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
Join us in welcoming Chastaine Perry, our new Science teacher, to our team!
Chastaine is a proud graduate of the University of Mary Washington (UMW). With a passion for the environment, they have planted over 4,000 trees, and their favorite is the majestic live oak.
We're excited to have Chastaine's dedication and expertise on board. Let's give them a warm welcome!
#WelcomeChastaine #UMWAlum #TreePlanter #EnvironmentalChampion #LiveOakLover #NewTeamMember
We're thrilled to welcome Alima Soumare to our teaching team! Alima will be teaching Algebra 1, bringing her passion for mathematics and dedication to student success to our classrooms.
Join us in giving Alima a warm welcome and get ready for an exciting year of learning and growth in Algebra!
#WelcomeAlima #Algebra1 #MathTeacher #EducationExcellence #NewBeginnings #SchoolCommunity
Meet our newest team member, Uzziah Harris!
Uzziah began his educational professional career the same year "No Scrubs" by TLC became a hit. His journey has been as dynamic as the song itself!
In another life, Uzziah could have been a famous actor turned President of the United States. His imagination and ambition know no bounds.
Uzziah is also deeply fascinated by the Ancient Astronaut Theory and the Intelligent Design Theory of the Universe. His curiosity about the cosmos and the origin of life inspires him every day.
Join us in welcoming Uzziah Harris to the team!
#EducatorLife #TLCFan #DreamBig #CosmicCuriosity #AncientAstronautTheory #IntelligentDesign #NewBeginnings
Orientation and Open House Dates
Preschool Programs
8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103
9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207
10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203
10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206
11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204
12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107
Hugh Mercer and Lafayette
August 1
Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm
All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Walker-Grant
August 1
5:30pm – 7:00pm
James Monroe Open House/Fee Night
July 30
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Meet Keira Zirkle, the newest English Teacher at Jayem! Keira brings a wealth of experience from her work with non-profits focused on migrants and refugees. Her journey started with survival-social services and resettlement and then moved into next-step education and workforce development.
Keira is passionate about her tools of the trade, preferring Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat over Canva.
In her free time, she loves discovering new music on Spotify’s New Music Fridays, even if she needs translations to fully appreciate the lyrics.
#WelcomeKeira #EnglishTeacher #EducationJourney #SpotifyLover #NewMusicFridays #TechPreferences
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢
Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
Today marks the opening ceremony for the Olympics, and the JM staff are ready to show our support! We're decked out in our red, white, and blue, cheering for Team USA! Let's go for gold! #Olympics #TeamUSA #Patriotism #RedWhiteAndBlue #SchoolSupport
We’re thrilled to introduce Jessica Staples, our newest addition to the teaching staff! Jessica is a proud graduate of James Monroe High School, Class of '94. Originally from California, she’s made a new home here in Virginia but still proudly supports her Bay Area teams—Go Giants and Niners!
When she’s not in the classroom, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her family and her adorable pups. She also loves vacationing in Duck on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This summer, she embarked on an exciting road trip to Maine for the very first time. Jessica had the chance to explore several beautiful lighthouses along the Maine coast and take in the breathtaking views at Acadia National Park. One of her favorite moments was capturing the stunning view from the top of Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard.
Please join us in giving Jessica a warm welcome and getting to know her as she brings her enthusiasm and diverse experiences to our school community. We’re excited to have her on board!
We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Matthew Laird to our JM family!
Meet Dr. Laird, originally from Ottawa, Canada, with a passion for American History, archaeology, and more! After earning his Ph.D. from the College of William and Mary, he spent 28 incredible years in archaeology and co-founded an archaeology consulting business.
Now residing in the city with his lovely wife and son (a budding scholar at Walker-Grant Middle School!), Dr. Laird brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our history department. His interests span music, travel, and cheering for Liverpool Football Club!
Join us in giving Dr. Laird a warm welcome as he embarks on an exciting journey teaching history at JM this year! #NewBeginnings #WelcomeDrLaird #HistoryIsFun #Archaeology
Let's meet our new Staff member who already has orange and black in her blood. Welcome Caitlin Cummings!
"Hey Ya'll! It's nice to be back from where I started as a school counseling intern a couple of years back. I was the school counselor at Walker Grant last year but what can I say once a Jacket always a Jacket. My time is mostly occupied by my furbaby goldendoodle named Suga or I'm lifting something heavy at the gym, you just never know. I'm excited to be here and I hope we all have a great year, on purpose!"
#Counseling #MentalHealth #Gym #Welcome
Let's meet another new staff member Courtney Chetister, a 4th year art teacher, who was previously at WGMS. Her favorite medium to work with is pottery, but she dabble with a little bit of everything in the art world. She graduated from UMW with a B.A. in Studio Art and a M.Ed in Pk-12 Visual Arts Education. Courtney enjoys the outdoors- hiking, kayaking, the river, the OBX, and collecting rocks. I also have two cats named Bubba and Nugget.
Welcome to the Jackets Family!
#art #teacher #UMW #outdoors
We’re excited to introduce Kristy Brossmer as our new school nurse! Kristy’s journey in the medical field began in 2000 as an Army medic, and she has continued to make a difference ever since. With a wealth of experience as a Registered Nurse, she’s worked with all age groups and is dedicated to providing exceptional care.
Kristy is excited to collaborate with students, families, and faculty to ensure everyone’s health and well-being. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to our school community!
#Welcome #SchoolNurse #HealthcareHero #NewBeginnings
📢📢 Come out this Saturday to the Annual Back-to-School Funday for food trucks & vendors, games, moon bounces, raffles, giveaways, face paint, basketball, a DJ, and so much more!
The event will be held at the GARDEN INN (10429 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg)
Due to impending weather, the Super Cat Bus will not be running this evening.
It's Throwback Thursday with this incredible teacher! Did you know? They used to be a JMHS wide receiver and basketball player! Now, they're bringing that same dedication and passion to the court as they teach our boys basketball players skills and valuable life lessons! Let's celebrate their journey from athlete to mentor! Mr. Chuck Ellis, we appreciate everything you do for JM and the students!
#ThrowbackThursday #FromAthleteToMentor
Did you miss the Super Cat Bus yesterday? It's on the move again today and tomorrow.
The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour
Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢
Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
