JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the new year!  We are so glad to be back with your children in the second half of the school year. Please read on to find out about the great things happening at FMS!

 

Sincerely,

Erika Hemphill, Director

January Bible Verse

John 2:11 NCV

In Cana of Galilee Jesus did his first miracle…He showed his glory and his followers believed in him.

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.

COMING SOON!


Auto-Reenrollment for Summer Fun and 2026-2027 School Year!!

Enrollment couldn't be easier! Just complete a quick confirmation form here: HERE . Through the Auto-Reenrollment process, existing students are automatically re-enrolled on February 1 for the upcoming summer and school year. Enrollment fees will be billed through Brightwheel in mid-February for a class comparable to the one you are enrolled in currently for summer and the upcoming school year. If you would like to change class days, please indicate requested changes on the confirmation form HERE


For more details, click HERE.


We look forward to spending the summer and the 26-27 school year with you!

Kindergarten decorated festive gingerbread men!

Four year olds made snow!

Three year olds created manger art!

Two year olds made star salt dough ornanments!

One year olds decorated custom ugly Christmas sweaters!

Students learned how to say star in Spanish (estrella)!

Our students performed beautifully at our annual Christmas program!

Progress Reports
Teachers have completed their mid-year assessments of our students. You received a progress report in your email before Christmas break. Progress reports are used to track students' social, emotional, physical, and academic progress using nationally accepted standards for child development. If you have any questions regarding your child's progress, his/her teacher will be happy to answer them for you. Thank you for sharing your children with us and we are honored to partner with you in their growth and development.
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Food Drive Update

Thanks to your generosity, we collected 335 items of food for Duncanville Outreach Ministry and FUMCD's Open Table Ministry!

 

Thank you for being the hands of God in a hurting world!

Calendar
Mark Your Calendars
  • 1/13 - Tuition late fees begin
  • 1/14 & 1/15 - Bear Days! Bring your backpack sized bear to learn with you (no dolls, action figures, or other animals)
  • 1/19 - No School/MLK Jr. Holiday


LOOKING AHEAD TO FEBRUARY...Watch for 2026-2027 & Summer Fun Enrollment information!!

Open Table

Open Table is an opportunity for a free meal held every Saturday night of each month at 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Aldersgate building (drive through). This meal is open to the public and all are invited.
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Thanks for clipping & saving Box Tops for FMS!
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Car decals available--see the school office
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FIRST METHODIST SCHOOL
403 S. Main Street Duncanville, TX 75116| 972.298.5890 | fmsduncanville.com
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