October 2025 Newsletter

October Bible Verse:

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you.

October is the beginning of the recommended time to receive the annual flu vaccine. Because the flu and COVID viruses share common symptoms, the CDC and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services strongly recommend the flu shot this year.

Stay healthy,

Erika Hemphill

Director

REMINDER: 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 measles, strep, 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.

Mark Your Calendars

October 7 & 8: Picture Days--See your Brightwheel messages for your assigned day

October 5: Tuition Due

October 13: Tuition Late Fees Applied

October 13: No School--Columbus/Indigenous Peoples/Fair Day

October 15 & 16: Fire Trucks on campus!

October 22: Kona Ice Snow Cone Truck,1:45pm

October 22, 23, & 24: Community Helper Dress Up Days

October 30 & 31: Fall Celebrations (see your teacher for details). Wear orange and/or black. PLEASE NO COSTUMES.

November 20: Open House SAVE THE DATE!

1 year olds celebrated Western Day!

2 year olds learned about the color red and circles

3 year olds completed a STEM apple stacking challenge!

4 year olds completed an apple taste test and identified their favorite apple!

Kindergarten presented their "All About Me" posters to the class!

Students competed in a ball and bucket relay race in gym!

Picture Days!

Rembrandt Studio will be here on October 7 & 8 for school photos. A green screen will be used, so please, no green clothing.

See your Brightwheel messages regarding your assigned picture day. Please arrive no later than 9:15 am each day.

Ordering information will be sent home after picture days are over.

SAY CHEESE!

Box Tops Are Digital!

Save Box Tops for FMS through the Box Tops app. Click HERE for more details. Thanks for your support!

You can also connect your Box Tops app to your Walmart app to save purchases automatically without scanning your receipt. Click HERE for more details.

First United Methodist Church Duncanville

Thank you for linking your Reward Card to FMS! #639

Click here for more details!

Scan, Clip, and Save for FMS! Earn Box Tops without scanning by connecting your Box Tops & Walmart apps! Click logo for more details.

Click here to link your Kroger card to FMS!

Car decals available from the school office!