Wear Red!

We hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your families!  Remember that our 4th graders will lead chapel on Tuesday at 12:05.  We would love for you to join us!  There will be plenty of seating in the back half of the auditorium, especially since the 4th grade students will be on the stage. We are also asking students to please wear a RED uniform shirt on Tuesday for our Christmas chapel.

Thanks so much!  The 4th Grade Teachers

We're getting ready....

Remember.... Plan on joining us for chapel on Tuesday, December 1st at 12:05 p.m.

Manners Luncheon Pictures

The children had a wonderful time at this week's manners luncheon!  Thank you, parents, for making educational experiences like this available to our students!!!  Enjoy a few pictures of our day below...

Counselor's Corner

Click HERE for a link to our latest newsletter from Susan Causey, our elementary counselor. She describes how a child's self-esteem will flourish as they are taught how to love and serve others, building confidence in God's faithfulness.

Manners Luncheon Reminder

Manners Luncheon

Wednesday, November 20th

We are so excited about our manners luncheon that will be held on Wednesday! Remember, students are allowed to wear church clothes to school that day--please no jeans, t-shirts, flip flops, etc. School uniforms are also perfectly acceptable for the luncheon, if that is what your student prefers to wear. 

Thank you to our fabulous host homes for making this off-campus lunch possible! We are looking forward to a great time as we put into practice some of the things that we have learned during our manners unit! 

 As Emerson wrote, “Life is short, but there is always enough time for courtesy!”

Weather & Climate Test

Test is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th. Please see Study Guide under "Important Documents" on the right.

4th Grade to Lead Chapel

We are so excited about the opportunity students will have to lead chapel on December 1st.  Your child is bringing home a copy of his/her lines.  Please begin rehearsing these at home.  The copy of lines should be returned to school each day, as we will be using these to rehearse in the classroom as well.  

Thank you so much, and we hope you will be able to join us on 12/1 at 12:05 in the auditorium.  

The 4th Grade Teachers

Digestion Models

Enjoy a few photos below from our time in the science lab this week. The students used lengths of yarn to replicate the esophagus, the large intestine, and the small intestine. They had a great time and learned so much during the process!

Explorer Projects

The children did a wonderful job with their explorer projects this year! We are so proud of them!  Stop by our hallway to sneak a peek...

Elementary News

Lower School Newsletter 

from Wade Putnal

November 12^th, 2015

Our mission at First Presbyterian Day School is to educate and equip studentsto change the world for God’s glory.

   Our “Sip and See” Open House (3K-5^th Grade) is Tuesday, November 17^th and also Thursday, November 19^th. Friends may Drop In from 9am-11am for coffee and tours, to see our students and teachers engaged in learning. Please invite your families, friends, and neighbors to come discover why FPD is a “Great Place to Be!”

   LATE ARRIVALS reminder: If your child arrives to school after 8:15 am (8:50 am on late-start Wednesdays) they should enter school at the front Elementary office, and they need to be signed in as well. Thank you.

   Thank you for helping us not disturb student instruction and learning time by refraining from knocking on hallway doors that are locked. These doors are locked for the safety of all teachers and students. If you need to enter the building, please come to the front Elementary Office and sign in.

   The Elementary Christmas program, “Christmas in Central Park” is only a few weeks away! Performances are Thursday, December 10^th at 1 and 7pm. All students in 1^st – 5^th grade will be involved. Also, check out the FPD Music Room blog at www.fpdmusic.com where all song lyrics are under the “Special Programs and Events” tab. Costume Information:

§  1^st-4^th grade Boys & Girls and 5^th Grade Chorus and 5^th Grade Band members: Students should wear blue jeans or black pants, a long-sleeve top in red, green, or white (small print is fine, but no logos, please), and a winter scarf (any color is fine.) They are going to be dressed as neighborhood kids at an outdoor Christmas party. Please wear this to school on Thursday, December 10^th.

§  Shoes: Everyday school shoes (tennis shoes) are fine.

§  Questions? Email Mindy Krejci at mindy.krejci@fpdmacon.org

   Moms in Prayer meets Monday, Nov. 16^th at 12:30 in the elementary multi-purpose room. Come join other FPD parents to lift up our students, families, faculty, administrators, and staff to the Lord in prayer.

   

   Christmas is coming! The Viking Store has tons of gift ideas - including “Viking Bucks” $$ cards! We have uniform-approved outerwear and short-sleeved Lands’ End polo shirts. Order your personalized Christmas ornaments and football jerseys now to ensure Christmas delivery. Check out our FPD spirit wall hangings to decorate your Vikings’ room, plus a great selection of automobile plates. *Be sure to look for the “Christmas Gift Guide” flyer in this week’s signed papers.* Facebook: FPD-The Viking Store or www.fpdmacon.org/TheVikingStore. Open 7:30a -3:30p in the MAC.     

   FPD CARES! Did you know that there is a group of FPD parents and friends who count it a privilege to regularly pray for you? This group is committed to pray for our school and the needs of our FPD family. You are welcome to send in any request which will confidentially be passed along to our prayer partners. Email: fpdprayer@gmail.com

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

   The FPD Middle School Robotics Team is collecting used household batteries of any size for a recycling project. You may bring batteries to the Elementary Office through December 4. Thanks for your help in this environmental awareness project!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

·        Lower School Chapel: November 17^th and December 1^st - 12:05 pm. Join us!

·        Dress Down Day for Casa Hogar Orphanage in Acapulco, Mexico: Fri., Nov. 20^th

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

  

May God continue to bless you and your family. May FPD continue to be a place where we all can show God’s love each and every day.

We are so thankful for the families, students, and staff at our school.

Enjoy making memories with family and friends over the coming holidays!

With a grateful heart,

Wade Putnal

Weather & Climate Vocabulary

A list is located under Important Documents on the right side of this blog. Quiz is set for November 12th.

4th Grade News

Our November newsletter can be found in the box on the right side of this blog. Check out what's coming up in 4th grade!

Counselor's Corner

Click HERE for a link to the latest newsletter from our elementary counselor, Susan Causey, as she relates how to turn your child's hurt into strength.