Last week, the first-year teachers' cohort met at Books-A-Million to learn about Special Education and choose books for their school libraries. The books came from the BAM book drive held this summer. Thanks a million, Books-A-Million!

Do you have a plan for graduation? Making a plan early and checking in often is the best way to ensure on-time graduation. Join us to learn more about graduation requirements in the JM Auditorium on August 28, at 7pm.

Last Wednesday, August 21, Fredericksburg City Public Schools attended the 8th Annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast, hosted by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. FCPS is incredibly thankful for the contributions of these heroes who often go unrecognized. First responders play a crucial role in keeping all of us safe at home, at school, and in the community.

Left to right: Dr. Matt Eberhardt (Deputy Superintendent), Angela Roenke (Safety & Operations Coordinator), Scott Foster (Sheriff), Dr. Marci Catlett (Superintendent)

We're looking for highly motivated folks who are passionate about working with kids. We have excellent programs to help career switchers, long-time teachers, and new college grads succeed in Fredericksburg.

Interested? Check out our available jobs at https://fxbg.link/FCPSJobOpportunities, our contact our Human Resources Department at (540) 372-1130.

• Golf vs. Courtland — 4pm @ Lee's Hill
• Football (JV) vs. Stafford — 6pm @ Maury Stadium

• Field Hockey (JV) vs. Orange County — 5:30pm @ Maury Stadium

• Field Hockey (Varsity) vs. Orange County — 7pm @ Maury Stadium
• Volleyball (JV) vs. Orange County — 5:30pm @ James Monroe
• Volleyball (Varsity) vs. Orange County — 7pm @ James Monroe

• Golf vs. William Monroe — 4pm @ Greene Hills Country Club
• Volleyball (JV) vs. Goochland — 6pm @ Goochland
• Volleyball (Varsity) vs. Goochland — 7pm @ Goochland

• Football (Varsity) vs. Stafford — 7pm @ Stafford

Please join us on Tuesday, September 17, at 5:30pm in the James Monroe High School Auditorium for a special viewing of What I Wish My Parents Knew, a film produced to help parents better understand how they can support their children's mental health. The first 25 families to register for the screening will receive the Tell My Story card game for free. Tell My Story is designed to enhance communication between parents and their teens around the topic of mental health.

Childcare will not be available for this event. Refreshments will be available.

Check back often with our Community Resources Hub for updates on what's going on around the 'Burg. Consider bookmarking this link: Community Resources | Fredericksburg City Schools (fxbgschools.us)

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