KJMS PTA News - September 10, 2026

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In This Issue:


PTA Upcoming Events

Date

Time

Event

Location / Notes

Tuesday, Sep 15 – Wednesday, Sep 16

During PE Class

School Picture Day

Gym

Saturday, Oct 3

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Spirit Night: Chipotle

Chipotle-Main St. - more details below.

Tuesday, Oct 13

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)

Friday, Oct 23

2:30 PM – 4:15 PM

School Fall Dance

School - more details below

Saturday, Nov 7

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Spirit Night: Panera Bread

Panera Bread - Fairfax Blvd. More details below.

Tuesday, Nov 10

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)-Zoom link below

Tuesday, Jan 12

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)

Tuesday, Feb 9

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)

Tuesday, Mar 9

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)

Tuesday, Apr 13

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)

Tuesday, May 11

7:00 PM

PTA Meeting

Virtual (Online)

 

Chipotle Spirit Night

11062 Main St, Fairfax

Saturday, October 3, 2026

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 

Panera Bread Spirit Night

10702 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax

Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Use the FUND4U Promo Code all day for online transactions.

 

PTA Meetings

Join us for our PTA meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except December). Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm. Your input is vital to fostering a supportive, engaging learning environment for our children. After the meeting we will have an open forum for questions about next year’s Executive Board positions.

Zoom Meeting Link (for every meeting): Join the PTA Meeting

**If clicking the link results in an error, please copy the link and paste into your browser.**

Fall Dance

Friday, October 23rd

Your helping hands can light up the dance floor—volunteer today and make this fall celebration truly special! We need snack donations, decoration donations, chaperones, a set up crew, and a clean up crew.

Sign up here: Sign Up to Volunteer and/or Donate


Become A KJMS PTA Member!

PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

The PTA is a powerful network of parents and educators working together to fund school programs, support teachers, and enrich our students' education. By joining, you gain a seat at the table, a voice in school decisions, and a direct way to make a positive impact on your child's daily learning environment

Become a member by paying annual dues at KJMS PTA - Payment of Dues.

Keep in contact on Facebook at Facebook - See more from Katherine Johnson Middle School PTA


SPIRIT WEAR Information

Our Spirit wear store offers a wide variety of high-quality logoed apparel and school promotional products, managed by 1st Place Spiritwear.

The store is open year-round, delivers straight to your home, and supports our amazing school!

Picture PTA Spirit Wear for SY 26-27

Passive FundRAISING

Donate Directly - Donate to the no fuss fundraiser online here: Givebacks

BOX TOPS - Go to the Box Tops How to Earn page and sign up

Harris Teeter - Go to Harris Teeter Together in Education Page for more information; use KJMS ID: 5508 at checkout to make your purchase count.


Educator Appreciation

Our educators deserve recognition for their dedication and hard work in nurturing future generations. Being explicit about our appreciation can boost teacher morale, leading to increased engagement, better student outcomes, and a more positive learning environment for everyone involved. Please take the time to send an EVES staff member a personal note, or participate in one of our special initiatives:

SCHOOL WISH LIST

Show your support for our amazing middle school teachers by exploring our Teacher Appreciation Wishlist to see items they could use to make their day a little more pleasant:

PTA Amazon School Wish List

 

FCPS CARES

Have you ever heard your student say “He’s my favorite teacher” or “She really helped me a lot”? Have you had a notable interaction with one of our educators or staff? Submit a passage of praise to the FCPS CARES Recognition Program so we can acknowledge the good work of the wonderful people at EVES who educate and care for our students!

Program DescriptionFCPS Cares Program

Submit a Write-up: Submit an FCPS Cares Write-Up


PTA Staffing Needs

PTA is a registered non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) that operates with a legally required Executive Board. We are currently operating with a skeleton crew and very much need dedicated help. While these positions are unpaid, we can promise you’ll be rewarded with a sense of pride and the joy of contributing to your student’s educational wellbeing. We need the following positions filled:

  • VP of Programs
  • VP of Advocacy
  • VP of Fundraising
  • Fundraising Committee Members
  • Membership Committee Chair

Please email kjmsptatreasurer@gmail.comkjmsptapresident@gmail.com, and cdcsuki@gmail.com with inquiries.


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.


FCPS Cares
 

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Katherine Johnson employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.


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