
We have exciting news! Click on the link below to read the announcement: Fredericksburg City School Names Elementary School and School Leader.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/news


Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Click on this link to view the article 👉 https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/08/05/transition-days-a-first-class-opportunity-for-area-students/


City School Board Hears Accreditation Predictions
Click this link to view the full article. 👉https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/city-school-board-hears-accreditation?publication_id=1315258&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&r=1qyjv0


🎓🎓 Do you have a plan for graduation? Making a plan early and checking in regularly is the best way to ensure on-time graduation.
Come join us in the JM Auditorium on August 28 @ 7pm to learn more about FCPS Graduation Requirements.


WE'RE EXCITED TO SEE YOU!
We enjoyed greeting our kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders today. We're excited to welcome all students back tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6. See you soon!


UPDATED BUS ROUTES
Families, click on the link for the most recent bus routes.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources
Then click + beside Bus Route Info


📌LEARNING LANE CLOSURE UPDATE
🚧Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 16, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane.
🚎Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light.
🚘The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone’s safety.
📲To learn more about this emergency repair work, visit FredericksburgVA.gov or call 540-372-1010.
@fxbggov @spotsygov




TRANSITION DAY 2024 IS COMING!
Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders will attend school for Transition Day on Monday, August 5.
All students in grades PreK through 12 will begin on Tuesday, August 6. Click the link below for more details.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/transition-day


🚧 Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 2, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane.
🚌 Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light.
🚗 The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone's safety.
📅 Neighborhood Meeting about Learning Lane Detour - Please join us this Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30pm at Lafayette Elementary School in the cafeteria. The community is encouraged to attend to learn more about the Learning Lane stormwater pipe emergency repairs and to speak with City officials.
To learn more about this emergency repair work, please visit FredericksburgVA.gov/LearningLane or call the City of Fredericksburg at 540-372-1010.
#repost from @fxbggov
@spotsygov




Orientation and Open House Dates
Preschool Programs
8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103
9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207
10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203
10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206
11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204
12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107
Hugh Mercer and Lafayette
August 1
Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm
All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Walker-Grant
August 1
5:30pm – 7:00pm
James Monroe Open House/Fee Night
July 30
3:00pm – 6:00pm


📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢
Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380


📢📢 Come out this Saturday to the Annual Back-to-School Funday for food trucks & vendors, games, moon bounces, raffles, giveaways, face paint, basketball, a DJ, and so much more!
The event will be held at the GARDEN INN (10429 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg)


Due to impending weather, the Super Cat Bus will not be running this evening.


Did you miss the Super Cat Bus yesterday? It's on the move again today and tomorrow.
The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour
Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894


📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢
Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380


Looking for dinner plans TONIGHT?
25% of all event sales at Chipotle at 1601 Emancipation Highway will go to the JMHS Marching Band, from 5pm to 9pm. Just show this flyer, or preorder online for pickup with the code GLQYJXG


📰Fredericksburg Free Press Exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school📰
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/07/22/ffp-exclusive-theres-nothing-middling-about-new-city-school/


Orientation and Open House Dates
Preschool Programs
8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103
9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207
10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203
10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206
11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204
12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107
Hugh Mercer and Lafayette
August 1
Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm
All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Walker-Grant
August 1
5:30pm – 7:00pm
James Monroe Open House/Fee Night
July 30
3:00pm – 6:00pm


📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢
Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380


FCPS new teachers and professional staff receive their computers and training on division technology resources and practices. #RollingIntoTheNewSchoolYear #WelcomeToTheFCPSFamily
