Hugh Mercer Elementary School

It's not too late to register for the Purple UP Fun Run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Join your Family and Friends as we recognize Military-Connected Families with the first FCPS Purple UP Fun Run. Monday, April 15, 2024 5:00-6:30 PM James Monroe High School Track, 2300 Washington Avenue 5:00-Welcome from our Superintendent, Dr. Marci Catlett, Local Veterans, and the JMHS Pep Band 5:15- Preschool Family Run 5:30- Elementary Family Run 5:45- Middle School Family Run 6:00- High School Family Run 6:15- Awards Ceremony Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/TLpnCTRKwJ

On April 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Connection Resources Center, we will be celebrating our Games Around the World event! We want parents, guardians, staff, and students to come and play games, enjoy snacks, and gather school and community resources. See you then!

Fredericksburg City Public Schools celebrates April as The Month of the Military Child. Join your Family and Friends as we recognize Military-Connected Families with the first FCPS Purple UP Fun Run. Monday, April 15, 2024 5:00-6:30 PM James Monroe High School Track, 2300 Washington Avenue 5:00-Welcome from our Superintendent, Dr. Marci Catlett, Local Veterans, and the JMHS Pep Band 5:15- Preschool Family Run 5:30- Elementary Family Run 5:45- Middle School Family Run 6:00- High School Family Run 6:15- Awards Ceremony Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/TLpnCTRKwJ

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!! Checkout all the awesome things happening at HMES.

Digital Learning takes place every day at Hugh Mercer Elementary School, so this year the Patriots recognized Digital Learning Day a little differently. Students completed digital citizenship activities with their teacher and then were given agency to demonstrate their learning in one of two ways: either design their ideal personal learning device, or to create a digital citizenship advocacy campaign that focused on an aspect of digital well-being and health that was important to them. Students with the best submissions were invited to a robot pizza party with their ITC! Images below are from London Troy Jones Brown in Ms. Geukgeuzian’s 4th grade class building a car with a Vex Go robot and Mrs. San Soucie’s 2nd grade class using the Sphero Indi robots.

April is month of the military child. Next week HMES will showing our spirit for all our military families. Check out the flyer below.

Students in World Language class are playing an interactive learning game while they learn about LA CASA (THE HOUSE) in Spanish. This is Mrs. Rogers' 1st grade. What a fun way to learn Spanish. Great lesson Mrs. Bachand! 📔📖📝🏫🎒

❤️HMES Science 🧬 Fair Students Demonstrating Their Application of the Scientific 🧪 Method! -Dr. Catlett

April is month of the military child. Next week HMES will showing our spirit for all our military families. Check out the flyer below.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools celebrates April as The Month of the Military Child. Join your Family and Friends as we recognize Military-Connected Families with the first FCPS Purple UP Fun Run. Monday, April 15, 2024 5:00-6:30 PM James Monroe High School Track, 2300 Washington Avenue 5:00-Welcome from our Superintendent, Dr. Marci Catlett, Local Veterans, and the JMHS Pep Band 5:15- Preschool Family Run 5:30- Elementary Family Run 5:45- Middle School Family Run 6:00- High School Family Run 6:15- Awards Ceremony Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/TLpnCTRKwJ

We look forward to seeing rising kindergarteners and their families tonight in the Hugh Mercer gymnasium from 5-7PM for the Kindergarten Registration Event! Activities include meeting the principals and teachers, speaking with the school nurse, submitting registration paperwork, and signing up for KinderCamp.

We’ve extended the deadline through today, for the Mental Health Resource Fair, which will take place at James Monroe this Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Here’s the link to register and to receive your free boxed lunch: https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1526032

HMES third graders are having fun at Friends of the Rappahannock today. It’s a gorgeous day for a river fieldtrip!

Kindergarten Registration Night is fast approaching. Do you have all of your documentation together? Hugh Mercer: April 11, 5 PM - 7 PM Lafayette: April 16, 5 PM - 7 PM See the flyer for more information.

As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, April 10, 2024. Students return to school on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

We look forward to seeing you virtually for the Special Education Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 5:30-6:30pm. For additional questions or the Zoom link to join the meeting, contact your school's special education liaison.

OH, what a night. FCPS Family /Faculty March Madness Championship Basketball Game was last night. Hugh Mercer Elementary School took on Lafeyette Elementary School. HMES Patriots won the game and took home the 1st place trophy. HMES Patriots thanks for coming out and showing support for the team.

OH, what a night. FCPS Family /Faculty March Madness Championship Basketball Game was last night. Hugh Mercer Elementary School took on Lafeyette Elementary School. HMES Patriots won the game and took home the 1st place trophy. HMES Patriots thanks for coming out and showing support for the team.

There's still time to register!!! Please join us at the upcoming Mental Health Resource Fair, which will take place at James Monroe High School on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event aims to provide valuable resources and support for our community in promoting mental wellness and resilience. Please register so you don't miss out on this fantastic event. Check out the various break out session topics that will be covered: Yoga, journaling, Narcan, Teen Talk sessions, Bullying, Grief Support, Healthy Eating habits, the Super Cat Bus, and so much more! Date and Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: James Monroe High School Lunch: Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Booths: Over 20 vendor/booths featuring community partners will offer resources and information. Keynote Speaker: We are honored to have Stephanie Malia Krause, author of "Whole Child," as our keynote speaker. The first 100 families to register will receive a complimentary copy of her book. Breakout Sessions: There will be 10 breakout sessions covering various topics related to mental health and well-being. Live Dance Performance: Enjoy a live dance performance from the group "Dance Louder Than Words." For more information about them, please visit their website. To register for the event please use the registration link below. Registration ends on April 8, 2024. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your school counselor, division social workers, or contact your student’s school directly. Mental Health Resource Fair Registration link: https://fxbg.link/MentalHealthFair We encourage all families and staff members to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and support each other in nurturing mental wellness within our community.

Looking for a good book to read? I know just the right person to person to help with that. Have a title of book you want to read don't worry! Norma Bourne Hugh Mercer Librarian can teach you how to find that book. It's National School Librarian Day. Stop by the library and let Ms. Bourne know how much HMES Patriots appreciate her.