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
@VirginiaSchoolBoardsAssociation
Check out what our amazing PTA has to offer!!
HMES is looking for a few good men and ladies for our basketball team. Family members, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, brothers, of the students are fine. Just as long as they are over 18.
Last Thursday night February 15, 2024, students were Gellin at the Family Math Night! A great time was had.
Last Thursday night February 15, 2024, students were Gellin at the Family Math Night! A great time was had.
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/YLrPFx
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/Dym4kj
FCPS WILL BE CLOSED
FCPS will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.
Students return to school on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
HMES it your time to shine! Entry the Digital Learning Day Contest. Create your entry any way you want -- build something, make a video, draw a picture, write a story ...it's up to you! All entries are due by 02/29/2024. 🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖
Yesterday HMES staff showed Love with their Valentines swag. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yesterday HMES staff showed Love with their Valentines swag. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mrs. Scovell and Mrs. Watkins 4th grade classes celebrated the Read Bowl with a reading rally. They celebrated their 56,419 minutes of reading with snacks and football themed activities. They also got to work on a text feature scavenger hunt! Students watched as Malcolm Mitchell, former NFL player, announced Read Bowl winners. Congratulations to all. Way to go HMES Patriots.
Reminder: In observance of Presidents' Day, FCPS buildings will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. Enjoy your three-day weekend.
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
" Gellin wit Geometry " this Thursday night from 5pm -7pm. Dinner will be served as well. Kids will be designing, building, and creating through fun and engaging activities in 2- and 3-dimensional geometry!
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
February Upcoming Events
HMES would like to SHOUT OUT Ms. Nelson School Counselor. Ms. Nelson has been with FCPS since 2005. She has been with Hugh Mercer School since 2022 and we think she "Rocks the House". She works with grade K, 1st and 5. She's a true HMES Patriot.
Happy School Counselor Week
HMES would like to highlight our wonderful School Counselor. Mx. Diller shines light everyday while working with students in grades 2nd, 3rd and 4th. They have been with for us two years and we our glad to call them a HMES Patriot.
Happy School Counselor Week
SAVE THE DATE
FCPS Mental Health Resource Fair
Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration link coming soon.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY
Disability Benefits: VA’s Medicaid Waivers
February 27, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
There are state government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. It’s important to understand that benefits such as personal assistance and community support can play an important role in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to obtain this state benefit.
REGISTER HERE:
bit.ly/47qllbB
This virtual workshop will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.
Presented by PEATC in partnership with Fredericksburg City Public Schools
peatc.org | 703-923-0010 | partners@peatc.org
