PRINCIPAL'S CORNER - May 2022

Good Afternoon Patriot Families,

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are beyond fortunate to have such a wonderful team! Please take a moment to thank your child's teacher(s) this week. Consider sending a note or email of support & appreciation.

This month, due to SOL testing, there will be some days that student special area times may change. The SOL testing calendar is also posted below for your reference.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We love our students and are so proud of them! Please reach out to our team if there's anything you need!

Fondly,

Dr. Kimberly Doucette, Principal

We have a busy month ahead as we close our the school year. Mark your calendar so you don't miss a thing!

• May 2-6 (Teacher Appreciation Week)
• May 6 (Summer School Registration Deadline)
• May 10 (Kindergartners’ Field Trip to Braehead Farm)
• May 11 (Education Day w/The Fred Nats - HM & LES 5th Graders' Field Trip to Fred Nats Baseball Game) - permission slip and payment due by May 4
• May 18 (Rising 6th Graders’ Tour WGMS)
• May 18 (PTA General Meeting @ 6:30 PM) - Zoom
• May 19 (5th Graders' Moving Up Celebration) 4:30-6 PM
• May 20 (1st Graders' Field Trip to The Maple Tree Farm)
• May 20 (Library Books Due)
• May 23-26 (LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL)
• May 23-26 (EARLY DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS @ 11 AM EVERY DAY)
• May 26 (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)
• May 27 (Teacher Workday)

• June 3 (Report Card Distribution)

June 6 – July 27

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (Summer School Not in Session)

June 20 (Juneteenth) & July 4-5 (Independence Day)

Our students have been earning Patriot Pride tickets for showing that they are READY, CARING, and SAFE. Students have been cashing in tickets for prizes and earning Inchy BookWorm coins to use in the book vending machine. Positive Office referrals are also awarded to students who show PATRIOT PRIDE! We are proud of our students!

Lost and found items can be found in the showcase in the main hall. Please see office personnel for assistance.

Please consider writing your child’s first and last name inside their jacket, lunch box, & other belongings. This will help us quickly return lost items. If your child is missing any items, please stop by the office from 8-4 and check our lost and found.

Our last General Meeting of the PTA is being held via Zoom on May 18 @ 6:30 PM. Please join us! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81692735656?pwd=c0dFeCtEU085SFc2Q25rVHYrNFJ1dz09

Email: kdoucette@cityschools.com
Website: https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/
Location: 2100 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 372-1115
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HughMercerES