
📌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


🎥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



What an incredible start for the JMHS History Club! Yesterday, they had their first meeting, and it was a huge success! The awesome cosponsors, Mr. Ferrara and Mr. Katz, laid out some amazing plans for the year. They talked about potential field trips to local historic sites, the creation of a history newsletter, and gearing up for the National History Day writing contest!
The highlight? A presentation from Dr. Matt Laird about his fascinating work as an archeologist, along with another hands-on field trip opportunity!
Everyone left the meeting buzzing with excitement to explore and showcase the rich history of our local area. We can’t wait to see what’s next! #JMHSHistory #HistoryInTheMaking #ExploreThePast #NationalHistoryDay #Fredericksburg





📰FXBG ADVANCE📰
At James Monroe, faculty, administrators, and students ....... look to be all-in on cell phone ban. The climate is better, and there's reason to believe that improved test scores will come next.


Back to School Night is almost here! Join us for an evening filled with excitement as we kick off the new school year together!
📅 Date: 8/22
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM
#BackToSchool #SchoolCommunity #MeetTheTeachers #2024SchoolYear


Checkmate vibes at our first Chess Club meeting yesterday! Here's a snapshot of two of our players deep in the game. Check out the player with his eyes closed—he was playing "blindfold chess"! Can't wait for more epic moves and mind-bending strategies this season! #ChessClub #MindGames #NextLevelChess #BlindfoldChess #StrategySkills


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


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


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/


🎓🎓 Do you have a plan for graduation? Making a plan early and checking in regularly is the best way to ensure on-time graduation.
Come join us in the JM Auditorium on August 28 @ 7pm to learn more about FCPS Graduation Requirements.


The new school year is here, and we’re so excited to have our Freshmen join our amazing community! Get ready for a year full of new friends, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities to shine. Let’s make this year the best one yet—full of energy, enthusiasm, and endless possibilities. Here’s to a fantastic start and a journey filled with growth and success. You’ve got this! #WelcomeFreshmen #NewYear #Smiles










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!


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


We are thrilled to announce that our amazing school counselor, Kasine Conway, will be stepping into the additional role of Assistant Athletic Director!
Mr. Conway has been an incredible support system for our students, and we can't wait to see the positive impact they will bring to our athletic department. Their dedication, passion, and leadership will undoubtedly inspire our student-athletes to achieve great things both on and off the field.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Conway on this new journey!
#NewBeginnings #AssistantAthleticDirector #SchoolPride #TeamSpirit #Leadership #GoTeam


Summer is coming to an end... Are you going on a trip and need a good book? Pick one from your teacher's reading list and enjoy it before you go back in August.


We love how many families and student organizations turned out for orientation tonight at JM!
Welcome to all of our new and returning families! 🧡🖤
# NewYear #Orientation #students #Organizations









What an incredible evening tonight meeting our new students and their families! From campus tours to meet-and-greets with our amazing faculty, the excitement in the air was palpable.
Here's to new beginnings, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories. Welcome to the James Monroe family!
#OrientationNight #HighSchool #NewYear #Welcome










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


JM community! We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Lubna Akhtar! Lubna graduated from the University of Mary Washington and has an exciting international teaching background from her time in Wuxi, China.
When she’s not in the classroom, Lubna loves spending time with her husband and siblings, enjoying relaxing walks, and exploring new chip flavors – her current obsession is flaming hot Ruffles with jalapeno queso!
Please join us in giving Lubna a warm JM welcome. Here’s to an amazing year ahead!
#Welcome #NewTeacher #JMFamily #TeachingJourney #ChipLover #ExcitedForTheYear
