Division News
Lower School 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
October 11
Supporting CAST Character Tea, 2-3:30 p.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center, RSVP; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
October 13
Fall Break, No School
October 14
Fueling Falcons: Nutrition Tips for Every Age, 8:15 a.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center; contact Amy Witten for more information.
October 15
PFA Pumpkin Patch Silent Auction Opens, closes at noon on October 16; contact Jennifer Brezina or Roseanne Sherrieb for more information.
October 16
Kindergarten Field Trip; contact your child's teacher for more information.
PFA Pumpkin Patch, 7:30 a.m., Outside Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center; contact Jennifer Brezina or Roseanne Sherrieb for more information.
Alumni Awards Reception and Dinner, 6 p.m.; RSVP by Sunday, October 12, $40 ticket; $25 for faculty and staff
October 17
End of Quarter One
All-School Homecoming Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m., Round Gym; contact Courtney Corbeille Krauss '06 for more information.
Homecoming Activities:
- Campus Tour, 4 p.m., Meet in the Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building
- Current and Former Faculty/Staff and Alumni Reception, 5 p.m., Martin Campus Center
- Falcon Alley, 6 p.m.
- Alumni Nest Open House, 6 p.m.
- Football Game (kick off at 7 p.m.) and Halftime Recognition of Alumni Athletes from the Class of 2020
October 18
Homecoming Activities:
- Art Class with Upper School Visual Art Teachers Jerry Mahle and Emily Arnold, 9 a.m.; RSVP
- Alumni Nest Open House, 9 a.m.
- Alumni Family Picnic on the Bird Baker Family Lower School Playground, noon.; RSVP by Sunday, October 12, $10 for boxed lunch
October 22
JK-12 Yearbook Retake/Makeup Pictures, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Lisa Wallace for more information.
Lower School Early Dismissal, noon
October 23
Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School
October 24
Grades 3-4 Red Ribbon Fun Run, 8:20 a.m.; contact Shelley Rains for more information.
Middle School Division News
General Announcements
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
October 13
Fall Break, No School
October 14
Grades 5-8 Costume Contest Entry Forms Available in the Office; contact Jennifer Ramos for more information.
Fueling Falcons: Nutrition Tips for Every Age, 8:15 a.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center; contact Amy Witten 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 5-8 Elf Jr. Rehearsals, Mondays through Fridays, 4-6 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Sarah Hughes for more information.
October 15
PFA Pumpkin Patch Silent Auction Opens, closes at noon on October 16; contact Jennifer Brezina or Roseanne Sherrieb for more information.
Grades 7-8 MathCounts, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mr. Ramos’ 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.
October 16
PFA Pumpkin Patch, 7:30 a.m., Outside Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center; contact Jennifer Brezina or Roseanne Sherrieb for more information.
Alumni Awards Reception and Dinner, 6 p.m.; RSVP by Thursday, October 9, $40 ticket; $25 for faculty and staff
October 17
End of Quarter 1
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 7:10-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
All-School Homecoming Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m., Round Gym; contact Courtney Corbeille Krauss '06 for more information.
Homecoming Activities:
- Campus Tour, 4 p.m., Meet in the Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building
- Current and Former Faculty/Staff and Alumni Reception, 5 p.m., Martin Campus Center
- Falcon Alley, 6 p.m.
- Alumni Nest Open House, 6 p.m.
- Football Game (kick off at 7 p.m.) and Halftime Recognition of Alumni Athletes from the Class of 2020
October 18
Homecoming Activities:
- Art Class with Upper School Visual Art Teachers Jerry Mahle and Emily Arnold, 9 a.m.; RSVP
- Alumni Nest Open House, 9 a.m.
- Alumni Family Picnic on the Bird Baker Family Lower School Playground, noon.; RSVP by Thursday, October 9, $10 for boxed lunch
October 20
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 5-8 Elf Jr. Rehearsals, Mondays through Fridays, 4-6 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Sarah Hughes for more information.
Grade 8 Cheer practice, 4-5:15 p.m., Carter Commons; 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.
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
October 21
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.
Fall Play Preview, 6 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
October 22
Grades 5-8 First Quarter Report Card Grades Go Live
JK-12 Yearbook Retake/Makeup Pictures, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Lisa Wallace for more information.
Grades 7-8 MathCounts, 12:20-12:45 p.m., Mr. Ramos’ 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.
Fall Play, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets.
October 23
Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School
Fall Play, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets.
October 24
Grades 6-8 Robotics, 7:10-7:50 a.m., Mrs. Ringgenberg’s room; contact Jamie Ringgenberg for more information.
October 25
Fall Play, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets.
Upper School Division News
General Announcements
Stay in the know with the FWCD Community Hub and the Master Calendar.
Calendar of Events
October 13
Fall Break, No School
October 14
Fueling Falcons: Nutrition Tips for Every Age, 8:15 a.m., Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center; contact Amy Witten for more information.
October 15
PFA Pumpkin Patch Silent Auction Opens, closes at noon on October 16; contact Jennifer Brezina or Roseanne Sherrieb for more information.
October 16
PFA Pumpkin Patch, 7:30 a.m., Sid W. Richardson Visual Arts Center; contact Jennifer Brezina or Roseanne Sherrieb for more information.
Class-Level Events:
- Grade 9: Community Service
- Grade 10: PSAT
- Grade 11: PSAT
- Grade 12: Ropes Course
Grades 9 and 12 Dismiss at 2:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Reception and Dinner, 6 p.m.; RSVP by Thursday, October 9, $40 ticket; $25 for faculty and staff
October 17
All-School Homecoming Pep Rally, 2:30 p.m., Round Gym; contact Courtney Corbeille Krauss '06 for more information.
Homecoming Activities:
- Campus Tour, 4 p.m., Meet in the Peter A. Schwartz Administration Building
- Current and Former Faculty/Staff and Alumni Reception, 5 p.m., Martin Campus Center
- Falcon Alley, 6 p.m.
- Alumni Nest Open House, 6 p.m.
- Football Game (kick off at 7 p.m.) and Halftime Recognition of Alumni Athletes from the Class of 2020
October 18
Homecoming Activities:
- Art Class with Upper School Visual Art Teachers Jerry Mahle and Emily Arnold, 9 a.m.; RSVP
- Alumni Nest Open House, 9 a.m.
- Alumni Family Picnic on the Bird Baker Family Lower School Playground, noon.; RSVP by Thursday, October 9, $10 for boxed lunch
Upper School Students Homecoming Dance, 8 p.m., Outside Visual Arts Center
October 20
Fall Play Tech Rehearsal, 4 p.m., FWCD Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
October 21
Class of 2026 Composite Pictures, 8 a.m.-12:12 p.m., Schwartz Room; contact Christy Lennox for more information.
College Financial Planning and Scholarship Night, 6-7:30 p.m., All Saints' Episcopal School; contact Kristin Larsen for more information.
Fall Play Preview, 6 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information.
October 22
JK-12 Yearbook Retake/Makeup Pictures, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Martin Campus Center; contact Lisa Wallace for more information.
Fall Play, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets.
October 23
Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School
Fall Play, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets.
October 25
Fall Play, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Scott Theater; contact Lindy Heath for more information. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets.
