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Good afternoon,
As always, thank you for your continued support, cooperation, and collaboration as we work together for the health, safety, and instructional needs of our Fredericksburg City Public Schools community.
As promised, we want to follow up on last night's message in order to keep you informed.
As you know, there are local, state, and national rumors for a Friday, September 13 event. Today, we have received no additional information, no evidence, and no proof of any violence to our schools. Out of an abundance of caution, increased police presence will continue.
We thank families who have advised their students against spreading rumors, particularly those that could cause undue fear in our community.
If you have credible information concerning a threat to our schools, contact a school administrator or school employee. As with any emergency, please contact 911 if your information gives rise to that level.
We want to reiterate that safety and security are our top priorities and always will be.
Thank you.
Picture Day September 18th
The PE/Health department is participating in the Got Sneakers recycling of new or gently worn athletic shoes (includes cleats) fund raising program. For every pair of donated shoes, the PE/Health department receives a percentage. Payment is determined as follows: Excellent condition = $7/pair, Good Condition = $2/pair, Fair Condition = $1/pair. Shoes with holes and tears are collected for recycling purposes only (no credit). Single shoes and non-athletic shoes are not accepted.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and September 10th marks World Prevention Day.
Purple and Teal are the official colors for world suicide prevention day.
Join Fredericksburg City Public Schools by wearing purple or teal on Tuesday, September 10th!
🌟 September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🌟
Every day counts! 📚✨ Let's make this month a celebration of showing up, learning, and growing together.
🏫 Attendance Matters, Every Student, Every Day! 🏫
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #EveryDayCounts #ElementarySuccess
In recognition of Suicide Prevention month, Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be sharing wellness resources to support our learning community. We want to this opportunity to highlight the significance of suicide and the importance of reducing the stigma of reaching out for help, knowing how to talk to others about suicidal thoughts, and understanding what resources are available for those in need.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential help.
There is no school for students Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024.
Students return to school on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Enjoy your long weekend!
📌LEARNING LANE CLOSURE UPDATE
Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective 5pm, August 16, 2024.
Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light.
The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone’s safety.
To learn more about this emergency repair work, visit FredericksburgVA.gov or call 540-372-1010.
@fxbggov @spotsygov
🌟We're Excited to Welcome Our New Staff 🌟
We're highlighting some our new educators at Hugh Mercer, Preschool Programs and Walker-Grant Center. If you want to join our family, check out our job postings at https://www.applitrack.com/fredericksburg/onlineapp/ or contact our Human Resources Department (540-372-1130) today!
🌟We're Excited to Welcome Our New Staff 🌟
We're highlighting some our new educators at Hugh Mercer. If you want to join our family, check out our job postings at https://www.applitrack.com/fredericksburg/onlineapp/ or contact our Human Resources Department (540-372-1130) today!
Stay tuned for more spotlights!
🌟We're Excited to Welcome Our New Staff 🌟
We're highlighting some our new educators at Hugh Mercer. If you want to join our family, check out our job postings at https://www.applitrack.com/fredericksburg/onlineapp/ or contact our Human Resources Department (540-372-1130) today!
Stay tuned for more spotlights!
🎥What I Wish My Parents Knew🎥
🎥Lo Que Desearía Que Supieran Mis Padres🎥
Youth Mental Health FREE Film Screening and Discussion
Salud mental juvenil Proyección de película y charla
This is an adult only viewing, and no children will be admitted to the film.
Esta es una visualización solo para adultos y no se admitirán niños a la película. El cuidado de niños no está disponible para este evento.
Tuesday, September 17, at 5:30pm
James Monroe High School Auditorium
2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Click this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/2sVZZXYrDf
Escanea el código QR para registrarte: https://forms.office.com/r/2sVZZXYrDf
Please join us Tuesday, September 17, at 5:30pm, for a special viewing of "What I Wish My Parents Knew". "What I Wish My Parents Knew" is the first film by Tell My Story, designed as a mental wellness program, to help parents better understand how to support the mental health of their children.
¡Únase a nosotros el martes 17 de septiembre a las 5:30 p.m. para una visualización especial de Lo que desearía que supieran mis padres! What I Wish My Parents Knew es la primera película de Tell My Story, diseñada como un programa de bienestar mental, para ayudar a los padres a comprender mejor cómo apoyar la salud mental de sus hijos.
The first twenty-five families to register will receive the Tell My Story card game for free. This game is designed to enhance communication between parents and their teens around the topic of mental health.
Las primeras veinticinco (25) familias que se inscriban recibirán el juego de cartas Cuenta mi historia gratis. Este juego está diseñado para mejorar la comunicación entre los padres y sus hijos adolescentes en torno al tema de la salud mental.
Childcare is not available for this event. Refreshments will be provided.
Se proporcionarán refrigerios.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Mental Health Taskforce
We have exciting news! Click on the link below to read the announcement: Fredericksburg City School Names Elementary School and School Leader.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/news
Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Click on this link to view the article 👉 https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/08/05/transition-days-a-first-class-opportunity-for-area-students/
City School Board Hears Accreditation Predictions
Click this link to view the full article. 👉https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/city-school-board-hears-accreditation?publication_id=1315258&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&r=1qyjv0
UPDATED BUS ROUTES
Families, click on the link for the most recent bus routes.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources
Then click + beside Bus Route Info
Click the link below to view the Weekly Principal Update
https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/o/hmes/article/1698413
WE'RE EXCITED TO SEE YOU!
We enjoyed greeting our kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders today. We're excited to welcome all students back tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6. See you soon!
TRANSITION DAY 2024 IS COMING!
Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders will attend school for Transition Day on Monday, August 5.
All students in grades PreK through 12 will begin on Tuesday, August 6. Click the link below for more details.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/transition-day
