Newsletter
Week of December 16th
At a Glance:
Chapel Chat
Shhhhh! It's a surprise!
Christmas at The Crusader Clothing Company
FPDS Christmas Chapel & Reception
Countdown to Christmas Break: Festive Dress-Up Days!
Holiday Schedule
Gifts & Gadgets - Teacher Approved Toys!
FPDS Christmas STEAM Fun Workshop Registration
FPC Christmas
FPDS Upcoming Important Dates
CHAPEL CHAT:
"...Preparing students for future service in God's Kingdom in their homes, churches and professions." - a portion of the FPDS mission.
This semester in chapel, FPDS students are supporting We Will Go Ministries through their offerings. Together, we’re learning what it means to be a good neighbor by showing love and care to others. Ask your child the following:
What is the name of the ministry organization we’re supporting?
What does it mean to be a neighbor?
What do you remember about We Will Go Ministries?
Join us in praying for the ministry, the families they serve, and for the children to have a hunger and thirst for God’s Word as they receive new Bibles, books and more from FPDS.
Special Note: CLICK HERE for the Advent resource "Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional" by Paul David Tripp.
**FPDS Chapel Schedule / Parents are always welcome. 2nd Nine Weeks Offerings will go to We Will Go Ministries.
Shhhhh! It's a surprise!
On Monday, December 16th, Santa Claus is coming to FPDS morning carpool! 🎅✨ He’ll be spreading Christmas cheer on the Belhaven side only, so make sure to drop your child off there to enjoy some festive magic and a hearty Ho, Ho, Ho from Santa himself! 🎄🎁
Christmas at The Crusader Clothing Co.:
🛍️ Shop and Save at The Crusader Clothing Co.! 🛍️
Get your Crusader gear just in time for the holidays! 50% OFF all women's sweatshirts & 30% OFF the entire store!
📅 Tuesday, Dec. 17th
⏰ Open Hours:
7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (before and after Chapel services)
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Don’t miss these amazing savings—stock up on your favorites while supplies last! 🎁
FPDS CHRISTMAS CHAPEL & RECEPTION:
We warmly invite parents to join us for our FPDS Christmas Chapels, a special time to celebrate the joy and meaning of the season.
PK3–2nd Grade: Tuesday, December 17th, at 8:15 a.m.
3rd–6th Grade: Wednesday, December 18th, at 8:15 a.m.
Both services will take place in the FPC Sanctuary, with a reception immediately following. Reception locations will be shared by your child’s teacher. We look forward to celebrating this wonderful season together with you!
🎄✨COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK: FESTIVE DRESS-UP DAYS!✨🎄
The holidays are near, and it’s time to sprinkle some cheer! Let’s make the days leading to Christmas Break merry and bright with a week full of fun dress-up themes.
🎁 Monday, December 16th: Tacky Christmas Gear
Dig out your tackiest holiday sweater, outfit, or shirt and let’s get festive in style (or lack thereof!).
🧦 Tuesday, December 17th: MistleToes
Keep your toes toasty with your favorite Christmas socks or slippers! Don’t forget to bring appropriate shoes for PE.
🍭 Wednesday, December 18th: Candy Cane Chaos
Stripes are in! Dress in your best red and white to channel the sweetest holiday treat.
✨ Thursday, December 19th: Shimmer in the Season
Sparkle and shine in something shiny, sparkly, or Christmas-festive!
🎅 Let’s make this week merry and bright as we count down to Christmas Break! 🌟
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
Thursday, December 19th
PK3-Kindergarten: Christmas parties following Convocation (times in class emails); dismiss at 10:30 am
1st - 6th: Christmas parties at 10:15; dismiss at 11:00 am
Note: No Carpool, Lunch or Crusader Circle.
Monday, January 6th
Students return.
Note: Full day with Crusader Circle.
GIFTS & GADGETS- Teacher Approved Toys:
Our very own Carol Brister is here to save the day! Let our resident expert guide you towards some fun options that spark joy and encourage growth—all while nurturing their little minds. CLICK HERE for a complete list including links!
FPDS CHRISTMAS STEAM FUN WORKSHOP REGISTRATION:
Keep the Fun Going Over Christmas Break! Does your child light up at the thought of experiments, arts and crafts, or games? If they’re in grades 1-5, FPDS’s Mrs. Brister has just the thing to make their Christmas Break extra special! This program is packed with excitement to keep curious minds and busy hands active during the holidays. Check out the flyer for details and click the link below to save your spot—space is limited, and you won’t want them to miss the fun!
FPC CHRISTMAS:
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, all FPDS families are warmly invited to share in this glorious season with First Presbyterian Church. Below is a list of all the many ways to join in. CLICK HERE for a more complete list of events.
Carols at the Belhaven Town Center
Join us at Carols at the Belhaven Town Center, December 13, 6-8 p.m. We will have live music, Christmas carols, a showing of A Charlie Brown Christmas, crafts for kids, and a children’s story time. There will be food trucks so bring your family and invite your neighbors. We hope to see you there!
FPC Bookstore Open House
The FPC Bookstore is one of the best-kept secrets in Jackson for Christmas shopping! Stop in for refreshments and free gift wrap while you shop on Saturday, December 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Pop Up Nursery
We will have a Pop Up Nursery here at FPC on December 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., for ages three and under. We would like to give you some time to shop, run errands, wrap gifts, or get a cup of coffee! Please sign up online at fpcj.ms/events so we will be ready for your little one to come play with us. Drop by the FPC Bookstore Open House as well for shopping, gift wrap, & refreshments.
Music of Christmas
You are warmly invited to our beloved annual service of Christmas lessons and carols led by the FPC Choir and accompanied by a symphony orchestra, December 22, at 4 and 6 p.m. A nursery will be available for children three years old and younger.
Christmas Eve Service
Set aside a moment for this special service at the beginning of your Christmas celebrations. Bring the whole family to this carols service December 24, at 4 p.m., as we take time to reflect on the true meaning of the season: Christ, His birth, death, and resurrection.
FPDS UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
Click Here for FPDS School Calendar.
December 16 - Mom's in Prayer Meeting / 12:00 PM
December 17 - Christmas Chapel & Reception / PK3 - 2nd @ 8:15 AM
December 18 - Christmas Chapel & Reception / 3rd - 6th @ 8:15 AM
December 19 - Christmas Convocation / Early Dismissal
December 20 - January 3 - Christmas Break / No School
January 6 - Back to School
January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / No School
January 21 - Parent Conferences / No School
Go Crusaders! Sports Schedule Links: FPDS 3rd/4th Basketball Schedule, FPDS 5th/6th Basketball Schedule
“Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.”
Leviticus 19:2