James Monroe boys capture first region basketball title in 38 years
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/02/24/james-monroe-boys-capture-first-region-basketball-title-in-38-years/
Comprehensive Planning for FCPS 2029 is Underway
Today, Monday, February 26, 2024, faculty and staff representatives worked in focus groups to analyze division-wide data they'd collected in the areas of Excellence in Education, Exemplary Staff, School & Community, Health & Wellness, and Facilities & Operations. Their highlights were shared with the larger group, and then focus groups planned edits to their documents by asking questions like:
Have we met the previous objectives? Are there objectives that are no longer needed? What needs to be added? Who is responsible for monitoring?
Focus groups also identified the data they used to determine their recommendations.
On Thursday, 2/22 the Explore the Armed Forces Club attended the Fredericksburg Chamber event Our Military Our Community. Students were able to hear about the mission of each installation in our local community and the impact and needs they have. Such an amazing experience!
Varsity Boys will get one last game on the home court! Tuesday night will be historic!
VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Vice School Board Member Jen Boyd.
Jennifer L Boyd was elected to the Fredericksburg City School Board in 2016 and again in 2018, and 2022. Ms. Boyd was the chair of the School Board in 2019-2020 and most recently in CY 2023. Ms. Boyd has resided in Ward 3 of the City of Fredericksburg for the past 25 years. Her three children, Carter, Kyle, and Katelyn are all graduates of James Monroe High School.
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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.
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🙋🏽♂️🙋🏻♀️ 1935 Walker-Grant School Restoration Community Meeting
The 1935 Walker-Grant School Restoration Community Meeting that took place last night was a huge success. This meeting gave the community an opportunity to share their thoughts regarding their vision for the restoration of the 1935 Walker-Grant School.
Orange you glad it's Friday? Who saw JM teachers wearing orange pants yesterday? We love the school spirit! 🧡🖤
VSBA SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
Meet Vice Chair of the Board Matt Rowe.
Mr. Rowe was born in Richmond, Virginia and received a BA in Political Science from Hampden-Sydney College and a GIS Graduate Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. He works as a Geographic Information Systems Administrator for Stafford County. He also serves as Vice Chair of FAMPO’s Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee.
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Mrs. Bane's English classes have been learning about expression through poetry. To end their unit, they painted expressive abstract art to go with their poetry pieces. The students got a chance to express themselves through writing and art! ❤️
Staff supporting our mental health grant participated in state training along with the other 8 grantees.
Fredericksburg presented on the highlights the division has made with the additional mental health grant support!
Nick Brousse-dean of students
Dr. Amelia Jurlando- school psychologist
Kim Cunningham - school counselor
Barrie Massey - school social worker
Jen Bunn- school social worker
Maris Wyatt- Director of Special Education
Rolling the dice has never been more electrifying! ⚡️ Students in Ms. Austin's science class used custom-made dice with different ions to create unique ionic compounds. Shoutout to our drama teacher, Mark Wright, for crafting these cool tools on the library's 3D printer!
🏀Photo gallery: James Monroe boys reach states for first time since 2012
Check these photos out! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/02/21/photo-gallery-james-monroe-boys-reach-states-for-first-time-since-2012/
Students just wrapped up an exciting powder analysis lab in Ms. Denison's Forensic Science class! They used everyday kitchen items like salt, sugar, and cornstarch to establish a standard knowledge of powders. The challenge? Identifying the mystery drug found at a crime scene! 🚨(Students pictured: Aura Sanchez, Zahmirah Parker, Kamaiya Lee) #ForensicScience #PowderAnalysis #CrimeSceneInvestigation
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.”
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Dive into the world of persuasive writing with our 9th-grade English classes! Students are mastering argument texts by analyzing positions, counterclaims, and author appeal methods. Get ready for thought-provoking discussions and compelling essays as they take on controversial topics. #CriticalThinking #PersuasiveWriting #EngagedLearners 📝💡
🎨 Calling all budding artists! 🖌️ We are on the lookout for talented students to showcase their creativity in our upcoming art contest. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, or mixed media guru - we want YOU to bring your unique vision to life. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! #artcontest #creativity #studentartists
Cyber Bytes, which works in cybersecurity and emerging technologies to address national security challenges, rolled out the red carpet for our students last week. This was a great opportunity for them to learn new and amazing technology.
Something big is happening on February 20, 2024. A group of our 12th-graders will participate in #NAEP that day! Learn more at https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/students/
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