Newsletter

Week of May 6th

At a Glance

  • Parent University Feedback

  • Crusader Clothing Co. is open this week!

  • Moms in Prayer

  • Strings Registration

  • Welcome Events at FPDS

  • Summer at FPDS

    • May Music Camp

    • K3, K4, K5 Garden Camp

    • AR Testing Dates

    • FPC VBS


PARENT UNIVERSITY FEEDBACK

Please complete the following survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the Crusader Clothing Co.! We would appreciate your feedback as we plan future Parent University meetings. The form will close on Monday, May 13th. https://forms.gle/goePvrfHmFMaehrU8 


CRUSADER CLOTHING CO. OPEN THIS WEEK

Monday, May 6th, 2:15-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 7th, 7:15-8:30 a.m.

The entire store will still be 50% off! (Several new t-shirts excluded.)

If you have any questions, please email Jennie Vandevere at jvandevere@fpds.org. 


MOMS IN PRAYER

The next Moms in Prayer meeting is Friday, May 10th at noon. All moms are welcome!


STRINGS REGISTRATION

Registration for strings classes is open for third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders for the 24-25 school year. Register by May 10th. An email was sent April 9th with details. Contact  nanbate@comcast.net with questions. Register: https://forms.gle/yeFEyhc5Dczu1xnT8.


WELCOME EVENTS

Thursday, May 9th from 11 a.m. - noon: Preschool Day Hooray for new and returning K3 and K4 students for the 24-25 school year. 

Thursday, May 16th from 1 - 2 p.m.: Kindergarten Kick-Off for new and returning K5 students for the 24-25 school year. 

Both students and parents are invited! Please RSVP to mjohnson@fpds.org if you have not already! 


SUMMER AT FPDS


MAY MUSIC MADNESS CAMP

Led by Nairi Seker, FPDS music teacher

Camp Dates: May 29-31 

Time: 1:00-4:00 

Cost: $150

Who: Rising 1st through 6th Grade Students. It is not required that your child be able to play an instrument, but must love music.

This 3-day mini-boot camp will get your kids motivated and musically energized to make the most of their summertime. Classes will include the following:

● Music Escape Room challenges to sharpen theory knowledge and musical terms.

● Mindful Movement activities to strengthen flexibility, agility, performance posture, and build confidence.

● Musical Technique Tactics to improve and refine musicality in the music-making process.


Registration: register at the link below before May 1st!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVe23zBjEeZ1l9gfNUzdAWaOy1KY8FurxXCMLaNYrObSet3w/viewform 

Interested in summer music lessons?  https://sarahwalkerstudios.com/summer-lessons 

Sponsored by: Sarah Walker Studios 


SOWING GOD’S SEEDS GARDEN CAMP
Camp Dates: June 10-13
Time: 8:30-11:30
Cost: $150
Rising K3, K4, K5 Students
Students will have the opportunity to learn how to garden and understand God's creation around them. Students will garden, hear guest speakers, such as farmers and master gardeners, and have snacks from local farms, Bible, arts, and crafts. This camp is open to FPDS students as well as new students - it’s the perfect opportunity to meet new friends!

Register at the following link by May 23rd:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg1Za-nLHBINvCcyXwvxGgkEAC0oW5w2x0DT8WFtd5e_LdLA/viewform?usp=pp_url

AR TESTING DATES
June 17 and 27
July 9 and 17
9 a.m. - noon in the FPDS library
Rising 3rd - 6th grades

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VBS
Dates: June 3-7
Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m.
https://fpcjackson.org/event/vbs/
You’re invited to join us as we uncover how Jesus is the true MASTER BUILDER of the world, of each boy and girl, and of our hearts. At VBS our children run around and play games, get creative making crafts, raise their voices singing songs, watch a daily skit, and eat yummy snacks; all centered around the person of Jesus!  Our goals are to show the love of Jesus during a week of fun and also to teach your child all about Him!
Register before May 12th to receive a t-shirt.