FCPS

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

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

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

이 소식지를 다른 언어로 읽으려면, 우리 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.

Kilmer Center Tiger Tales      ABA Family Training
Teaching Self-Help and Independent Skills

This workshop is intended for parents of students with the low incidence
disabilities of Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.

Topics covered will include:
▪ How to teach:
o Social Activities
o Self-help and living skills
▪ How to use visuals to facilitate independence

February 14, 2024
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/cgn-udci-kbh

All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Parent Training. To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at [email protected] at least two weeks in advance and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at [email protected]

  Morning at the Museum- Smithsonian

 

Morning at the Museum (MATM) is a free, sensory-friendly program for children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodivergent and their families in which they can visit a Smithsonian museum prior to opening on designated Saturday or Sunday mornings. Monthly programs rotate between Smithsonian museums. Registration is required. Pre-registered families visit one Smithsonian museum before it opens to the public, where they can participate in activities or explore the exhibitions independently at their own pace. Prior to each program, pre-registered families receive “pre-visit” materials to help them prepare for their visit including social narratives, sensory maps, visual schedules, and tip sheets. Similar pre-visit materials are available to help families plan for visits that take place outside of MATM program hours. These materials can be found in the “Resources” section of the Access Smithsonian website here.  

To learn more about Morning at the Museum or to sign up for the mailing list, please email us at [email protected].

The next event is on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (8:00 a.m.).  Registration is required- you can register here.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, March 9, 2024 National Museum of American History

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

 

.

February

February 19: Presidents Day: No School for Students

February 26:Kilmer Center/Jill’s House virtual Parent Support Group  7-8pm

March

March 25-29: Spring Break - No School for Students 

 

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

 

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.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

이 소식지를 다른 언어로 읽으려면, 우리 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.

Kilmer Center Tiger Tales      Thank you Hoang!

A big thank you to our fearless Principal Hoang Nguyen during Principal's Week! Join us in expressing gratitude for Principal Nguyen's unwavering dedication to our school community. Hoang plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our students. Let's take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the leadership  Hoang Nguyen—thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and staff! 

 

  Morning at the Museum- Smithsonian

 

Morning at the Museum (MATM) is a free, sensory-friendly program for children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodivergent and their families in which they can visit a Smithsonian museum prior to opening on designated Saturday or Sunday mornings. Monthly programs rotate between Smithsonian museums. Registration is required. Pre-registered families visit one Smithsonian museum before it opens to the public, where they can participate in activities or explore the exhibitions independently at their own pace. Prior to each program, pre-registered families receive “pre-visit” materials to help them prepare for their visit including social narratives, sensory maps, visual schedules, and tip sheets. Similar pre-visit materials are available to help families plan for visits that take place outside of MATM program hours. These materials can be found in the “Resources” section of the Access Smithsonian website here.  

To learn more about Morning at the Museum or to sign up for the mailing list, please email us at [email protected].

The next event is on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (8:00 a.m.).  Registration is required- you can register here.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, March 9, 2024 National Museum of American History

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

 

.

Quarter End, Early Release, and Student Holiday 

Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher work day. See the complete school year calendar.

January

January 25: 2 Hour Early Release for Students 

January 26: No School for Students 

February

February 19: Presidents Day: No School for Students

February 26:Kilmer Center/Jill’s House virtual Parent Support Group  7-8pm

March

March 25-29: Spring Break - No School for Students 

 

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

 

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.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

이 소식지를 다른 언어로 읽으려면, 우리 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.

Early Dismissal - Thursday, 2/25/24 No School for Students - Friday, 2/26/24 Please remember to meet your child at their afternoon bus stop 2 hours early tomorrow.  Thank you.

 

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.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

이 소식지를 다른 언어로 읽으려면, 우리 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.

Jill's House-Kilmer Center School Parent Support Group Monday, January 22nd 7-8pm

 

 

Join other parents of special needs children to discuss how your holidays went and how the new year is going so far. How are things settling in for you as you reminisce about/recover from the holidays and look ahead to 2024?

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 227 272 775 119 Passcode: 3aVo2U

 

We are happy to answer any questions and we look forward to seeing you at the Parent Support Group!

Andrea Bylykbashi, Kilmer Center Social Worker 

([email protected]; 571-226-8489)

 

Cara Fratta, Kilmer Center School Psychologist 

([email protected]; 571-226-8474) 

 

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.

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.

이 소식지를 다른 언어로 읽으려면, 우리 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.

Kilmer Center Tiger Tales      Transition Parent Support Group Meeting- The Arc of Northern Virginia

 

Date:  Saturday, January 20, 2024 Time:  10:00 - 12:00 noon Location:  IN-PERSON  The Arc of Northern Virginia 3060 Williams Drive, Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031

The purpose of this support group is to share resources and experiences primarily among families who have young adults who have aged out of a school system or who are in their last year of school and will age out of a school system next June.

At this meeting, the speaker will be Cathy Gagnon.  Cathy is married and has 3 daughters.  Her middle daughter, Megan, is 45 years old and was diagnosed with autism at about age 5.  Cathy found that placement in programs was always difficult because 40+ years ago levels of autism were not yet recognized.  As a result, Cathy learned early on that she would have to be Megan’s advocate. Cathy will share with the group the organizational binder she’s created that provides all the primary info on her daughter should someone else need to step in. Cathy will also share her experiences over the years since her daughter left school – the challenges and successes!

There is no cost to attend the group meeting, but pre-registration is required. Attendance for this meeting will be limited to 25 attendees.

Register for the Meeting

 

 

  Morning at the Museum- Smithsonian

 

Morning at the Museum (MATM) is a free, sensory-friendly program for children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodivergent and their families in which they can visit a Smithsonian museum prior to opening on designated Saturday or Sunday mornings. Monthly programs rotate between Smithsonian museums. Registration is required. Pre-registered families visit one Smithsonian museum before it opens to the public, where they can participate in activities or explore the exhibitions independently at their own pace. Prior to each program, pre-registered families receive “pre-visit” materials to help them prepare for their visit including social narratives, sensory maps, visual schedules, and tip sheets. Similar pre-visit materials are available to help families plan for visits that take place outside of MATM program hours. These materials can be found in the “Resources” section of the Access Smithsonian website here.  

To learn more about Morning at the Museum or to sign up for the mailing list, please email us at [email protected].

The next event is on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (8:00 a.m.).  Registration is required- you can register here.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, March 9, 2024 National Museum of American History

Saturday, April 27, 2024 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

    Free Resources for Families

Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities? 

Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).

Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.

ABA Family Training

Communication: A Foundation for Independence
This workshop is intended for parents of students with Autism served in preschool autism
classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.

Topics covered will include:
▪ Communication wants and needs
▪ Using social interactions and environments to facilitate communication
▪ Breaking down how to teach communication

January 17, 2024
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/cgn-udci-kbh

All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. To register or to request an interpreter, contact Liane Sprunk at (571) 423-4110 or by email at [email protected] at least two weeks in advance and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email) in case we need to contact you. For questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at [email protected]. 

Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing and/or cancellation of afterschool activities the evening session will be canceled. If there is a full day closing both training sessions will be canceled.

 

.

January

 

January 22:Kilmer Center/Jill’s House virtual Parent Support Group  7-8pm

January 25: 2 Hour Early Release for Students 

January 26: No School for Students 

February

February 19: Presidents Day: No School for Students

February 26:Kilmer Center/Jill’s House virtual Parent Support Group  7-8pm

 

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

 

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