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Families,
We are excited to share that ESY is July 6-July 30. Teachers are in the process of communicating ESY information during annual IEPs. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
We appreciate your support and always welcome your feedback. Have a wonderful week.
Have a wonderful week.
Hoang and Laura
Save the Date: Parent Coffee
Join us for our Parent Coffee on Friday, February 13, at 9:30 AM in the school cafeteria! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and share experiences. We are also excited to share that coffee will be brewed and served by our students from the Kilmer Center Coffee Shop! We look forward to seeing you there to enjoy a morning together and support them.
ABA Family Training Communication: A Foundation for Independence
This workshop is intended for family members of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.
Topics covered will include:
▪ Communicating wants and needs
▪ Using social interactions and environments to support communication
▪ Breaking down how to teach communication
February 25th, 2026
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/vio-pmnq-dzo
All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. No registration is needed.
To request an interpreter, contact Stephanie Watkins at (571) 423-4110 or by email at sawatkins@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email).
For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.
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.
Division Wide Spirit Day: Thursday February 19
In her Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared a photo of FCPS chiefs dressed up in summer wear, trying to warm things up!
She encourages all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19, for the #FCPSThaw. Read more in Weekly Reflections.
No School for Students Monday and Tuesday February 16 and 17
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday. Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.
Upcoming Events from The Arc of Northern Virginia
Upcoming Career and Transition Events
TRANSITION FAIR FUTURE PLANNING FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Luther Jackson Middle School 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. It’s never too early or too late to start preparing for your future. 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. This event also includes a session led by middle school employment and transition representatives (ETRs). A question/answer session will follow. Register online: https://forms.gle/N46LfpEPVNgMYJwj7
 Resources From our Family Liaison
Therapeutic Recreation Services: Fantastic Times Open House
(Friday, Feb. 13, 7:00–8:30 p.m.)
Sensory-friendly activities, meet TRS staff, learn about programs.
Location: Jim Scott Community Center, 3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031
Contact: 703-324-5532 | TTY 711 | NCSTRS@fairfaxcounty.gov
Therapeutic Recreation Services Virtual Summer Camp Info Session
(Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. Upcoming)
Learn about TRS summer camp programs. Contact: NCSTRS@fairfaxcounty.gov | 703-324-5532
Word of Life Church Resource Center (Ongoing)
Free clothing, shoes, and essential accessories for families in need.
Referral Link: https://www.wolag.org/hope-center
Location: 5225 Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22153
Contact: Mildred Jimenez, em5jimenez@hotmail.com
Lord of Life Lutheran Church Spring 2026 English Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Beginning March 10, 2026
Placement tests in person at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax,
Contact: learnenglish@lordoflifeva.org
Parent Support Group
Join the Jill’s House/Kilmer Center Parent & Caregiver Support Group, a welcoming community for those raising children with significant disabilities. For over 10 years, this group has met monthly to connect parents to one another and a shared network of resources. Whether you are discussing topics like chronic grief and holiday stress or sharing funny stories and planning for life after graduation, these meetings offer a safe, open, and accepting space to share common concerns and triumphs. You do not need to be a Jill’s House client to participate; all are welcome! Meetings are held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm and last about an hour. The Kilmer Center Psychologist or Social Worker and Deonne Snare, the Jill’s House Family Support Specialist, will be present to offer guidance. Please feel free to join with your camera on or off, whatever makes you most comfortable.
2026 Meeting Dates: Feb 12, Mar 12
To Attend: Email Deonne Snare at Deonne.Snare@jillshouse.org to receive the meeting link 15 minutes prior to the start of the session.
Upcoming Dates
February
February 13: Parent Coffee
February 16: Presidents’ Day - No School
February 17:No School for Students
March
March 20: Eid-Al-Fitr - No School
March 27: 2 Hour Early Dismissal
March 30-April 3: Spring Break- No School
April
April 6: No School for Students
April 10: No School for Students
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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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.
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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.
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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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