Thank You!

What a wonderful week we have had!  Thank you to all for helping put together every event and bring joy to others.  We are so grateful for the sweet gifts you have brought for us and we treasure your love and prayers.  Thank you!

Here are a few last minute details to remember before the break:

Please let janet.strickland@fpdmacon.org know if your child needs to after-school on Monday. No lunches served in the lunchroom on Monday. 

Noon dismissal for all 3K- 5^th grade.

***Monday- Jeans and favorite Christmas t-shirt or sweater.

                  Sing A Long at 10:30

Students return on January 7th. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Details!

A Christmas Tradition –

*Students arrive in classrooms Thursday night at 6:45.  

What to wear:

Friday- FPD spirit tops and uniform bottoms (2nd grade will leave at 9:45 to go sing at the Baptist Village and will return to the lunchroom by 10:40)

Monday- Christmas casual.. jeans and Christmas sweater or t-shirt for all😊

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale! This year is 50 years of FPD, so it is an awesome year to buy one.

Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com to order your yearbook and the School ID is 1881.

The cost is 80.00.  The deadline is 1/15/21

Make sure to get your yearbook soon!

Blessings

This week we will just leave you with a short post rather than a long newsletter and link.
Mr. McDaniel came to speak to our students today about gratitude and sang some songs with our children.  What a joy!

Thank you for the many ways you have blessed us here at FPD.  It is an amazing place and you are a huge part of that.  We have so much for which to be thankful.

When we return from the Thanksgiving break, we will jump in with both feet and run quickly!
Here are a few things you will want to note:

Our next Bible verse is Matthew 1:21 "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." The students will complete an assessment by writing the reference and using a word bank to fill in missing words in the verse.

Unit 13 will be our next set of spelling words.

*Tomorrow! 11/22-Thanksgiving celebration at 2:15-you are welcome to come if you'd like!  Please send in your assigned item if you have not done so.  Thank you!
*12/12  Elementary Christmas Program at 1:00 and 7:00.
*12/13  2nd grade trip to sing at the Baptist Village and class party (specific times will be sent after the break)
*12/16 Elementary sing-a-long-10:30 a.m. and early dismissal
*NO SCHOOL for elementary on 12/17 or 12/18 as the upper school takes exams

One last thing for you all.  We found a beautifully written article about grief.  Our desire is to provide help and hope to all as we walk alongside the Greene family.  Thank you for loving them so well.
https://lithub.com/our-experience-of-grief-is-unique-as-a-fingerprint/

Principal's Newsletter

               NOVEMBER………2019…………DECEMBER

  LOWER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

BACK PACK MINISTRY…..The local food bank is out of a lot of the foods we need for our backpack ministry. We have some immediate needs if you would like to consider donating. Thank you in advance! IMMEDIATE NEEDS: Vienna sausages, juice boxes, pudding cups, Jell-O cups, oatmeal packs, fruit cups, Capri-suns.   Thank you!!

Upcoming events/Calendar dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 19th- Chapel @ 12:05 -5th grade will lead.

Thanksgiving Holidays- Nov.25th- 29th

Friday, Dec. 6th- Dress Down Day for Mentors Project-$1 donation, jeans.

Thursday, Dec. 12th- Elementary Christmas Program- 1st-5th grades will perform @ 1pm and 7pm. See below for dress/costume info. This program will be live streamed and will be on the FPD website.

Monday, Dec 16th- Elementary Sing A Long @ 10:30. Dismissal 12 noon.

No school for 3k- 5th: Dec 17th, 18th

Christmas Holidays: Dec.19th-Jan. 6th

Jan. 7th- Classes resume for students

2019-Elementary Christmas Program What to Wear:

1st – 4th Grade:

“Sunday Christmas Attire”  …What you would wear to a Sunday Christmas Service

Boys: Khakis and a nice shirt/sweater, dress shoes or boots and a belt. No need for a tie/jacket. No jeans, sweatpants, PJs, sandals, flip-flops.

Girls: A nice Christmas shirt/ sweater, pants/skirt, dress, holiday legging outfit. Nice shoes or boots. No Jeans or PJ’s.

5th Grade: 5th Grade will be wearing costumes to go along with one of the songs we are singing. They will stay in these costumes for the whole show to make things simple. Most of the costumes are provided, with the exception of a few people. Specifics about each child’s costume will be sent to the parents.

5th Grade BAND- Dress as directed by Mr. Baker

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FPD’S VIKING CLUBHOUSE and CREW invite you to:

HAPPY TURKEY CAMP Mon/Tues.- Nov25th and 26th

      8:00am-3:00pm 3K – 5th grade $25 a day/Family max $50

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 MERRY CHRISTMAS CAMP Tues./Wed.-Dec17th and 18th

 8:00am-3:00pm 3K – 5th grade $25 a day/Family max $50

Limited spaces are available for each program.

Email Janet Strickland, FPD Enrichment Program Coordinator,

at janet.strickland@fpdmacon.org to reserve a spot.

 We are thankful for all of our FPD families, our school, and the opportunity to share God’s love each day. May the blessings of hope, peace, and joy fill your hearts throughout this season of gratitude and celebration.

Tidings of comfort and joy!

Wade Putnal

Thursday News

Be sure to look at email today, as we have had to cancel our field trip to the Indian Mounds tomorrow.  We will have a regular Friday (lunch included) so students can wear spirit shirts with their uniform bottoms. 

Also, here is a note from our Backpack Ministry.  Mrs. Takac's class participated in packing bags this week, and Mrs. Stone's class will pack bags next Monday. 

 

Dear Parents,

The local food bank is out of a lot of the foods we need for our backpack ministry. We have some immediate needs if you would like to consider donating. Thank you in advance!

IMMEDIATE NEEDS:

Vienna sausages

Juice boxes

pudding cups

Jello cups

OatmeaL packs

fruit cups

Capri-sun

 

Thank you!

The Backpack Committee

Chapel Reshceduled

We will not have chapel tomorrow, November 12th.  Plan for chapel next Tuesday, November 19th.

Reading Encouragement

Here is a great link Mrs. Darnell sent the elementary teachers.  Check out this  WONDERFUL advice about helping your child with reading (regardless of their ability, but particularly if reading is tough).

Our number one goal in reading is to learn to love reading!  

https://readaloudrevival.com/series-for-struggling-readers/

Counselor's Corner

Counselor’s Corner – October

“Decorations and Costumes”
by Susan Causey, Elementary Counselor

         There are some decorations and costumes which fit for only certain times of the year. Yet, the bible tells us of decorations and costumes that are not only appropriate, but essential every day for living the life the Lord desires for us.

         The decorations are the words of the scripture. In Deuteronomy 11 we are instructed to, “Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the doorframes of your house and on your gates.”

         The costume is the full armor of God found in Ephesians 6. This armor includes the “belt of truth,” “the breastplate of righteousness,” the gospel of peace for the feet, the “helmet of salvation”, and the “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” These you need so that you may stand firm when the battles come.

         What I have learned following a tragedy in my family is that God’s word is alive and it comes flooding back to you when you need it the most. It gives you peace, comfort, an eternal perspective, hope, joy, and trust. Be prepared and prepare your children. Make sure they are outfitted and decorated for the inevitable challenges in life.

Polka Dots

Sing and Dance in Your Polka Dot Pants!  This is the title of one of Eric Litwin's books.  He will visit FPD on November 5th, so plan for your child to wear some sort of POLKA DOTS that day! 

Here is the note from Mrs. Putnal...

Students may wear a polka dot shirt, polka dot pants, polka dot skirt

 (the other part should be uniform), polka dot dress, polka dot

hair bow/ties, …

Our goal is for staff and students to have on a “touch” of polka dots when our author visits😊

Principal's Newsletter

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal

October 3, 2019

Our mission at First Presbyterian Day School is to educate and equip students

to change the world for God’s glory.

LIBRARY NEWS:

If you participated in the Birthday Book Club this year, your child should bring home that special book this week along with a “party in a bag” treat.  I hope your family will enjoy the book together and return it in two weeks so we can put it on the shelves for everybody to enjoy.  Thank you so much for participating!

We are so excited about our visiting author next month, Eric Litwin, on Tuesday, November 5^th.  Have you returned your order form and check if you would like to buy any of his 10 books and have them autographed during his visit?  All forms and money are due by Tuesday, Oct. 8, in time for me to pre-order the books. 

Your child’s author visit will be greatly enhanced if he or she frequents the links below on your phone or iPad.  In these links, your child will hear Eric Litwin reading his books, singing the accompanying songs, and even teaching the kids the dance moves that accompany his songs and books.  Please help your child be the star singer and dancer at Mr. Litwin’s presentation!

ERIC LITWIN VIDEO LINKS:

Eric Litwin Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes   4:24

Eric Litwin and His Four Groovy Buttons   1:16 (Book trailer, not the whole book)

Eric Litwin Rocking in My School Shoes 2   4:45

Eric Litwin Pete the Cat Saves Christmas   1:19 (Book trailer, not the whole book)

Eric Litwin Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants   3:50

Eric Litwin Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants   1:50 (No reading, just song and dance instructions)

Eric Litwin The Nuts Keep Rolling   0:47 (Book trailer, not the whole book)

Eric Litwin The Nuts Bedtime at the Nut House   3:52

Eric Litwin Groovy Joe Ice Cream and Dinosaurs   5:02

Eric Litwin Learn the Groovy Dance   2:59

Eric Litwin Groovy Joe Dance Party Countdown   3:45

Eric Litwin If You're Groovy and You Know It, Hug a Friend  2:17 (audio only – great sing-a-long while reading the book)

Eric Litwin If You're Groovy and You Know It, Hug a Friend  1:21 (Sing-a-long for 2^nd – 5^th grade/words on screen)

Eric Litwin Sing a Nutty Song  2:42

Groovy Joe Stories-Scholastic

REMINDERS:

Backpack Ministry:  Your donations are such a blessing to the children we serve through the backpack ministry!! Please continue to give food items as you are able! Our FPD students bring weekend food to kids every Friday of the school year!! Your help is invaluable!

BOX TOPS: Please continue to send in BOX TOPS. THANK YOU for the great response we have already had with sending in Box Tops so far this year!

If you do not have an FPD Carpool Card, please email Carrie Rogers to print one for you. Having these cards makes carpool time run faster. Thanks! carrie.rogers@fpdmacon.org

Don’t forget! Our cafeteria serves a delicious BREAKFAST every late start Wednesday morning from 7am to 8:45am in the MAC Lobby. Come taste their fabulous biscuits, scones, muffins, omelets, and much more. Skip the lines at the fast food places – join your student for a hearty breakfast at FPD!

The Viking Store has items for all ages, including our own “Viking Bucks” gift card available in any amount!  We have a great selection of short and long t-shirts, uniform-approved outerwear, caps, Tervis Tumblers, and much more. Visit our page at www.fpdmacon.org/TheVikingStore. Open school days 7:45am to 3:30pm and located in the MAC near the cafeteria. Contact Renita at renita.eversole@fpdmacon.org or call 478-477-6505

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

October 4^th- FPD Homecoming game 7:30pm

October 8^th & 22^nd- CHAPEL

October 11^th- PINK OUT Dress Down for United in Pink community outreach. $1 donations    and wear pink.

October 14^th & 15^th – Columbus Day & Student Holiday. No Viking Clubhouse/Viking Crew.

   Faculty In-Service on Tuesday.

October 25^th -Ticket Sales for fall festival begin. Available at morning and afternoon carpools and in the Elementary office.

October 29^th -FALL FESTIVAL … 12- 3pm. Early dismissal 3K – 12^th grades@ 11:45. Lunch will be served before dismissal.

October 30^th - NO LATE START…School day begins at 8:15

** Early Dismissal for 3K- 5^th grades @ 11:45. Lunch will be served before dismissal.

~~After School Enrichment Program -Viking Clubhouse and Viking Crew will be available on both of these early dismissal days- Oct. 29^th and 30^th. Please contact Janet Strickland if you plan for your child to attend. janet.strickland@fpdmacon.org  478-477-6505 etx.164

Map Project

Today your child is bringing home the directions for our first big project.  We have been learning about maps, directions, and features that can be found on maps.  It might be helpful to drive around in your neighborhood or community with your child, to allow them to sketch or take notes and make a rough draft before beginning on the poster board.  We will send home the poster board on Friday, 9/27.  Here are a couple of examples that might help your child get started. One of them is a community map, and the other is a neighborhood map.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences

We had a great time on our first field trip!  We learned about planets, animals, the water cycle, and explored many concepts with this hands-on field trip. 

Thursday, September 12, 2009

Our 2nd Grade newsletter is posted on the right side of the blog!  There are lots of dates you may want to note.  We will let you know when the rest are confirmed. 

Elementary Newsletter from Mrs. Putnal

Please follow the link below to see the latest Elementary Newsletter from Mrs. Putnal: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B5gwWrCYX4FrSOeqCARNiOakMHIBVnK7HGM_BrsCBng/edit?usp=sharing

September 5, 2019

Be sure to check our newsletter today for lots of details in 2nd grade!  Many of you may need to "allow" Adobe Flash on your computer for your child to practice the states.  The site is:
www.sheppardsoftware.com and a link is on the right side of the blog under Map Practice.  Our test is tomorrow and they will have a word bank with the state names.  We enjoyed sharing and learning about these states with the interesting objects brought in for today's State In A Bag! 

Principal's Newsletter

                               LOWER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

                                                                 AUGUST 2019

                                               from Wade Putnal

                                                          

Our first two weeks have been filled with the excitement of welcoming 62 new friends in our Lower School, meeting new teachers, seeing new classrooms, and learning routines and expectations while having lots of fun!

I want to thank you for choosing FPDS as the school home for your children. The teachers and I are happy to share this year with you and yours. From getting out at carpool, to being in the classrooms, having lunch, and playing on the playground we see smiles galore and that speaks volumes of happy learning going on. Please let us know if we can help you with anything.

BREAKFAST 7 :30- 8:30am- Late Start Wednesdays… available to purchase in our very own VIKING lunchroom. Great variety, made to order omelets, biscuits, and more! GREAT WAY to start your child’s day… breakfast at school with them… give it a try. We believe you will enjoy! Mr. Jonas Smith, our new SAGE dining director, invites you to come check it out.

LIBRARY NEWS:  It’s almost BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB time!  A blue flyer will be coming home in signed papers that explains how you may participate.  Mrs. Darnell has more than 300 new books to choose from and hopes you will stop by the Media Center during Open House on August 26^th.  If parents of Wee Vikings, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students would like to participate, feel free to stop by the library after August 26^th.  The new books will be available the rest of the week.  This is such a treat for the children!

😊LOWER SCHOOL Faculty and Staff would love to have parents join us in having 100% participation in donations to FPD’s ANNUAL FUND. Any amount counts, one donation counts for all your children, and you may designate where your donation goes. You may give online or fill out a form to turn in 😊THANK YOU! 😊

UPCOMING DATES:

Sept. 2- Labor Day holiday

Sept.13- $1 donation for JAY’S HOPE - FPD Spirit Shirt and jeans-Dress Down Day

Sept. 20- New Family Dinner before the football game