VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Vice School Board Member Jen Boyd.
Jennifer L Boyd was elected to the Fredericksburg City School Board in 2016 and again in 2018, and 2022. Ms. Boyd was the chair of the School Board in 2019-2020 and most recently in CY 2023. Ms. Boyd has resided in Ward 3 of the City of Fredericksburg for the past 25 years. Her three children, Carter, Kyle, and Katelyn are all graduates of James Monroe High School.
#VSBASchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
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UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers, and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed.
Preregistration preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
If you’re interested in attending, please register at https://fxbg.link/CareerFair.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130.
#teachfxbg

🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️ 1935 Walker-Grant School Restoration Community Meeting
The 1935 Walker-Grant School Restoration Community Meeting that took place last night was a huge success. This meeting gave the community an opportunity to share their thoughts regarding their vision for the restoration of the 1935 Walker-Grant School.

Staff supporting our mental health grant participated in state training along with the other 8 grantees.
Fredericksburg presented on the highlights the division has made with the additional mental health grant support!
Nick Brousse-dean of students
Dr. Amelia Jurlando- school psychologist
Kim Cunningham - school counselor
Barrie Massey - school social worker
Jen Bunn- school social worker
Maris Wyatt- Director of Special Education

VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Vice Chair of the Board Matt Rowe.
Mr. Rowe was born in Richmond, Virginia and received a BA in Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College and a GIS Graduate Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. He works as a Geographic Information Systems Administrator for Stafford County. He also serves as Vice Chair of FAMPO’s Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee.
#VSBASchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
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The staff and students are thankful for our wonderful Lafayette Elementary PTA. These ladies make our day when we see the coffee cart on any hall. A shoutout to the Whitakers and everyone pictured: Ms. Contrella, Ms. McFadden and Ms. Enriquez.
#LESLions #LafayettePTA

VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Chair of the Board Jarvis Bailey.
Reverand Bailey has served on the Fredericksburg City School Board since 2007. He has a passion for working with young people and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on their lives through education. “I firmly believe in the transformative power of education to shape a brighter future for children.”
#VSBASchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
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Happy National Kindness Week! We are doing a great job Lafayette showing kindness while on our way to completing our goal, $5,000, for the Healthy Heart Challenge fundraiser with the American Heart Association. We are almost halfway to our goal with 11 days left!




Mrs. Taylor's 3rd grade class enjoyed learning about coding and using Ozobots. Students put the words in sequence from a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote and completed a color code for the Ozobots to follow. This was a fun way to begin Black History Month.
#LESLions #Ozobots




Mrs. Taylor's 3rd grade class enjoyed learning about coding and using Ozobots. Students put the words in sequence from a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote and completed a color code for the Ozobots to follow. This was a fun way to begin Black History Month.
#LESLions #Ozobots




Students and Staff enjoying Valentine's Day. #LESLions #Valentine's Day




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FCPS WILL BE CLOSED
FCPS will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Students return to school on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Happy National Kindness Week! We are doing a great job Lafayette showing kindness while on our way to completing our goal, $5,000, for the Healthy Heart Challenge fundraiser with the American Heart Association. We are almost halfway to our goal with 15 days left!
#HeartChallenge

Today is National School Resource Officer Day. SRO Epple greets students, parents, staff and LES Breakfast Buddy volunteers.
#LESLion #FXBGPolice #FXBGSheriff




January 25, 2024, Mrs. Montgomery's Kindergarten class celebrated 100 days of school. They made hats, a project with 100 items and a snack.
#kindergarten #100Daysofschool
Reminder: In observance of Presidents' Day, FCPS buildings will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Enjoy your three-day weekend.

UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers, and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed.
Preregistration preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
If you’re interested in attending, please register at https://fxbg.link/CareerFair.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130.
#teachfxbg

February 5-9, 2024, was School Counselor week. Ms. Wainscott is having a relaxing time with students after lunch.
#LESLions #SchoolCounselor

UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers, and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed.
Preregistration preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
If you’re interested in attending, please register at https://fxbg.link/CareerFair.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130.
#teachfxbg

