Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Click on this link to view the article 👉 https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/08/05/transition-days-a-first-class-opportunity-for-area-students/
City School Board Hears Accreditation Predictions
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🎓🎓 Do you have a plan for graduation? Making a plan early and checking in regularly is the best way to ensure on-time graduation.
Come join us in the JM Auditorium on August 28 @ 7pm to learn more about FCPS Graduation Requirements.
The new school year is here, and we’re so excited to have our Freshmen join our amazing community! Get ready for a year full of new friends, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities to shine. Let’s make this year the best one yet—full of energy, enthusiasm, and endless possibilities. Here’s to a fantastic start and a journey filled with growth and success. You’ve got this! #WelcomeFreshmen #NewYear #Smiles
WE'RE EXCITED TO SEE YOU!
We enjoyed greeting our kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders today. We're excited to welcome all students back tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6. See you soon!
UPDATED BUS ROUTES
Families, click on the link for the most recent bus routes.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources
Then click + beside Bus Route Info
We are thrilled to announce that our amazing school counselor, Kasine Conway, will be stepping into the additional role of Assistant Athletic Director!
Mr. Conway has been an incredible support system for our students, and we can't wait to see the positive impact they will bring to our athletic department. Their dedication, passion, and leadership will undoubtedly inspire our student-athletes to achieve great things both on and off the field.
Join us in congratulating Mr. Conway on this new journey!
#NewBeginnings #AssistantAthleticDirector #SchoolPride #TeamSpirit #Leadership #GoTeam
Summer is coming to an end... Are you going on a trip and need a good book? Pick one from your teacher's reading list and enjoy it before you go back in August.
We love how many families and student organizations turned out for orientation tonight at JM!
Welcome to all of our new and returning families! 🧡🖤
# NewYear #Orientation #students #Organizations
What an incredible evening tonight meeting our new students and their families! From campus tours to meet-and-greets with our amazing faculty, the excitement in the air was palpable.
Here's to new beginnings, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories. Welcome to the James Monroe family!
#OrientationNight #HighSchool #NewYear #Welcome
TRANSITION DAY 2024 IS COMING!
Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders will attend school for Transition Day on Monday, August 5.
All students in grades PreK through 12 will begin on Tuesday, August 6. Click the link below for more details.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/transition-day
JM community! We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Lubna Akhtar! Lubna graduated from the University of Mary Washington and has an exciting international teaching background from her time in Wuxi, China.
When she’s not in the classroom, Lubna loves spending time with her husband and siblings, enjoying relaxing walks, and exploring new chip flavors – her current obsession is flaming hot Ruffles with jalapeno queso!
Please join us in giving Lubna a warm JM welcome. Here’s to an amazing year ahead!
#Welcome #NewTeacher #JMFamily #TeachingJourney #ChipLover #ExcitedForTheYear
Meet Keira Zirkle, the newest English Teacher at Jayem! Keira brings a wealth of experience from her work with non-profits focused on migrants and refugees. Her journey started with survival-social services and resettlement and then moved into next-step education and workforce development.
Keira is passionate about her tools of the trade, preferring Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat over Canva.
In her free time, she loves discovering new music on Spotify’s New Music Fridays, even if she needs translations to fully appreciate the lyrics.
#WelcomeKeira #EnglishTeacher #EducationJourney #SpotifyLover #NewMusicFridays #TechPreferences
Join us in welcoming Chastaine Perry, our new Science teacher, to our team!
Chastaine is a proud graduate of the University of Mary Washington (UMW). With a passion for the environment, they have planted over 4,000 trees, and their favorite is the majestic live oak.
We're excited to have Chastaine's dedication and expertise on board. Let's give them a warm welcome!
#WelcomeChastaine #UMWAlum #TreePlanter #EnvironmentalChampion #LiveOakLover #NewTeamMember
Orientation and Open House Dates
Preschool Programs
8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103
9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207
10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203
10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206
11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204
12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107
Hugh Mercer and Lafayette
August 1
Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm
All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Walker-Grant
August 1
5:30pm – 7:00pm
James Monroe Open House/Fee Night
July 30
3:00pm – 6:00pm
We're thrilled to welcome Alima Soumare to our teaching team! Alima will be teaching Algebra 1, bringing her passion for mathematics and dedication to student success to our classrooms.
Join us in giving Alima a warm welcome and get ready for an exciting year of learning and growth in Algebra!
#WelcomeAlima #Algebra1 #MathTeacher #EducationExcellence #NewBeginnings #SchoolCommunity
Meet our newest team member, Uzziah Harris!
Uzziah began his educational professional career the same year "No Scrubs" by TLC became a hit. His journey has been as dynamic as the song itself!
In another life, Uzziah could have been a famous actor turned President of the United States. His imagination and ambition know no bounds.
Uzziah is also deeply fascinated by the Ancient Astronaut Theory and the Intelligent Design Theory of the Universe. His curiosity about the cosmos and the origin of life inspires him every day.
Join us in welcoming Uzziah Harris to the team!
#EducatorLife #TLCFan #DreamBig #CosmicCuriosity #AncientAstronautTheory #IntelligentDesign #NewBeginnings
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢
Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
Today marks the opening ceremony for the Olympics, and the JM staff are ready to show our support! We're decked out in our red, white, and blue, cheering for Team USA! Let's go for gold! #Olympics #TeamUSA #Patriotism #RedWhiteAndBlue #SchoolSupport
