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Dear FMS Families,
It's that time again....only 4 weeks until the first day of school on September 6! Our staff and I are excited to see you and your children again soon. If you haven't reserved your child's spot, please do so right away! Space is limited!
We are working hard to keep our standards of education high while making our environment as safe as possible. Keeping our students and staff safe will require effort on everyone's part. We know that COVID-19 is spread through close contact with infected individuals. Keeping sick students at home, getting vaccinated, wearing masks, washing hands, and avoiding large gatherings are all ways we can care for one another and keep our school safe and open. COVID-19 vaccines are strongly encouraged, free for anyone ages 6 months and up, and readily available.
As of 8/11/22, the Dallas County Health Department advised that the CDC has updated their guidance for early childhood settings. Please, be advised of the following FMS COVID policy changes:
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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 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).
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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 or receive 2 negative antigen tests within a 48 hour period after day 5.
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Masks are now strongly recommended and encouraged. At a high COVID-19 Community Level, universal indoor masking in schools is recommended, as it is in the community at-large. Dallas County is currently listed as "high" community spread. We fully support anyone choosing to wear a mask at any level of community spread. People who have a household or social contact with someone at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 (for example, a student with a sibling who is at risk) may also choose to wear a mask at any COVID-19 Community level. Masking requirements at school are subject to change according to guidance from the CDC and the Dallas County Health Department at any time and may be based on infection rates at our school or in the community. If there is a substantial outbreak of COVID in our school, masks will become mandatory for all persons.
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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.
We will continued to use a layered approach to preventing COVID. We will continue to use medical grade HEPA-13 air purifiers in each classroom, cohort classes, limit use of shared school supplies, encourage good hand hygiene and fully support anyone choosing to wear a mask.
If you have questions about the upcoming school year, please let me know. Read on to learn about all the great things happening at FMS!
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-Erika Hemphill, Director |
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Back to School Orientation! Saturday, 8/27/22 |
Small Group Meetings In Person 9:30am-10:30am - MASKS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Orientation will take place in person from 9:30a-10:30a with your child's teacher in their classroom. You will be assigned a meeting time. Please keep your eye on your email and Brightwheel messages for your assigned meeting time. If you are unable to come during your meeting time or prefer to meet virtually, please schedule a Zoom meeting with your teacher for a later date. You and your child will meet your new teacher and classmates, take a look at your new classroom, and ask questions!
In accordance with current CDC and Dallas County Health Department COVID Guidance for early childhood settings in communities with high levels of community spread, all attendees ages 2 and up are strongly encouraged to wear a mask inside school buildings. Anyone exhibiting any signs of illness (COVID, Monkey Pox, or any other communicable disease) are strictly prohibited from attending in person.
See you there!
The Kona Ice Truck and a bounce house will be on site at the Back to School Orientation!
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Now Enrolling for the 2022-2023 School Year |
For over 50 years, First Methodist School has served the families of the Best Southwest area and we are excited about what the new school year holds!
To enroll for the upcoming school year, please click here. We will continue to offer the finest in academic programs, Christian enrichment, and social/emotional growth for our students.
Telling others about our school pays! Click here for referral discount information!
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For our families who need an earlier start and later end to the school day, we offer Stay & Play hours. Early drop off starts at 7:00 am and afternoon Stay & Play hours are offered from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Please stop by or call the school office for more information. |
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First United Methodist Church Duncanville |
FMS is a ministry of First United Methodist Church Duncanville. See the church website to learn more! |
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Open Table is an opportunity for a free meal and conversation held every Saturday night of each month at 5:00 p.m. to 6: p.m. in a drive through format. This meal is open to the public and all are invited. It is a growing mission where different classes and groups of the church serve meals on Saturday evenings. Care packages are given out. To learn more, click here. |
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Car decals available! Show your FMS pride! |
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403 S. Main St.,
Duncanville, TX 75116
972.298.5890
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