Newsletter

Week of March 31st

At a Glance:

  • Chapel Chat

  • Join on 30 Days of Prayer

  • Lexington Food Service Survey

  • The Crusader Clothing Co

  • Lost & Found Spring Cleaning

  • Field Day 2025:  April 3rd T-shirt Opt Out & Size Deadline!

  • Stem Fair Invitation

  • Easter Chapel Services:  You're invited!

  • Parent University:  Building Resiliency in Kids.

  • FPDS Upcoming Important Dates

CHAPEL CHAT:

This week in Chapel, we were introduced to Elijah, the theme for Twin Lakes Summer Camps.  Read 1 Kings 18:17-46 as a family and discuss:

  • Who is Elijah?

  • Who is the contest between in 1 Kings 18? What amazing things does Elijah do before calling on the Lord?

  • How does the fire-consuming sacrifice point to Jesus, the cross, and God’s judgment of sin? (Fire consumes, just as Jesus took on God’s wrath for our sin.)

Pray together, thanking God that through Jesus, our sin is dealt with and we can have life in Him.

FPDS Chapel Schedule / All offerings for this 9 weeks will go to The Mustard Seed.  Parents are always welcome. 

JOIN US FOR 30 DAYS OF PRAYER:

This April, we are committing to 30 Days of Prayer for our school! Each day, we will focus on different aspects of our students, staff, families, and school community, lifting them up in prayer.

Follow along on Facebook and Instagram, where we will share daily prayer prompts to unite us in expectation for all that God is doing at FPDS.

LEXINGTON FOOD SERVICE SURVEY:

Our Lexington Food Service Director values your feedback! Please take a moment to share your thoughts on our school lunches by CLICKING HERE. The deadline to submit your input is March 31.

THE CRUSADER CLOTHING CO:

Big Savings at The Crusader Clothing Co.! 🎉🛍

Mark your calendars—The Crusader Clothing Co. is opening its doors next Tuesday, April 1st, from 2:15–3:15 p.m.!This is no joke… all adult items are 40% off, and everything else is 30% off! 🎊

Swing by, stock up on your Crusader gear, and grab some great deals! Questions? Email Jennie Vandevere at jvandevere@fpds.org. See you there! 💙💛

LOST & FOUND SPRING CLEANING

Our Lost & Found is overflowing! If your child is missing any items, please take a moment to check for them. All unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after Thursday, April 3rd.  Thank you for your help!

FIELD DAY 2025:  Your Weekly Updates!

🏅 FIELD DAY 2025 – SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

Field Day is Friday, May 9! It’s the most exciting day of the year for Crusaders—a time for fun, friendly competition, and celebrating a great year together.  Stay tuned each week for more fun Field Day updates! Let the countdown begin! 🎉🥳

This Week’s To-Do List:

  • 👕 Field Day T-Shirts - Every student will receive a Field Day shirt, and the cost will be charged to your account unless you opt out using the form below.  The deadline is Thursday, April 3rd!  Complete the T-Shirt Form – CLICK HERE to Opt out if needed, Confirm your child's/children's shirt sizes; or order a shirt for yourself!

  • 🎟️ Field Day Food & Drink Tickets - CLICK HERE to pre-purchase all food and drink tickets for Field Day.  Who wants to miss all the fun to stand in line?  More information included on form.  Please remember no cash will be accepted at the event.  Deadline is Thursday, May 1st.

STEM FAIR INVITATION:

Parents of STEM Fair Participants & ALL FPDS Parents,

We are excited to invite you to the 2025 FPDS STEM Fair on Friday, April 4th! 🧪✨ This year’s theme is "Igniting Young Minds, Building Bright Futures!" 🚀

We encourage you to join us at 1:45 PM as the judging concludes, to celebrate the creativity and hard work of our students. 🏆🎉 The announcement of winners will take place around 2:20 PM.

Thank you for supporting our young innovators. We look forward to seeing you there! 🔬💡

EASTER CHAPEL SERVICES:  You're invited!

FPDS parents and grandparents are warmly invited to join us for our Easter Chapel Services at 8:15 a.m. in the sanctuary.

  • Pre-K3 – 2nd Grade: Tuesday, April 8

  • 3rd – 6th Grade: Thursday, April 10

We look forward to celebrating this special time together!

PARENT UNIVERSITY: Building Resiliency in Kids!

Reminder: Parent University with David Elkin – April 10

Join us for Parent University on April 10 as David Elkin presents "Building Resiliency in Kids."

  • Dinner: 5:15 p.m. (catered by Logan Farms)

  • Speaker: 6:00 p.m.

  • Childcare: Free, with pizza for kids

David Elkin, a longtime advocate for pediatric mental health, will share insights on fostering resilience in children.

This event is free, and friends are welcome! Register by April 2 at this link.

FPDS UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:

Click Here for FPDS School Calendar.

March 31 - Mom's In Prayer / 12:00 PM

April 1 - 4th Grade Girls/Moms & Boys/Dads Breakfasts / 7:15 AM

April 2 - 5th Grade Girls/Moms & Boys/Dads Breakfasts / 7:15 AM

April 3 - 6th Grade Girls/Moms & Boys/Dads Breakfasts / 7:15 AM

April 4 - FPDS STEM Fair

April 8 - Easter Chapel Service (K3-2nd) / 8:15 AM

April 10 - Easter Chapel Service (3rd-6th) / 8:15 AM

April 10 - Parent University w/ David Elkin / 5:00 PM

April 14 - Mom's In Prayer / 8:00 AM

April 16 - K3 Easter Program & Egg Hunt

April 17 - K4 Easter Program & Egg Hunt

April 18, 21 - Easter Break (NO SCHOOL)

Go Crusaders! Sports Schedule Links:  FPDS Track Team Schedule & Roster.

“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