Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Elementary News April 21, 2016

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal
April 21st, 2016

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

ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) FIELD DAY - Friday, May 13th- 9:15 to 12noon. Half-day early dismissal for 1st-5th grades. (3K, Pre-K, K students regular school hours, 8:15-3pm.)

Bracelets for “Haitian Hope” and “Threads of Hope” are on sale now for $2 in the office. Proceeds will benefit these ministries to the poor in Haiti and the Philippines.

CHECK OUT our SUMMER CAMP brochure online! Through FPD’s Center for Discovery, students can explore, play, discover, learn, and create this summer. Classes include sports, crafts, pets, baking, music, Harry Potter - there is something for every student! All are hosted on our campus by caring instructors who teach according to FPD’s Core Values. Bring your friends, neighbors, and cousins! For info and registration, visit: www.fpdmacon.org/summercamps/ or email: elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org

FPD’s uniform consignment sale is May 23rd – 24th in the MAC. You may buy and sell new and/or gently-used FPD uniform items, any item purchased in The Viking Store, and other school-related items. For security issues, we ask that items with an FPD logo not be donated locally. Any FPD item can be donated to the school year-round, by dropping off at The Viking Store or school office. Tax donation letters available. Email renita.eversole@fpdmacon.org with questions.
DROP OFF DAYS:                              
Mon - Wed, May 16th-18th, 8am-6pm            
Thurs - Friday, May 19th-20th, 8am-4pm
SALE DAYS:
Mon, May 23rd- Full price – 8am-6pm
Tues, May 24th- Half price – 8am-6pm
PICKUP DAY: Wed, May 25th - 8a-noon

SUMMER READING – Every FPD student is encouraged to read LOTS this summer! Please check the website for details regarding your child’s required reading and book reports to be completed for ALL rising students in 1st-5th grade.
(Those entering grades 4-6 are required to read several select books listed here, which will be on sale at our Summer Reading Book Fair in the Media Center soon.)
***Entering 4th grade: Students must choose ONE: Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo; Hatchet by Gary Paulsen; The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis; OR Lunch Money by Andrew Clements
***Entering 5th grade: Students must read Frindle by Andrew Clements.
***Entering 6th grade: Students must read Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
There will be other required books as well. Check the school website for details.

MOMS: The parenting conference at First Presbyterian Church is Wed., May 11th, with Ginger Hubbard, author of “Don’t Make Me Count to Three!” on. Register before May 4 via email: msanchez@fpcmacon.org.

CAMP WOODMEN: Children ages 8-15 may enjoy this 5-day, overnight camp June 6-10, at Camp Kaleo in Monroe County, sponsored by Woodmen of the World. Activities include obstacle course, archery, kayaking, games, fishing and swimming. Call 478-719-3958 or email: jrspires@woodmen.org for more info.

The Viking Store News: We’re the perfect place for end-of-year or graduation gifts. We carry red & black nail polish/decals, Pomchie brand hair accessories, washable lanyards, car accessories, FPD Spikes for drinks in the sand, and T-shirts for summer fun. On Sale now: $10 T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts 20% off; outerwear 20% off. Open school days 7:45a – 3:30p in the MAC lobby.

THANK YOU for donating during our Goodwill Donation contest. FPD Elementary tied for first place and received a generous check! Mrs. Justice’s 3rd grade class won for highest classroom participation percentage and will receive a pizza and ice cream party!

*** COMING UP ***
·        5th Grade trip to Washington, DC – April 25-29
·        4th Grade trip to Tybee Island (Burton 4H Center) – April 27-28
·        MC900338158[1]All library books are due Wednesday, May 4th.
·      Elementary Field Day (1st – 5th grades) – May 13th – 9:15-noon
·      May 21st - FPD Graduation at Ingleside Baptist Church, 12:00 noon
·      May 23rd - Elementary Honors Program, 1:30 pm, Clark Fine Arts auditorium
·      May 24th – 5th Grade Graduation, 7 pm, Clark Fine Arts auditorium

·      May 25th - NO LATE START – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Half day/early dismissal at 11:45; Year-end celebration at 10:15 am; no lunch served

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