Everyone is Welcome Here! Tony Wishard, Hugh Mercer Elementary School Assistant Principal and Sandy Gillenwater, Director of Family & Community Engagement and Special Initiatives presented at the 2024 National Family Engagement Symposium in Raleigh, North Carolina last week. The presentations highlighted many of the FCPS Family & Community Engagement Committee division events, participation in specific Fredericksburg community events, and the journey of welcoming our over 200 local partnerships.
Walker-Grant Orchestra Takes First
The WGMS Orchestra, led by Dr. Bartram, won First Place in their division at Saturday's Music in the Marks competition at Busch Gardens this past weekend. They also earned Best Overall Orchestra from the panel of judges. Music in the Parks hosts the most popular school music competitions in the country, and Busch Gardens is one of their primary sites. The orchestra competed against schools from VA, NC, PA, MD, and NJ.
JM sophomores and juniors learned about A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School for next school year.
Current JM 10th & 11th Grade students and families, if you missed the interest meeting this morning, join us at 5pm at James Monroe this afternoon.
FCPS families have one week left to register their elementary students (K-5) for the Superintendent’s Summer Scholars Program. The deadline to register is May 6.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-programs
Calendar Update
Monday, May 13, 2024, will change from an instructional day for students to a professional development day for faculty and staff. Faculty and staff will use this valuable time for critical planning for a new curriculum the division is implementing during the 2024-2025 school year.
This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Friday April 26th wear red and white.
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
Click the link to view the article. https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/04/25/former-city-schools-superintendent-inducted-into-jm-sports-hall-of-fame/
CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed!
Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Thursday April 25th wear blue and red.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools presents Col. Brooks with the 2024 Fredericksburg City Public Schools resolution for the Month of the Military Child
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/8349728/fredericksburg-city-public-schools-presents-col-brooks-with-2024-fredericksburg-city-public-schools-resolution-month
Vaping in School is a Growing Problem
https://fxbgadvance.com/vaping-in-school-is-a-growing-problem/
This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Wednesday April 24th wear blue and white.
Current 10 & 11 Grade Families, please attend the Virtual Governor's School Interest Meeting on April 29, at 1 PM or 5 PM, at James Monroe High School. Click here for more information👉 https://jmhs.fxbgschools.us/o/jmhs/page/a-linwood-holton-governors-school
178 people participated in our first FCPS World Flags Trivia Game.
Pictured below are our winners!
Gloria Ramirez with her two children, Hunter Edwards, Oswa Zubayda Loudhabachi, Jack (John) Clement Schaffer, and Mrs. Johnson with one of her EL classes.
Lunch with the Boys in Bowties
After-school club at Hugh Mercer Elementary teaches more than just manners and etiquette.
Click on this link for the full article 👉 https://fxbg.link/3wblP8P
This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Tuesday April 23rd wear white and green.
Two of our very own, Dr. Latoya Floyd and Leslie Glover visited D.C. and spoke about Special Education and protections of people with disabilities at the Office of Special Education Programs, United States Department of Education and The National Disabilities Rights Network.
At Arbor Day celebration, Catlett honored for deep roots in community
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/04/17/at-arbor-day-celebration-catlett-honored-for-deep-roots-in-community/
SUMMER PROGRAMS
FCPS Summer Programs details are available on the FCPS webpage. Dates and times for these programs vary, so visit our webpage to access information about various programs such as Summer School, Summer Scholars, KinderCamp, and Extended School Year. Please note that the Superintendent’s Summer Scholars Program has a registration deadline on May 6. The registration link is provided on the webpage for your reference.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-programs
Students wade into an outdoor classroom — with the Rappahannock as the teacher
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/04/18/students-wade-into-an-outdoor-classroom-with-the-rappahannock-as-the-teacher/
