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!
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!
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!
The Jr. Chef Competition is happening on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Farmington High School. Our panel of judges includes Ms. Tina Nichols (FHS), Mr. Raul Perez (K12 BY ELIOR), and special guest judge Mr. Justin Pioche. We’re thrilled to share that the Piedra Vista Filmmaking Class will be livestreaming the event, so you can also watch all the action from home. Plus, Student Nutrition’s very own Jojo Reed will provide special commentary to make the experience even more fun. A heartfelt thank you to Hill Corps Gas & Oil, our generous main sponsor for this event and the student scholarships, helping to support this incredible opportunity!
👩‍🍳 Who Can Join? Students in grades 4-12 can form teams of 1-4 members from the same school (team members can be in different grade levels). 📝 How to Sign Up? Register online at https://bit.ly/JuniorChefRegistration. The deadline to register is March 24.
Queridas Familias, Estudiantes, Personal y Miembros de la Comunidad, las Escuelas Municipales de Farmington necesitan su opinión para seguir mejorando nuestros servicios. Favor de llenar nuestra encuesta antes del 21 de marzo—¡No pierda esta oportunidad de marcar la diferencia! Tome unos minutos para completar nuestra encuesta en: 👉 https://bit.ly/FMS-Input-Survey-Espanol
Dear Families, Students, Staff, and Community Members, Farmington Municipal Schools needs your valuable input to continue improving our services. Our survey will remain open until March 21, 2025—don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing our survey: 👉 https://bit.ly/FMS-Input-Survey
Dear FMS families and staff, we’re again sharing our latest District Report Card, which includes key information on our student demographics, current budget, and state designations, as well as the latest 4-year graduation rates. To learn more, including math, reading, and science proficiency rates, click here: https://5il.co/2zujj or here: https://5il.co/38659. Thank you for your continued support.
The San Juan College High School application is NOW OPEN for all current 8TH GRADERS! Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/o/sjchs and apply today! The deadline is February 28. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Registration is NOW OPEN for our next 4H Gardening Club session that starts on February 25. Visit https://forms.gle/5rXQKmgysQMLJUCd7 to register. This fun and educational club offers students the chance to: 🌱 Build leadership skills. 🌱 Learn about soil health and composting. 🌱 Experience the joy of growing plants. 🌱 Meet professional farmers. 🌱 Take a greenhouse field trip. 🌱 Explore nutrition and cooking. Need more information? Contact: Marie E. Johnson, FMS Student Nutrition Program Supervisor at (505) 599-8778 ext. 1582 or e-mail: mjohnson@fms.k12.nm.us.
FMS, this week we celebrate National School Counseling Week!
We want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing school counselors: Stephanie Davis, Donald Timme, Lauren Hobbs-Mead, James Fundark, Louise Baca, Debbie Fowler, Danielle Straate, Caroline Thomas, Amanda Patea, Patricia Fine, Deadra Lepich, Jennifer McKinney, Keshia Beyale, Dorene Miller, Matt Smith, Anneliese Weyrauch, Marvin Pete, Cherilynn Shorty, Joanna Thrower, Rachel Yazzie, Adeola Dalton, Julie Christensen, Jennifer Dowdy, and Stacy Van Meter. National School Counseling Week 2025 is Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. The theme is: School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.
Happy Black History Month, FMS. February is Black History Month – acknowledging the achievements of African Americans and recognizing their central role in U.S. history. The Black History Month 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” focuses on the ways that “work and working of all kinds—free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—intersect with the collective experiences of Black people.” You can visit https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month#black-history-month-2023-theme to learn more about Black History Month.
Farmington Municipal Schools is offering The Family Learning Company licenses for FREE to the first 1500 families to register! This online tool is for all ages, preschool through adult. ➡️ Register here: www.familylearningcompany.com. ➡️ Using the code: farmington ➡️ Questions contact: sbassing@fms.k12.nm.us.
Mark your calendar. Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił.
K-12 by Elior and Farmington Municipal Schools are pleased to host the 3rd Annual Farmington Jr. Chef Competition on Saturday, April 12, 2025! Registration opens on February 18. This event is open to FMS students from 4th grade through 12th grade. Stay tuned—more details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to see the creativity and talent our students bring to the kitchen!
All FMS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mark your calendar! Nahidizidï bikáá’ ádiiłiił!
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł! Késhjéé' (Navajo Shoe Game) with presenter Bennie Begay. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at the Farmington Civic Center. Join us for the Navajo Shoe Game, a traditional winter social guessing game that’s fun for the whole family.
