Gray 8 Skate Party

Our end of the year fourth grade party was SUCH a success at Gray 8 Skate! Thank you, parents, who helped make this such a fun time! What a great group of 4th graders who we have grown to love dearly and will miss next year!!!

Skating party tomorrow!

Just a reminder to wear socks tomorrow...we will be leaving for our end of the year skating party after lunch. We are so excited!

Fourth Grade Portfolios, Compliment Sheets, and Gift

Your child's portfolio is being sent home today. Each one is full of student writing and other 4th grade projects. In addition to student work, you will find a "compliment sheet" inside the portfolio.  Ask your child to show you his/her compliment sheet and enjoy seeing all the nice things their classmates had to say about them. Portfolios and compliment sheets are sure to be a treasure. Also, be on the lookout for a gift card from the fourth grade team. Hopefully, none of the cards will be lost between the classroom and home! We have enjoyed your children and hope that you will enjoy seeing all the work that is part of the portfolio. 

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal

May 19, 2016

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

Elementary Dress Down Day FRIDAY for our Backpack Ministry. $1, shorts/spirit top (non-athletic shorts, please ☺)

Last-week-of-school elementary dress code: (May be different from Middle/High School)

• May 23 & 24: FPD spirit top and shorts (no athletic shorts; no short-shorts)
• May 25: Favorite T-shirt, shorts, & flip-flops (no athletic shorts; no short-shorts)

Our Elementary Honors Assembly (1st-5th grades) is Monday, May 23rd, at 1:30 pm in the Clark Fine Arts Center. (If your child is receiving a special award, you have been notified.)

“Last Day of School” celebration is WEDNESDAY, May 25th at 10:15 am in the Clark Fine Arts Auditorium. Students may wear a favorite T-shirt, shorts (non-athletic) and flip flops. Early dismissal at 11:45 for 3K, PreK, and K; 12:00 for elementary. No lunch served.

THANK YOU! A big round of applause for our Field Day 2016 co-chairs Lauren Cheek and Mary Huffstetler! Also, special thanks to all the parents who helped make this a great day.

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. Email renita.eversole@fpdmacon.org with questions.

DROP OFF DAYS:

Thurs - Friday, May 19th-20th, 8am-4pm

SALE DAYS:

Mon, May 23rd- Full price – 8am-6pm
Tues, May 24th- Half price – 8am-6pm

PICKUP: Wed, May 25th - 8a-noon

THE VIKING STORE is open Wednesdays this summer from 10a-2p. Come shop while your Viking takes their AR test! Specials: $10 t-shirts, outerwear 20-50% off, and more. We also have short-sleeved Lands’ End polo’s. Check us out before ordering online.

CHECK OUT our SUMMER CAMPS online! Students can explore, play, discover, learn, and create this summer. Classes include sports, crafts, pets, baking, music, Harry Potter - something for everyone! Bring your friends, neighbors, and cousins! For info and registration, visit: www.fpdmacon.org/summercamps/ or email: elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org

SUMMER READING LIST: The list for all grades (3K-5th) is posted on the FPD website: www.fpdmacon.org; Click “FPD Community,” then “Parent Links.” Reading is one of the very best things students can do to grow academically. At FPD, we want students to read daily, enjoy reading, and make reading a great habit! Take time to read aloud to your child and have them read aloud to you also. Building and practicing this habit now will last a lifetime! Summer reading assignments in 1st – 5th grades are required. Students will be held accountable for completing these. Thank you for helping us help your child grow to be a strong reader!

*** COMING UP ***

• 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

Summer Blessings…

It’s hard to believe this school year is coming to a close. The children have grown in so many ways – academically, socially, and spiritually. May summer bring rest and time for rejuvenation.

Please encourage your children to read!! Find things they enjoy reading – and also read aloud to them. You are never too old to listen while someone reads aloud to you, and you can never read too much! Provide plenty of time for them to read aloud to you, as well.

Thank you for entrusting your precious blessings to FPD. Our prayers are with you all for a strong, successful ending to this school year; for safe summer travel; and for sweet times to make memories together! We will miss those who are moving to other places. Prayers will be with you, and come back to see us soon!

All is grace,

Wade Putnal

Special Fourth Grade Visitor

Today fourth grade had the privilege of having Evelyn's dad, Mr. Erick Erickson, visit and share with us many stories of his  vast travels around the world and memories of his childhood adventures living abroad.

Field day fun!

We had such a wonderful time at field day on Friday!  Thank you, parents, for making fun days like this possible for our elementary Vikings!!!!

Welcome, Rising 4th Graders!

To our rising 4th grade students and families: Welcome to our blog page! Please feel free to look around and see what the students before you have enjoyed learning and doing at FPD this school year. Be sure to check out the 3 Summer Reading links under the "IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS" section on the right side of this blog. Also, please enter your email address under "Follow us by Email"  so you will always be aware of news and events in 4th grade. Thanks!

Counselor's Corner May 12, 2016

Click HERE for the latest newsletter from our Elementary Counselor, Susan Causey, titled "No Excuses, Please!"  You will find encouraging words regarding discipline and training your children at home.

4th Grade News - May 2016

Read all about what's happening in the classroom these last few weeks of school in our May newsletter, now posted on the right side of this blog.

Biomes Test Thursday

Please see the Biomes and Animal Adaptations Study Guide under "Important Documents" on the right. Test is Thursday, May 12.

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal

May 5th, 2016

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

Our final Lower School Chapel services are Tuesday, May 10th, 12:05-12:25pm led by 3K, PreK, and K classes; and Monday, May 23rd, our Elementary Honors Assembly (1st-5th grades) at 1:30 pm in the Clark Fine Arts Center. (If your child is receiving a special award, you will be notified by email by the end of the day Monday, May 9th.)

ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) FIELD DAY - Friday, May 13th- 9:15 to 12noon, on the lower practice field, behind tennis courts. Half-day early dismissal for 1st-5th grades. (3K, Pre-K, K students regular school hours, 8:15-3pm.) Don’t forget your sunscreen!!

Class Colors - 1st:ORANGE  2nd:YELLOW  3rd:GREEN  4th:BLUE  5th:“BLACKOUT/TIE-DYE

Last week of school elementary dress code: (May be different from Middle/High School)

• May 23 & 24: FPD spirit top and shorts (no athletic shorts; no short-shorts)
• May 25: Favorite T-shirt, shorts, & flip-flops (no athletic shorts; no short-shorts)

Elementary Dress Down Day is Friday, May 20th – Students may bring $1 and wear spirit tops and jeans/jean shorts. Donations benefit our Backpack Ministry.

News from The Viking Store: Time is running out to shop this school year! Our SALE continues: $10 t-shirt clearance; long sleeve t-shirts 20% off; outerwear 20% off. Check us out for graduation gifts and t-shirts for summer fun. Open 7:45am to 3:30pm.

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! Bring your friends, neighbors, and cousins! For info and registration, visit: www.fpdmacon.org/summercamps/ or email: elizabeth.leslein@fpdmacon.org

LIBRARY NEWS: All books are due and fines should be paid. Lost books can be paid for, and if found this summer and returned in August, a refund will be given. Thanks!

THANK YOU to all who participated in our “Jump Rope for Heart” program. Our school’s total donations were more than $3,000 to the American Heart Association. Third grader Ella Lee was our top participant! Way to go, Vikings!

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. 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: Wed, May 25th - 8a-noon

*** COMING UP ***

• Elementary Field Day (1st–5th grades) – May 13th – 9:15-noon
• May 17th – Athletic physicals for MS and HS sports, 5:30-7:30
• May 21st - FPD Graduation at Ingleside Baptist Church, 12:00 noon
• May 23rd - Elementary Honors Program, 1:30 pm, Clark Fine Arts auditorium. If your child is receiving a special award, you will be notified by email.
• 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

May Monday Math dates

May 9
May 16

Summer Reading Requirements

Every FPD student is encouraged to read LOTS this summer! Please check the school website for details regarding your child’s required reading and book reports to be completed for ALL rising students in 1^st-5^th grade.

***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.

Counselor's Corner

Click HERE for a link to our latest newsletter from Susan Causey titled "Family Time." Good words for helping families bond and encourage one another.