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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
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Weโre excited to announce James Monroe will participate in #NAEP on February 20, 2024. Learn about this national assessment at https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/.
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Classroom cuddles and vet skills in action! ๐พ๐ฉโ๐ฌ Today, our four-legged professor Murphy gave our Veterinary Science students a paws-on learning experience. Checked teeth โ
, breathing โ
, lymph nodes โ
, heartbeat โ
- Murphy's report card is purr-fect! A+ for everyone! ๐๐ฉบ #FutureVets #PawsAndLearn #HealthyPup #StudentSuccess #MurphyTheTeacher"
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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.
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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
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โค๏ธFCPS at the VSBA Capital Conference and Legislative Visits!
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Spotlight's on a Star! ๐ 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!"๐๐โฝ๏ธ
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
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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
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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
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Congratulations to the JV Lady Jackets on their win tonight!
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Our JM Jacket delivered Tootsie Rolls and Fruit Rollups today to remind students "good attendance is how we roll".
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Today, Cosmetology students had the honor and pleasure of receiving styling tools knowledge and techniques from Anthony Reed a Master platform stylist with Pretty In A Minute. We are lucky to have such an amazing guest speaker work with our students. ๐งก๐ชฎ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
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Seniors, we are excited to announce the Senior trip will be to Busch Gardens this year. This trip is free to attend and school buses will take us from JM. You must have paid your senior dues to attend. You need sign up to attend before March 1.
Here is the link to sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/5rxuQ5tnua
Any questions, please contact Mr. Wong.
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Mark your calendars, parents! James Monroe High School will participate in #NAEP on February 20, 2024. Learn more about the assessment at https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents/
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Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 19, due to current weather conditions that make travel unsafe.
Employees are on Code Red. Essential workers should contact their supervisor regarding report times.
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Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 19, due to adverse weather forecasts. Staff should arrive two hours later than their normal reporting time. We will reassess in the morning and provide an update by 7am if a change is required.
![Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 19, due to adverse weather forecasts. Staff should arrive two hours later than their normal reporting time. We will reassess in the morning and provide an update by 7am if a change is required.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6713832/large_Closed__21_.png)
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If you see a piece of plywood surrounded by four orange marking sticks at various locations in the City, please do not disturb them. This is actually a method that is used to report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service. These were used during our most recent snow event, and they have been cleared with the anticipation we could see some more snow in the next couple of days. They are placed at four locations throughout the City: Walker Grant Middle School, Dixon Park, Memorial Park, and the Ballfields/ Community Garden across from Wicklow Drive.
![If you see a piece of plywood surrounded by four orange marking sticks at various locations in the City, please do not disturb them. This is actually a method that is used to report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service. These were used during our most recent snow event, and they have been cleared with the anticipation we could see some more snow in the next couple of days. They are placed at four locations throughout the City: Walker Grant Middle School, Dixon Park, Memorial Park, and the Ballfields/ Community Garden across from Wicklow Drive.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6710407/large_snow_measuring_board.jpg)
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St. George's Episcopal Church will feature JM's very own Mr. Perez as part of their concert series on Sunday, January 21 at 3:00 p.m.
Alberto Limonta Perez, aka โLimonโ, was born in Havana, Cuba and has spent his musical career of 30 years performing as a folkloric and popular dancer, as well as a vocalist and percussionist. His areas of expertise are the percussion and dance styles of rumba, Afro-Cuban folkloric tradition, and the popular styles of salsa.
The concert is free with donations accepted at the door. Let's show up and support Mr. Perez! ๐งก๐ค
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Congrats to the CNA students who started their first clinicals earlier this morning.
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The January Special Education Advisory Committee will be held this evening, virtually from 5- 6:15 pm. Check your email for the Zoom link.
Be sure to join us so we can talk about our upcoming events with I'm Determined as well as our Disability Waiver presentation in February.
![The January Special Education Advisory Committee will be held this evening, January 18, 2024, virtually from 5- 6:15 pm. Zoom link: https://cityschools-com.zoom.us/j/86407813069#success Please be sure to join us so we can talk about our upcoming events with I'm Determined as well as our Disability Waiver presentation in February. Please reach out to your building case managers or liaisons for additional information. Tyshawda Silver- HMES Lydia Bochat- LES Leslie Glover - W-GMS/Preschool Latoya Floyd- JMHS/Preschool](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6704779/large_Untitled_design__21_.png)