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!!
ThrowBack Thursday!! HMES Patriots thank you 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!!
Tonight the JMHS Class of 2024 will graduate but this morning they graced the hallways of Hugh Mercer ! HMES Patriots were overjoyed to see the Seniors in their cap and gowns! In the near future, our Patriots will be sporting caps and gowns as well. Congratulations Class of 2024!!!🎓🎓🎓
Mrs. Bunn class had a blast at Field Day. Field day was filled with fun activities.
A Celebration of Gardens and Community at Hugh Mercer Elementary School
https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/a-celebration-of-gardens-and-community?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1315258&post_id=144813769&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=22ibfp&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
FCPS has paired with the Cook Center for Human Connection to bring our families FREE virtual opportunities for family engagement to expand their knowledge of mental health topics regarding the care and needs of children. Dates and times coming soon.
Interest form link in bio.
“Nest Realty Fredericksburg, has pledged to give area teachers $100! And, we need nominations! Who qualifies? Any public school teacher or para, including Pre-K, in Fredericksburg City, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Prince William County, King George County, Caroline County, Orange County, and Culpeper County. Nominating your favorite teacher is quick and easy. We just need the teacher's name, their school, and why you think they deserve $100. Nominations were made and Ms Phipps and Mrs. Trahos were the winners ! Thanks Nest Realty Fredericksburg for the generous gifts!!
Great job recycling everyone! Hugh Mercer Patriots had a recycling contest. Each class weigh in everyday the amount of recycle that was collect per class. On last Thursday afternoon, Winning classes had a Pizza parties.
Kindergarten - Ms. Rogers
First grade - Ms. Goldberg
Second grade - Ms. Swisher
Third grade- Ms. Phipps
Fourth grade - Ms. Lawson
Fifth grade - Ms. O’Neill
Special Shout out to Kimberly Bastress for spearheading this project.
The link below has some pictures from World Language today, with our end of the year scavenger hunt outside, and indoors. The kids each had their own magnifying glasses and plastic creatures and animals as we used Spanish vocabulary that we learned to gather information.
Music in the Air!! HMES Patriots had a special treat this morning!! Ms. Breen and Ms. Sanker played music for students as they enter the school.
