In this Issue
- VEX Robotics - Session 2
- Appian Board Games - Session 2
- Paper Quilling - Session 2
- Pickleball - Session 2
- KJMS Spring Track & Field Registration
- FHS Rising 9th Grade Football Information Meeting
- KJMS After-School Clubs-by-Day
- KJMS After-School Google Calendar
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VEX Robotics - Session 2 begins Thursday, January 30th!
Build and code Vex robotics creations with your friends!
Compete against your classmates in robotics challenges!
KJMS VEX Robotics will meet on Thursdays beginning January 30th through April 3rd.
Meetings will take place from 2:30-4:00 on Thursdays:
1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 and 4/3
The second session of VEX Robotics is open to students who were waitlisted for Session 1. Please see the signup to see your student’s status:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAAA722A4F49-51722646-kjms#/
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Appian - Session 2 begins on Wednesday, February 5th!
The Appian Board Games League is a free after-school program designed to help students in grades 7 and 8 develop important critical-thinking and social skills while engaged in a fun and challenging activity.
In the Winter/Spring Session of Appian Board Games League, students will learn how to play Carcassonne.
Meetings will take place from 2:30-3:30 on Wednesdays:
2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12 - students will learn to play Carcassonne and will perfect their strategy
3/15 - Players will compete against other FCPS Middle School students in a Carcassonne Tournament at LHMS - There will be food and prizes!!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Signup for Appian Games: Carcassonne goes live on Monday, 1/27 @ 3pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAAA722A4F49-54504449-appian
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KJMS Paper Quilling Club will begin a new session on Thursday, February 6th!
In this club, students will delve into the fascinating world of paper quilling, a traditional craft that transforms simple strips of paper into intricate and stunning designs. Guided by an experienced mentor, participants will learn various quilling techniques, from basic coils and scrolls to advanced shapes and designs. Each session will introduce new skills and projects (bookmarks, magnets, cards, ornaments, 3d figures, candle holders, etc) allowing members to progressively build their expertise and confidence in this unique art form.
Meetings will take place from 2:30-4:00 on Thursdays:
2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, and 3/13
Signup for Paper Quilling Club goes live on Monday, 1/27 @ 3pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAAA722A4F49-54504653-paper
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Pickleball - Session 2 will begin on Monday, April 7th!
Meetings will take place on Mondays from 2:30-4:00pm
We will have open play as well as tournament play.
We will play in the main gym or outside (weather permitting).
Meeting Dates: 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/12, 5/19
The second session of Pickleball is open to students who were waitlisted for Session 1. Please see the signup to see your student’s status:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAAA722A4F49-53062427-pickleball
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Dear KJMS Families,
Exciting News! KJMS is gearing up for the 2025 Track and Field season. All students, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome to join! Explore events like the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, long jump, and shot put. New this season 4X400m reply. We practice twice a week (2:30pm – 4:20pm) at KJMS with Saturday morning competitions at local high schools. Be part of history and stay tuned for our parent/student interest meeting in February.
Please note that several steps must be completed before students can participate in ANY activities. (Practice and Meets)
1st Practice
April 2nd 2:30pm - 4:20pm
Practices take place on Mondays and Wednesday after-school
Tentative Meet Schedule (7:30am – 1:30pm)
April 26 @ Madison HS
May 3rd @ Woodson HS
May 10th @Marshall HS
May 17 @ West Springfield HS
May 31st @Robinson HS Champion Meet
We look forward to another exciting season and hope your student will join us! Please feel free to reach out to Curtiss Barnes, Athletic Coordinator (crbarnes@fcps.edu) if you have any questions about the registration process or requirements.
Fairfax High School Football will hold a Rising 9th Grade Football Interest Meeting Thursday, January 23rd during after-school at KJMS.
Coach Taylor will be there to discuss:
- Off season workouts this Spring
- Summer and Fall schedules
- Required paperwork
- Any questions the future lions may have
Any student who is interested in attending should plan on going to the cafeteria after-school on Thursday, January 23rd.
Please see Mr. Dejo or email Coach Taylor at rstaylor@fcps.edu with any questions
 After-School Kiss and Ride
Door 7 (near the cafeteria) is the location for pickup during After-School hours. Feel free to text your student when you arrive so they can meet you outside Door 7.
Take a look at the KJMS Fall/Winter Clubs-by-Day Calendar!
Click on the links for descriptions and signup information. This document will be updated as more clubs are added.
The KJMS After-School Google Calendar is a live calendar of after-school program dates for the Fall/Winter. View club schedules, cancellation dates and upcoming programming.
Stay in Touch with Us
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
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