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.
FMS families, pick up 5-day Breakfast and Lunch Meal Kits on Friday, December 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 27, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Distribution location for both dates is Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Avenue). No registration is required. First come, first served.
A big thank you to FMS Student Nutrition and K12 by Elior for providing 5-day breakfast and lunch meal kits to help keep our students nourished during the Winter Break!
Don’t miss tonight's Native American Fashion Show: 📅 Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Piedra Vista HS, Turano-Chrisman Theater 🌟 Featuring Jolonzo Guy-Goldtooth & stunning Indigenous fashion! 👗 Traditional regalia modeled by our students.
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
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
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 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/
FMS In The News: SUN Bucks program provides food assistance to children in New Mexico. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. The New Mexico Education Department is making sure any student who needs help getting meals this summer aren’t left with no place to go. Eligible students can now apply for “SUN Bucks” with the launch of the USDA’s new summer nutrition SUN Programs. “We just really want to keep our kids nutritionally sound during the summer months while school is out. And when they come back in August, they’re ready to go,” said Marie Johnson, a student nutrition coordinator for FMS. Rea more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/sun-bucks-program-provides-food-assistance-to-children-in-new-mexico/
Have a Preschooler? If your child turns 4 before August 31, 2024, enroll them at Farmington Preschool Academy West! Remember to bring all necessary documents for registration. The last day for office staff assistance is Monday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can register for preschool here: https://bit.ly/FPA-West-Enrollment (English) or https://bit.ly/FPA-West-Enrollment-Espanol (Spanish). For more information and links, visit https://bit.ly/ChooseFMS
Today is National School Nurse Day! We honor all school nurse leaders bridging healthcare and education, providing care coordination, advocating for quality student-centered care, and collaborating to design systems that allow individuals and communities to develop their full potential! Thank you, FMS School Nurses! #SND2024 #SchoolNurses
FMS, let's come together to honor our amazing educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. It's a perfect time to show them how much we care! Share your shout-outs and words of appreciation in person or on social media using the hashtag #ThankATeacher.
