On Saturday, September 28th, RappArts sponsored a multi-district middle school art competition. 6th grade Walker-Grant Middle School students Ava Charney and Emma Charney earned 1st and 2nd place respectively. Congratulations to them!!! #FamilyOfLearners
This evening, Monday, October 7, 2024, promptly at 7:30 PM, at James Monroe High School, the Fredericksburg City School Board will formally recognize and honor living legend Dr. Gladys West, for whom our new elementary school is being named.
In a historic move, the Fredericksburg City Schools Board chose on August 5, 2024, to name the city's third K-5 building Gladys West Elementary School. This the first school in the nation to recognize this great woman and her important achievements.
Join us in person or watch the School Board meeting live.
👉https://www.regionalwebtv.com/fredsb
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
Enjoy some throwbacks to last year's W-GMS track them! THEN, enjoy some Crumbl Cookies to support this year's track team! Join us at the Crumbl Cookie in Central Park to donate to the W-GMS track family!
Mrs. Carter's art classes created illusion art to display around the school! These students worked together to create beatufiul projects that adorn the halls of Walker-Grant Middle School. Collarboation AND Creativity! Way to go, art students! Way to go, Mrs. Carter! 🐯🧡 #FamilyOfLearners
After reading Charlie and the Choclate Factory, students in Mrs. Moore’s Gifted Seminar class created their own candy prototypes and marketing strategies in hopes of winning the Creative Marketing position at Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! They had a deliciously fun Friday and prepared for their field trip to Riverside Theatre to see a production of the novel they read. Have fun, tigers!
Starting on Friday, November 1st, all WGMS students will be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when accessing FCPS student accounts from non-school issued devices when outside of the FCPS network. A text verification code will be required to verify student identities in order to access these accounts. This will only apply when using personal devices and when outside of the FCPS network. Students will be setting up MFA during school in September and October.
Last week, the W-GMS family got together for a little healthy competition! Congrats are in order to the White Team for an exciting win against the Orange Team in our kickball game. We had such a great time competing against and laughing with one another. Tigers WIN! 🐯
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
🌟Download the ParentSquare app today! 🌟
Stay involved with your student's learning and activities at school. From anywhere.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/parentsquare
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.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Empowering Youth Through Mentorship
We are thrilled to announce another year of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program at Walker-Grant Middle School! This program provides students with a valuable opportunity to connect with mentors who will support their personal growth, development, and success.
If you're interested in signing your student up for this program, please reach out to Celeste Wilson, W-GMS school counselor and BBBS Program Sponsor at cwilson@cityschools.com or at (54) 372-1145 ext. 2117.
We look forward to working together to make a positive impact on our students!
Click this link and scroll down to big Brothers Big Sisters. https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/local-resources-to-know
FCPS James Farmer Scholars Program 3-12 Kick-Off Celebration! Guest Speaker Pastor Thomas’s Motivational Speech was powerful 💥Performance - Impression - Exposure! We are excited for our Walker Grant tigers that will participate in this community-centered and student-focused program. 🐯🧡
Girls' Basketball hosted a Mental Health Workshop last week! Nothing beats a team working together and spreading good energy! Thanks to all who made it a success! 🐯🧡🏀
Starting on Friday, November 1st, all WGMS students will be required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) when accessing FCPS student accounts from non-school issued devices when outside of the FCPS network. A text verification code will be required to verify student identities in order to access these accounts. This will only apply when using personal devices and when outside of the FCPS network. Students will be setting up MFA during school in September and October.
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.
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
Last Friday, W-GMS students kicked off after-school clubs. Around 70 students stayed at school on a FRIDAY to enrich their middle school experience by engaging in passion projects with their peers. This week's post feature just three of our awesome clubs: Junior Chef, Yearbook, and Future Innovators. Don't forget to get your permission slip so you can join the fun!!!! 🧡🐯
📰City School Orchestras Face Instrument Shortages📰
Click this link for the full article: https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/city-school-orchestras-face-instrument?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
Today the W-GMS family hosted a warm send-off for Educational Consultant Extraordinaire, Dr. Hopkins! A mentor to staff and students alike, Dr. Hopkins has left a lasting mark on Walker-Grant. We're grateful for his contributions and wish him the best! As the frame says: Once a tiger, always a tiger! 🐯🧡🐯🧡
