Preschool Programs

SAVE THE DATE FCPS Mental Health Resource Fair Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Registration link coming soon.

Check out the amazing things we have going on this month in the Penguin Pebble! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#PenguinPebbleNewsletter https://www.smore.com/m36e0c-the-weekly-update-4

Future leaders in action! 🌟 Our James Farmer Scholars stepped into the halls of history at the Capitol on January 31st, soaking up lessons in leadership and democracy. ✨ Their passion and curiosity are paving the way to a brighter tomorrow. They had the opportunity to speak with the Lieutenant Governor and tour the mansion as well. The scholars were recognized on the floor by Delegate Josh Cole, who is a teacher at the James Farmer Scholars Saturday Sessions. 🏛️ #ScholarsAtTheCapitol #FutureLeaders #JamesFarmerScholars #CivicEngagement

NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH What is career and technical education? CTE students earn industry certifications and licenses, postsecondary certificates,  associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and higher. 92% of high school students and 69% of college and adult students are engaged in CTE, learning skills in the classroom and on the job. CTE is good for students, good for businesses, and good for communities. CTE high school students are college and career-ready: 94% graduate high school, and most enroll directly in college. CTE is the answer to the nation’s projected deficit of 6.5 million skilled workers, including infrastructure, health care and manufacturing workforce shortages.

FXBG Advance 📰 Donation from Anderson Propane Will Help James Monroe High School's Giving Tree Go Mobile Click this link to read the full article 👉https://fxbg.link/3ug8nzE

Preschool Program students learned about compost stew with Downtown Greens this week! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧

February is School Board Appreciation Month The month of February marks the annual observance of School Board Appreciation Month—a good time to recognize the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Tell your locally elected board members you appreciate what they do for students in Fredericksburg City Public Schools and for being the heart of education by ensuring our students have the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education. Their decisions and actions affect the present and future lives of our community’s children. Join us in celebrating School Board Appreciation Month in FCPS. The Heart of Education: Our School Board @VirginiaSchoolBoardsAssociation

Be part of our Kids Heart Challenge! Remember to join our school team ASAP & Complete the steps to Finn’s Mission to be one of our Heart Heroes!! Join at www.heart.org/schools or download the free and fun app called “AHA Schools”!

The ribbon was cut today, ceremoniously ushering in the Mobile Giving Tree. JMHS sponsor Tammy Clark said, "If you see a need, meet a need." Thanks to Anderson Oil, Ms. Clark's dream to take the Giving Tree to the community has been realized. Look for the truck this spring.

Hello Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others and having fun! Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student complete Finn’s Mission for SUPER rewards! Join our school team at www.heart.org/schools or download the free and fun AHA Schools app!

Friday the 26 we celebrated National Penguin Day! Preschool Program students were excited to celebrate our school mascot Pebble the Penguin and created penguin art, snacks, stories and played penguin games! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#PenguinDay

There's still time to register for the fun! Join us at Get Moving Night! February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions. FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrzxgL7oV5l25FlIH0M-7gJDNUN1RGMkdNVDIySjY0QkdHVVM2OFFCSVdQSC4u

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. #teachfxbg

There's still time to register. Join us at Get Moving Night! February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions. FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://fxbg.link/3vJsRRL

❤️FCPS at the VSBA Capital Conference and Legislative Visits!

Join us at Get Moving Night! February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions. FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://fxbg.link/3vJsRRL

Join us at Get Moving Night! February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions. FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrzxgL7oV5l25FlIH0M-7gJDNUN1RGMkdNVDIySjY0QkdHVVM2OFFCSVdQSC4u

Bus safety is important and our goal is to teach the students how to evacuate the buses quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. Preschool programs students did an amazing job following instructions during their bus evacuation drill. Thank you to our bus drivers, bus monitors and all preschool staff for keeping our students safe. #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧#Safetydrills

Happy 100 days of school! Preschool Program students celebrate their 100th day of school today by doing different math activities, art projects, and dressing up as 100-year-old students while practicing counting to 100! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#100daysofschool

Thank you to the families that were able to make it to PACT (Parent And Child Together) time on this cold Monday! It was the perfect chilly day to read the story "Snowmen at Night" with Mrs. McGinniss and create our own snowmen! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧#PACT