Newsletter

Week of January 19th

At a Glance:

  • CTP-5 Testing Information

  • 26/27 Enrollment & Financial Aid Information

  • Grandparents Day Reminders

  • An Afternoon at the Museum 

  • Upcoming Events


CTP-5 TESTING INFORMATION:

Students in grades 3–6 will take the CTP-5 Achievement Tests from January 26–30.  These assessments help us better understand student learning and guide instruction.

Please help your child prepare by ensuring they:

  • Get plenty of sleep

  • Eat a healthy breakfast

  • Arrive at school on time each day

  • Testing sessions begin promptly, and missed sections cannot be made up.

2026–2027 ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL AID INFO:

January is our period of continuous enrollment. Students will be automatically enrolled for the 2026–27 school year unless a formal withdrawal request is submitted (click here) by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31.

All financial aid applications for returning FPDS students must also be submitted by Friday, January 31, through your FACTS portal.

GRANDPARENTS DAY REMINDERS:

Parents, we need YOU!

We are seeking parent volunteers to help in several areas throughout Grandparents Day. If you are able to serve, please click the link below to sign up. Your support helps make this day special for our students and their grandparents!

Grandparents Day Volunteer Sign-Up

Photo Submission:

Each child will decorate two picture frames. If your family dynamic requires additional frames, please be sure to let your child’s teacher know. Photos should be sent to your child’s teacher no later than January 23.

Grandparents Day RSVP:

We kindly ask families to RSVP for grandparents who plan to attend. This will help us prepare appropriately for the event. FPDS Grandparents Day RSVP 

For more information about Grandparents Day including what to expect throughout the day, Early Childhood participation, and program details—please visit our FAQ page. Please visit: https://www.fpds.org/grandparents-day

AN AFTERNOON AT THE MUSEUM:

We can't wait for an afternoon exploring that MS Children's Museum. Be sure to RSVP by the end of the week! 

Upcoming Events

January 19 - Martin Luther King Holiday / No School

January 20 - Parent Conferences / No School

January 23 - 100th Day Parade (8:15 AM)

January 25 - An Afternoon at the Museum (K2 - K5) 

January 26 - 30 - 3rd - 6th Achievement Tests

February 4 - SuperKids Parade / Kindergarten

February 5/6 - 2nd Grade Play 

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