Elementary News

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal

October 29, 2015

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

to change the world for God’s glory.

v  Dress Down Day TOMORROW – Friday, October 30^th - Students may bring a $1 donation to support “Hats for Hope.” They may wear a hat, jeans or shorts (non-athletic) and an FPD spirit top. All funds will benefit Jay’s Hope, a local organization which supports children with cancer in our community.

v  Upcoming Elementary Chapel dates are Nov. 3^rd and 17^th at 12:05 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Please join us! Our theme for Nov. 3 is “Prayer,” and Dr. Barry Shealy, Assistant Headmaster, will share. On November 17, our theme will be “Helping Parents and Family.”

v  Center for Discovery = “Beyond the Classroom Learning.” Many new classes are beginning in November (next week!) Sign up now at www.fpdmacon.org/center-for-discovery for a complete class detail list. You may also sign up with paper registration forms available in the Elementary office.

v  Congratulations to FPD Elementary for being recognized as the 2015 “Top Participant Average, Jump Rope for Heart Elementary School.” Our school received a check for $250 and a plaque. Thank you so much to Coach Kosater for all your hard work with this project!

v  With cooler weather, please label all things that your child brings to school - water bottles, coats, jackets, lunchboxes, hats, bookbags, and all!

v  Wow! FPD students have turned in more than 8,000 Box Tops! Students will receive a Homework Pass and a surprise visit from Mrs. Putnal! Box Tops earns money for our school to purchase enrichment resources. Way to go!

v  Christmas is coming and 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:

·         Thanksgiving Holidays: November 23^rd – 27^th (Offices closed 25^th- 27^th)

·         December 10^th – Elementary Christmas Program (grades 1-5), 1pm & 7pm, in the Clark Fine Arts Auditorium.

·         Christmas Sing-a-Long: December 18^th, 10:15 am

·         Christmas Holidays: December 21^st - January 4^th, 2016

·         First Day of school in 2016: January 5^th