October 2022 Newsletter

October Bible Verse:

Psalms 27:1 (CEB)

You, Lord, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone.

You protect me, and I have no fears.

October is the beginning of the recommended time to receive the annual flu vaccine. Because the flu and corona 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 in person, 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 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. 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 21: Box Tops Due

October 12: Hearing & Vision Screenings (4 yr olds and Kindergarten Only)

October 18 & 19: Fire Trucks on campus! COMMUNTY HELPER DRESS UP DAYS

October 20: Kona Ice Snow Cone Truck,1:45pm

October 27 & 31: Fall Celebrations (see your teacher for details). Wear orange and/or black. PLEASE NO COSTUMES.

November 17: Open House SAVE THE DATE!

1 year olds enjoyed the book "Puppy's Playful Day" about cowboys at circle time!

2 year olds learned about apples and made beautiful apple stamp art!

3s identified and traced circles!

4 year olds identified the parts of an apple!

Kindergarteners presented their "All About Me" pennants to the class!

3 year olds enjoyed using the giant parachute in gym!

Box Tops Are Digital!

Clip/save traditional paper Box Tops or scan Box Tops through the app for FMS through October 21. To use the new Box Tops app to scan Box Tops instead of clipping, click HERE for details. Thanks for your support!

Vision & Hearing Screenings - 4 yr olds & Kindergarten - October 12

Chapter 36 of the Texas Health and Safety Code requires all children enrolled for the first time in public, private, parochial or nondenominational schools of Texas and Department of Human Services Licensed child-care facilities must be screened or have a professional examination for possible vision and hearing problems. (i.e. 4 year olds, kindergartners, and any other first time entrants.)

Please send cash payment and return the completed form to the school by October 11. If screenings have been completed by your physician, please send a copy of the results for your student's file. If screening results or payment are not provided by October 11th, your child will be screened at school and a $10 per service plus processing fees will be billed to your Brightwheel account.

October 15, 8:00 am

Aldersgate

First United Methodist Church Duncanville

Sunday, October 30

4:00pm to 5:30pm

Plan now for great shopping at the Methodist Marketplace for a variety of gift items or items for yourself. Many of our church members will be selling items they have made such as: jewelry, art work, quilts, unique bird houses made from old fencing, jams and jellies, carved spools, wooden Texas wall art, wooden nativity, Santa, church, and reindeer scenes. As always there will be baked goods and fresh coffee. Other items for sale will be plants, fall photos, re-gifting items, antique dishes, retired Brighton handbags, knitted winter hats and gloves, handmade kitchen accesssories, 18” doll clothes, Lip Sense, Scentsy Candles, and relish and pickled vegetables. Aldersgate will be full on October 15th so don’t miss it!

Open Table

Every Saturday

5p-6p

Free Meal!

Drive through at the Aldersgate building

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

Scan, Clip, and Save for FMS!

Click here to link your Kroger card to FMS!

Car decals available from the school office!