December 2023 Newsletter

Luke 2:11

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

It's hard to believe December is here already! This is a busy month at school and in our homes. From all of us here at First Methodist School, we pray you have a joyous, peaceful holiday season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!

Erika Hemphill, Director

Christmas Holiday: Mon. Dec. 18 - Tue., Jan. 2

FMS Christmas Program, Wednesday 12/13, 9:30 am

Make sure to join us for our Christmas program in the Main Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church on Wed. 12/13 at 9:30a. All classes 2 years old and up will be performing! Tue/Thu students will meet their teachers in the foyer of the sanctuary at 9:20 am. Tue/Thu students will be picked up from their drop off/pick up door at the school immediately following the program. Tue/Thu students will not attend class on Wed. 12/13.

In order for us to have school safely, anyone with symptoms of any illness must remain at home. Please monitor your child's health and the persons in your student's household to ensure that RSV, flu, COVID, and other illnesses are not introduced into our buildings. Vaccines are free or low cost through the Dallas County Health Dept. and are the most effective way to prevent the spread of illness. Please take advantage of available resources and follow the guidance of the local health departments and the CDC to ensure the health and safety of your family and our school.

Dress up days!

Mon 12/11: "Happy Birthday Jesus!" - Wear a Christmas hat and socks

Tue 12/12: "Flannel, Christmas lights, & Christ" - Wear Flannel

Wed 12/13: Christmas Program - Wear your festive best

Thu 12/14: Christmas Spirit Day - Wear crazy Christmas sweater/T-Shirt

Fri 12/15: Polar Express Day - Wear your PJs

1 year olds explored a day/night sensory box

2 year olds learned that H is for Harvest

3 year olds collected leaves and acorns for their science center

4 year olds voted for their favorite cookie

Kindergarten voted for their favorite food

3 year olds learned about the letter G in the computer lab

"Always be generous, open purse and hands, give to your neighbors in trouble, your poor and hurting neighbors." - Deuteronomy 15:11, The Message Bible

Food Drive

Benefitting Duncanville Outreach & FUMCD Open Table Ministries

We are collecting donations through 11:00 am Tuesday, December 12. DOM serves over 500 needy families a month. Open Table provides a free meal and pantry items each week to the community. Please consider donating the following items: Jelly, Chili/Soups, Vienna Sausages, Cereal, Canned Fruit/Vegetables, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti pasta/meat sauce, Single juice cans/Juice Boxes, Hamburger helper, Tuna, Ravioli, and Crackers.

Thank you for partnering with us to help those in need.

Winter is on the way! In the event of a closing or delay, an email will be sent to those signed up to receive this newsletter, a message will be sent through Brightwheel, our Facebook page will be updated, and notice placed on our website. You may also tune to WFAA-TV channel 8 for information regarding our school.

Please clearly label all student belongings sent to school with your child's name (coats, hats, gloves, backpacks, lunch boxes, cups, etc.) Thank you!