FMS, check out this upcoming Birth Certificate Replacement and Measles Vaccines event from the New Mexico Department of Health. Please share.
FMS In The News – Farmington soccer player signs with Lamar. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. Cinjin Toledo, a recent graduate of Farmington High School, signed his letter of intent with the Lamar Community College men’s soccer team. Toledo, who was a staple on the FHS boys soccer program, was considering a few other programs before signing with the two-year college in Lamar, Colorado. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/soccer/farmington-soccer-player-signs-with-lamar/
FMS In The News – Class of 2025 leads the way for Indigenous graduation regalia. By Shaun Griswold and Bella Davis, High Country News. In New Mexico, graduation is central to the colonial experiment shared by the Apache, Diné, Pueblo and people who have lived and taught in the area for time immortal. Read more: https://www.hcn.org/articles/class-of-2025-leads-the-way-for-indigenous-graduation-regalia/
FMS In The News – Farmington collects 2 gold, 2 silver medals at state. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. The Farmington track team walked away with eight medals during last week’s New Mexico Class 5A state track meet, which included a pair of gold and silver medals. Farmington freshman Avery Sandefer won the girls triple jump and she placed second in the long jump. Scorpion hurdler Alex Serrano took gold in the 300-meter hurdles while junior James Rogers earned a second-place medal in the javelin. Sandefer won the triple crown with a 35-feet, 8-inch effort as she topped her state qualifying mark by over a foot. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/track/farmington-collects-2-gold-2-silver-medals-at-state/
FMS In The News – Rio Rancho's Black, Piedra Vista's Yost earn 5A state golf titles. By James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal. The 5A girls tournament belonged, perhaps even before everyone teed off on Monday morning in Round 1, to Piedra Vista senior Annie Yost. Yost, headed for Florida Golf Coast, easily played the most brilliant golf, boy or girl, of anyone at the three state tournament venues this week, Yost started the day in front after a solid 2-under 71 on Monday. On Tuesday, she shot one of the great rounds in the history of the tournament, a spectacular 7-under 66, as she finished the two days with a 137 total, 9 under on her home course. She made nine birdies in her round on Tuesday. Fittingly, she closed with a final birdie on the 18th, her final hole, and successfully went back-to-back in 5A, after her victory at Twin Warriors Golf Club a year ago. Yost during one stretch made eight birdies in a sizzling 12-hole stretch. She opened with a bogey, but birdied Nos. 3, 5, 6 and 9 to turn at 3-under. After parring the 10th, she birdied four straight holes, 11-14, and a near hole-out eagle at 12 was the first time she thought “this is my day.” And then closed in style to some loud cheers. Yost finished 12 shots in front of Organ Mountain’s Eleanor Warden, who started the day just three shots behind. Not surprisingly, Piedra Vista’s girls also won the 5A title, although the Panthers needed most every bit of Yost’s efforts. Piedra Vista finished the 36 holes at 670, a dozen shots in front of runner-up La Cueva. Centennial was far back in third place. Piedra Vista’s girls and Volcano Vista’s boys won the state championship for the second year in a row. Photo provided by Turkeyboy Photography. Read more: https://www.abqjournal.com/sports/article_96bea29b-a4c3-4bcd-9969-7892b7201bee.html#1
FMS In The News – New web portal developed by NMSU links farms to institutional buyers. By Algernon D'Ammassa, Albuquerque Journal. A newly launched website aims to connect New Mexico food producers with agencies or institutions such as school districts, senior centers and food banks. The program, which received development funds through the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, aligns with the safety standards of New Mexico Grown, a state-recognized local food initiative. Marie Johnson, one of Path to Plate’s inaugural buyers, supervises the student nutrition program for the Farmington Municipal Schools, which serves over 10,600 students and presents thousands of breakfasts and lunches daily. She has also been proactive in regular meetings between growers and institutional buyers ahead of planting seasons. Johnson said the school district has purchased directly from producers and through the Harvest Food Hub, and will now purchase through Path to Plate as well. Johnson is not only an early registrant, but helped test the portal ahead of launch. Read more: https://www.abqjournal.com/business/article_8ea37c78-5602-4229-872d-0475a36fa9fb.html
School nurses are our first responders for medical concerns. School nurses and nurse aides are the first place a student thinks to go when they don't feel well or have been hurt. But they also provide a wealth of information that supports a successful education as well. The observance reminds us of all the great reasons the nurse is available to your school. They provide more than Band-Aids for scrapes on the playground and check for fevers when a child shows the first sign of illness. Thank you!
On April 22, all FMS students received a planting kit as part of our Earth Day Challenge. The goal is for students to plant their seeds—either in a pot or directly in the ground—and track their progress. This fun activity encourages healthy habits early in life and helps students develop a lifelong love for growing and eating fruits and vegetables. Want to join the challenge? Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/earth-day to register by May 23, 2025. Students who sign up will receive instructions for completing a short video or PowerPoint presentation showcasing their planting journey. These will be shared by Monday, June 2, 2025. Students with the best reports in elementary, middle, and high school will each win a $100 Growers Bucks prize to spend at the Farmington Growers Market.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9, 2025! FMS, this week is the perfect time for us to say thank you for all the love, energy, and hard work they pour into our children’s lives! Our teachers do so much more than teach—they guide, encourage, and inspire our kids every single day. Their care and dedication reach far beyond the classroom, helping shape not just smart students, but kind and curious people. Let’s show them how much we appreciate everything they do!
FMS, we are thrilled to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) by releasing our new FMS Teacher Talk Podcast dedicated to our teaching community. In our premiere episode, we sat down with Piedra Vista's very own Ms. Mari Floyd. Listen to the full audio of this interview at https://bit.ly/FMS-Teacher-Talk-Podcast or https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/podcast. Stay tuned for more episodes!
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April 28, 2025: Quick reminder that today’s SPMAC Meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. at Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue). The Student-Parent Menu Advisory Committee (SPMAC) meetings are great opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas about school meals. We’d love to hear from you and work together to improve our school’s menu even more!
Estudiantes de niveles de lectura similares trabajarán en grupos de 4 con un instructor para mejorar sus habilidades de lectura y escritura en este programa gratis de 4 a 6 semanas. Los programas comenzarán en junio y durarán hasta julio. Encuentra uno cerca de ti visitando nuestro sitio web: https://www.literacy.nm.gov.
Students of similar reading levels will work in groups of 4 with an instructor to improve reading and writing skills for this FREE 4-6 week program. Programs will begin in June and run through July. Find one near you by visiting https://www.literacy.nm.gov.
Save the Date! Thank you to San Juan Pediatrics for donating their time and services!
FMS In The News – ‘Our language is alive.’ Record 22 students honored with Seal of Bilingual Proficiency. By Robert Bettis, Navajo Times. Colton George of Piedra Vista High School wears his Pendleton honor blanket after receiving his award, dedicating his achievement to his late mother, who inspired his language journey. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/edu/our-language-is-alive-record-22-students-honored-with-seal-of-bilingual-proficiency/
FMS In The News – PV sophomore repeats as state champ. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. In the Class 5A girls championship, Piedra Vista senior Haleigh Doyle eked out her second consecutive state crown at 97 pounds. “I was the state champion last year, so I’m a two-timer now,” Doyle said. “I’m so excited because I really had a pretty rough start. I honestly almost bombed out, and I wasn’t expecting to get first this year, but I’m just super thankful that I was able to pull myself together.” Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/pv-sophomore-repeats-as-state-champ/
On Monday, April 7, Apache Elementary filled with warmth and excitement as more than 120 families came together for a special Diné Family Night. The event shared valuable information about Native American Programs, the work of the Indian Education Committee, assistance available for families, and the many cultural events the program organizes for students and their families. The evening was made even more special, as the school welcomed Miss Indian World Kassie John, and Grammy-nominated artist Davis Mitchell, who sang “Country Roads, Take Me Home”—inspiring our families and staff to dance. We were also honored to welcome royalty from our Native communities, including Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen Natiana Lynn King, Little Miss Ceremonial Makayla Jones, and Miss Avikan.
FMS Student Enrichment is pleased to present to you the Gifts And Talents Showcase! Please join us in celebration of our gifted and talented elementary students on April 14, at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at FMS Central Office (3401 E 30th St.). See the registration information in the flyer.
Join us on April 15th at 6:00 p.m. for this live webinar presented by our online safety partner, Linewize. Familiarize yourself with the tools available to help you keep your children safe and well in the digital world. In our final session for the 24/25 school year, Linewize's Director of Wellbeing, Teodora Pavkovic, will reveal some fascinating and important insights into one of the latest and least understood online safety trends: teens' use of Artificial Intelligence.
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With the many different uses of the many different AI-powered tools, it's critical to understand both the light and dark side of this technology, and equip ourselves with the knowledge and confidence to help our children navigate these unprecedented challenges. Teodora will be taking your questions at the end of the webinar, so be sure to join us live. See you there!
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Follow the link to join us! https://familyzone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tgwo-X9zRvCbYFEUCRQtLw
