Newsletter
Week of January 20th
At a Glance:
Chapel Chat
Parent/Teacher Conference Reminder - 1st-6th Only
Enrollment Information
Financial Aid
FPDS 25/26 Stem Fair
The Crusader Clothing Co.
FPDS Upcoming Important Dates
CHAPEL CHAT:
"You shall have no other Gods before me." - Exodus 20:3
This week in Chapel, we continued our study on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the first two commandments.
As a family, we encourage you to read Exodus 20:1–6 together and discuss these questions:
What do the Ten Commandments teach us about God?
What do the Ten Commandments teach us about ourselves?
What are the first two commandments, and what do they mean?
We hope these discussions deepen your family's understanding of God's Word and His love for us.
**FPDS Chapel Schedule / Parents are always welcome.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE REMINDER - 1st-6th Only:
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, January 21st. These optional meetings are a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress. Note: School will not be in session this day. Sign-ups will close at 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 19th.
1st–4th Grade: Use the links below to sign up for a time slot with your child’s teacher. Please double-check teacher names to ensure accuracy.
5th–6th Grade: Use the links below to select your preferred time and specify which teachers you would like present.
1st Grade Sign-Up
2nd Grade Sign-Up
3rd Grade Sign-Up
4th Grade Sign-Up
5th Grade Sign-Up
6th Grade Sign-Up
If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or area principal.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:
Re-enrollment for current students at FPDS is a continuous enrollment process. This means that once your child is enrolled, he or she is considered enrolled each year unless you initiate withdrawal for an upcoming year.
Below is a link to a withdrawal form for those who DO NOT plan for their child to return for the 2025-26 school year. You must complete and submit the form by 3 p.m. on January 31. Current 6th Graders do not need to fill out this form.
FINANCIAL AID:
Financial Aid applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open and MUST be completely submitted online by February 21st, including tax documents from 2023. Families who currently receive Financial Aid MUST reapply each year. All applications should be submitted via your FACTS Family Portal.
Decisions regarding financial aid will be notified via your FACTS account by the end of April.
FPDS 24/25 STEM FAIR:
A STEM Fair interest meeting was held at FPDS on Thursday, 1/16, for 3rd-6th graders interested in taking part in our 3rd Annual STEM Fair. Our theme this year is a futuristic one - Igniting Young Minds, Building Bright Futures! Those attending the meeting received a 2025 STEM Fair handbook with all needed information, instructions, schedule, and deadlines included. Please note the important dates below:
1/24/25 - STEM Fair application/approval form due
1/31/25 - Absolute final day to turn in application/approval form for the STEM Fair & $25 entry fee assessed through FACTS
2/28/25 - Final day to drop out of the STEM Fair (entry fee non-fundable)
4/4/25 - STEM Fair Day
We're excited to see what amazing creativity and innovation your children will bring!
THE CRUSADER CLOTHING CO.:
🛍️ Crusader Clothing Co. Pop-Up Alert! 🛍️
We’re open on Thursday, January 23rd: 7:30–8:15 a.m. and 2:15–3:00 p.m.
🎉 Don’t miss these deals:
Women’s Sweatshirts – 50% off!
Everything else – 25% off!
Stop by and snag some Crusader gear—you don’t want to miss out!
Need something sooner? Contact Jennie Vandevere at jvandevere@fpds.org.
FPDS UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
Click Here for FPDS School Calendar.
January 17 - 1st Grade 100th Day Parade @ 8:15 AM
January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / No School
January 21 - Parent Conferences / No School
February 5 - 3rd Grade Verb Vocation Parade @ 8:15 AM
February 7 - Kindergarten SuperKids Parade @ 8:15 AM
February 13,14 - 2nd Grade Play @ 8:15 AM
Go Crusaders! Sports Schedule Links: Spring Sports Schedules Coming Soon.
“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