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Kilmer Center School Tiger Tales 

 Art and Music Show Tomorrow May 9

Kilmer Center School's annual Art and Music Show will be on May 9th.  Musical performances will be from 10:00-11:30 and the Art show will be open before and after the performances.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9 

Teacher appreciation week is May 5-9.  We have had a wonderful time celebrating our wonderful teachers, staff and everyone who inspires and supports our students.  Thank you  to everyone who has worked to make this a wonderful and special week.  

Excellence at a Crossroads: FCPS Budget Update

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will begin finalizing the budget on Tuesday, May 6. The current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.

Without new revenue, such as the meals tax (adding just $2-3 to an average dining bill for a family of four), FCPS will face significant cuts.

What Is at Risk?

Go to fcps.edu/crossroads to see examples of where FCPS exceeds minimum state standards.

Special Education Parent Involvement Survey for the 2024-2025 School Year

All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are requested to complete the VDOE annual Special Education Parent Involvement Survey.

This survey will remain open through December 12, 2025. Please complete one survey for each of your children currently receiving special education services during the 2024-2025 school year.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Dr. Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov, or via telephone at (804) 418-4672.

Live, Virtual Training on Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities

Join us for a live, virtual training event, Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities. The purpose of this training is to assist you in understanding the following:

• What are some of the keys to your child's academic success?
• What decisions will you have to make regarding your child's educational path?
• At what point will you be making these decisions? In this training, we refer to these as critical decision points. 
• What information will you need so that you can make the most well-informed decisions for your child? 

Part One will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. Part Two will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. This is a two-part training. You will need to attend both sessions to receive all the information. There is no cost to attend this training.

CDP Registration will be limited to 100 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to people who have not attended previously. This training will be provided by VDOE staff members. Additional details regarding this training will be provided upon registration. 

Questions regarding this event should be directed to Dr. Chiquita Seaborne by phone at (804) 418-4672, or by email at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov.