Newsletter

Week of March 30


At a Glance:

  • Lost & Found 

  • Easter Chapel

  • Under The Oaks

  • Coffee & Conversations 

  • FPDS Strategic Plan Information Session 

  • Holiday Potpourri 

  • Upcoming Events

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 afterThursday, April 2nd. Thank you for your help!! 


FPDS UNDER THE OAKS: 

Registration for Under the Oaks Summer Camp 2026 is officially open! Take advantage of our early registration discount available through April 30. Visit our website to explore camp options and complete your registration (click here).

Olivia Hamilton, Director of After School and Summer Care, will be available in the FPDS lobby on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30–5:30 PM to answer any questions about summer care.

EASTER CHAPEL:

We warmly invite all parents and grandparents to join us for our Easter Chapel Service on Wednesday, April 1st at 8:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. This will be a special time in worship for our K5–6th grade students as we celebrate the joy and hope of Easter. We would love to have you with us for this meaningful morning.

COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS: SAVE THE DATE 

Parents of rising 3rd Graders - April 14th @ 7:15 AM

Parents of rising 5th Graders - April 15th @ 7:15 AM 


LOOKING AHEAD: Our Strategic Plan is Here.

We are pleased to share that the FPDS Board of Trustees has approved the school’s strategic plan, the result of months of thoughtful work, collaboration, and prayerful consideration.

This plan has been shaped by a dedicated working committee and an engaged oversight committee, including board members, the Head of School, and key administrators, with guidance from our consultants at The Canaan Group. The result is a clear and forward-looking vision for our school.

We invite you to join us as Matthew Bryant of The Canaan Group presents the strategic plan. Please plan to attend one of the following sessions:

Thursday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Patterson Hall 

Friday, May 1 at 8:00 a.m. in Patterson Hall 

RSVP HERE


HOLIDAY POTPOURRI

Mark your calendars for two of our favorite FPDS traditions—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Save the Dates:

  • Crusader Party – Saturday, August 29 at the home of Chelsea and Wesley Mockbee

  • Signature Holiday Home Show: Holiday Potpourri – Friday, November 13 at the home of Paula and Jimmy Hood

These special events are a wonderful opportunity to gather as a community, support our school, and create lasting memories together. More details, including ways to get involved, will be shared soon.

We are excited to engage our FPDS families and look forward to a joyful and meaningful season ahead!


Upcoming Events

April 1st - Easter Chapel (K5 - 6th grade) 

April 1st - K3 Easter Program & Egg Hunt | 8:15 AM

April 2nd - K4 Easter Program & Egg Hunt | 8:15 AM 

April 2nd - K5 Easter Egg Hunt

April 3rd & 6th - Easter Break (NO SCHOOL) 

April 9th - 6th Grade Universal Trip Parent Information Meeting

April 14th - Coffee & Conversation for Parents of rising 3rd Graders

April 15th - Coffee and Conversation for Parents of rising 5th Graders

April 16th - New Student Preview Day 

April 17th - 4th Grade Mississippi Parade

April 22nd - Second Grade "Stay" Field Trip

April 30th - FPDS Strategic Plan Information Session | 5:30 PM

April 30th & May 1st - K5 Play 

May 1st - FPDS Strategic Plan Information Session | 8:00 AM


"For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ."

1 Corinthians 3:11