Newsletter
Week of January 12th
At a Glance:
Chapel Chat
2026-2027 Scholarship Information
Class Pictures Rescheduled
Grandparents Day
An Afternoon at the Museum
Extracurricular Activities Deadline
Upcoming Events
CHAPEL CHAT:
This week in Chapel, we continued in our study of the parables in Matthew 24:36-44, The Parable of the Thief. Please READ the passage together!
(1.) What is the PROMISE made in these verses? This event WILL take place.
(2.) Do we know when Jesus will return? Who does know?
(3.) Jesus' return will be a 'sudden, unexpected, surprise.' Does that mean that we should worry or be scared? What do these verses teach us about how we are to live?
(4.) In Chapel, do you remember what it means to 'BE READY': we are to Tr_______; Re_____; Pr_______; Grow in Ob_____________.
Pray that God would teach us to be ready every day and to live in a way that pleases Him
2026–2027 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we are grateful for the generosity of our church and school community, which has allowed FPDS to award more than $1.6 million in scholarships over the past five years. FPDS remains committed to supporting families for whom tuition presents a financial challenge.
The scholarship application window for returning families is January 5–31 (no late or incomplete applications accepted).
Applications must be submitted through your FACTS account, with all required documentation uploaded by January 31.
Eligibility requirements include no outstanding balances and an ongoing partnership with FPDS.
Financial aid is available for students in Kindergarten–6th grade only.
Award decisions will be released via the FACTS Family Portal by the end of February.
For questions, please contact Ann Raggio, Financial Services Coordinator, at araggio@fpds.org.
Class Pictures Rescheduled:
Class pictures have been rescheduled for Thursday, January 15. All students are required to wear their FPDS Chapel Attire on this day.
Chapel Attire Details:
K3 & K4 Girls: Powder blue bishop dress
K5–2nd Grade Girls: Plaid jumper
All other grades should follow standard FPDS uniform guidelines, with no additional restrictions.
GRANDPARENTS DAY INFORMATION:
We are excited to host a school-wide Grandparents Day on February 13, 2026. Additional details and an RSVP link can be found on our website below. We are also seeking parent volunteers to assist in several areas throughout the day. If you are willing to serve in this way, please click the link below to sign up. Please send 2-3 pictures of your child with their grandparents for a special craft they will be creating for their Grandparents. These will be due to your child's teacher by January 23rd. We look forward to celebrating this special day together!
Valentines Class Parties will be moved to Thursday, February 12th. Please send your party items on Feb. 12th.
Reminder that this will be a half day for the entire school.
FPDS Grandparents Day RSVP : Feel free to RSVP for your grandparents!
Grandparents Day Volunteer Sign-Up
Please visit https://www.fpds.org/grandparents-day for our FAQs, or feel free to contact Taylor Ormon at tormon@fpds.org with any questions.
AN AFTERNOON AT THE MUSEUM:
An Afternoon at The Museum: Families of K2–K5 students are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the MS Children’s Museum on Sunday, January 25th from 3:00–5:00 PM. Families are encouraged to invite a friend who may be considering FPDS.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES:
Enrollment for spring activities is open! Extracurricular activities for the spring begin next week. Information on what activities are available can be found on the FPDS website.
Deadline is January 23, 2026, if you would like to unenroll from an activity, please email ohamilton@fpds.org.
FPC News:
We’re seeking a faithful and detail-oriented individual to serve as Executive Assistant to the Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church. This vital role provides high-level administrative and organizational support in close partnership with the Senior Minister, helping strengthen the leadership and ministry of the church. For more information or to apply, visit https://fpcjackson.org/about/leadership/employment/
Upcoming Events
January 9 - Swap Shop Sale
January 9 - 5th grade AR Parties in the Gym
January 12 - 6th grade AR Parties in the Gym
January 13 - 4th grade AR Parties in the Gym
January 19 - Martin Luther King Holiday
January 20 - Parent Conferences (No School)
January 21 - Teacher Treats
January 25 - An Afternoon at the Museum - K2 - K5
January 26 - 30 - 3rd - 6th Achievement Tests
February 5/6 - 2nd Grade Play
February 11 - Teacher Treats
February 13 - Grandparents' Day (Half Day)
February 16 - President's Day/No School
February 20 - Doughnuts with Dads - K3 & K4 only
"For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."
1 Corinthians 3:11