Fredericksburg City Public Schools is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for our staff, students, and families. On the newly added mental health resource website you will find information about resources and community agencies that can support individuals. School counselors, social workers, and psychologists are available in your school to support students and families with additional needs. Also, be sure to visit our virtual calming room which is a great resource for individuals who need a break. Be sure to check back for updated announcements and events.
👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/mental-health-supports
Mental Health Taskforce
Join us next Wednesday, October 9, for our Health and Safety Family Night! Please scan the QR code or click the link below to register! We can't wait to see everyone for some community fun!
https://forms.office.com/r/wJML2wtH2v
Happy National Custodian Day! We sure love and appreciate our custodians here at Preschool Programs!
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Picture day is here! We cannot wait to see all the amazing smiles! Please make sure to check out the parent links below for each Preschool Program location!
Tomorrow, October 3 is picture day for King George and October 4 will be for Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg - https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/fredericksburg-pre-k-1/fall-pictures-10-4-2024-85/optIn
King George - https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/fcps-preschool-programs/fall-pictures-10-3-2024-116/optIn
Happy National Principals Month to my fellow principals! Your outstanding leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you’ve made on our students, teachers, and school community are truly inspiring. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I'm incredibly fortunate to be part of this amazing group of dedicated individuals.
You are appreciated! - Principal Marcus Petty
Check out this month's Penguin Pebble Newsletter!
https://secure.smore.com/app/pages/show_print/66e985130802aa35b70daed0
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Thank you to the families that were able to make the first Parent And Child Together Time (PACT) today! We look forward to enjoying more activities to do together next month!
#FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧#PACTTime
🌟Download the ParentSquare app today! 🌟
Stay involved with your student's learning and activities at school. From anywhere.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/parentsquare
Don't forget to join us this Friday for our Positive Parenting Series! We look forward to having another lunch and learn and will be discussing assertiveness through positive and effective boundaries. See you Friday at 12:00!
#FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#ConsciousDiscipline
October Special Education Advisory Meeting
Join us on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:30 PM, at Lafayette Elementary School for our Special Education Advisory Meeting.
The wet weather didn't keep us from having a great time at Friends of the Rappahannock! Preschool program students got to enjoy a walk outdoors and use their senses to explore the Rappahannock river and trails.they even discussed pollution and did a recycle sorting activity.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom check out Mrs. Mann's room making healthy Chicka Chicka trees! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧
Picture day is next week! We cannot wait to see all the amazing smiles! Please make sure to check out the parent links below for each Preschool Program location! October 3 is picture day for King George and October 4 will be for Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg - https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/fredericksburg-pre-k-1/fall-pictures-10-4-2024-85/optIn
King George - https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/fcps-preschool-programs/fall-pictures-10-3-2024-116/optIn
FCPS NEEDS YOU!
We're hiring substitutes.
*Daily Substitute Teacher Rate (Non-Degree): $97.50/day
*Daily Substitute Teacher Rate (associate's degree or 60+ college credits): $105/day
*Daily Substitute Teacher Rate (College Graduate): $112.50/day
*Long Term Substitute Teacher Rate* (Without a teaching license, but with a bachelor's degree): $165/day
*Long Term Substitute Teacher Rate* (With a teaching license): $217.50/day
For additional info, or to see if you would qualify, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130. #teachfxbg
Apply here 👉 https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/substitute-teaching
2024 Disability Awareness Month
Adaptive Sports Day at UMW
Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball, and Boccia Ball
Saturday, October 5th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goolrick Gyms
Sponsored by Delta Alpha Pi, DiversAbility, Friends of Athletics, and the James Farmer Multicultural Center. We encourage you to reach out with any accommodation requests at least two weeks prior to the event by contacting ODR at odr@umw.edu.
Don't forget to join us Monday September 23 for our Curriculum and Child Development Parent Workshop! We are excited to share with you how to support learning at home and what they are learning here at Preschool Programs! We hope to see you there!
Thank you to the students and families that were able to join us for the King George Family Night last night! Families participated in STEM & Literacy activities after reading the stories "Mouse Paint" and " the Dot."
#KG#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧#FamilyNight
Director of FCPS Preschool Programs, Laura Dove, will be joining the Champions for Youth Summit Session! We are so proud of our Director and the great things she does for students, families and staff here at Preschool Programs!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tmccPupYQSovNyKN/?mibextid=xfxF2i
Director of FCPS Preschool Programs, Laura Dove, will be joining the Champions for Youth Summit Session! We are so proud of our Director and the great things she does for students, families and staff here at Preschool Programs!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/tmccPupYQSovNyKN/?mibextid=xfxF2i
Parent Workshop Update! Our Curriculum and Child Development parent workshop has been moved from Friday September 20 to Monday September 23. We hope to see you there!
#FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#ParentWorkshop
