
💛💚Ms. Sanker's fifth grade class decoding their names and figuring out if they are prime or composite. 💚💛




Fredericksburg City Public Schools is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for our staff, students, and families. On the newly added mental health resource website you will find information about resources and community agencies that can support individuals. School counselors, social workers, and psychologists are available in your school to support students and families with additional needs. Also, be sure to visit our virtual calming room which is a great resource for individuals who need a break. Be sure to check back for updated announcements and events.
👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/mental-health-supports
Mental Health Taskforce


You can earn $$$ for the HMES PTA when you shop online. All you need to do is add the Givebacks extension to your Safari or Chrome browser. You can also find the Givebacks app in the app store or access it on your desktop by going to givebacks.com/offers.


National Custodian Day!
Here are some of our quiet heroes of the school.
"You pick up litter, you wipe up goo.
If there's an accident, you deal with that too.
We are so very grateful for all that you do!"
Appreciative every day!





Happy National Principals Month to my fellow principals! Your outstanding leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you’ve made on our students, teachers, and school community are truly inspiring. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I'm incredibly fortunate to be part of this amazing group of dedicated individuals.
You are appreciated! - Principal Marcus Petty


Ms. Anderson's Kindergarten Class kicked off the fall season with a little apple testing. The class predicted what their favorite apple was going to be and then tried all 3 to see if they were right.





🌟Download the ParentSquare app today! 🌟
Stay involved with your student's learning and activities at school. From anywhere.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/parentsquare



October Special Education Advisory Meeting
Join us on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 PM, at Lafayette Elementary School for our Special Education Advisory Meeting.


Ms. Lawson's 4th grade class had a lesson from a beekeeper about VA's main pollinator the bees. They then did a lesson about native Virginia plants and what pollinators may be pollinating them. A Tulip dissection helped further engage the 4th graders in learning about plant reproduction.











FCPS NEEDS YOU!
We're hiring substitutes.
*Daily Substitute Teacher Rate (Non-Degree): $97.50/day
*Daily Substitute Teacher Rate (associate's degree or 60+ college credits): $105/day
*Daily Substitute Teacher Rate (College Graduate): $112.50/day
*Long Term Substitute Teacher Rate* (Without a teaching license, but with a bachelor's degree): $165/day
*Long Term Substitute Teacher Rate* (With a teaching license): $217.50/day
For additional info, or to see if you would qualify, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130. #teachfxbg
Apply here 👉 https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/substitute-teaching


2024 Disability Awareness Month
Adaptive Sports Day at UMW
Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball, and Boccia Ball
Saturday, October 5th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goolrick Gyms
Sponsored by Delta Alpha Pi, DiversAbility, Friends of Athletics, and the James Farmer Multicultural Center. We encourage you to reach out with any accommodation requests at least two weeks prior to the event by contacting ODR at odr@umw.edu.


What do you get when you enjoy Guac and Chips with HMES Friends?
25% back to our HMES Community!
Join us at Chipotle on October 7th from 5:00-9:00 pm.


Ms. Muir's Kindergarten and 1st grade classes were given the opportunity to create art with many colors within the boundaries of the lines they created. Their colorful artwork is showcased throughout the hallways of our school.








Ms. Breen's kindergarten music class are learning all about steady beat and identifying different classroom instruments. They sang the song “Aiken Drum” - about a man that lived in the moon and his face was made out of different foods! They then made their own Aiken Drum faces out of instruments and objects found in the music room.






The right shoe can make everything different! By donating your gently worn, new or used sneakers/athletic shoes a small percentage from each pair will be contributed to our PE/Health department.


Dress in your Best!!! Tomorrow is Picture Day!


📰hyperbole
Local Schools Tighten Security After Online Threats
Both Schools Systems Have Deemed The Threats Non-Credible
👉https://myhyperbole.com/news/local-schools-tighten-security-after-online-threats/

It's game time in World Language as students learn and practice speaking Spanish greetings with Mrs. Bachand.

The Family Community Picnic originally scheduled for Thursday, September 26 has been cancelled.


Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt Presents HMES Spirit Night TONIGHT from 3:30-7:30 1211 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 25% of sales will benefit HMES PTA when you present the flyer.
