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Tiger's Den
Families,
Annie and I completed our first week leading Kilmer Center School. We are proud of the continued focus on student achievement as our staff implement our research-based math and reading programs. Please join us for Back to School Night on October 5 from 3:00-5:00pm to learn more about our focus areas: communication, academic instruction, and shaping behaviors. We are excited about the coming weeks as our students engage in learning, and our staff works to increase student achievement.
Please let us know if you have any questions and as always, we wish you a wonderful week.
Laura and Annie
Save the Date: Back to School Night Oct 5
We will have our Back to School Night on Monday October 5 from 3:00-5:00. This is a time to learn more about your student's classroom schedule, curriculum and to see the awesome learning that has been happening here at Kilmer Center School. Watch this space for more information.
Required: Important Back to School Forms
We have printed your child’s forms and sent them home in their backpacks. Please review and complete the forms, make any necessary corrections, sign and return them to the school.
Keeping us informed about your child’s health allows us to consistently provide the best possible care and support for your child throughout the year.
No School Monday September 21- Yom Kippur
Monday September 21, is a holiday and schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.
Stock the Fridge
We are excited to introduce our Staff Snack Fridge, which will provide staff members with snacks, drinks, and small treats throughout the school day.
Families and staff who would like to participate may purchase or donate items from our requested list(Click here for our requested items). This is a wonderful way to show appreciation and support the staff members who care for our students each day.
IFSP Funding Announcement
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, individuals on Virginia's Developmental Disability Waivers Waiting List (the Waitlist) will be able to access the IFSP-Funding Portal in WaMS to create and submit an application.
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IFSP-Funding Application Schedule (Fall 2026)
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First day to apply:
October 1 at 9 a.m.
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Last day to apply:
October 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Virtual Training Session for Individuals and Families
The IFSP staff is offering a online training to show you to apply for funding! The training will be held using Microsoft Teams.
You will:
· Learn how to log in and use the IFSP-Funding Portal,
· Learn how to fill out the funding application, and
· Be able to ask questions during the training.
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After you register, you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include the link you need to join the meeting.
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Can't make it? Watch the training video on the My Life, My Community IFSP-Funding page.
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The application portal will be open for one month. Determinations are not based on the date you apply—so please take your time! For more details on the Funding process and criteria, please review our Program Guidelines at mylifemycommunityvirginia.org/ifsp-funding.
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Before you begin, here are a few reminders:
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· To be eligible to apply, all applicants must be on the Developmental Disability Waivers Waiting List and be living in their own home, or in their family's home.
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· Please refer to the Program Guidelines for more information about how funding determinations are made.
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· Applicants with a priority 1 Waitlist status may apply for up to $1,000. Applicants with a priority 2 or priority 3 Waitlist status may apply for up to $500.
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· Helpful Tip: Please try logging into the Funding Portal in September to make sure your login information works! (Your login information is your last name, the last 6 digits of your Social Security number, and your date of birth.) This will help you avoid any delays when the Portal opens in October. Please note, you will not be able to apply for funding while the Portal is closed.
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· IMPORTANT: Did you receive IFSP funds in December 2025? IFSP-Funding recipients must activate, use, and/or withdraw the funds from their Way2Go debit cards. Per Sections V and VII of the IFSP-Funding Guidelines, failure to activate these cards may impact an applicant's eligibility for future funding awards.
To activate a card, please call Conduent's automated customer service toll-free number at 800-961-8423.
If you still have trouble activating a card or ordering a replacement and you need to speak directly to someone, please call the My Life, My Community toll-free helpline at 844-603-9248.
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To apply for IFSP-Funding between October 1 and October 30, please visit this link:
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Parent Support Group Tonight
Jill's House/Kilmer Center
Parent Support Group
September Meeting
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Please join us for a
Virtual Parent Support Group
Thursday, September 17th, 7-8 pm EST
Topic: Back to School--How's it Going?
How’s everyone doing with getting back into the school routine? Or if it's your first year or two out of the school routine, how is that working?
Join us for a casual Parent Support Group to chat about what’s working, what’s been challenging, and everything in between! From mornings and IEPs to after-school therapies and big feelings, come and share your experience so far, support each other, and remind ourselves that we’re all figuring it out together.
Click here to join
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 Come Visit Us in the Community!
The Arc of Northern Virginia's Special Needs Trust Program will be participating in the Special Needs Planning Convention 2026 on October 3 and will have a table with information and resources about our program!
The convention brings together families and resources covering many stages of special needs planning, from early intervention and education to Medicaid waivers, adulthood, and long-term planning.
If you're attending, we encourage you to stop by our exhibit table, ask questions, and learn more about our Pooled Special Needs Trust Program. Whether you're just beginning to explore special needs planning or already have a trust established with us, we'd love the opportunity to connect with you in person.
Save the date: October 3, 2026. We hope to see you there!
Register here!
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
 Resources From our Family Liaison
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