder, please review Kilmer’s Records Requests and Private School Application Process and submit all requests and required forms at least 10 school days before the application deadline to allow time for accurate processing. For questions or assistance, please contact Student Services at KMSStudentRegistration@fcps.edu.
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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