🥪March Lunch Menu Now Available

Parents, please make sure that your student’s account has sufficient funds.

PRESCHOOL

(Orders Due 2/27/26)


Mondays: Mini Corn Dogs, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesdays: Cheese Burger, Tator Tots, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesdays: Pasta w/ Marinara Sauce, Garlic Bread, Peaches

Thursdays: Waffle, Bacon, Applesauce

Fridays: Cheese Pizza, Salad, Fruit Cocktail

K-8 SCHOOL

(Orders Due 2/27/26)

Mondays: Grilled Cheese & Mashed Potatoes

Tuesdays: Hot Dog, Green Beans, & Chips

Wednesdays: Chicken Tenders & French Fries

Thursdays: Hamburger & Mac and Cheese

Fridays: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

👨‍👩‍👧 PTL Family Meeting – February 24 @ 2 PM

Join us for the next PTL Family Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, at 2 PM in the Sanctuary. Learn about upcoming events, including the Night of Knights Auction Gala and volunteer opportunities. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join virtually.

👉 Join Online

🎤 WRSHP KNIGHTS – Water Works Auditions – Feb 24

We are excited to announce auditions for our upcoming K–5 Spring Performance, Water Works!

Students may audition for:

🎵 A Singing Solo – Sing “Happy Birthday” or a verse/chorus of a favorite worship song

📖 A Speaking Part – Recite the Pledge of Allegiance or a favorite Bible verse

Encourage your child to memorize their selection to show confidence and expression.

📅 Auditions will be held in class on February 24

📢 Selected students will be announced during music class on March 5

📆 Performance Dates:

• K–2: April 21
• 3–5: April 23

If you have questions, contact Mrs. Crawford at lcrawford@familyofchrist.org.

🥙 Spirit Day at Little Greek – February 26

Support the FOC Knights on Thursday, February 26, from 11 AM – 9 PM at:

📍 Little Greek Fresh Grill

19022 Bruce B Downs Blvd. (near Publix at Cross Creek Blvd.)

✨ 20% of all orders will go back to FOC!

• Mention Family of Christ for dine-in or pickup orders
• For online website orders, enter “Family of Christ Fundraiser” in the Special Instructions section
• Does not apply to third-party delivery apps

We hope to see you there!

📅 No School – March 2

There will be no school on Monday, March 2 in observance of Strawberry Festival Day. We hope your family enjoys the long weekend!

🎓 VPK Graduation Pictures – March 6

VPK Graduation Pictures will take place on Friday, March 6. More details will be shared by your child’s teacher as the date approaches.

🌸 Spring Break Camp Registration Now Open

📅 March 16–20

⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

💲 $35 per day

🍽️ Students should bring lunch

🎉 Field trips every day! (Additional field trip fees vary by day)

Planned Field Trips Include:

• Mini Golf at The Grove – $13 (Monday)
• Bonnet Springs Park – $0 (Tuesday)
• Dave & Buster’s – $20 (Wednesday)
• Main Event – $12 (Thursday)
• Chef-It-Up – $18 (Friday)

(Field trips subject to change due to weather and availability.)

📞 Registration Contact: (813) 558-9343 ext. 110

📧 vthompson@familyofchrist.org

📅 Registration Deadline: March 10

✨ Summer Camp registration will be coming soon!

⏰ Spring Break Schedule Adjustments – March 16–20

Please note the following schedule changes during Spring Break:

• Part-Time VPK Programs: Closed March 16–20
• Full-Time Classes: Adjusted hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Spring Break Camp: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

If you have questions about your child’s schedule, please contact the front desk.

2/24 PTL Meeting @ 2 PM

2/24 Water Works Auditions

2/26 Spirit Day at Little Greek

3/2 No School-Strawberry Festival

3/6 VPK Graduation Pictures

3/6 MS Faith Friday @ 6-8 PM

3/9-3/13 Book Fair
3/10 Spring Break Camp Registration Deadline

3/13 K-8 3rd Quarter Ends
3/13 K-8 Early Release Day, 11:45 am

3/16-3/20 No School-Spring Break
 K-8 and Part-Time VPK Closed

Preschool Adjusted Hours 8-5 PM

3/23 No School-Teacher Workday
3/24 Students Return to School K-8
3/27 K-8 Report Cards

3/29 Palm Sunday

4/2 Maundy Thursday Service @ 6 PM

4/3 No School

4/3 Good Friday Service @ 6 PM

4/6 No School - Easter Monday

4/18 YouKnighted Auction Gala 6 PM

4/21 Spring Program (K–2nd Grade)

4/23 Spring Program (3rd–5th Grade)