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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales    Read Across America Month

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Spirit Days this week.  We have had so much fun.  Friday will be Pajama Day, so wear your pajamas to school.  

This week, we had a scavenger hunt around the school.  Students hunted book characters and learned more about them at each stop.  

  Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday

Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students. 

All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

 

  Next Steps in the Budget Process

The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak. 

Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget. 

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process. 

🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid

Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.

Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

• Tuesday, April 1, Lorton Station Elementary School
• Monday, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School
• Monday, April 21, Mount Eagle Elementary School
• Wednesday, April 23, Mason Crest Elementary School

  Graduation

Kilmer Center School will hold its graduation for students on Friday May 30, 2025.  There will be no school for students on this day. 

  Order Your Yearbook Today 

2024-2025 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale.  The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/10/2024.   You can order  your yearbooks here.  A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well.  If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at [email protected] .

Therapeutic Recreation Services 2025 Summer Camp Registration opens April 2, 2025!

All camp sites are open to residents of Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.

Dates and Camp Hours:

Camp runs six weeks during the summer.  Camp hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Week 1: June 23-27

Week 2: June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4)

Week 3: July 7-11

Week 4: July 14-18

Week 5: July 21-25

Week 6: July 28-31 (No Camp August 1)

More information on camp locations will be coming soon!

For More Information: call 703-324-5532 or email [email protected]

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

April

April 1: No School for Students

April 14-10: Spring Break - No School

May

May 9: Art and Music Show

May 26: Memorial Day - No school

May 30- Graduation- No School for Students 

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  Read Across America Spirit Week Next Week

Kilmer Center will be celebrating our love for Literacy with a month of exciting activities. This includes spirit days selected by some of our High School students, games, scavenger hunts, class literacy challenges and more.   Our Spirt Days will be the week of March 24.  

Monday March 24- Super Readers Day- Dress like superhero

Tuesday March 25- We are Wild About Reading- Wear animal prints

Wednesday March 26- Wacky Wednesday- Come to school with wacky hair                                            and socks

Thursday March 27- Favorite Book Character Day- Dress like your favorite                                          book character

Friday March 28- Pajama Day- Wear your pajamas to school  

  Graduation

Kilmer Center School will hold its graduation for students on Friday May 30, 2025.  There will be no school for students on this day. 

  Order Your Yearbook Today 

2024-2025 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale.  The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/10/2024.   You can order  your yearbooks here.  A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well.  If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at [email protected] .

Therapeutic Recreation Services 2025 Summer Camp Registration opens April 2, 2025!

All camp sites are open to residents of Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.

Dates and Camp Hours:

Camp runs six weeks during the summer.  Camp hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Week 1: June 23-27

Week 2: June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4)

Week 3: July 7-11

Week 4: July 14-18

Week 5: July 21-25

Week 6: July 28-31 (No Camp August 1)

More information on camp locations will be coming soon!

For More Information: call 703-324-5532 or email [email protected]

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

April

April 1: No School for Students

April 14-10: Spring Break - No School

May

May 9: Art and Music Show

May 26: Memorial Day - No school

 

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  Read Across America Month

Kilmer Center will be celebrating our love for Literacy with a month of exciting activities. This includes spirit days selected by some of our High School students, games, scavenger hunts, class literacy challenges and more.   Our Spirt Days will be the week of March 24.  

Monday March 24- Super Readers Day- Dress like superhero

Tuesday March 25- We are Wild About Reading- Wear animal prints

Wednesday March 26- Wacky Wednesday- Come to school with wacky hair                                            and socks

Thursday March 27- Favorite Book Character Day- Dress like your favorite                                          book character

Friday March 28- Pajama Day- Wear your pajamas to school  

School Safety Drills 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for all of us. We have a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan for our school that is reviewed and updated regularly. Our plan includes procedures on how to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Students and staff regularly practice these drills every school year. We also practice lockdown drills.

A Virginia Law (22.1-137.2) requires schools to notify parents at least 24 hours before a school practices a lockdown drill. However, we are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill. We are required to practice lockdown drills two times a year. FCPS lockdown drills do not include any type of active shooter scenario training, they are instruction and classroom based.

We will conduct a lockdown drill at our school soon. They will participate in our second and final drill later this school year.

Additional information on our lockdown drill program to include parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this content, you should discuss the value of these safety drills with your child.

Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for your help to keep our school safe. 

 

  Order Your Yearbook Today 

2024-2025 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale.  The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/10/2024.   You can order  your yearbooks here.  A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well.  If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at [email protected] .

Therapeutic Recreation Services 2025 Summer Camp Registration opens April 2, 2025!

All camp sites are open to residents of Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.

Dates and Camp Hours:

Camp runs six weeks during the summer.  Camp hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Week 1: June 23-27

Week 2: June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4)

Week 3: July 7-11

Week 4: July 14-18

Week 5: July 21-25

Week 6: July 28-31 (No Camp August 1)

More information on camp locations will be coming soon!

For More Information: call 703-324-5532 or email [email protected]

  The Arc of Northern Virginia Presents

 

Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

Date:  March 19, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 3 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore  professional and self-care strategies.

Register here

 

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

April

April 1: No School for Students

April 14-10: Spring Break - No School

May

May 9: Art and Music Show

May 26: Memorial Day - No school

 

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Turning 18 in VA: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to Consider

March 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make their own legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18.

Presented by PEATC in partnership with Richmond Public Schools

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

 

Click on the link to register:

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales    Order Your Yearbook Today 

2024-2025 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale.  The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/10/2024.   You can order  your yearbooks here.  A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well.  If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at [email protected] .

Therapeutic Recreation Services 2025 Summer Camp Registration opens April 2, 2025!

All camp sites are open to residents of Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.

Dates and Camp Hours:

Camp runs six weeks during the summer.  Camp hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Week 1: June 23-27

Week 2: June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4)

Week 3: July 7-11

Week 4: July 14-18

Week 5: July 21-25

Week 6: July 28-31 (No Camp August 1)

More information on camp locations will be coming soon!

For More Information: call 703-324-5532 or email [email protected]

  The Arc of Northern Virginia Presents

 

Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

Date:  March 19, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 3 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore  professional and self-care strategies.

Register here

 

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know

Date:  March 7, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

Register here

 

FCPS Family Resource Center Presents:

 

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know March 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their Autistic children.

Register here

Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

 

March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3Cjke4b

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

April

April 1: No School for Students

April 14-10: Spring Break - No School

May

May 9: Art and Music Show

May 26: Memorial Day - No school

 

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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TRS  

Dates & Camp Hours

Camp runs six weeks during the summer

Week 1: June 23-27

Week 2: June 30-July 3 (No Camp July 4)

Week 3: July 7-11

Week 4: July 14-18

Week 5: July 21-25

Week 6: July 28-31 (No Camp August 1)

Camp hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

More information on camp locations will be coming soon!

For More Information 703-324-5532 or [email protected]

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  Safari Dance

On Monday, High School and Post Graduate students enjoyed a Safari Themed Dance presented by The Potomac School Students.  Thank you to the Tiger Buddies Club at The Potomac School for a fun afternoon. 

The Arc of Northern Virginia Presents

The Basics of Medicaid Waiver

Date: Monday, March 3, 2025

Time: 12:00 pm

Live, online virtual meeting

In this one hour presentation, Lucy Beadnell, our Director of Advocacy, will review what Waivers are, services Waivers offer, how to apply, and give tips for families on waiting lists for services. 

Register for The Basics of Medicaid Waiver

Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

Date:  March 19, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 3 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore  professional and self-care strategies.

Register here

 

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know

Date:  March 7, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

Register here

LEAP (Leadership and Empowerment for Abuse Prevention)

Webinar: Fostering Healthy Relationships and Preventing Abuse: Disability support staff, family members, and friends are invited to attend this free LEAP webinar on Thursday, Feb. 27th from 12 to 1:30p.m.! You'll gain strategies to empower people with disabilities to form healthy relationships and avoid abuse – something that is especially important for people who are at a higher risk for unhealthy relationships and experiencing abuse than their non-disabled peers. 

View the flyer to register and learn more about the agenda and presenters. 

 

FCPS Family Resource Center Presents:

 

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know March 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their Autistic children.

Register here

Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

 

March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3Cjke4b

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

April

April 1: No School for Students

April 14-10: Spring Break - No School

May

May 9: Art and Music Show

May 26: Memorial Day - No school

 

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  The Arc of Northern Virginia Presents

The Basics of Medicaid Waiver

Date: Monday, March 3, 2025

Time: 12:00 pm

Live, online virtual meeting

In this one hour presentation, Lucy Beadnell, our Director of Advocacy, will review what Waivers are, services Waivers offer, how to apply, and give tips for families on waiting lists for services. 

Register for The Basics of Medicaid Waiver

Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens

Date:  March 19, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 3 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore  professional and self-care strategies.

Register here

 

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know

Date:  March 7, 2025

Time:  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their autistic children.

Register here

LEAP (Leadership and Empowerment for Abuse Prevention)

Webinar: Fostering Healthy Relationships and Preventing Abuse: Disability support staff, family members, and friends are invited to attend this free LEAP webinar on Thursday, Feb. 27th from 12 to 1:30p.m.! You'll gain strategies to empower people with disabilities to form healthy relationships and avoid abuse – something that is especially important for people who are at a higher risk for unhealthy relationships and experiencing abuse than their non-disabled peers. 

View the flyer to register and learn more about the agenda and presenters. 

 

FCPS Family Resource Center Presents:

Parenting an Anxious Child: Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies

February 21, 1- 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, will review the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

Register Here

 

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know March 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children.  We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth.  We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their Autistic children.

Register here

Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education

 

March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042

It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult. Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click here to register: http://bit.ly/3Cjke4b

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

February

February 24: Safari Dance for High School and Post Graduate students with                           the Potomac School 

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  Middle School Transition Fair

Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School

Students in Special Education

For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.
*English speakers of other languages: We have language support for you.*

March 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Luther Jackson Middle School
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042

Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school! It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult.

Ensuring postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, as well as learn about short and long-term postsecondary supports, employment and postsecondary education considerations, Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post school success.

This event also includes two speakers who will discuss IEP transition planning, special education services, and postsecondary options for younger students as they navigate FCPS and plan for their future. A questions/answer session will follow.

Click here to register http://bit.ly/3Cjke4b

  It's Time to Plan for Summer Camp!

The 2025 Guide to Summer Camps is now accessible on the Family Resource Center.

  FCPS Proposed Budget Progress

The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education. 

The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.

On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.

Breaking Down the Budget

More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.  

Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students. 

The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information.

🏅 Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards

First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education. 

Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.

Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

 

 

February

February 13: Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group (Now on Thursdays at 7 pm). More information to follow.

February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales    Proposed Budget Presented to School Board

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation. 

As Dr. Reid noted in her January 24 letter to families, “The budget is fiscally responsible and invests in excellence — not just for FCPS, but for all of us in Fairfax County who want a strong community with successful young people, dedicated educators and support staff, and a thriving economy.” 

The proposed budget reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. It focuses on competitive compensation, including a 7.0% salary increase for all staff to recruit and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students; investing in students who require additional support; and continuing multiyear initiatives such as inclusive preschool and safety and security updates.

Learn more on the Budget webpage.

🏅 Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards

First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education. 

Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.

Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

📍 Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

 Click the date above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

 

 

February

February 13: Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group (Now on Thursdays at 7 pm). More information to follow.

February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  🏗️ FCPS’ Proposed Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits

Fairfax County Public Schools updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.

The proposed CIP was presented to the School Board at the January 14 work session. A public hearing was also held January 14. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at its Thursday, February 6, meeting.

Extended School Year (ESY) Dates Announced

The dates for the 2025 sessions of Extended School Year services have been confirmed.  Students will attend from June 30 to July 25 with July 3 & 4th being holidays.

📍 Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m. 

 Click the date above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact the office at 571-226-8440. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

 Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group 

The Kilmer Center/Jill's House Parent support group has changed to Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.  The next two meetings are on Thursday, January 30 at 7 PM and Thursday February 13 at 7:00 PM.  Stay tuned for more information. 

 

 

January

January 30: Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group (Now on Thursdays at 7 pm). More information to follow. 

 

February

February 13: Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group (Now on Thursdays at 7 pm). More information to follow.

February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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No School for Students Wednesday, January 29th

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Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales    Calendar Reminder: No School Wednesday, January 29

Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact the office at 571-226-8440. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

 Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group 

The Kilmer Center/Jill's House Parent support group has changed to Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM.  The next two meetings are on Thursday, January 30 at 7 PM and Thursday February 13 at 7:00 PM.  Stay tuned for more information. 

  Helpful information for individuals and families with someone on the Virginia Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

The Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) run through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. IFSP provides funding for those on the DD Waitlist and hosts the website My Life, My Community https://www.mylifemy communityvirginia.org/. My Life, My Community is an online tool that helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families answer basic questions about services and supports. 

Sign up to get news and updates from the IFSP email list

IFSP First Steps

My Life My Community 

The Center for Family Involvement https://cfi.partnership.vcu.edu/ which is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU has a network of staff and volunteer Family Navigators who have lived experience and provide one to one emotional, informational and systems navigational support for individuals with disabilities and their family members. For more information and assistance on a wide variety of resources.

Call the Helpline (877) 567-1122 or email [email protected] families and professionals make a referral to CFI online

https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/s=HPKXJY43D374XA8T         

The Arc of Northern Virginia Trusts

The Arc of Northern Virginia operates a special needs trust program. They plan and manage trusts, welcome new clients, answer questions, and present free online webinars, First Fridays Futures Planning and Trust Talk. Tuesdays. https://thearcofnovatrust.org/

Need to have a family member evaluated and added to the DD Waiver Waistlist

Find your local Community Services Board and ask for a screening

https://vacsb.org/csb-bha-directory/

 

HIPP and HIPP for Kids

Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for employer-sponsored health insurance: HIPP and HIPP for Kids. You or a member of your family must first be enrolled in a Medicaid program to be eligible to apply for the HIPP programs. These are cost savings programs administered by Virginia Medicaid.

https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/premium-assistance/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-programs

HIPP (19 and over)

For the HIPP program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid. The health plan must meet cost-effectiveness evaluation.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

HIPP for Kids (18 and younger)

For the HIPP for Kids program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid and be less than 19 years of age.

The employer must pay at least 40% of the cost of the health insurance premium.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

Phone: (800) 432-5924

Email: [email protected] 

 

 

 

January

January 29: No School for Students

January 30: Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group (Now on Thursdays at 7 pm). More information to follow. 

 

February

February 13: Kilmer Center / Jill’s House Parent Support Group (Now on Thursdays at 7 pm). More information to follow.

February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales    Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter

  Helpful information for individuals and families with someone on the Virginia Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

The Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) run through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. IFSP provides funding for those on the DD Waitlist and hosts the website My Life, My Community https://www.mylifemy communityvirginia.org/. My Life, My Community is an online tool that helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families answer basic questions about services and supports. 

Sign up to get news and updates from the IFSP email list

IFSP First Steps

My Life My Community 

The Center for Family Involvement https://cfi.partnership.vcu.edu/ which is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU has a network of staff and volunteer Family Navigators who have lived experience and provide one to one emotional, informational and systems navigational support for individuals with disabilities and their family members. For more information and assistance on a wide variety of resources.

Call the Helpline (877) 567-1122 or email [email protected] families and professionals make a referral to CFI online

https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/s=HPKXJY43D374XA8T         

The Arc of Northern Virginia Trusts

The Arc of Northern Virginia operates a special needs trust program. They plan and manage trusts, welcome new clients, answer questions, and present free online webinars, First Fridays Futures Planning and Trust Talk. Tuesdays. https://thearcofnovatrust.org/

Need to have a family member evaluated and added to the DD Waiver Waistlist

Find your local Community Services Board and ask for a screening

https://vacsb.org/csb-bha-directory/

 

HIPP and HIPP for Kids

Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for employer-sponsored health insurance: HIPP and HIPP for Kids. You or a member of your family must first be enrolled in a Medicaid program to be eligible to apply for the HIPP programs. These are cost savings programs administered by Virginia Medicaid.

https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/premium-assistance/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-programs

HIPP (19 and over)

For the HIPP program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid. The health plan must meet cost-effectiveness evaluation.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

HIPP for Kids (18 and younger)

For the HIPP for Kids program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid and be less than 19 years of age.

The employer must pay at least 40% of the cost of the health insurance premium.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

Phone: (800) 432-5924

Email: [email protected] 

 

 

 

January

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday - No School 

January 29: No School for Students 

February

February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School

March

March 31: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. We wish hope everyone has a wonderful break and we look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

 

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

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Can’t get to the DMV? DMV is coming to you!

The Arc of Northern Virginia is hosting DMV Connect on January 13, 2025 from 9:30 AM -2:45.  

DMV Connect offers:

• REAL ID
• Driver’s Licenses
• Identification Cards (Adult and Child)
• Disabled Parking Placards
• Vehicle Titles (Titles will be mailed to customers)
• Virginia Vital Records (Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates -will be mailed to customers)
•  Address Changes
• Vehicle Registrations
• E-ZPass Responders
• Compliance Summaries Transcripts
• Hunting & Fishing Licenses
• Knowledge Testing (Select Visits) 

To schedule your appointment, email [email protected] Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins will be accepted pending availability.

The Arc of Northern Virginia

3060 Williams Drive, Fairfax VA 22031

Main Floor Lobby Meeting Room

January 13, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM 

Navigating travel and the holidays with a child who has an invisible disability

Do you have a child with an invisible disability? Here are some tips to help you navigate and cope with the unexpected changes and sensory overload that can arise during travel over the holidays.

Learn more

Building Strong Parent Advocates

January 13, 2025 - February 3, 2025

The Building Strong Parent Advocates free, self-paced online training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. The training will take approximately 6 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 3 week timeframe.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1467946?

Helpful information for individuals and families with someone on the Virginia Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

The Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) run through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. IFSP provides funding for those on the DD Waitlist and hosts the website My Life, My Community https://www.mylifemy communityvirginia.org/. My Life, My Community is an online tool that helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families answer basic questions about services and supports. 

Sign up to get news and updates from the IFSP email list

IFSP First Steps

My Life My Community 

The Center for Family Involvement https://cfi.partnership.vcu.edu/ which is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU has a network of staff and volunteer Family Navigators who have lived experience and provide one to one emotional, informational and systems navigational support for individuals with disabilities and their family members. For more information and assistance on a wide variety of resources.

Call the Helpline (877) 567-1122 or email [email protected] families and professionals make a referral to CFI online

https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/s=HPKXJY43D374XA8T         

The Arc of Northern Virginia Trusts

The Arc of Northern Virginia operates a special needs trust program. They plan and manage trusts, welcome new clients, answer questions, and present free online webinars, First Fridays Futures Planning and Trust Talk. Tuesdays. https://thearcofnovatrust.org/

Need to have a family member evaluated and added to the DD Waiver Waistlist

Find your local Community Services Board and ask for a screening

https://vacsb.org/csb-bha-directory/

 

HIPP and HIPP for Kids

Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for employer-sponsored health insurance: HIPP and HIPP for Kids. You or a member of your family must first be enrolled in a Medicaid program to be eligible to apply for the HIPP programs. These are cost savings programs administered by Virginia Medicaid.

https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/premium-assistance/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-programs

HIPP (19 and over)

For the HIPP program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid. The health plan must meet cost-effectiveness evaluation.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

HIPP for Kids (18 and younger)

For the HIPP for Kids program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid and be less than 19 years of age.

The employer must pay at least 40% of the cost of the health insurance premium.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

Phone: (800) 432-5924

Email: [email protected] 

 

 

 

December 

December 23-January 3: Winter Break - No School 

January

January 1-3: Winter Break - No School 

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday - No School 

January 29: No School for Students 

February

February 17: Presidents’ Day - No School

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

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Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter

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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales  Upcoming Spirt Days 

We will have Winter Spirit Week the week of December 16th.  

Monday, December 16: Wear Green for Grinch Day 

Tuesday, December 17: Crazy Sock and Hat Day 

Wednesday, December 18: Wacky Wednesday - Wear anything wacky 

Thursday, December 19: Ugly Sweater Day 

Friday, December 20: Pajama Day 

 

Navigating travel and the holidays with a child who has an invisible disability

Do you have a child with an invisible disability? Here are some tips to help you navigate and cope with the unexpected changes and sensory overload that can arise during travel over the holidays.

Learn more

Building Strong Parent Advocates

January 13, 2025 - February 3, 2025

The Building Strong Parent Advocates free, self-paced online training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child’s best advocate. The training will take approximately 6 hours and can be accessed anytime during the 3 week timeframe.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1467946?

Helpful information for individuals and families with someone on the Virginia Developmental Disabilities Waitlist

The Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) run through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. IFSP provides funding for those on the DD Waitlist and hosts the website My Life, My Community https://www.mylifemy communityvirginia.org/. My Life, My Community is an online tool that helps people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families answer basic questions about services and supports. 

Sign up to get news and updates from the IFSP email list

IFSP First Steps

My Life My Community 

The Center for Family Involvement https://cfi.partnership.vcu.edu/ which is part of the Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU has a network of staff and volunteer Family Navigators who have lived experience and provide one to one emotional, informational and systems navigational support for individuals with disabilities and their family members. For more information and assistance on a wide variety of resources.

Call the Helpline (877) 567-1122 or email [email protected] families and professionals make a referral to CFI online

https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/s=HPKXJY43D374XA8T         

The Arc of Northern Virginia Trusts

The Arc of Northern Virginia operates a special needs trust program. They plan and manage trusts, welcome new clients, answer questions, and present free online webinars, First Fridays Futures Planning and Trust Talk. Tuesdays. https://thearcofnovatrust.org/

Need to have a family member evaluated and added to the DD Waiver Waistlist

Find your local Community Services Board and ask for a screening

https://vacsb.org/csb-bha-directory/

 

HIPP and HIPP for Kids

Virginia has two Medicaid-related premium assistance programs that help pay for employer-sponsored health insurance: HIPP and HIPP for Kids. You or a member of your family must first be enrolled in a Medicaid program to be eligible to apply for the HIPP programs. These are cost savings programs administered by Virginia Medicaid.

https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/learn/premium-assistance/health-insurance-premium-payment-hipp-programs

HIPP (19 and over)

For the HIPP program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid. The health plan must meet cost-effectiveness evaluation.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

HIPP for Kids (18 and younger)

For the HIPP for Kids program, eligibility criteria include, but are not limited to the following:

A family member must be enrolled in full coverage Medicaid and be less than 19 years of age.

The employer must pay at least 40% of the cost of the health insurance premium.

Must be enrolled in a health plan that meets the definition of a “qualified employer sponsored plan” that qualifies as creditable coverage under the section 2701(c) (1) of the Public Health Service Act and must be offered to all people in a manner that would be considered nondiscriminatory eligibility.

Must not be a plan with deductibles that are equal to or exceed IRS High Deductible Health Plan limits.

Phone: (800) 432-5924

Email: [email protected] 

 

USAAC's Virtual Family Game Nights  USSAAC's AAC Awareness Committee is excited to host upcoming AAC Family Game Nights. We welcome children who are emergent AAC users and their families, including siblings. This is a great opportunity for families to play games and have conversations while making new friends and meeting other AAC users. Register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSefrmuGkXnRKQ.../viewform The upcoming game night is full but use the form to receive updates for additional game nights. 

 

 

December 

December 23-January 3: Winter Break - No School 

January

January 1-3: Winter Break - No School 

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday - No School 

January 29: No School for Students 

 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

 

Kilmer Center Learning Space Donations

We have a vision to create a  vibrant outdoor learning space for all students to access at Kilmer Center School.  This learning space will be constructed directly beside our school building with a designated walkway directly leading to the learning space.  The learning space will be a large area consisting of beautiful pavers and brick. Scan the included QR code or click here to make your contribution today. 

 

  FCPS Cares

Do you know a Kilmer Center School employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

.

 

 

 

Kilmer Center School Amazon Wishlist  

Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.  This list was created to provide needed supplies to support our students at Kilmer Center School.  Please feel free to share this list with family and friends.  

 

8102 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 | Main Office: 571.226.8440
Attendance: 571.226.8484 | Web | Facebook | Twitter