
Newsletter
Week of September 15th
At a Glance:
Admissions: Priority Applications Now OPEN
Important Carpool & Company Information
FPDS is Going Gold - T-shirt Information
FPDS Athletics - Join Us for Preschool Night
Crusader Store News
Holiday Potpourri Student Art
Call for Donations to Holiday Potpourri Silent Auction!
Upcoming Events
Priority Applications Now OPEN!
Priority applications for the 2026–2027 school year (Preschool–6th Grade) are officially open! Priority is given to FPDS staff, current FPDS families, FPC church members, and FPDS alumni. Please note: applications submitted after October 31 may not receive priority consideration and will be reviewed in the order they are received.
We encourage families to go ahead and submit applications now—and if you’d like to learn more about FPDS, this is also a wonderful time to schedule a tour. Simply talk to Camille Hassell, Admissions Coordinator (chassell@fpds.org). We look forward to welcoming new Crusaders—it's a great time to be part of the FPDS family!
Important Carpool & Company Reminders
We kindly ask that parents use the carpool line to pick up their children, rather than parking in the lot or along the curb and walking to retrieve them. This helps maintain safety, efficiency, and smooth traffic flow for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
Change in Company Check Out Process: Due to the nature of transitioning our entire student body across the building at the end of the day, we ask parents to not expect to check students out of Company until 3:15pm. Once carpool has ended and students are accounted for, then we will be able to begin Company check outs. Thank you for helping us prioritize safety and order for our students! If you have students in both Early Childhood and Company, we suggest you park and enter at the school office to sign out your students from Company, walk down to get your Early Childhood student, then return to the school office to exit. We are committed to the safety of our students, and having a single check out space allows us to monitor safety well.
f you are accompanying a child to an after-school activity at the church or school (such as a basketball game, Bible study, etc.), please ensure that the child remains with you at all times. We have several after-school programs happening throughout the building, and it’s important to respect the teachers and leaders who are facilitating these activities. Your cooperation helps maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone involved.
Let's Go Gold: T-Shirt Information
Join us for the Go Gold Pep Rally on Tuesday, September 16th, at 3:00 PM! If you purchased a Go Gold t-shirt, it will be sent home with your student today. We look forward to seeing you there, proudly sporting your GOLD attire, as we continue to cheer on our Crusaders as they prepare to take on Tri-County next week!
FPDS Football Preschool Night - September 30th, 2025!
We are excited to invite you to our FPDS Football Preschool Night on September 30th, 2025! Our 3K and 4K students will have the opportunity to pair up with a football player or cheerleader for a fun, festive run-through at the start of the game.
If you would like your child to participate, please RSVP using the link below. We can’t wait to come together as one FPDS family to cheer on our Crusaders!
Crusader Store News
We’re excited to announce that new items are being added to the Crusader Clothing Store online every week!
New Items Added Weekly: Be sure to check back on Fridays for fresh updates!
Order Fulfillment: We typically fill orders within 5 business days, and they can be picked up at the school office anytime during business hours.
New Storefront Hours Starting September 15th:
Wednesdays: New! The storefront will be open from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM for all your spirit wear shopping needs.
Holiday Potpourri Student Art
As part of this year's Holiday Potpourri fundraiser, each child will create a one-of-a-kind piece of art featuring their own fingerprints molded into a golden heart. Set on a hand-painted acrylic tile, each piece reflects your child's unique touch and creativity. These tiles can be used as ornaments or displayed on a stand -- a small, meaningful keepsake that captures this moment in time. Whether gifted or kept, they are a beautiful way to support the school while celebrating your child's individuality. They make great grandparent gifts too!
Check out @holidaypotpourri on Instagram for more pictures of this year's art project.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Purchase: Each piece is $20. To make your purchase, please click here Holiday Potpourri Student Art Form.
Deadline: Please ensure all purchases are made by September 26th to guarantee availability and timely delivery.
Call for Donations to Holiday Potpourri Silent Auction!
We are so excited to announce our upcoming Silent Auction, and we’d love your help in making it the best yet! From gift baskets to getaways, art to adventures—we’re gathering incredible items and experiences, and we’d love yours to be part of it. Your contribution not only showcases your generosity but also directly supports FPDS. To donate, simply reach out to Katie Miller by October 11th. Thank you for helping us create a successful event that not only supports our students and teachers but also strengthens our shared commitment to growing children “from acorns of faith into oaks of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:3).
Upcoming Events
September 15 - Moms In Prayer/8:00 AM
September 16 - "GO GOLD" Pep Rally/2:15 PM
September 19 - 6th Grade - Egyptian Day
September 23 - MAIS Swim Meet
September 25 - 4th Grade - Brown Bag Breakfast
September 29 - Moms In Prayer/12:00 PM
"For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."
1 Corinthians 3:11