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Tiger Tales
Tiger's Den
The new school year is beginning soon. Our Open House is Thursday, August 20 from 1:00-2:00pm. The Open House is an opportunity for families to meet their child’s classroom teacher and other staff members.
At Kilmer Center School, we value academic instruction, communication, and shaping behaviors. Our school community continues to focus on school to home connections. Staff will use talking points and written communication to support students and families.
We are excited for the new school year and look forward to collaborating with families.
Please let us know if you have any questions and as always, we wish you a wonderful week.
Hoang and Laura
Save the Date: Open House Thursday, August 20
We will have our open house on Thursday, August 20 from 1:00-2:00. This is a chance to meet your student's teachers, drop of supplies and see the classroom. We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at caoakes@fcps.edu, 571-226-8440, if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. Also, download the new ParentVUE mobile app so you can access your child’s records easily from anywhere!
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
Complete Permission Forms Today
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed. Visit FCPS’ Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Online Verification Update
The Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet allows parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts, and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations) for students in grades PS/HS and kindergarten through 12th grade. The enrolling parent* will be able to access OVU through their SIS ParentVUE account. Visit the FCPS'ParentVue Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet webpage to access the system and see how to access this tool.
Thriving As a Special Needs Caregiver - Reclaiming Your Authentic Identity and Cultivating Alignment with Your Life's Desires
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
6 - 7:30 PM
Caring for a child with special needs can be overwhelming, exhausting, and all-consuming. This supportive workshop is designed to help parents and guardians move beyond survival mode and reconnect with themselves.
Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for reducing stress, restoring balance, and creating small, meaningful shifts that support both your well-being and your child’s needs.
Connect with others who truly understand your journey — and
rediscover that your needs matter too.
Register here
Upcoming Dates
August 2026
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August 20: Open House 1:00-2:00 PM
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August 24: First Day of School
September 2026
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September 4, 7: Holidays | Labor Day Break
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September 21: Holiday | Yom Kippur
October 2026
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October 12: Student Holiday Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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October 30: End of First Quarter | 2-hour Early Release
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
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