NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH
What is career and technical education?
CTE students earn industry certifications and licenses, postsecondary certificates,
associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and higher.
92% of high school students and 69% of college and adult students are engaged in CTE, learning skills in the classroom and on the job.
CTE is good for students, good for businesses, and good for communities.
CTE high school students are college and career-ready: 94% graduate high school, and most enroll directly in college.
CTE is the answer to the nation’s projected deficit of 6.5 million skilled workers, including infrastructure, health care and manufacturing workforce shortages.
Do you have any questions about NAEP and your child’s involvement? Learn the answers to your questions and more by visiting https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents/
February is School Board Appreciation Month
The month of February marks the annual observance of School Board Appreciation Month—a good time to recognize the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Tell your locally elected board members you appreciate what they do for students in Fredericksburg City Public Schools and for being the heart of education by ensuring our students have the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education. Their decisions and actions affect the present and future lives of our community’s children. Join us in celebrating School Board Appreciation Month in FCPS.
The Heart of Education: Our School Board @VirginiaSchoolBoardsAssociation
The ribbon was cut today, ceremoniously ushering in the Mobile Giving Tree. JMHS sponsor Tammy Clark said, "If you see a need, meet a need." Thanks to Anderson Oil, Ms. Clark's dream to take the Giving Tree to the community has been realized. Look for the truck this spring.
JM Post Grad Students are spreading smiles every Wednesday, at Preschool Programs! 🎓🐝 Our post-grad superheroes are not just masters of their studies; they're the heart and soul behind the HIVE café crew and at Central Office. Here's to their success and serving joy! #CafeCrewGoals #GradLife
Congratulations to the Fredericksburg Optimist Club Student of the Month for January, Micah Anthony-Williams! Micah is not just a name but a force of nature! 🏃♂️ From running laps on the track to strategizing in chess, creating art masterpieces 🎨 to innovating in robotics, Micah is blazing a trail of excellence everywhere. Whether he's under the spotlight in theatre 🎭, voicing perspectives in debate, or championing the DECA stage 🏆, this unstoppable dynamo never slows down.
But wait, there's more! This Boys State nominee isn't just making waves at school but also impacting the community with heart and art, leading initiatives, and directing senior sunrises 🌅 with the grace of a natural-born leader.
What's next for our all-around superstar? He plans to do Cybersecurity in the Navy. Congratulations and well deserved!
Parents, if your 12th-grader has been selected to take NAEP, they will represent thousands of other students across the United States. Discover other reasons why participation is so important at https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents/
Students, you can purchase your yearbooks now at yearbookforever.com - the price will increase from $70 to $75 on February 1! 📖📷
The JM Jackets Track team is headed to the district championship meet at King George HS this afternoon. Good luck!!
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
A group of JMHS 12th-graders will represent thousands of others across the country on February, 20, 2024. Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. Learn more at https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/
There's still time to register for the fun!
Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM
Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions.
FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrzxgL7oV5l25FlIH0M-7gJDNUN1RGMkdNVDIySjY0QkdHVVM2OFFCSVdQSC4u
There's still time to register. Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions. FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://fxbg.link/3vJsRRL
We’re excited to announce James Monroe will participate in #NAEP on February 20, 2024. Learn about this national assessment at https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/.
Classroom cuddles and vet skills in action! 🐾👩🔬 Today, our four-legged professor Murphy gave our Veterinary Science students a paws-on learning experience. Checked teeth ✅, breathing ✅, lymph nodes ✅, heartbeat ✅ - Murphy's report card is purr-fect! A+ for everyone! 🏆🩺 #FutureVets #PawsAndLearn #HealthyPup #StudentSuccess #MurphyTheTeacher"
James Monroe students, we need your help to cheer us on for the March Madness basketball game! If you are interested in signing up, please complete this link: https://forms.office.com/r/ddBs6MJGe6 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
James Monroe parents, we need you! We are looking for parents to play on the JM/Preschool Programs team for March Madness. If you want to join the best team, sign up below or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Here is the link for the parent form: https://forms.office.com/r/7iQ17NaHys
❤️FCPS at the VSBA Capital Conference and Legislative Visits!
Spotlight's on a Star! 🌟 Meet Tracey Young, the heart and soul of James Monroe's student life! Not only does she champion our classrooms as a dedicated teacher and student advocate, but she's also the powerhouse behind our athletes as the Assistant Athletic Director.
Athletic Director, Kenton Griffin, had great things to say about her:
"Tracey Young is an extremely valuable asset to all of us at James Monroe. She is a dedicated teacher, advocate for her students and is a big part of student life. As Assistant Athletic Director, you can catch her at many sporting events, supporting our student-athletes and showing leadership.
Her experience with coaching and sports has been GREAT for all of our sports here at JM. She is trustworthy and does a great job wearing many hats. I am happy she is a member of the JM family!"🏈🏀⚽️
We're beyond grateful to have Ms. Young in our JM squad - the definition of a true all-rounder! We are excited to announce that she is leading the JM/Preschool Basketball team with Mr. Ellis this March. Come and cheer her on with the JM family! #StaffSpotlight #EducationHero #AthleticExcellence #JMPride
Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM
Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions.
FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://fxbg.link/3vJsRRL
