Division News
Lower School Division News
All parents, guardians and visitors to the Lower School should check in with Sherrilan Gilley in the reception area of the Annie Richardson Bass Lower School Building.
To notify the Lower School Office of same-day early dismissals, please fill out the Lower School Early Dismissal Request Form. Sherrilan Gilley or Beverly Michael will then notify the child's teacher to ensure that they are in the office ready to be picked up at the designated time.
Please note the Kindergarten and Lower School Offices are closed for lunch each school day from 11-11:45 a.m.
February 21
SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION, 7 p.m. FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
February 22
SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
February 24-March 4
Founders' Day Donation Drive; click here to find out what to bring.
February 25
Grade 2 Field Trip; contact your student's teacher for more information.
February 27
Lower School Spelling Bee, 8:30 a.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Kelly Jenkins for more information.
February 28
Grade 2 Poetry Explosion, 8:30 a.m., Harrison Commons; contact your student's teacher for more information.
March 1
Grade 1 Field Trip; contact your student's teacher for more information.
March 6
Founders' Day, 10:15 a.m., Round Gym, all students wear their Quad t-shirt and uniform bottoms; contact Mallory Sample for more information.
March 11
Grade 4 Ellis Island, 5:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact your student's teacher for more information.
March 12
Class Pictures; contact Lisa Wallace for more information.
Grade 2 Community Heroes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Harrison Commons; contact your student's teacher for more information.
March 13
Grades 2-4 Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day Parent Preview, Grades 2-3, 8:30 a.m. and Grade 4, 9:30, FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
March 14
Grades 1-4 Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day, 8 a.m.; contact [email protected] for more information.
Early Dismissal, noon
March 17-21
Spring Break, No School
Middle School Division News
Please notify the Middle School Office at 817.302.3214 before 2 p.m. if your child has an early dismissal.
February 21
SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION, 7 p.m. FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
February 22
SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
February 23
Grade 5 Parent/Guardian Social at Ridglea Country Club; contact your PFA Room Representatives for more information.
February 24-March 4
Founders' Day Donation Drive; click here to find out what to bring.
February 24
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-8, Como Service Learning, 4:15-6 p.m., Mrs. Arnold’s room; contact Debby Arnold for more information. COMO Service Learning SignUpGenius Link
Grades 6-8 Team Latin, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
February 25
Grades 5-8 Writing Lab, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Burleson’s room; contact Lynnette Burleson for more information.
Grade 8 Mesa Espanola, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Casanova’s room; contact Angeles Casanova for more information.
Grades 5-6 The Forum Latin/History Club, 3:20-4:10 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
Grades 5-6 Spanish Study Hall, 3:50-4:30 p.m., Mrs. Ramos’s room; contact Jennifer Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
February 26
Grades 5-8 Awesomeness Initiative Day, Abbreviated Schedule; contact Hester Burdman for more information.
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-6 Math Olympiads, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Lampka’s room; contact Catherine Lampka for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
February 27
Grades 7-8 MathCounts meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos's room; contact Tony Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
February 28
Grades 5-8 Robotics, 7:15-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grade 8 Meeting with Paula Weatherholt, Assistant Head of Upper School, 9:45-10:20 a.m., Goff Room of the Fischer Dining Pavilion; contact Lynnette Burleson for more information.
Grades 7-8 Show Choir Students to Lone Star Show Choir Invitational at Keller Central High School, 4-11 p.m.; contact Erin Ypya for more information.
March 1
TSJCL Area C Convention, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sign Up to Volunteer; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
March 3
Grade 6 Teacher Appreciation Lunch; contact your PFA Room Representatives for more information.
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-8 Como Service Learning, 4:15-6 p.m., Mrs. Arnold’s room; contact Debby Arnold for more information. COMO Service Learning SignUpGenius Link
Grades 6-8 Team Latin, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
March 4
Grades 5-8 Writing Lab, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Burleson’s room; contact Lynnette Burleson for more information.
Grade 8 Mesa Espanola, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Casanova’s room; contact Angeles Casanova for more information.
Grades 5-8 French Students Mardi Gras Activities, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Rob Napier for more information.
Grades 5-6 Spanish Study Hall, 3:50-4:30 p.m., Mrs. Ramos’ room; contact Jennifer Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
March 5
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
March 6
Grades 7-8 MathCounts meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos classroom; contact Tony Ramos for more information.
Founders' Day, 10:15 a.m., Round Gym, all students wear their Quad t-shirt and uniform bottoms; contact Mallory Sample for more information.
NJHS Officers Meeting During Lunch, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Spikes room; contact Christine Spikes for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
March 7
Grades 5-8 Deadline for Talent Show Entries to Mrs. Arnold; contact Debby Arnold for more information.
Grades 5-8 Robotics, 7:15-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grade 5 Day Trip to Fossil Rim, 7:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; contact Michael Parker for more information.
Grades 7-8 Show Choir Students at Southlake Showdown Show Choir Competition, 4-11 p.m., Caroll Performing Arts Center; contact Erin Ypya for more information.
March 10
Grade 5 Music Courses Change for Quarter 4; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
Grades 5-8 NJHS All-Member Meeting After Assembly, 10 a.m., Carter Commons; contact Christine Spikes for more information.
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 6-8 Team Latin, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
March 11
Grade 5 Falcon Focus, 8:15-9:45 a.m., Goff Rooms; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grades 5-8 Writing Lab, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Burleson’s room; contact Lynnette Burleson for more information.
Grade 8 Mesa Espanola, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Casanova’s room; contact Angeles Casanova for more information.
Grades 5-6 The Forum Latin/History Club, 3:20-4:10 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s classroom; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
Grades 5-8 Middle School Talent Show Previews, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Middle School Choir Room; contact Erin Ypya for more information.
Grades 5-6 Spanish Study Hall, 3:50-4:30 p.m., Mrs. Ramos’ room; contact Jennifer Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
March 12
Grades 5-8 Awesomeness Initiative Day, Abbreviated Schedule; contact Hester Burdman for more information.
Grades 5-8 Class Pictures Taken During Lunch/Recess; contact Kathy Welch for more information.
Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grades 5-6 Math Olympiads, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Lampka’s room; contact Catherine Lampka for more information.
Grades 5-8 Middle School Talent Show Previews, 3:30-4:30 p.m., MS Choir Room; contact Erin Ypya for more information.
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
March 13
Grades 7-8 MathCounts meeting, 7:30-8 a.m., Mr. Ramos classroom; contact Tony Ramos for more information.
Grades 7-8 Study Hall Power Hour, 4-5 p.m., Mrs. Carrillo’s room; contact Gaby Carrillo for more information.
March 14
Grades 5-8 Robotics, 7:15-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
Grade 7 Honors Spanish students visit Dolores Huerta Elementary with Mrs. Arnold, 8:15-10:30 a.m.; contact Debby Arnold for more information.
Grades 5-8 Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day, 11 a.m.; contact [email protected] for more information.
All Middle School students may invite their Grandparents or Grandfriends for Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day. Students will arrive at school at the regular start time (8:05) for a half-day of classes. At 11 a.m., their grandparent/friend will meet them in the Middle School Commons area for a brief presentation by Mr. Blan and others. Once the presentation is finished, the student is free to show their grandparent/friend their Middle School classrooms and meet their teachers. The students are welcome to leave with their grandparent/friend (or parent) after they have toured. Special parking and golf cart assistance will be available for our special guests. Those students not participating in Grandparent’s Day will be dismissed as usual to carpool areas at 11 a.m.
Middle School Dismissal at 11 a.m.
Grades 5-6 After School Carpool will be at the Moncrief Library.
Grades 7-8 After School Carpool will be at the Upper School Carpool Circle.
March 17-21
Spring Break, No School
Upper School Division News
FWCD Test Prep Course for Rising Juniors
FWCD is now accepting registration for the Fall 2025 FWCD Test Prep course. This course is designed to help junior students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. It will meet on eight Saturdays (10:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m.) from August 23 to October 18. Sign up for the Test Prep Course Today. Read the original communication for complete information.
February 21
SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION, 7 p.m. FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
February 22
SIX THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
February 24-March 4
Founders' Day Donation Drive; click here to find out what to bring.
February 26
Upper School Late Start, 9:30 a.m.; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
February 28
Cooking for a Cause Bake Sale, 10:15 a.m., Upper School Commons; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
March 1
TSJCL Area C Convention, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sign Up to Volunteer; contact Clint Hagen for more information.
March 6
Founders' Day, 10:15 a.m., Round Gym, all students wear their Quad t-shirt and uniform bottoms; contact Mallory Sample for more information.
March 7
Early Release, 2 p.m.; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
March 12
Class Photos; contact Lisa Wallace for more information.
March 14
Early Release, 3:20 p.m.; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
March 17-21
Spring Break, No School
