FMS In The News: How Wi-Fi-Enabled School Buses Connect Students and Drivers to Learning. By Wylie Wong, EdTech. Today’s school buses are doing much more than just taking students to and from school. Farmington Municipal Schools is also benefiting from having Wi-Fi in school buses. The district first deployed Kajeet wireless routers in nine buses in 2020. The project was so successful that the following year, it added Wi-Fi to its entire fleet of 90 buses. Read more: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2024/11/how-wi-fi-enabled-school-buses-connect-students-and-drivers-learning
November 18, 2024: A heartfelt thank you to the PVHS Indigenous Club for their stunning dances at Esperanza and McCormick today! The students were captivated by the club’s traditional clothing featuring the four sacred colors, and the Sash Belt and Friendship dances. Seeing our young learners join in during the Friendship Dance was especially exciting—what an unforgettable experience! Huge kudos to our bilingual teachers Ms. Esther Dennison and Ms. Louise Ramone, and Native American Youth Advisor, Ms. Glenda Hardy, for organizing this wonderful cultural celebration. Our panthers truly shined today. More to come.
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł! See you at the Native American Fashion Show, on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Piedra Vista High School’s Turano-Chrisman Performing Arts Theater, 5700 College Boulevard. The FMS Native American Fashion Show is a celebration of our students’ identities. Now back for a second year, this event will again showcase traditional clothing and regalia, most made by hand and created with love, all beautifully modeled by them. #NativeAmericanMonth #WeAreFMS
November 06, 2024: Earlier today, nearly twenty dedicated volunteers joined together to prepare delicious Navajo frybread, a special treat that delighted our Hermosa students. The wonderful aroma of fresh frybread and the amazing sounds of Ms. Weaver’s Choir Class practice filled the campus, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for everyone. This meaningful event, led by our Native American Programs staff, gave our middle schoolers a chance to experience and appreciate the unique contributions of each community at our school. A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible volunteers, Hermosa staff, and Native American Programs team for making this event possible. We’re so grateful for your support and look forward to more shared experiences like this!
Dear FMS Families, the NM Public Education Department will conduct a survey on October 28, 2024, to learn about student well-being and what we can do to help students succeed. The survey aims to understand differences among student experiences to proactively create support structures and how our results fall in comparison to national benchmarks and similar districts or schools. More to come via email and text next week!
Families of FMS Kindergartners, we need your help! Please take a few minutes today to complete an important online survey about your child’s experiences before they started Kindergarten. Your feedback will help us improve the programs and services for your child and all children in our community. You can start the survey by clicking here: https://bit.ly/cheqsurvey
Registration is now open for NMPED's Parent University, a special event designed for families of children with disabilities! Join us for two informative and supportive days on Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14, at the beautiful Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside other families.
Register today by visiting: https://forms.office.com/r/DAXNsR823Y.
On October 2, we celebrate #NationalCustodianDay! Our amazing custodial staff works hard every day to keep our school buildings clean, safe, and ready for our students to learn and thrive. To show our appreciation, our Student Nutrition Team is delivering cookies as a token of our appreciation. A big shoutout to all our custodians for everything they do! #CustodialWorkersDay
We cordially invite you to attend our next Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Work Session starts at 3:45 p.m. Regular Meeting starts at 5:15 p.m.
We kicked off our Saturday morning (09.21.2024) with the incredible FHS Scorpion Sound Regiment, who brought the joy of music right to our doorsteps! Their Annual March A-Thon was a hit as they marched through our neighborhoods, filling the streets with music and fun. A huge shoutout to our amazing instructors, dedicated families, and our community for supporting these talented students and cheering them on! And of course, congratulations to the Scorpion Sound Regiment for their amazing performance—you sounded fantastic! It’s not too late to get involved! You can still donate to our students or even become a corporate sponsor and have your brand featured at our performances. 👉 Donate here: https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Farmington-High-School-Band/SbEp2du. 👉 For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Mr. Olivas at aolivas@fms.k12.nm.us.
You're invited! Nihaadiinááł!
A quick programming from our friends at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington: FMS Families, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington will be closed on Friday, September 20, 2024, due to their Annual BBQ Fundraiser. Please note that no children will be allowed in the clubs that day, and they won’t be providing or accepting transportation. If you need more information, feel free to reach out directly to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington. Thank you.
You're invited to the Parent Resource Fair & Panel Discussion, hosted by the NMPED Office of Special Education. This event will provide valuable resources and information for families of students with disabilities. Explore a variety of resources tailored to help support your child, and stick around for a special Panel Discussion with experts who will share their insights and experiences on the best ways to support students with disabilities. We hope to see you there! 🗓️ When: September 30, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 📍Where: San Juan College (4601 College Blvd, Farmington). For more information or any questions, feel free to reach out to Jessica Dinsmore at Jessica.Dinsmore@ped.nm.gov.
All schools and offices are closed today, Monday, September 2, 2024. See you tomorrow, FMS!
We cordially invite you to attend our next Board of Education Meeting, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Work Session starts at 3:45 p.m. Regular Meeting starts at 5:15 p.m.
From buses to swamp coolers and other great finds, our current auctions have the items you need! Visit our Public Surplus website to explore: https://bit.ly/FMSPublicSurplus
Welcome back to school, FMS students! Get ready for an incredible academic year filled with excitement and discovery. We’re here to support you every step of the way. In our classrooms, you’re encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and grow both academically and personally. Let’s make it a great year! #BackToSchool #RisingToExcellence
FMS families, July 31 is the final day of our Seamless Summer Feeding Program, and we have something special for you! Come by Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Ave.) between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to pick up free five-day meal kits for your kids, including both breakfast and lunch. These kits are available for all children 18 and under, so make sure to stop by while supplies last. See you there!
FMS, the first day of school is right around the corner! Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th graders will start classes on August 7. All other grades will begin school on August 8. Preschool students begin their journey on August 12. Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/back-to-school for more details on start and end times, as well as our full calendar.
FMS In The News: Farmington Municipal Schools Makes Changes to Crossing Guard Program. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. The new school year is right around the corner and before that first bell rings, Farmington Municipal Schools wants to make sure all students are safe, getting to and from school. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/farmington-municipal-schools-makes-changes-to-crossing-guard-program/