February 22, 2024: Earlier today, our amazing Heights Middle School students had a special surprise for our fantastic nurse Mr. JJ Holt on his birthday. They all wore bandanas just like him to celebrate together! Very cool, Knights!
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
We're excited to share that we've been offering yummy fruits and veggies in their natural state for our students and teachers to enjoy at Animas ES, Apache ES, Bluffview ES, Esperanza ES, McCormick ES, McKinley ES, and Northeast ES. Twice a week, these nutritious snacks are available in the mornings or afternoons through USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP is a fun and effective way to introduce fresh fruits and veggies as healthy snack choices. This program encourages schools to team up locally and statewide to make it happen. It's a big help in fighting childhood obesity by teaching kids about healthier eating habits. We're thrilled to be part of this positive change!
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/
Attention Class of 2028! Are you ready for a totally unique high school experience? San Juan College High School offers students the ability to get a head start on their college career by earning an associate's degree while attending high school. Not only will you be ahead of the game, but you'll have fun doing it! SJCHS has such a variety of courses for you to choose from to make sure you are following your dreams. They have extracurricular opportunities, chances to travel the world, and an amazing and supportive community! If you're ready for the challenge of an early college high school, please join us for our Family Information Night on February 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Connie Gotsch Theatre. We're excited to share this incredible opportunity with you and your child! See you there!
Join the FMS Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Committee! There are currently openings for 1 Secretary and 1 Member at Large. If you're passionate about supporting the Johnson O’Malley program, consider joining the team! To apply, come to our next meeting on February 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Be a part of GenCyber! From coding to cryptography, be a part of GenCyber. Choose from one of two weeks: June 3-7, 2024, or June 17-21, 2024. These FREE camps are for students who have completed grades 6-11, with campers divided into two groups. Campers must be willing to commit to the 5-day camp and come to campus every day. Lunch and breakfast are provided. Drop-off begins at 8 and pick-up ends at 5. The class is from 9-4. Register online at https://www.sanjuancollege.edu/community/kids-kollege or call (505) 566-4208.
FMS In The News: Lady Scorps win showdown with Hobbs. By Santiago Ramos Jr., Navajo Times. There’s a change at the top of the Class 5A girls state basketball polls this week. A role reversal between the top two squads. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/lady-scorps-win-showdown-with-hobbs/
FMS students, the Leopold Writing Program invites New Mexico students in grades 6-12 to submit original essays for our 2024 Writing Contest. Please consider the following, and then respond to this ESSAY PROMPT: Are our tools better than we are? Think about tools in your life. Do they help or hurt your relationship with our ecological community?
ESSAY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, visit https://www.leopoldwritingprogram.org/2024-writing-contest.html.
Ms. Bauman from McKinley Elementary School organized an absolutely amazing experience for all the fifth-grade students at her school! Her class is reading the novel "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean George. This book tells the story of a young boy who runs away from home to live alone in the woods. He eventually finds a Peregrine Falcon and raises it to be his hunting partner.
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Ms. Bauman invited professional falconers to demonstrate the fascinating hunting skills and beauty of the Peregrine Falcon and the Red-Tailed Hawk. They both differ in strengths and act as a sharp eye when hunting for small game. The students showed great interest in the display and asked many insightful questions about the practice of raising falcons. It was amazing to see the real-world connections being made to the book that the students read in class. Talk about soaring to excellence!
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FMS In The News: Farmington boys stay unbeaten. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. It took a full year for the Farmington Scorpions to exact some revenge on the Monument Valley boys basketball team. Last Friday night, the Scorpions took it out on the visiting MV squad, controlling both ends of the court during a 73-47 win at Farmington High School. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-boys-stay-unbeaten/
FMS In The News: Farmington girls draw up competitive schedule. By Quentin Jodie, Navajo Times. To be the best, you have to play the best. That’s the mantra the Farmington girls basketball team will be living by under second-year coach Thomas Adair. Read more: https://navajotimes.com/rezsports/basketball/farmington-girls-draw-up-competitive-schedule/
FMS In The News: High school holiday tournament winners crowned on Saturday. By Bradley Benson, KRQE. Plenty of high school basketball tournaments were hosted around the state this weekend ahead of winter break. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the championship games. Read more: https://www.krqe.com/sports/high-school-holiday-tournament-winners-crowned-on-saturday/
FMS families, we would like to announce Ms. Trisha Bejar as the new principal of Animas Elementary School!
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“I am extremely excited to begin working with the staff at Animas Elementary. I have heard wonderful things about the staff and students. I feel my 7 years as assistant principal will help Animas continue to be successful!" -Ms. Bejar
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Ms. Bejar has been with FMS since 2003 when she joined the district as a fourth and fifth-grade teacher at Esperanza Elementary School. She then spent 3 years as the Title 1 Math Coach before becoming the Assistant Principal for that last 7 years. Congratulations on this new adventure, Ms. Bejar!
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FMS In The News: Mesa Verde Elementary School receives $20K from Kellogg’s and Safeway Foundation. By Jacqulin Aragon, KOB. The children at Mesa Verde Elementary School in Farmington celebrated Tuesday after receiving a donation of 500 books, boxes of Kellogg’s cereal, and a surprise donation of $20,000. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/mesa-verde-elementary-school-receives-20k-from-kelloggs-and-safeway-foundation/
Ms. Hawkins' first-grade class at Ladera del Norte Elementary harvested some of their crispy, crunchy lettuce leaves this week! Ms. Hawkins' students practiced their skills in determining which leaves were suitable for their schoolmates' lunches and which ones "went to the chickens"!
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The harvested leaves were then given to the cafeteria to make a wonderful side salad option for the students to select at lunch! They even came with some edible purple flowers on top to really elevate the dish. The students in Ms. Hawkins' class were so thrilled to see their hard work displayed and enjoyed the fruits of their labor! It's crucial for students to see where their food is coming from and we hope that indoor gardens continue to grow throughout the district! Fabulous job, Hornets!
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This week FMS Native American Programs hosted a Book Talk featuring, "The Yazzie Case: Building a Public Education System for Our Indigenous Future". It was a truly insightful workshop centered around discussing the novel's main idea of advocating for Native American students in their educational success.
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Several contributors to the novel were present and discussed their chapters in greater detail. They covered everything from foundational understanding of legal terms, to examples of students that may be in need of more assistance to excel in their academic career. This workshop facilitated a deeper understanding of the significance that this collaborative piece offers, as well as the next steps needed in order to achieve this goal to it's full potential.
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We strongly encourage you to read this novel, as it provides essential comprehension about the barriers that these students face. It is also offers encouragement on how to become a better support for our students. Thank you to everyone that attended, and special thank you to our guests for presenting this vital information!
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FMS In The News: New districts statewide: NMAA unveils comprehensive new realignment plan. By James Yodice, Albuquerque Journal. Class 6A football has been reduced from four districts to three and is welcoming one newcomer in Piedra Vista. (It is losing Capital.) Piedra Vista and Farmington are being placed in a six-team District 1, with Volcano Vista, Cleveland, Cibola and Rio Rancho. Read more: https://bit.ly/NMAA-unveils-comprehensive-new-realignment-plan