FMS In The News: We’re proud to share that our Board President, Stephanie Thompson, is featured in the Society of Women Engineers’ blog this week! As part of their Affinity Group spotlight, the blog highlights Ms. Thompson's incredible work as a co-chair of the Society of Women Engineers - SWE’s Indigenous Peoples Affinity Group. Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Engineering Management, Ms. Thompson's research focuses on data analytics and strategic decision-making — tools she plans to use to make STEM education more accessible and equitable, especially for Indigenous and underrepresented communities.
Check out SWE’s blog here: https://alltogether.swe.org/2024/11/affinity-group-spotlight-swes-indigenous-women-you-should-know/
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!
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!
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.
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.
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/
From our partners at San Juan College: Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!
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.
We're truly grateful for our school principals and assistant principals. They work hard every day to help our students, teachers, and community. Thank you!
FMS families and staff, you are invited to an Evening of Native American Stories and Music, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Piedra Vista High School's Turano Chrisman Theater. Please share! See you there!
Parents, join us for an important webinar on cyberbullying! Mark your calendars for March 12 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/Cyberbullying-Linewize-Reg. In just 30 minutes, Linewize's Director of Wellbeing, Teodora Pavkovic, will equip you with practical strategies to keep your kids safe online. Learn how to tackle cyberbullying and establish healthy digital habits using the ABC approach. Don't miss out - bring your questions for our live Q&A session at the end! See you at the webinar!
Team registrations for the Farmington Jr. Chef Competition must be submitted by March 8. Recipes must be entered by March 22. Students can register for this great event here: https://bit.ly/JuniorChefRegistration
Mark your calendars, FMS.
Farmington Municipal Schools is gathering valuable feedback to improve services provided to students, families, and teachers. Stakeholders include teachers, staff, administration, our students' parents, and community members who lend us local support. Together we all support the success of every student that we serve. The district is requesting your input and suggestions, your feedback will assist in decisions on federal funding priorities, current practices, and areas that can be strengthened. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. The survey will close on March 1, 2024. To participate, visit: https://bit.ly/Community-Needs-English
Las Escuelas Municipales de Farmington están juntando información para poder mejorar los servicios que se proveen a estudiantes, familias y maestros. Las partes interesadas incluyen: maestros, personal, directores, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. Juntos, todos apoyamos el éxito de cada estudiante que servimos. El distrito escolar solicita su opinión y sugerencias. Sus comentarios nos ayudarán a tomar decisiones sobre prioridades de financiación federal, las prácticas actuales, y áreas que se pueden fortalecer. Gracias por tomar el tiempo para contestar estas preguntas. La encuesta se cerrará el 1 de marzo de 2024. Para participar, visiten: https://bit.ly/Community-Needs-Spanish
FMS In The News: Farmington students weigh in on improving school lunches. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. Lunch in the school cafeteria isn’t always the best tasting but students at Farmington Municipal Schools are getting to decide what is served. It all starts with a blind taste test. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/four-corners/farmington-students-weigh-in-on-improving-school-lunches/