Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Transition Day

Transition Day at Fredericksburg City Public Schools provides rising Kindergarteners, 6th Graders, and 9th Graders with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their new school building, connect with their teachers, and form relationships with new classmates before the regular first day of school.

This year, Transition Day will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025.

8:25 – 8:45	Arrival & Breakfast
8:45 – 9:05	Morning Meeting & Calendar
9:05 – 10:45	Read-Aloud/Literacy, Bathroom Expectations & Bathroom Break, School Tour, Classroom & Playground Expectations
10:45 – 11:45	Recess/Literacy
11:45 – 12:15	Lunch Expectations & Math
12:15 – 12:45	Lunch
12:45 – 1:45	Math Routines & Expectations, Bathroom Break
1:45 – 2:35	Specials
2:35 – 3:30	Recess/Snack, Quiet Time
3:30 – 3:45	Closure, Pack Up & Dismissal Procedures
3:45	Dismissal

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8:30 – 8:30	Breakfast
8:35 – 9:00	Morning Meeting & Calendar Time
9:05 – 10:25	Literacy, Bathroom Procedures & Break, School Tour
10:30 – 11:10	Recess Expectations & Outdoor Play
11:15 – 12:00	Lunch Expectations & Lunchtime
12:05 – 1:25	Math Time, Routines & Expectations, Bathroom Break
1:30 – 2:20	Specials — Students will rotate through the following classes: Art, PE, Music, Health, Library
2:25 – 3:15	Afternoon Snack, Read-Aloud, Quiet Time
3:15 – 3:30	Closure
3:30	Dismissal

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8:30 – 8:30	Arrival & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00	Morning Meeting & Calendar
9:00 – 10:45	Read-Aloud/Literacy, Bathroom Expectations & Bathroom Break, School Building Tour, Classroom and Playground Expectations
10:45 – 11:45	Morning Recess/Literacy
11:45 – 12:15	Lunch Expectations & Lunch
12:15 – 1:45	Math, Math Routines, Expectations, Bathroom Break
1:45 – 2:35	Specials — Students will rotate between the following rotations: Art, Music, PE, Health, Library
2:35 – 3:15	Afternoon Recess, Snack, Quiet Time
3:15 – 3:30	Closure, Pack Up, Dismissal Procedures
3:30	Dismissal

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7:15	Students enter the building, go through the weapons detection process, and report to either the cafeteria or 1st period
7:15 – 7:40	Grab 'N' Go Breakfast
7:45 – 8:45	Assembly Welcome from the Admin Team Discuss Expectations/Athletic Director Introduction of Counselors Tour of the Building (with 1st period teachers)
8:48 – 9:33	Period 1 A/B
9:36 – 10:21	Period 2 A/B & Yondr Pouch Distribution
10:24 – 11:09	Period 3 A/B
11:12 – 11:37	Lunch – 6C
11:40 – 12:25	Period 4 A/B
12:28 – 12:53	Lunch 6D
12:56 – 1:41	Period 5 A/B
1:44 – 2:35	Period 6 A/B
2:35 – 2:40	Dismissal

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7:15	Students enter the building, go through the weapons detection process, and report to either the cafeteria or 1st period
7:15 – 7:40	Grab 'N' Go Breakfast
7:45 – 8:45	Assembly Welcome from the Admin Team Discuss Expectations/Athletic Director Introduction of Counselors Tour of the Building (with 1st period teachers)
8:48 – 9:33	Period 1 A/B
9:36 – 10:21	Period 2 A/B & Yondr Pouch Distribution
10:24 – 11:09	Period 3 A/B
11:12 – 11:37	Lunch – 6C
11:40 – 12:25	Period 4 A/B
12:28 – 12:53	Lunch 6D
12:56 – 1:41	Period 5 A/B
1:44 – 2:35	Period 6 A/B
2:35 – 2:40	Dismissal

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7:15 – 7:40
7:15	Students check in to meet counselors and collect schedules & other materials for the day
7:45 – 8:30	Admin Assembly
8:35 – 9:10	REP Jayem Lesson Part 1
9:15 – 9:50	REP Jayem Lesson Part 2
9:55 – 10:35	What It Takes to Graduate Part 1
10:40 – 11:20	What It Takes to Graduate Part 2
11:25 – 11:45	Lunch & Activities Fair
11:50 – 12:30	Digital Citizenship Part 1
12:35 – 1:15	Digital Citizenship Part 2
1:20 – 2:00	Growth Mindset & Mental Health Part 1
2:00 – 2:40	Growth Mindset & Mental Health Part 2

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Transition Day Transportation

Bus routes for Transition Day will be available soon

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Monday, August 18, 2025, will be the first day of school for students in grades K, 6, and 9.
Yes, buses will run their regular routes. Bus route information will be available soon.
Yes, we will provide breakfast and lunch for students. Menus will be available soon.
No, siblings in other grades should report on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for their first day of school.