Flashback Friday !! School Year 2024 was an amazing year!
During story time, Mr. Williamson's Summer School students worked on learning story elements.📕📕📚Way to go Summer School students !!!
FCPS WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
Mrs. Hughes's class enjoyed an amazing story. The story was geared towards reinforcing the letters of the alphabet. HMES/LES summer school students are Rocking the House.
Ms. Anderson class worked on learning the sound "SH". They became Sharks to go along with the "SH" sound. Watch out for the learning Sharks in ocean near you!HMES/ LES students are working hard every day at Summer School!
📰FXBG Advance
Two Local School Divisions Propose Cell Phone Bans
Fredericksburg and Caroline look at going "phone free."
👉https://fxbg.link/4bTPMdl
Ms. Romero and Ms. Armstead's 3rd grade summer scholars participated in a STEAM Day on Friday. They engineered bucket towers with just straws, string, and tape- the winning teams bucket tower could hold over 200 pennies! 😊 After, the scholars did an experiment on rain clouds and chromatography!
HMES/LES Summer School is off to a wonderful start! Ms. Romero's class play a fun game of Math bingo that focused on fractions. What a fun way to reinforce the student's math skills.
This week, Preschool Programs had 3M film installed on the front windows of the building.
All FCPS entrance windows will have protective 3M film installed to help delay intruders and prevent flying glass shards. This initiative is just one part of our layered approach to safety.
USDA's Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids has meals and new benefits to keep your kids fueled up for summer!
SUN Meals: Children 18 and under can enjoy meals together at eligible meal sites. SUN Meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need all summer long.
SUN Meals To-Go: In some rural areas, SUN Meals can be picked up or delivered right to your home!
SUN Bucks: With SUN Bucks, get $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy more of your family's favorite food, from fresh fruits and vegetables to pantry staples, supporting delicious and healthy meals at home.
More information: https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1629925
CAREER FAIR
Tomorrow, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed! Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
🍴SUMMER FOOD SERVICE 🍴
The Fredericksburg City Public Schools Summer Food Service Program runs June 10, 2024, through July 19, 2024. All children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible. Please note that parents are not permitted to pick up meals. All children must be present to receive a meal and must eat the meal on-location.
Visit our website for location and times: https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-food-service-program
📰FXBG Advance: City Schools to Purchase 10 New Electric Buses
https://fxbg.link/10-new-electric-buses
Pilot project pays off in pounds of paper
Click the link for the article highlighting the pilot program at Hugh Mercer.
https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/pilot-project-pays-off-in-pounds-of-paper/article_75d0b416-186d-11ef-99b1-4737a078bde3.html
Hello Summer! 🌞
While school is out for summer, here are some mental health resources for your student and family!
Call or text 988 from your phone to contact the National Suicide Hotline!
Call 540-373-6876 for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) 24/7 emergency services line!
To schedule outpatient counseling appointments, visit or call: 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: 540-373-3223
For additional resources: Call 211 from your phone or visit www.findhelp.org.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools cannot endorse any one specific agency in our community, however the resources listed above are available to the citizens of 22401.
OUTSTANDING BUS DRIVERS 🚌🚌🚌
Every year the Transportation Department recognizes those who do a stellar job behind the wheel. 👏A round of applause while we recognize Deanna Dent and Leon Dorsey who drive for Hugh Mercer.
SUMMER READING
Take advantage of the many opportunities for summer reading.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss
CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed! Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
Flashback Friday !!! What a SchoolYear 2024 has been! Fun times and laughter filled the hallways of Hugh Mercer daily. HMES Patriots enjoy your Summer Break !! See you next School Year !! 🌊☀️⛱️
ThrowBack Thursday!! HMES Patriots thanks for the great memories. We had such a great school year! We learned a lot, made new friends, attended assemblies, went on field trips, attended after school events, and much more. Have a great Summer!!
