
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.
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Whoever said ‘all work and no play’ clearly never experienced the magic of team bonding – it’s the secret sauce that turns colleagues into comrades! These WGMS teachers went 🪓 axe throwing and ended up hitting their mark for friendship and fun! Watch out for "Bullseye" Ventura!





🙋🏽♂️🙋🏻♀️ 1935 Walker-Grant School Restoration Community Meeting
The 1935 Walker-Grant School Restoration Community Meeting that took place last night was a huge success. This meeting gave the community an opportunity to share their thoughts regarding their vision for the restoration of the 1935 Walker-Grant School.


VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Vice Chair of the Board Matt Rowe.
Mr. Rowe was born in Richmond, Virginia and received a BA in Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College and a GIS Graduate Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. He works as a Geographic Information Systems Administrator for Stafford County. He also serves as Vice Chair of FAMPO’s Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee.
#VSBASchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
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Staff supporting our mental health grant participated in state training along with the other 8 grantees.
Fredericksburg presented on the highlights the division has made with the additional mental health grant support!
Nick Brousse-dean of students
Dr. Amelia Jurlando- school psychologist
Kim Cunningham - school counselor
Barrie Massey - school social worker
Jen Bunn- school social worker
Maris Wyatt- Director of Special Education


Don't miss out on Walker-Grant Middle School's moving rendition of Moana! Friday, February 23, and Saturday, February 24, are the final performances. Get your tickets while they last!


After reading the book Matilda, a story about a girl who discovers she possesses special powers to move things with her mind, Mrs. Pickover's English classes are creating diorama boxes. Each student is designing a three-dimensional scene to depict their favorite part of the book!





VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Chair of the Board Jarvis Bailey.
Reverand Bailey has served on the Fredericksburg City School Board since 2007. He has a passion for working with young people and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on their lives through education. “I firmly believe in the transformative power of education to shape a brighter future for children.”
#VSBASchoolBoardAppreciationMonth
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📣Attention! Walker-Grant Middle School proudly presents 🎭Disney's Moana Jr. which runs February 21st through February 24th. Get your tickets 🎟️ now and support these incredible young actors!


These Walker-Grant Middle School young chefs will tickle your tastebuds with their delicious creations. Ms. Poudrier and Ms. Dowdy taught students in their cooking club how to make savory crepes with Bechamel sauce. Yummy!








Good attitudes are like a roaring contagion, and Mrs. Cunningham is certainly doing her best to help our young Tigers 🐯 catch the positivity 😁bug!









FCPS WILL BE CLOSED
FCPS will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Students return to school on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.


Big congratulations to Ghayela Wright, Sam Kuykendall, Brooklyn Frezza, Akeelah Carter, and Anne Vasquez! These young🎵 musicians earned District 15 Middle School All-District Band honors 🏆after excelling during the competition held February 9th and 10th at Stafford High School.


Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Thank you, Officer Florio, for all you do to make Walker-Grant Middle School a better place for our staff and students. We are so glad you are part of our team!



Practice makes progress! These Walker-Grant students are taking advantage of our free after school tutoring program, Tiger Paw Enrichment Academy. Tutoring is available Monday through Thursday, 3:00-4:30pm, in all core subject areas. If interested, contact Mrs. Clayton-Fulcher.



Reminder: In observance of Presidents' Day, FCPS buildings will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Enjoy your three-day weekend.


Big Brother Big Sister volunteers from the University of Mary Washington are paired with Walker-Grant Middle School students for weekly, fun-filled meetings throughout the school year. Thank you "Bigs" for your time and kindness. You make a difference!❤️






Biggest congratulations to our very own, Dr. Keisha Frye, on earning her Doctorate Degree today! Dr. Frye was once a FCPS student and now serves as the Assistant Principal at Walker-Grant Middle School where she is mastering the art of leading young minds, one degree at a time.




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
