Breakfast Buddies

We are thrilled to announce the continuation of our Breakfast Buddies program!

This year, we are partnering with Hugh Mercer Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, and Walker-Grant Middle School. Our goal is to foster meaningful connections between community members and students by sharing breakfast together, creating relationships that can positively influence students for years to come.

As a mentor in this program, we ask for a commitment of at least one semester to meet with your assigned student. This involves enjoying breakfast together for about 30 minutes on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, with meals provided at no cost. We kindly ask that you sign in each visit to receive a visitor’s badge. With your permission, we would be delighted to recognize participants and businesses in our principal’s newsletters and on our website as a token of our appreciation!

We invite you to join us in making a significant impact on the lives and educational experiences of our FCPS students by partnering with families, schools, and the community. If you’re interested in becoming a Breakfast Buddy, please reach out to the staff members listed below at your chosen school.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Fredericksburg City Public Schools and our students!

Meet the Team

Sandy Gillenwater

Division-Level Contact

Director of Family & Community Engagement and Special Initiatives

Email Sandy Gillenwater

(540) 372-1130

Shemika Cooper

Hugh Mercer Elementary School Contact

School Psychologist Specialist

Email Shemika Cooper

(540) 372-1115

Sarah Brady

Lafayette Elementary School Contact

School Counselor

Email Sarah Brady

(540) 310-0029

Emma Brown

Walker-Grant Middle School Contact

Assistant Principal

Email Emma Brown

(540) 372-1145