Upcoming Dates
Monday, February 16 –
President’s Day, No School
Wednesday, February 18 (Snow
Date: Feb. 25) – Rising Seventh Grade Curriculum Night for Students and
Parents, 6:00 pm KMS –
NO AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Friday, February 20 – Choir
Pyramid Concert, Marshall HS, 7pm
Wednesday, February 25 – Band
Pre-assessment Concert, Marshall HS, 7pm
Thursday, February 26 -
Orchestra Pre-assessment Concert, Marshall HS, 6pm
Wednesday, March 4 (Snow
Date: March 12) – Rising Eighth Grade Curriculum Night, 6:30 pm KMS Cafeteria
AnnouncementsThere are several opportunities for students to further their knowledge over the summer or even on the weekend!
Summer STEM Program – Rising 9-11th graders
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM/
Applications accepted until April 15, 2015!
Girls Only STEM Day
http://usna.edu/STEM/applications.php
March 7, 2015
Girls Tech Camp: “Latitude with Altitude”
http://usna.edu/STEM/applications.php
June 15-19, 2015
February 9- March 6, 2015 – Eighth Grade Academic Advising – course selection process for ninth grade courses
All eighth grade students had the opportunity to learn about high school course options for ninth grade on Wednesday, Feb 4th when high school counselors visited Kilmer. The next step in the course selection process is to attend all curriculum and orientation events offered at each high school. After the high school curriculum events, Kilmer school counselors will begin academic advising by meeting individually with all eighth grade students to select high school courses based on their strengths, current academic progress, and interests. Honors recommendations will be shared with each student during this time. After your child meets with their school counselor, course selections will be brought home for a parent signature. Students are expected to return the signed course selection sheet the following day to the folder located in their English classroom. Academic advising will continue throughout the month of February and into March.
March 2 – March 27, 2015 – Seventh Grade Academic Advising – course selection process for eighth grade courses
Kilmer School Counselors will meet individually with all seventh grade students to select eighth grade courses. Honors recommendations will be shared with each student during this time. After your child meets with their school counselor, course selections will be brought home for a parent signature.
Kilmer Fundraiser
Did you know you can get your Washington Nationals chair, picnic table or cooler, you can still get your preferred magazines and cookie dough. Help support Kilmer by clicking on the link at http://www.efundraising.com/kilmerms and purchasing your favorite items.
Reminders
Morning Kiss and Ride
Parents who drop students off in the morning are encouraged to use both doors #15 and #16 (the door closest to the performing arts wing of the school). This is especially encouraged after 7:40 when the Kiss and Ride line is most heavily used. Students who have an instrument can enter the building through door #15 and walk to the performing arts wing as well. This will allow the Kiss and Ride line to flow more smoothly and reduce the wait time.
March SOL Assessments
Eighth Grade Writing SOL
Eighth graders will take the Virginia Writing SOL State Assessment in March. Please avoid any appointments that may interfere with testing. Seventh grade students will not be affected by testing. The bell schedule will also not be impacted. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Angela Stacy (adstacy@fcps.edu). The testing schedule is as follows:
Last Name A-K* (Essay) 8:00-10:30 Monday, March 9
Last Name L-Z* (Essay) 8:00-10:30 Tuesday, March 10
Last Name A-K* (M/C) 8:00-10:30 Wednesday, March 11
Last Name L-Z* (M/C) 8:00-10:30 Thursday, March 12
M/C – multiple-choice
*Students with accommodations and eligibility requirements may test on a different date.
Our English teachers have worked diligently to prepare students for this two-part assessment. To see sample test items, please visit the Virginia Department of Education website at this link http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/
FCPS
Special Education Conference Registration
Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Wexler, Date: March 7, 2015 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Location: Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315
Click here for more conference details: http://www.fcps.edu/dss/conference/
Yearbook
Kilmer Cougar Parents and Students: Order your 2015 yearbook online at Jostens.com! They are only $40 from now until February 16th. After this date, the price increases to $45. If you would like to save money and make sure you have a beautiful record of your memories of Kilmer Middle School, order TODAY!
Order now at: https://jostens.fulcircle.com/jostens2015/Home.aspx?SchoolId=95871014&CID=221931&PFID=2013082604153688766&GID
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