Ms. Meyer's First Grade class enjoying beach day. Activities included limbo, volleyball, coloring beach sheets and playing with sand.
#LESLions #FirstGrade #BeachDay
Ms. Romero and Ms. Armstead's 3rd grade summer scholars participated in a STEAM Day. They engineered bucket towers with just straws, string and tape the winning team's bucket towe4r could hold over 200 pennies. The scholars did an experiment on rain clouds and chromatography.
Field Day 2023-2024 at Lafayette Elementary. Students had so much fun listening to the DJ,
Thank you to everyone who volunteered time to make it a great day for everyone!!!
#LESLions #FieldDay #Volunteers
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.
Lafayette Elementary Field Day 2023-2024. Staff, students, volunteers and Gus the mascot from Fred Nats even had a great time.
#LESLions #FieldDay #FXBGNats
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
2023-2024 Breakfast Buddies. Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time to be a breakfast buddy to the students of Lafayette Elementary.
#LESLions #BreakfastBuddies #Volunteers
Mrs. Wood's class participated in their own book fair. The students had to earn their own money by doing good things around the class, attendance, good behavior, follow rules and be kind and helpful.
#LESLions #BookFair #EarnOwnMoney
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
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Lydia Bochat, our Special Education Liaison at Lafayette, has been accepted into the VDOE's Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy (ASELA) for the 2024-25 school year. This was a very competitive application process, and we're very lucky to have her participate!
🍴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
Ms. Jackson's 3rd, 4th and 5th graders in High School Musical, Jr, May 17, 2024.
#LESLions #HighSchoolMusicalJr
The Lafayette Attendance Fairies handed out Awesome Attendance Awards.
#LESLions #AttendanceFairies #AwesomeAttendanceAward
Attendance Matters Backpacks given out by our Attendance Fairy to all students.
Attendance Matters Because YOU Matter!!!
#LESLions #AttendanceFairy #AttendanceMatters
Mrs. Catlett walking with James Monroe Seniors in the halls of Lafayette Elementary School.
#LESLions #JMHSSeniors
Lafayette Lion greeting students and staff on the last day of school.
#LESLion #LastDayOfSchool
Hello Summer! 🌞
While school is out for summer, here are some mental health resources for your student and family!
Call or text 988 from your phone to contact the National Suicide Hotline!
Call 540-373-6876 for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) 24/7 emergency services line!
To schedule outpatient counseling appointments, visit or call: 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: 540-373-3223
For additional resources: Call 211 from your phone or visit www.findhelp.org.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools cannot endorse any one specific agency in our community, however the resources listed above are available to the citizens of 22401.
SUMMER READING
Take advantage of the many opportunities for summer reading.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss
OUTSTANDING BUS DRIVERS 🚌🚌🚌
Every year the Transportation Department recognizes those who do a stellar job behind the wheel. 👏A round of applause to James Redd and Christina Irizarry who drive for Lafayette.
