Division News

General Announcements

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.

Stay in the know with the FWCD Community Hub and the Master Calendar.

The Kindergarten and Lower School Offices are closed for lunch each school day from 11-11:45 a.m. 

Calendar of Events

November 24-28

Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 1

Students Return

December 1-5

Book Fair, Carolyn W. Fierer Library; contact Tammy Wolford for more information.

December 5

Falcon Flyers Concert, 2 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 12

PFA Holiday Sale, Square Gym; contact Angie Contreras or Carrie Moore for more information.

FWCD Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.

December 13

FWCD Ballet: The Nutcracker, 2 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.

General Announcements

Middle School eBook Fair – December 1-5
Mark your calendars! The Middle School will host a Follett eBook Fair from December 1-5. FWCD will receive 20% back in rewards for every dollar spent. Students will receive access information and instructions for creating personal wishlists (and viewing teacher wishlists) on a flyer distributed during library time. Contact Kim Gardner with any questions.

Please notify the Middle School Office ([email protected]) before 2 p.m. if your child has an early dismissal.

Stay in the know with the FWCD Community Hub and the Master Calendar.

Calendar of Events

November 24-28

Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 1-5

Middle School Art Exhibit, Martin Campus Center; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

Middle School Fine Arts Week; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 1

Students Return

Middle School Student Council Toy/Hat/Glove Drive Begins; contact Jennifer Ramos for more information.

Grades 5-8 French Help, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mr. Napier’s room; contact Rob Napier for more information.

Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.

Grade 6 Latin Club, 3:25-4:10 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.

Middle School Visual Arts Reception, 4-6 p.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.

Grades 7-8 Latin Club, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.

Grades 7-8 Show Choir Rehearsal, 4:15-5:30 p.m., Middle School Choir Room; contact Erin Ypya for more information.

December 2

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 Spelling Bee Practice, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Moncrief Library; contact Kim Gardner for more information.

Middle School Choir and Upper School Musical Theatre Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 3

Teacher Appreciation Provided by Grade 7 Parents. 

Grades 7-8 MathCounts, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mr. Ramos’s room; contact Tony Ramos 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.

December 4

Grades 5-8 Spelling Bee Practice, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Moncrief Library; contact Kim Gardner for more information.

Middle School Band/Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., Sid W. Richardson Round Gym; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 5

Grades 6-8 Robotics, 7:10-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.

Grade 5 Field Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo, 8:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.; contact Victoria Bergman for more information.

Grade 8 Advisory Snacks and Outside Privilege, 9:45-10:20 a.m.; contact Kathy Welch for more information.

Grades 7-8 Theatre Performances, 6-7:30 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 8

Grade 5 Robotics, 3:20-4 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.

Grade 6 Latin Club, 3:25-4:10 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.

Grades 6-8 Robotics, 4-4:45 p.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.

Grade 8 Cheer Practice, 4-5:15 p.m., Carter Commons; contact Erin Ypya for more information.

Grades 7-8 Latin Club, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Mr. Hagen’s room; contact Clint Hagen for more information.

Grades 5-8 Como Service Learning, 4:15-6 p.m., Mrs. Arnold’s room; contact Katie Peterson for more information. Como Sign Up Genius 2025-26

December 9

Grades 5-8 Spelling Bee, 8:45-10:20 a.m., Scott Theater; contact Kim Gardner for more information.

Grades 5-8 Writing Lab, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mrs. Burleson’s room; contact Maggie Philpot 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 Help, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mr. Napier’s room; contact Rob Napier for more information.

December 10

Grades 7-8 Bolder Music Festival at Pride of Texas, 8:05 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; contact Melanie Settle for more information.

Grades 7-8 MathCounts, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mr. Ramos’s room; contact Tony Ramos 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.

December 11

Grade 7 Advisory Snacks, 9:45-10:20 a.m., Middle School Uncommons; contact Kathy Welch for more information.

December 12

Grades 6-8 Robotics, 7:10-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.

FWCD Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.

December 13

FWCD Ballet: The Nutcracker, 2 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.

General Announcements

Stay in the know with the FWCD Community Hub and the Master Calendar.

Calendar of Events

November 24-28

Thanksgiving Break, No School

December 1

Students Return

December 2

Middle School Choir and Upper School Musical Theatre Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 3

Upper School Late Start, 9:30 a.m.

Upper School Band and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.

December 10

Senior Parent/Guardian College Counseling Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Upper School Commons; contact Kristin Larsen for more information.

December 12

PFA Holiday Sale, Square Gym; contact Angie Contreras or Carrie Moore for more information.

FWCD Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.

December 13

FWCD Ballet: The Nutcracker, 2 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information.

December 15-16

Upper School Review Days

December 16

End of Quarter 2

Early Dismissal, 2:30 p.m.

December 17-19

Upper School Exams

• December 17: History/Language
• December 18: Science/English
• December 19: Math/Doubletons

December 19

Last Day of Classes

FWCD Ballet Conservatory Winter Recital, 7 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Carrie Cheng for more information. 

December 22-January 6

Winter Break