Walker-Grant Middle School

6th Grade Career Investigations students are exploring the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster. Student are creating floor plans and 3D models of new structures. They are having fun designing the exterior and interior of their structures. Floor plans include future schools, offices, houses and sports/recreation facilities. As always, Ms. Taylor is making learning authentic and engaging in her class! Way to go, Ms. Taylor!! 🧡🧡

Walker-Grant students and staff lined the halls to cheer on our Boys Basketball Team as they prep for tonight's Battlefield District Championship game!! Starts at 6!🧡🐯🧡🐯

📰Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee set for Saturday📰 👉https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/article_a5baaae2-f378-11ef-8662-7b9a59c345f3.html

✨ Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! ✨ 📅 Date: May 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11AM – 2PM 📍 Location: James Monroe High School Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this event is for YOU! 🧠💙 Our Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair brings together local organizations, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey. What you can expect: • Resource Booths from local mental health organizations • Workshops & Talks on coping strategies, self-care, and safety in your home • Interactive Activities to support mental well-being • Free Materials to help you build a toolkit for mental wellness • Experts on Hand to answer your questions and provide guidance • Translation Services available to ensure everyone can access the information they need 🌍 This is a welcoming space for everyone! 🌱 Let's talk, learn, and grow together. Register today at the link below! See you there! Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09

Parents, staff, and students—let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Walker-Grant Tigers as they battle for the CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆🔥 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Walker-Grant Middle School Gym We’re calling on our Tiger family to BLACK OUT the gym in full support! Wear your black gear and bring the energy! 🖤💪 🎟️ Game Entry: $5 per person (cash or card accepted at the entrance) FCPS students & children under 10 – FREE! 🎉 BONUS: The first families to arrive will have a chance to receive pompoms to cheer on our Tigers—while supplies last! 🎊🐯 Let’s show up, show out, and help our boys bring home the championship! 🏀🐯 #TigerPride #BlackOutGame #ChampionshipBound

We’re hosting two Career and Technical Education Nights: one for rising 9th through 12th graders on Thursday, February 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and another for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on March 6th. Our goal is to inspire student success, build connections, and ensure everyone has the resources to thrive in both their educational and career journeys.

Please help us share the news: Wednesday, February 26, from 5-7 PM at Walker-Grant Center, located at 210 Ferdinand Street, will be the final event for 2025-2026 kindergarten registration. 👉If you know a rising kindergartener, please share this invitation with their families. 👉Share this link for more information and details: https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/article/1953097

W-GMS' Student Ambassador Program is in full swing! NJHS students and other nominated students hold a very important responsibility at Walker-Grant this year: welcoming our newest tigers to the #FamilyOfLearners! Today, 8th graders Kate Boateng and Micah Lanzone introduced some new 6th graders to their teachers and helped them learn the layout of our school. Way to make a difference, Tigers!!! 🧡🐯

✨ Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! ✨ 📅 Date: May 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 Location: James Monroe High School Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this event is for YOU! 🧠💙 Our Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair brings together local organizations, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey. What you can expect: • Resource Booths from local mental health organizations • Workshops & Talks on coping strategies, self-care, and safety in your home • Interactive Activities to support mental well-being • Free Materials to help you build a toolkit for mental wellness • Experts on Hand to answer your questions and provide guidance • Translation Services are available to ensure everyone can access the information they need 🌍 This is a welcoming space for everyone! 🌱 Let's talk, learn, and grow together. Register today at the link below! See you there! Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09

February is Career and Technical Education Month! 🐯🧡 Each Friday this month, our CTE teachers will be selecting CTE Students of the Week. Congratulations to the following students: Amy Sandoval– Career Investigations - 6th Grade students recently learned about the career, school counselor. Amy came up with a creative and fun event idea that could be hosted at a middle school to support student needs. Great Job Amy, your kindness and empathy for others would make you a great counselor one day. Zharay Monagreda Frias– Family and Consumer Science – Zharay is a confident, well-spoken young lady. She always has engaging input, and thoughtful answers. She helps others in her class if they need it and is a great student to have in class. Kalani Wheeler – Computer Solutions - Kalani has displayed initiative and diligence for owning his education. His behavior is a module to all students. Even when he is absent from school, he contacts his teachers to find out if he is missing assignments. RJ Boone Jr.– Career Investigations - RJ recently explored the career of a Cybersecurity Analyst. A cybersecurity analyst protects information, data and systems from cyber criminals. He did a great job creating an informative flyer to encourage positive online behavior. RJ has a good understanding of good digital citizenship practices. Karla Sanchez Menjivar– Family and Consumer Science – Karla offers thoughtful perspectives on topics in our class. She is unassuming, but the creative thinking she displays with assignments is thought provoking and interesting. She takes it upon herself to work on our bulletin board with her own time and is always very helpful in class. James Harper – Make It Your Business - James takes the initiative with his learning assignments. In the first quarter, he demonstrated how to buy and sell Stocks, Bonds and Mutual funds. In the second and third quarters he demonstrated a good understanding of all workplace readiness skills, entrepreneurship and starting a business.

FCPS will be on time tomorrow, Friday, February 21. 

Due to the current weather advisory that suggests additional snow during morning travel in addition to what we already have and how that impacts parking lots, sidewalks, and roads, FCPS will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 20 on Code Blue/Remote Learning Day. All previously scheduled after school activities are canceled. Students should not report to school but should participate in teacher-planned learning opportunities. Students should work remotely. Some students received at-home learning packets while other students will complete work on Canvas or another online platform. If families have questions, please contact your student’s teacher on ParentSquare. All employees should work from home while essential workers should contact their supervisor for report times. Again, tomorrow, Thursday, February 20 is a remote learning day with all staff working from home. Essential staff should contact their supervisor for report times.

📢POSTPONED Due to incoming weather conditions, CTE Pathway Night at Walker-Grant Middle School will be rescheduled to a date in early March. 

🌟 Meet Ms. Wilson and Ms. Schooler, your Walker-Grant Youth Mental Health Taskforce Leaders! 🌟 The Fredericksburg City Public Schools Youth Mental Health Taskforce is a diverse group of middle and high school students who have come together to raise awareness about mental health issues within their school community. The youth taskforce is working on a variety of initiatives, including hosting workshops, creating informational materials, and organizing events aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Ms. Wilson, a school counselor at Walker-Grant Middle School, supports students’ academic, emotional, and career growth. She’s passionate about helping them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Ms. Schooler, now teaching art at Walker-Grant Middle School after seven years of teaching English, is excited to help students express themselves creatively. Ms. Wilson believes mental health is key to success. She’s seen how it impacts students' learning and provides a safe, supportive space for them to thrive. Ms. Schooler stresses the importance of speaking up about mental health and encourages students to share their feelings and prioritize self-care. Fun facts: • Ms. Wilson is a proud Swiftie and saw Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour three times! 🎶 • Ms. Schooler recently started crocheting and loves making amigurumi while listening to audiobooks! 🧶

Due to incoming weather conditions, Kindergarten Registration has been postponed. Please spread the word. A new registration date will be announced soon.

Due to the current weather advisory as well as uncertain weather conditions, FCPS will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19 on Code Blue/Remote Learning Day. Students should not report to school but should participate in teacher-planned learning opportunities. Students should work remotely. Some students received at-home learning packets while other students will complete work on Canvas or another online platform. If families have questions, please contact your student’s teacher on ParentSquare. All employees should work from home while essential workers should contact their supervisor for report times. Again, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19 is a remote learning day with all staff working from home. Essential staff will need to report later in the day upon speaking with their supervisor.

Last week during our Boys Basketball Playoff Game, our Athletic Director, Mr. Turner was recognized with a 10,000 dollar donation to our Athletics Department! A HUGE thank you to the Community Foundation for this incredible donation that will benefit many student-athletes of the present and future at Walker-Grant. 🧡🐯 #FamilyOfLearners

JOIN US!! Career & Technical Education Night of Pathways to Success Students and families are invited to join us for two exciting evenings to explore a wide range of community partners, participate in engaging hands-on demonstrations, and gain valuable insights into the educational pathways for the 2025-2026 school year. ✏️For rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students, please see the details below for your Night of Pathways: Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Location: Walker-Grant Middle School ✏️For rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students, your Night of Pathways details are as follows: Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Location: James Monroe High School Click the link below or the link in our bio to sign up. https://fxbg.link/CTEnightofpathways Night of Pathways is committed to providing students, parents, and the community with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities available through our pathway program. • We'll showcase hands-on demonstrations, provide informative brochures and instructor-led engagement • We aim to inspire student success, foster collaboration, and equip all attendees with the resources and connections needed to thrive in their educational and career journeys. • We provide tangible involvement opportunities for various levels of student ability. • We support pathways to success for all students who choose Career and Technical Education (CTE) If you want to become a community partner for this event, please email dclaytonfulcher@cityschools.com.

📰Wheeler to serve as interim principal at Hugh Mercer Elementary📰 https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2025/02/14/wheeler-to-serve-as-interim-principal-at-hugh-mercer-elementary/

Reminder: Schools are closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.