September 2023 Newsletter

September Bible Verse

Our classrooms are alive with the sound of children! We are so happy to see old friends and make new ones! We will begin weekly chapel services next week!

As we enter the school year, it is important that everyone is aware of school procedures. If you have not done so already, please watch the Orientation Video and download the Parent Handbook. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Immunization records and medical forms are also due by the first day of school.

In order for us to safely have school in person, students with symptoms of illness must remain at home. Please monitor your child's health and the persons in your student's household to ensure that COVID is not introduced into our buildings. COVID-19 vaccines are free, readily available, and are the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus. We will continue to use HEPA-13 medical grade air purifiers in all classrooms and encourage proper hand hygiene.

CDC COVID Info

Please, be advised of the following FMS COVID policy:

1. Quarantine is no longer recommended for people who are exposed to COVID-19. People who are exposed to COVID-19 must wear a well-fitting mask (ages 2 and up) at school for 10 days regardless of vaccination status or previous infections and get tested. Keep masks on hand for your child (ages 2 and up).

2. Anyone infected with COVID is prohibited from attending school and must isolate for at least 5 days. Isolation may be ended after 5 days if the following criteria are fully met: fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication AND symptoms have improved. Continue to wear a mask at school through day 10.

3. Students or staff who come to school with COVID symptoms or develop COVID symptoms while at school will be asked to wear a well-fitting mask while in the building, be sent home, and encouraged to get tested. Persons with the following symptoms are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from attending school: fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle/body aches, headache, new loss of taste/smell, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Texas Health & Human Services Updates

Senate Bill 1098 Adds Section 42.04271 to the Human Resources Code regarding Parent's Rights. Please click here or see our updated handbook (Pgs 28-29) to read the list of Parent's Rights. A hard copy will also be sent home in your child's folder.

TXHHS wants to hear from you!

We are looking for Texas families (parents, guardians, caregivers) with children younger than the age of six (6) to complete a short survey about their needs and their opinions of different childhood services. The results from this survey will be used to help state leaders improve early childhood services in the state. The survey should take between 20 and 30 minutes and you will be compensation for completing the survey. Complete the survey at https://redcap.link/pdgfamily

The one year old class learned about apples!

The two year olds learned about the number 1!"

Three year olds counted apples!

Four year olds made Chester the raccoon from "The Kissing Hand" book!

Kindergarteners illustrated the class rules from the Kindergarten Constitution!

We played the drums in music!

Thank you for labeling and sending the following items to school daily:

Full sized backpack

Empty Spill proof cup

Complete change of clothes including underwear and socks

Diapers (1 year olds), Pullups with velcro sides (2-3 year olds)

Folder from your teacher

Lunch

Tuition Statements Have Been Sent Via Brightwheel

Check your app or your email for your September billing statement that was sent on 9/1/23. Late fees will be applied beginning 9/13/23. ACH, debit, and credit card payments must be made through Brightwheel. Autodraft payments may be set up through Brightwheel as well. Cash, check, and money order payments must be made in

the FUMCD church office on Main Street Mon.-Thu., 8:30a-4:30p. After business hours, payments may be placed in the drop box on the south side of the building.

The Brightwheel app is required to check your child in and out daily. Make sure to download the app to your mobile device before the first day of school.

Also, use Brightwheel to keep in touch with your child's teacher and view pictures/videos of classroom activities!

Birthday Policy Reminder

This is a reminder that per our Handbook, parents may send special birthday napkins for use during snack time to help commemorate their child's birthday. We will sing happy birthday to your child and send home special mementos to mark the day. FMS will not host birthday parties. Please do not send food of any kind, balloons, or treat bags to school. Invitations to parties held outside of school will be sent home with the students in your child's class as long as there is an invitation for each child. Thank you for your cooperation!

SNOW CONES!

9/19/23, 1:45 PM

The Kona Truck will be here on Tue. 9/19! See you there!

Picture Days!

October 3 & 4

Rembrandt Studio will be on campus to capture beginning of the school year smiles! A green screen will be used. Please do not wear green clothes! Prints will be available for purchase online. Please check your Brightwheel messages for your assigned picture day if your child attends 5 days.

SAY CHEESE!

Save Box Tops for FMS!

Box Tops are DIGITAL!

Scan Box Tops through the app for FMS. Click HERE for details on how to use the Box Tops app. You can even send in your online shopping receipts to get credit for online grocery shopping. Thanks for your support!