
National PURPLE Up Day! 💜 Thank you to all who have served and are serving!
We honor our students, families and staff members for all of their hard work and dedication!
#MonthoftheMilitaryChild






Register for Preschool Programs 2025- 2026! Do you have a preschooler or know someone who does? Check out Preschool Programs and become a Preschool Penguin today!
Apply using the link below!
https://wgeclc.fxbgschools.us/page/application


Today Preschool Programs students and staff ended our spirit week wearing red. ❤️R.E.D.-Remember Everyone Deployed!❤️ Thank you to all who have served and are serving!





National PURPLE Up Day! 💜
Did you know purple is the combination of the colors from the different branches of the military? Preschool students & staff wore purple in support of our military connected children!





Students and staff have been showing their love and support for Month of the Military Child with our spirit wear this week! 💜 Students and staff wore red, white, and blue and their favorite branch attire!







Check out this month's Penguin Pebble Newsletter!
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Preschool Programs was so excited to host Ceili Leahy Senior Day of Service with our JM Seniors!🎓 Fun was had by all students and staff as the seniors helped out in the classrooms.
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Please join us next week in honoring military families by participating in the following spirit days for Month of the Military Child! 💜


Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for all of our Paraprofessionals here at Preschool Programs! You all turn challenges into opportunities every day, you help our students grow and thrive, and you use your talents to help our students discover their own! Thank you for all you do!
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Last month's PACT time with Mrs. McGinniss was full of rainbows!🌈 Students enjoyed the story "A Rainbow of My Own," discussed colors of the rainbow, patterns and then created their own rainbows to take home!











Join us this Friday for our Positive Parenting Series Lunch and Learn! This month's topic is Making the Most of Teachable Moments! We hope you can join us at 12:00 Friday April 4, 2025!


Thank you to the Women's Club of Fredericksburg for coming out to plant pinwheels with us for Child Abuse Prevention Month!
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Register for Preschool Programs 2025- 2026! Do you have a preschooler or know someone who does? Check out Preschool Programs and become a Preschool Penguin today! Apply using the link below! https://wgeclc.fxbgschools.us/page/application


Did you know that block play supports children's social-emotional development and also teaches critical skills in problem-solving, math, engineering, creative thinking, and much more! We love seeing what our Preschool Program students can create on a daily basis!
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Register for Preschool Programs 2025- 2026! Do you have a preschooler or know someone who does? Check out Preschool Programs and become a Preschool Penguin today! Apply using the link below! https://wgeclc.fxbgschools.us/page/application


Preschool Program students enjoyed the beautiful weather and artwork at Geri Melchers Home and Studio this week! They even created their own stained glass art!
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🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025.
👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5


Don't forget to join us this Friday for this month's Positive Parenting Series on Making the Most of Teachable Moments with our Social Worker Ms. Cat!
We hope to see you there!
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Register for Preschool Programs 2025- 2026! Do you have a preschooler or know someone who does? Check out Preschool Programs and become a Preschool Penguin today! Apply using the link below! https://wgeclc.fxbgschools.us/page/application


🌟 Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! 🌟
📅 Date: May 10th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
We are excited to invite you to a FREE school wide event dedicated to promoting mental health, wellness, and safety! 🌈💚
🎉 What to expect:
• Mental Health & Safety Vendors offering valuable resources
• Free Haircuts 💇♂️💇♀️
• Yoga Sessions 🧘♂️🧘♀️
• Student Athlete Mental Health Discussions 🏅
• Managing and Living with Grief Sessions
• Yoga, journaling & much more!
This event is open to all students and families of Fredericksburg City Public Schools! Let’s come together to support one another and prioritize our well-being. 💬
Link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09
