First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. And--as always--every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.  Here's what you need to know about the big event, which will take place in the  3rd Floor Chapel: April 21st 11-12 April 22nd-24th 8:30-9:30, 12:00-12:30, and 2:00-3:00 April 25th 12:00    Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet--your child's digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child's eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.  If you can't make it to the Fair, then shop at our school's Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and

FPC's schools are in need of a few items this spring. The Preschool copier/printer needs immediate replacing, and the Learning Center is requesting a set (~20-25) of reusable writing tablets for building math and writing skills.  The Education Fund would welcome donations in the form or cash, check, or Amazon gift cards. When making a donation, please put Education in the memo line. Thank you for promoting, encouraging and supporting our school programs at the church!

Learning Center pre-registration opens Feb. 21 for current and church families. It opens on Feb. 27 for new students. Book a tour, save your spot for fall, and prepare for a great school year! Contact reports.alc@gmail.com.

The Preschool waiting list is now open. Save your spot! Registration begins Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. for current families and church families. Registration opens to new students on March 11 at 9:30 a.m. Contact preschoolatfpc@gmail.com.

Contact FPC's Learning Center at reports.alc@gmail.com or 931-648-2665 for information about homeschool classes, test prep assistance, tutoring, and piano lessons. Visit https://fpcclarksville.org/learning-center or https://fpcclarksville.org/preschool. We've got your education needs covered!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place Dec. 10-13. Come after worship from 11 to 12 in the chapel or Mon-Wed 8:30-9:30, 11:30-12:30, and 2-3.

Both the Learning Center and Preschool will have Christmas Spirit Week on Dec. 11 through 14! Join the Preschool for Open House on the 13th at 11 am.  We will have Christmas caroling in the sanctuary along with delicious treats, artwork, and a Book Fair.  The  Scholastic Book Fair  will take place between Dec. 10 through 13. The last day of classes for the Learning Center and the Preschool is December 14th.  The last day is a half-day for the Learning Center. Preschool will not have "extended day" (12:00-2:00) on the 13th or 14th. 

FPC has established an Education Fund for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and supporting our education programs at the church. We serve children from age one in our Preschool to K-12 in our Learning Center and young adults in our Seasons program. Donations to the Education Fund will help us grow this ministry of the church and will enable us to assist families in financial need with scholarships from time to time. (Please put the word "Education" on the memo line of your check or in the gift memo field online.) https://fpcclarksville.org/give Thank you! 

Families, come see what is happening with the students and staff at FPC's Preschool and Learning Center! We will host two Open Houses in October.  Learning Center  Open House Thursday, Oct. 19  2:30-4:00 pm  for Grades 9-12 4:00-6:00 pm for Grades K-8 Preschool Open House Tuesday, Oct. 24  4:00-6:00 pm

The Learning Center, Preschool, church events, and pickleball will take off for Fall Break on October 9-13. Enjoy some rest and relaxation in this gorgeous weather!  Note that all choir practices and Faith Focus are canceled. We will still have Mon. yoga and Wed. Bible Study.

Seasons' Adult Day Care is currently searching for a worker for Monday-Thursday, 9:00-2:00. If you are interested, please contact Ann Waddle. 

Join us on Rally Day Sunday, August 13, to discover exciting opportunities for children and adults to learn, grow, and fellowship in Christ this coming year at FPC. Events include One and Done Choir (rehearsal at 9 am in the sanctuary), Blessing of the Backpacks (during 10 am worship Children's Moment), and Second Sunday Lunch (in Fellowship Hall around 11:15). 

We are so excited to be growing our Sunday School class that meets during the 10:00am service. Volunteers are needed to better serve the needs of all our children in order for them to grow and learn. The class meets for about 20 minutes and all lessons and materials are provided. Please consider volunteering to support our youngest and most enthusiastic learners. Contact Emily Vaughn for more information. Thank you! 

We are still taking registrations for our Kindergarten Readiness camps! They're coming up fast, so contact us now at reports.alc@gmail.com or (931) 648-BOOK (2665)! Kindergarten readiness is specifically structured to ease the transition between preschool and kindergarten. Students will learn how to speak in complete sentences, use fine motor skills, listen and identify, express emotions, play with others, and more. The first camp runs from July 17 to 20, and the second from July 24 to 27. Times are 9 am to 12:30 pm every day. Costs vary for one week or two weeks, depending on how many students you're signing up.

F irst Presbyterian Preschool has over 70 years' experience with meeting the needs of young children ages 1 through PreK in Clarksville! We are state licensed with a qualified staff who meets all state standards. Register your child for the 2023-2024 school year by calling 931-645-0313 or emailing preschoolatfpc@gmail.com.

FPC Learning Center, a homeschool program with over 20 years' experience, is registering students for 2023-2024! We offer small group instruction, time for individual help, a chance to advance at your own pace, and caring, qualified instructors in a stress-free setting. Register by calling 931-648-2665 or emailing reports.alc@gmail.com. Plan a tour before classes are full!

Seasons Day Center for Adults with Special Needs has a few client openings on Mondays/Wednesdays! We are open 9am-2pm. Cost is $300/month with partial scholarships available for all. Call 931.645.6551 or email firstprezoutreach@gmail.com for more info.

The FPC Learning Center offers test prep tutoring to high school and adult students throughout the year. If you are preparing for the ACT, SAT, or ASVAB (military), contact us at reports.alc@gmail.com or 931-648-2665! 

The FPC Learning Center and Preschool are registering students for 2023-2024! The Learning Center offers small group instruction, time for individual help, a chance to advance at your own pace, and caring, qualified instructors in a stress-free setting.  The Preschool offers a safe space with TN licensed teachers for learning play, kindness, and curiosity.  To register, contact 931-648-2665 or reports.alc@gmail.com for the Learning Center and 931-645-0313 or preschoolatfpc@gmail.com for the Preschool. Plan a tour before classes are full!

The FPC Learning Center is proud to offer year-round, 1-on-1 tutoring in all subjects for K-12 students. Our teachers seek to build confidence, bridge the gap, and give each student the chance to excel. Email reports.alc@gmail.com or call 931-648-2665 for details.