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.
Our kindergarteners worked hard on their literacy pumpkin decorating contest! The students had to choose their favorite book and then decorate a pumpkin to match. Once all entires were turned in, the school voted on the top three favorites.
Here's some of the amazing entries and our 4 winners! Good job, kindergarten!
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.
Join us in participating in Red Ribbon week October 25th to October 31st! We look forward to seeing all the fun things students come up with.
Please note: Halloween costumes need to be school appropriate
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!
A quick programming from our friends at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington: FMS Families, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington will be closed on Friday, September 20, 2024, due to their Annual BBQ Fundraiser. Please note that no children will be allowed in the clubs that day, and they won’t be providing or accepting transportation. If you need more information, feel free to reach out directly to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Farmington. Thank you.
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.
Here's our September 2024 Newsletter!
All schools and offices are closed today, Monday, September 2, 2024. See you tomorrow, FMS!
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.
From buses to swamp coolers and other great finds, our current auctions have the items you need! Visit our Public Surplus website to explore: https://bit.ly/FMSPublicSurplus
Welcome back to school, FMS students! Get ready for an incredible academic year filled with excitement and discovery. We’re here to support you every step of the way. In our classrooms, you’re encouraged to ask questions, take risks, and grow both academically and personally. Let’s make it a great year! #BackToSchool #RisingToExcellence
FMS families, July 31 is the final day of our Seamless Summer Feeding Program, and we have something special for you! Come by Central Kitchen (305 N. Court Ave.) between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to pick up free five-day meal kits for your kids, including both breakfast and lunch. These kits are available for all children 18 and under, so make sure to stop by while supplies last. See you there!
FMS, the first day of school is right around the corner! Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th graders will start classes on August 7. All other grades will begin school on August 8. Preschool students begin their journey on August 12. Visit https://www.farmingtonschools.us/page/back-to-school for more details on start and end times, as well as our full calendar.
FMS In The News: Farmington Municipal Schools Makes Changes to Crossing Guard Program. By Jacqlin Aragon, KOB. The new school year is right around the corner and before that first bell rings, Farmington Municipal Schools wants to make sure all students are safe, getting to and from school. Read more: https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/farmington-municipal-schools-makes-changes-to-crossing-guard-program/
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/
Have a Preschooler? If your child turns 4 before August 31, 2024, enroll them at Farmington Preschool Academy West! Remember to bring all necessary documents for registration. The last day for office staff assistance is Monday, June 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can register for preschool here: https://bit.ly/FPA-West-Enrollment (English) or https://bit.ly/FPA-West-Enrollment-Espanol (Spanish). For more information and links, visit https://bit.ly/ChooseFMS
Are you a Returning Student? Just complete the Annual Online Information Update. It’s that simple! For more information and links, visit https://bit.ly/ChooseFMS
