Kelly Miller Middle School
Family Newsletter- Week 4 Updates: September 21-25
Our Mission
Principal Message
Thank you so much for participating in our annual back to school night. I hope you came away feeling supported and more comfortable with our current virtual school status. If you were not able to attend I have included some links to the sessions for you to watch at your convenience. as we start week 4 of school, next week I want to remind you that your scholar should be turning in assignments and have grades in each of their classes at this point. Progress reports are coming out on October 7th. Please have a check in with your scholar regarding work that needs to be submitted.
Educationally Yours,
Kortni Stafford
202-425-8403
Still Need a Laptop?
If your child does not need a device please come pick up your student supply bag so that your scholar has paper, pencils, and other materials to complete their online assignments.
If you have not enrolled or completed the technology survey we have not secured a device for you. Please take the following actions to ensure your scholar is ready for the first day of school.
Actions Items:
- Enroll for next SY- Please contact Ms. Marchi at sonya.marchi@k12.dc.gov or call 571.44.2352. You can enroll online at www.enrolldcps.dc.gov
- Laptops and Hotspots- please contact Ms. Jackson at 202. 680.9806 or email her at kimberly.jackson2@k12.dc.gov
Hot Spots
Parent Teacher Organization- PTO
Did you miss Back to School Night?
Recorded Sessions:
Key Dates
September 21- September 25
- A- Day
Tuesday, September 22:
- B- Day- Study Hall 9-9:45a (students please use this time to complete work in canvas)
Wednesday, September 23:
- Students should sign into canvas to be marked present for the day
- Students should use this time to contact teachers with questions and to complete assignments in canvas on their own
- NOTE: This is not a day off from school
Thursday, September 24:
- A Day
Friday, September 25:
- B Day- Study Hall 9-9:45a (students please use this time to complete work in canvas)
Save the Date
EMOC/ Reign Conference for students
This virtual conference is a dedicated space for 6th - 12th grade DCPS students of color where they can experience and participate in exciting workshops and can connect with friends and peers. Conference attendees will receive e-gifts and have a chance to win amazing GIVEAWAYS!
Register by September 21st to receive free conference swag.
Register HERE
8th Grade
Attendance Policy
Click the button below for the detailed attendance policy.
Get up to date information by signing up for our schools REMIND account
Remind messages will provide you an opportunity to have a 2 way conversation regarding updates and announcements.
Bell Schedule For 20-21 School year
For questions regarding your students schedule please reach out to our guidance counselor Ms. Wilson at alexis.wilson@k12.dc.gov.
Technology guide
Kelly Miller Staff Directory
Partnerships and Parent resources
Canvas 101 for families
Need your students Schedule?
Aspen allows you to see your scholars schedule, grades, and attendance. Please click the links below to download and read through how to use the parent portal in aspen. If you need your parent portal password reset. Please call Ms. Wilson at 202.643.6806
Aspen Parent Portal Guides and tutorial
Kelly Miller family and community resources
Metal health Hotline
Parents can talk with a licensed clinician anytime for immediate support to discuss coping strategies, address crisis situations, and help resolve family stressors. Clinician also will connect parents to individualized consultation and support. The Mental Health Hotline, 1-888-793-4357 (1-888-WE-HELP) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
Language interpretation services are available.
Individualized Consultation
Licensed clinicians will provide brief counseling and consultation services to support mental well-being. Parents can receive support for behavioral management; to establish routines, and to cope with stress due to juggling multiple responsibilities including distance learning, social distancing, and grief and trauma related to the loss of a loved one. Services will be provided through the telephone with audio only or through visual telehealth applications. Up to three visits are available to all District parents at no charge. If needed, clinicians will connect parents to ongoing, more intensive support.
Parent and Community Resource guide
Mental Health Resources
Department of Behavioral Health is providing sessions for all DC residents.
1. Wellness Wednesdays – please see the attached flyer below
2. Parent consultations - Parent Support Program
Licensed clinicians are available to provide brief counseling and consultation services to support mental well-being. Parents can receive support for behavioral management; to establish routines, and to cope with stress due to juggling multiple responsibilities including distance learning, social distancing, and grief and trauma related to the loss of a loved one. Services will be provided through the telephone with audio only or through visual telehealth applications. Up to three visits are available to all District parents at no charge. If needed, clinicians will connect parents to ongoing, more intensive support.
Contact: The DBH Access Helpline, 1-888-793-4357 (1-888-WE-HELP), is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Language interpretation services are available.
Immunization Updates and Resources
Stay Connected
Website: www.kellymillerms.org
Location: 301 49th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: 202.388.6870
Twitter: @kmmslions