MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition this year? Stay tuned all month long for tips to support your family's mental health.
Green is the official color for mental health awareness, representing hope and renewal. Join Fredericksburg City Public Schools by wearing green on Tuesday, May 14th.

🎨VSBA Art Contest Winners
Fredericksburg City Schools is excited to announce our 3 winners of the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Student Art Contest. These winners will be on display at the 2024 VSBA Spring Regional Network Forum on May 8, 2024, to compete as a regional winner for the VSBA Regional Art Contest. Winning selections will be framed for display in the Virginia School Boards Association office throughout the year. Congratulations to our local winners and thank you to all K-12 students who participated in this contest.



Lafayette Elementary Field Day, May 20, 2024. Kindergarten & Third Grade wear purple, First and Fourth Grade wear blue, Second and Fifth Grade wear lime.
#LESLions #FieldDay

Today, Fredericksburg City Public Schools celebrates the dedication and hard work of our principals and assistant principals. Their leadership and service to our families, staff, and community are truly commendable. We appreciate their invaluable contributions and efforts!









Mark your calendars!
James Monroe vs Eastern View - Girls Varsity Lacrosse- 05/06/2024 Live & On Demand
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/james-monroe-high-school-fredericksburg-va/gam12311ad4d0

Lafayette Elementary School's High School Musical Jr., Friday, May 17, 2024, 6:30PM James Monroe Auditorium.
#LESLions #HighSchoolMusical Jr

Calendar Update
Monday, May 13, 2024, will change from an instructional day for students to a professional development day for faculty and staff. Faculty and staff will use this valuable time for critical planning for a new curriculum the division is implementing during the 2024-2025 school year.

FCPS families have one week left to register their elementary students (K-5) for the Superintendent’s Summer Scholars Program. The deadline to register is May 6.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-programs

Congratulations to the winners and runner ups of our last Fun Run of the school year.
#LESLions #SpringFlingFunRun



The Lafayette Lion was enjoying his Friday morning greeting students, staff and parents.
Students are always excited to see the Lafayette Lion.
#LESLion #FunFridayMorning #LESStudents




This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Friday April 26th wear red and white.

CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed!
Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair

Lafayette Elementary School Spring Fling Fun Run winners and runner ups.
#LESLions #SpringFlingFunRun



This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Thursday April 25th wear blue and red.

This year we will be celebrating the 53 countries where our students have been born by wearing specific colors! On Wednesday April 24th wear blue and white.

Mrs. Wellers Kindergarten class went on a field trip to the river with the Friends of the Rappahannock. The students learned about our local river ecosystem and things that live there.
#LESLions #Kindergarten #FriendsoftheRappahannock




Mrs. Suggs Kindergarten class went on a field trip to the river with the Friends of the Rappahannock. The students learned about our local river ecosystem and things that live there.
#LESLions #Kindergarten #FriendsoftheRappahannock



178 people participated in our first FCPS World Flags Trivia Game.
Pictured below are our winners!
Gloria Ramirez with her two children, Hunter Edwards, Oswa Zubayda Loudhabachi, Jack (John) Clement Schaffer, and Mrs. Johnson with one of her EL classes.





The kindergarten teachers and the Lafayette Lion had a lot of fun meeting the newest little lion cubs at Kindergarten Registration.
#LESLions #KindergartenRegistration



The kindergarten teachers had fun meeting their newest little lion cubs at Kindergarten Registration. The newest little lion cubs were excited to meet the Lafayette Lion.
#LESLions #KindergartenRegistration




