Mesa Verde Elementary is also taking part in Reading Across America week. In the photos, Librarian Ms. Ortiz reads “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss to Ms. Roberds’ 1st-grade class. Tomorrow is “Wacky Wednesday” and students will wear different patterns, stripes, and polka dots. On Thursday, students will observe “The Cat in the Hat.” And Friday, students will wear pajamas to celebrate “I Am Not Going To Get Up Today!” Pure fun!
#ReadingAcrossAmerica #DrSeuss #LearningAtFMS
Apache Elementary School is celebrating Reading Across America week! This week is to commemorate the beloved author, Dr. Seuss and to spread the joy of reading across the nation 📚 Students visited the library and used an online resource called Epic! to read a variety of different books and graphic novels.
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Many teachers also led group reading activities with their classes today in celebration. Let's continue to celebrate reading and encourage our students to read wherever they may be! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
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#ReadingAcrossAmerica #DrSeuss #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit
Yesterday was National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We celebrated our bus drivers and fleet mechanics today with some adorable cookies provided by FMS Student Nutrition. We couldn't do it without these amazing people ensuring that our students get to and from school safely everyday. Thank you all for your hard work!
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#NationalSchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay #Cookies #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit
Students from Rocinante High School are always willing to say hello and brighten your day up with a smile! We hope you've all had a fabulous weekend and we look forward to an excellent week at FMS!
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#RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #Smiles #HappyWeekend
Calling all future Griffins! The application window for San Juan College High School is closing soon. The application is located on the SJCHS homepage: https://sjchs.fms.k12.nm.us/o/sjchs/article/982716. If your student is a current 8th-grade student, be sure to access the application before February 28!
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! The interns from Project Search handed out snack bags to spread a little joy! They were able to work together to create an online order for supplies during the snowy week. It was the first time using the online feature, and they knocked it out of the park! Thank you, Project Search interns!
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#RandomActsOfKindness #ProjectSEARCH #SnackBag
READY! for Kindergarten registration is now open. READY! is a FREE program offered by FMS to parents of children ages 4-5. The program teaches parents strategies to prepare their children for kindergarten. The first of our 3 part parent workshops will take place Thursday, February 23. Register here: https://forms.gle/QhFC3a9PHxNPXh689.
**Please note: READY! for Kindergarten is not a registration for kindergarten or a requirement for kindergarten.
La inscripción de READY! for Kindergarten ya está abierta. READY! es un programa GRATUITO ofrecido por FMS a padres de niños de 4 a 5 años. El programa les enseña a los padres estrategias para preparar a sus hijos para el kindergarten. El primero de nuestros 3 talleres para padres se llevará a cabo el jueves 23 de febrero. Inscríbase aquí: https://forms.gle/QhFC3a9PHxNPXh689.
**READY! for Kindergarten no es la inscripción o un requisito para kindergarten.
Roses are red, violets are blue, its Valentine's Day at Farmington Schools! Mesa Verde Elementary celebrated in Ms. McCurdy's class with Valentine Day cards, and an ice cream bar! Over at Mesa View Middle School, the students felt the love as they enjoyed a delicious and adorable treat from FMS Student Nutrition. Happy Valentine's Day, FMS!
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#ValentinesDay #ClassParty #LunchTreat #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit
FMS In The News: How much do New Mexico’s largest districts pay their educational assistants? By Esteban Candelaria, Albuquerque Journal. A bill that would increase the statutory minimum salary of $12,000 for educational assistants to $25,000 is gathering steam in the Roundhouse. Read more: https://www.abqjournal.com/2572746/how-much-do-new-mexico-biggest-districts-pay-their-educational-assistants.html
It's National School Counseling Week! The 2023 theme is School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big. The counselors at Piedra Vista High School want you to know that the doors are always open if you ever have questions or need assistance! We truly appreciate all of our school counselors throughout the district and know you are doing wonderful things to help our students rise to excellence!
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#WeAreFMS #SchoolCounselingWeek #StudentServices
FMS families of students in grades K-5, you are invited to a Community Open House for the Social Studies materials. You will be able to review materials we are considering for adoption and provide feedback via a quick survey. This process will help the FMS Teacher Team decide the scale of the materials adoption next year. Materials will be available on tables outside of the Animas room for people to take a closer look. This event will take place on 👉 March 9, from 3:30-5:00 p.m., at Central Office (3401 E. 30th Street) on the 4th floor. See you then!
FMS families of students in middle and high school, you are invited to a couple of presentations for the Social Studies Secondary Materials. The presentations will give you an opportunity to see the resources and your feedback will help us determine what we will adopt next year. Join us on 👉 February 16, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, on 👉 February 22, from 1:30 to 3:30, and again from 4:30 to 5:30, and on 👉 March 6, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM. The presentations from McGraw Hill (02/16), Cengage (02/22), and Savva (03/06) will take place at the FMS Board Room (3401 E. 30th Street). See you there!
Fresh, classroom grown basil on pizza? Yes, please! The students at Esperanza Elementary School were offered delicious fresh basil to top their personal pizzas from FMS Student Nutrition today! Tasty!
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#RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #FreshBasil #ClassroomGarden
Our amazing READY! for Kindergarten Facilitators are working hard in preparation for the first parent workshop on February 23rd!
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READY! for Kindergarten is a FREE program through FMS. They offer 3 workshops to parents of children ages 4-5, to help parents learn strategies to prepare their children for Kindergarten. FREE materials, activities and dinner are included in all three workshops.
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Registration is now open: https://forms.gle/QhFC3a9PHxNPXh689
Happy Belated Birthday, Elmo! Last week on Friday (February 3) we celebrated Elmo's birthday with a delicious treat of red jello provided by FMS Student Nutrition. Although Elmo is only 3 and 1/2 years old, the lovable Muppet has been bringing smiles to our faces since 1984! Ladera Del Norte Elementary students were definitely in the celebrating spirit!
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#RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #ElmosBirthday #SunnyDay #RedJelloTreat
FMS In The News: Ladera del Norte Elementary evacuated due to gas leak. By David Albright, Durango Herald. A gas leak at Ladera del Norte Elementary on Thursday morning resulted in students and staff being transported to Farmington High School by bus. Read more: https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/ladera-del-norte-elementary-evacuated-due-to-gas-leak/
Heights Middle School band went on tour! These students performed a demonstration of instruments and music for local elementary schools to get them excited for the possibility of enrolling in band next year! Is your 5th grader going to Heights next year? If they would like to join a musical elective, they have a chance to test out some instruments to see what they like first!
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Instrument Try Out Nights will be April 11th and 12th from 4:00-6:15 at the Heights Middle School Cafeteria! Please contact Mr. Jackson for more information! cjackson@fms.k12.nm.us
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#RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #Band #Orchestra
Animas Elementary School rolled out the red carpet and celebrated their students last week at their Student Appreciation Day. The students were treated to a warm welcome, a hot chocolate and donut party, and prizes raffled off throughout the day! Its great to see our students being recognized and given such a wonderful appreciation day!
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#RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit #StudentAppreciationDay #RedCarpet #Paparazzi
Last week FMS Student Nutrition was invited by FoodCorps to join in the New Mexico Food and Farms Day Awards. This event is to celebrate and further encourage local growers and their partnership in providing healthy foods to the community. Students were also given the opportunity to meet with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and discuss the importance of student nutrition.
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You can read more about the experience FMS students had at the State Capitol here! https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/news
#FarmAndFoods #FoodCorps #LocalGrowers #FarmToSchool #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit
