June 2026 Newsletter

Summer is here and we hope you are busy reading great books and making great memories with your kids! Many local libraries and bookstores offer summer reading incentives for children.

The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children and BookSpring have launched the statewide Books Beginning at Birth program. This program is designed to bring books into the homes of children under 5 years old.

Families with children ages 0 to 4 can apply to have free, diverse, high-quality books delivered to their homes. All families can access free digital books and other at-home literacy activities through the website. Families and caregivers may also call the toll free number, (888) 952-9572, to sign up.

Week 1: Padre Island National Seashore - Texas

Week 2: Grand Canyon National Park - Arizona

Week 3: Redwood National Park - California

Week 4: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park - Hawai'i

Week 5: Statue of Liberty National Monument – New York

Week 6: Everglades National Park- Florida

Week 7: Glacier Bay National Park - Alaska

Week 8: Camping Out & Visit from a State Park Ranger

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.

Elementary students matched Padre Island vocabulary words to their definitions!

2A read "I Wish I was a Sea Turtle" in circle time!

Kindergarteners learned how to say turtle in Spanish!

2B made salt dough art using sea shells!

4A played a parachute game in gym class!

3A made Padre Island inspired art by the camp fire!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

June 5 - Tuition Due

June 10 - Kona Ice Snow Cone Truck! 1:45-2:30pm

June 18 - Donuts for Dads & Car Show! 845a-945am in the north parking lot

June 13 - Late Fees Begin

Donuts For Dads!

June 18, 845am-945am

in the north parking lot (Daniel Street)

Got a project car? Love your daily driver? Come share your whip and some donuts with us! Click below to reserve your spot.

https://forms.gle/XFXSWzQ57p1F4sXw6

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

For 58 years, First Methodist School has served the families of the Best Southwest area and we are excited about the upcoming school year! To enroll for the 26-27 school year, click here. We will continue to offer the finest in academic programs, Christian enrichment, and social/emotional growth for our students. Click here for referral discount information! Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Learn more about our TOP NOTCH Kindergarten program!

First United Methodist Church Welcomes You!

FMS is a ministry of FUMCD. Click here to learn more!

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Car decals available from the school office