Science puts knowledge to work.
3rd graders in Summer Scholars were thrilled to visit the Science Museum of Richmond.
Harvesting Happiness for All 🐔🐐🌽
Summer Scholars were able to enjoy perfect summer weather at Braehead Farm! They learned about the animals, why bees are so important, and locally grown crops.
Water Play! 💦💦💦
Kindergarteners and 1st graders enjoyed Water Day! They played games from duck, duck, goose, to having a water balloon fight and a bunch of other stations in between.
🎳Bowling was right up the alley for 2nd & 3rd grade Summer Scholars students.
📢Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Families📢
Effective this school year, the start time for Hugh Mercer and Lafayette will be at 8:20 AM. Students arriving after 8:20 AM will be marked tardy.
As usual, doors open at 8:00 AM to access the building.
The 3:15 PM dismissal will not change.
During story time, Mr. Williamson's Summer School students worked on learning story elements.📕📕📚Way to go Summer School students !!!
Flashback Friday !! School Year 2024 was an amazing year!
FCPS WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Mrs. Hughes's class enjoyed an amazing story. The story was geared towards reinforcing the letters of the alphabet. HMES/LES summer school students are Rocking the House.
Ms. Anderson class worked on learning the sound "SH". They became Sharks to go along with the "SH" sound. Watch out for the learning Sharks in ocean near you!HMES/ LES students are working hard every day at Summer School!
📰FXBG Advance
Two Local School Divisions Propose Cell Phone Bans
Fredericksburg and Caroline look at going "phone free."
👉https://fxbg.link/4bTPMdl
Ms. Romero and Ms. Armstead's 3rd grade summer scholars participated in a STEAM Day on Friday. They engineered bucket towers with just straws, string, and tape- the winning teams bucket tower could hold over 200 pennies! 😊 After, the scholars did an experiment on rain clouds and chromatography!
HMES/LES Summer School is off to a wonderful start! Ms. Romero's class play a fun game of Math bingo that focused on fractions. What a fun way to reinforce the student's math skills.
This week, Preschool Programs had 3M film installed on the front windows of the building.
All FCPS entrance windows will have protective 3M film installed to help delay intruders and prevent flying glass shards. This initiative is just one part of our layered approach to safety.
USDA's Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids has meals and new benefits to keep your kids fueled up for summer!
SUN Meals: Children 18 and under can enjoy meals together at eligible meal sites. SUN Meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need all summer long.
SUN Meals To-Go: In some rural areas, SUN Meals can be picked up or delivered right to your home!
SUN Bucks: With SUN Bucks, get $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy more of your family's favorite food, from fresh fruits and vegetables to pantry staples, supporting delicious and healthy meals at home.
More information: https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1629925
CAREER FAIR
Tomorrow, 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
📰FXBG Advance: City Schools to Purchase 10 New Electric Buses
https://fxbg.link/10-new-electric-buses
🍴SUMMER FOOD SERVICE 🍴
The Fredericksburg City Public Schools Summer Food Service Program runs June 10, 2024, through July 19, 2024. All children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible. Please note that parents are not permitted to pick up meals. All children must be present to receive a meal and must eat the meal on-location.
Visit our website for location and times: https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-food-service-program
Pilot project pays off in pounds of paper
Click the link for the article highlighting the pilot program at Hugh Mercer.
https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/pilot-project-pays-off-in-pounds-of-paper/article_75d0b416-186d-11ef-99b1-4737a078bde3.html
OUTSTANDING BUS DRIVERS 🚌🚌🚌
Every year the Transportation Department recognizes those who do a stellar job behind the wheel. 👏A round of applause while we recognize Deanna Dent and Leon Dorsey who drive for Hugh Mercer.
