
📢Lafayette Families📢
Effective this school year, the start time for school will be at 8:20 AM. Students arriving after 8:20 AM will be marked tardy.
As usual, doors open at 8:00 AM to access the building.
The 3:15 PM dismissal will not change.


The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour
The Super Cat Bus will be on the road July 23, 24, 25. Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you.
https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894


Orientation and Open House Dates
Preschool Programs
8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103
9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207
10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203
10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206
11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204
12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH
1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107
Hugh Mercer and Lafayette
August 1
Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm
All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Walker-Grant
August 1
5:30pm – 7:00pm
James Monroe Open House/Fee Night
July 30
3:00pm – 6:00pm


📢Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Families📢
Effective this school year, the start time for Hugh Mercer and Lafayette will be at 8:20 AM. Students arriving after 8:20 AM will be marked tardy.
As usual, doors open at 8:00 AM to access the building.
The 3:15 PM dismissal will not change.


The Superintendent’s Summer Scholar program concluded today. Approximately 75 family guests and visitors enjoyed a showcase of student work, a video of group experience highlights, and light refreshments. The enrichment and exploratory program is in its 29th year with over 200 students participating.











The Superintendent’s Summer Scholar program concluded today. Approximately 75 family guests and visitors enjoyed a showcase of student work, a video of group experience highlights, and light refreshments. The enrichment and exploratory program is in its 29th year with over 200 students participating.







Science puts knowledge to work.
3rd graders in Summer Scholars were thrilled to visit the Science Museum of Richmond.





Harvesting Happiness for All 🐔🐐🌽
Summer Scholars were able to enjoy perfect summer weather at Braehead Farm! They learned about the animals, why bees are so important, and locally grown crops.





Water Play! 💦💦💦
Kindergarteners and 1st graders enjoyed Water Day! They played games from duck, duck, goose, to having a water balloon fight and a bunch of other stations in between.





🎳Bowling was right up the alley for 2nd & 3rd grade Summer Scholars students.





📢Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Families📢
Effective this school year, the start time for Hugh Mercer and Lafayette will be at 8:20 AM. Students arriving after 8:20 AM will be marked tardy.
As usual, doors open at 8:00 AM to access the building.
The 3:15 PM dismissal will not change.


Kindergarten Summer Scholars learned about the planets and the different shapes of the moon. They read a book about planets, made planets of their own out of coffee filters and markets. Students learned about the different shapes of the moon and used Oreo cookies to help.




Kindergarten Summer Scholars learned about our Solar System and the Moon. Read a book about planets, created our own planet out of coffee filters and markers. They learned why the moon changes shapes we used Oreos to help! The students spoke to a scientist and asked questions.








Mrs. Vales and the Summer Scholars enjoying time at the Smithsonian.
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Rock Crystal Experiment and Rock Painting with Kindergarten and First Grade Summer Scholars.
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Rock Painting with Summer Scholars. Kindergarten and First Grade having lots of fun.
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Kindergarten and First Grade Summer Scholars rock painting.
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Rock Painting with Kindergarten and First Grade Summer Scholars.
#RockPainting #Kindergarten #FirstGrade #SummerScholars





Summer Scholars on a rock excursion for Rock Painting Day.
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Summer Scholars learned about the life cycle of a plant and planted seeds.
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