School Calendar
Holiday Caroling Program
All MSFW students, Toddler through Middle School will perform during our annual caroling event. Parents, siblings, grandparents are all welcome to attend.
Last Day of Class for 2024
Last day of classes for 2025. After care will be available as usual.
UE Field Trip: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Following the symphony performance, we will eat in Clyde Warren Park before returning to school.
Western Day
Primary and Elementary students are invited to wear Western Wear in honor of Fort Worth’s western heritage and the Stock Show. Boots, bandanas and hats are fun to wear. Leave the spurs, chaps and toy guns at home please.
Iowa Assessments
All elementary and middle school students will take the Iowa Assessments this week.
Lunar New Year Celebration & Dragon Blessing
Celebration will be on the playground - weather dependent.
UE Field Trip: Dallas World Aquarium
Following the visit to the aquarium, the students will eat lunch in Clyde Warren Park before returning to school.
LE Field Trip: Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Lower Elementary classes travel to the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas by school bus.
School Auction Party
Come celebrate and raise funds for our school. This adults-only event will be held at La Puertita at Joe T Garcia’s .
Middle School Internship Week
Middle School students get internships to gain experience.
Visit Day
Rising 1st grade students will visit Lower Elementary for the day
Rising 4th grade students will visit Upper Elementary for the day
Rising 7th grade students will visit Middle School for the day
Yellow Brick Road Screening for 4 & 5 year olds
Conference Day
Parents meet individual by appointment with their child’s teachers.
Note: All Elementary and Middle School students attend the meeting.
For Primary level families: Complimentary child care is provided during your 20 minute conference meeting with your child’s teacher.
No care is provided for toddler-aged students.
UE Overnight Class Trip
The Upper Elementary class will travel to New Ulm, TX for their four-day, three-night trip to Nature’s Classroom.
Mayfest
MSFW volunteers to support the Lost and Found booth at Mayfest in Trinity Park.
Physical Fitness Fair
All MSFW students, Toddler through Upper Elementary participate in this event. Sponsored by the Middle School, a wide range of athletic activities will be held on the school grounds all morning.
Last Day of Classes - Early Dismissal
Last day of classes. Early dismissal.
11:15 - 11:25 am - All Toddler Students Dismiss
11:25 - 11:35 am - All Primary Students Dismiss
11:35 - 11:45 am - All Elementary and Middle School Students Dismiss
Where is Our Water - TWA Presentation
The Texas Wildlife Association will give presentations to various classrooms entitled, “Where Is Our Water?”
LE Field Trip: Casa Manana
The Lower Elementary classes travel to Casa Manana to see Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Middle School Trip to Nature's Classroom
The Middle School travels to NCI for the week.
UE - 6th Level Students to Catholic Charities
UE Sixth Level Students travel to Cathlic Charities to assemble Angel Baskets for holiday giving.
Middle School Service Learning
The Middle School students travel to Catholic Charities to put together Thanksgiving baskets for their clients.
Open House for Prospective Families
Prospective families as well as current MSFW families with children who will attend a new level next year (i.e. Primary to Lower Elementary) are invited to attend this come and go open house event. Classrooms will be open to tour and teachers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
LE Presentation: North American Art
Representatives from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art will give a presentation to the LE classes on North American Art.
Presentation by the Amon Carter Museum of Art to the LE Classes
Amon Carter will give presentations to the LE classes at MSFW.
Individual Portrait Day
Three-Day toddler students will be professionally photographed for the yearbook. Weather permitting, the photos will be taken on the school grounds.
Make-ups photos are also scheduled for this day.
Individual Portrait Day
All MSFW students will be professionally photographed for the yearbook. Weather permitting, the photos will be taken on the school grounds.
Two-day and five-day Toddlers
All Primary Classes
All Elementary Classes
Middle School
Fall Conference Day
Toddler and Primary parents meet with teachers by appointment.
LE, UE, and MS students and their parents meet with teachers by appointment.
Dad's/Family Night
Dad’s/Families are invited to visit their student’s classroom at this Come and Go event.
Toddler/Primary Parent Ed: "Respectful Parenting" Group Discussion
Parents of MSFW students 18 months through age 4 years old are invited to attend this book discussion. Led by our toddler and primary-level teachers, the group will discuss the book, “Elevating Childcare” by Janet Lansbury. We will methods to help you parent your children.
UE - 4th Level Trip to Waco Mammoth National Monument
4th Level students will travel to Waco Mammoth Nationa Monument. Please pack a sack lunch and filled water bottle. Students may want to wear a hat and apply sunscreen/bug spray before the trip.
LE Field Trip: Log Cabin Village
LE Classes will travel by bus for a presentation at Log Cabin Village
UE Field Trip: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Traveling by bus to the Bureau & Engraving. Return to school by lunch time.
Middle School - After Graduation: Applying to High School
Middle School students and their parents are invited to join the Middle School teachers and former MSFW graduates as we review the steps involved with the high school application process. Bring your questions!
Dianna Hutts Aston - Children's Author Visits
Award-winning children’s book author Dianna Hutts Aston visits the school. She will read one of her books to the primary level children; the elementary level students will learn about the writing process, from concept through to publishing the book.
Primary Parent Ed: The Montessori Kindergarten Year: What to Expect
Primary level parents are invited to attend a presentation by the primary teachers. Meet in the Community Building. RSVP by Oct. 8
American Montessori Society (AMS)/COGNIA Accreditation Team Visit
Accreditation Team from AMS Visits MSFW to conduct accreditation.