March 14, 2022: We are excited to share information about our partnership with Peachjar to help us unite schools, parents, and communities in our collective mission to elevate student outcomes! Peachjar’s platform streamlines school-to-home communication by distributing valuable school and community resources directly to families as digital flyers. Peachjar organizes all important school and community information in one place! In addition to receiving emails from your school, look for the ‘Peachjar’ button or icon on your school website to view all active flyers. View more at https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/page/peachjar
March 2, 2022: Earlier today, the NWNM Music Educator Association’s Band Music Performance Assessment took place at San Juan College’s Henderson Hall. Secondary school bands from the area performed for a panel of judges and received a rating and feedback for their performances. And here are the results from our FMS participants: Heights Concert Band: Superior in performance. Superior in sightreading. Hermosa Intermediate/Advanced Band: Excellent in performance. Excellent in sightreading. Heights Symphonic Band: Excellent in performance. Superior in sightreading. Farmington High School Symphonic Band: Superior in performance. Superior in sightreading. Congratulations to our bands and conductors. They were truly wonderful! As we celebrate Music In Our Schools Month, FMS will continue to highlight arts and music from our students. #WeAreFMS #MusicInOurSchools
City of Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett joined Mesa Verde Elementary School this morning to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday. He read “Green Eggs and Ham” to our students and teachers who wore hats and green clothes to celebrate the occasion, which is part of the national Read Across America. Mayor Duckett took questions from our students about his position and discussed what the students liked the most about the city. Mayor Duckett also encouraged our students to help keep our city clean. Thank you, Mayor Duckett! #LearningAtFMS #DrSeussWeek #ReadAcrossAmerica
February 26, 2022: Today’s FIRE training for Animas and McCormick Elementary focused on Educator Wellness. Teachers and staff took a dive into resources and engaged in activities like walking, yoga, and movement. FIRE training (Farmington Instructors Recognizing Excellence) also included author and speaker Dr. Tina Boogren in a session on educator wellness, and motivating and inspiring students. #SafeSupportiveAndCollaborativeCulture #EffectiveTeachingInEveryClassroom #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit
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FMS In The News: New Mexico education secretary honors Mesa Verde Elementary for being named Blue Ribbon School. By Noel Lyn Smith, Farmington Daily Times. Students, teachers and staff gathered in front of the school to watch NM Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus raise the Blue Ribbon flag over the school, then listened to him as he read the proclamation. The 5th grade class sang, "Fifty Nifty United States," and there was a dance performance to welcome Steinhaus to the school. Read more: https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/education/2022/02/23/new-mexico-education-secretary-kurt-steinhaus-honors-mesa-verde-elementary-school/6859542001/
Mesa Verde recognized as one of three Blue Ribbon schools in New Mexico. By Diana Castillo, KOB4. “The Blue Ribbon School Programs celebrate school excellence, turnaround stories and closing subgroup achievement,” said state Secretary of Education Dr. Kurt Steinhaus. It’s a rare achievement – about 300 schools were recognized nationwide. So, Steinhaus paid a visit to the school Tuesday. Read more: https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/mesa-verde-recognized-as-one-of-three-blue-ribbon-schools-in-new-mexico/6401971/?cat=500
FMS families and staff, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham lifted the state’s mask mandate on February 17, 2022. Farmington Municipal Schools is making mask-wearing an option for students, staff, and community, effective immediately. This change also applies to after-school events and sports activities. All other COVID-safe practices or other requirements regarding testing or quarantining remain in effect. Individuals can choose whether or not to wear a mask at school or school events, based on local guidelines as well as personal preferences or other health factors. FMS would like to ask our community to remain respectful of students' and staff's choices with regards to wearing a mask.
Wait until you see the Piedra Vista High School Choir perform on the next FMS Rising! The performance and special guests are coming a little later this month. Huge thanks to our students, teachers, and technical staff. Shout out to Mr. Fear and Mr. Golden. #WeAreFMS
Congratulations to all the winners of the FMS Science Fair and best of luck to the students that will participate in the San Juan Regional Science Fair on March 4-5, 2022. Kudos to our sponsors, judges, and organizers of this great event. You can see a full list of winners here: https://district.fms.k12.nm.us/article/650931. Student projects can be viewed here: https://immersiveeducation.org/spaces/science/fair. #RisingToExcellenceInEveryPursuit
Happy Monday! The FMS Instructional Focus Team would like to highlight the following staff:
Ramona Briones-Moseley for covering the front office at Hermosa Middle School while also supporting Northeast Elementary School with testing. Thank you, Ramona!
Carina Bedonie for her tireless work engaging families and chapter houses, and finding families who would qualify for impact aid. Her diligence and focus have been outstanding!
Sue Tilley at Heights Middle School on her students' growth with rules and procedures in the classroom, and creating an organized educational environment that meets the educational needs of students. Great work!
And finally, the EPO Department for their work submitting Indicator 13 files and passing with 100%. Indicator 13 relates to the percent of youth with IEPs aged 16 and above that include measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals related to the student's transition services’ needs. Great work!
The IFT is composed of Curriculum, Support Services, Leadership, Multicultural, EPO, Data, and Technology departments.
January 31 is "Inspire Your Heart With Art Day," FMS! Inspire Your Heart With Art Day celebrates all forms of art and the effect it has on your life. Celebrate with us by taking this week to be intentional about exploring the many genres of art and reflecting on how the arts inspire, encourage, and touch your life. #InspireYourHeartWithArtDay #WeAreFMS
And before you go, here are the results of this week’s FMS Science Olympiad: HERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL: overall 1st place with two teams; 12 first places, 9 second places, and 7 third places. HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL: overall 2nd place with; 4 first places, 5 second places, and 3 third places. MESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL: overall 4th place with 2 first places, 2 second places, and 6 third places. SAN JUAN COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL: overall 1st place with 7 first places and 6 second places. FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL: overall 2nd with 5 first places, and 5 second places. PIEDRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL: overall 3rd place with two teams; 3 first places, 2 second places, and 5 third places. Congratulations to all our students and schools. Kudos to our wonderful organizers.
Quick update on this week’s Hermosa Middle School’s Science Fair! The following students were the winners of this wonderful and competitive event:
Finnagan Raines (Environmental, Honorable Mention), Odin McMann (Environmental, 1st place), Scarlett Burns (Behavior & Social Science, 1st place), Lucy Melvin (Chemistry, 3rd place), Emily Boognl (Medicine & Health, 1st place), and June Loukinas (Earth & Planetary, 1st place).
Congratulations to all our students! Kudos to our wonderful organizers!
On the next edition of FMS Rising, Superintendent Dr. Eugene Schmidt will welcome new School Board President Stephanie Thompson, newly elected School Board Member Andra Stradling, and musical guest Aspyn Kaskalla (Hermosa Middle School, Heartbeat Musical Project). Tune in next week. #WeAreFMS
From Isaac Gamboa, Director of Athletics & Activities – FMS families and fans, are you are ready for the weekend? FHS & PVHS are hosting boys basketball games on Saturday, January 22, against West Mesa and La Cueva, respectively. C-team starts at 11:30 a.m. Varsity starts at 2:30 p.m. Come and support our teams. See you there!
From Isaac Gamboa, Director of Athletics & Activities – FMS families and fans, we just received word that from January 19 to February 2 (tentative), Albuquerque Public Schools will not allow any fans inside their facilities for any sporting events. Fans will be allowed on January 18, with the exception of Eldorado High School. We will share video links to their games when they are available. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.
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FMS In The News: Farmington schools superintendent Gene Schmidt set to retire at the end of the school year. By Joshua Kellogg, Farmington Daily Times. Read more: https://www.daily-times.com/story/news/education/2022/01/11/farmington-nm-school-district-superintendent-gene-schmidt-retiring/9170470002/