Pumpkin Patch Parable

Last week in Bible we learned about God's plan of salvation.  Our memory verse was 1 John 1:9.  Each class also read The Pumpkin Patch Parable and cleaned and carved a classroom pumpkin.  Enjoy a few photos below of our lesson...

Explorer Reminders

A couple of SS dates to remember...

*11/3 Explorer Cut-Outs Due (We will be writing explorer biographies in class this week.)

*11/7 Explorer Matching Quiz (Study guide available on right hand side of blog under Important Documents.)

Mrs. Putnal's Newsletter 10-20-17

Our mission is to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory. LOWER SCHOOL NOTES UPCOMING ELEMENTARY CHAPEL: Tuesday, October 31st @ 12:05. Our sharing time will be about Martin Luther. During October students are learning interesting facts about Martin Luther and the Reformation. All are welcome! CENTER FOR DISCOVERY, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM LEARNING: Many new classes are beginning as November and holiday time approaches. 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. Bring a friend! Upcoming classes include Viking Soccer League, Christmas Art, Tennis Camp, and others. You'll also want to check out our three-day ThanksGiving Camp for Thanksgiving Break. JACKET LABELING REMINDER: With cooler weather PLEASE- take time to make sure your child’s name is in their jackets, sweaters, and coats. We already have a collection of non-labeled items. Also label water bottles, lunchboxes, hats, book bags, and all! Please check the Lost and Found area in the elementary hallway if you are missing items. 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! BOOKS WITH BUDDIES: Please invite friends with students in 3K, PreK, or Kindergarten to join us Thursday, October 26, at 9:30 a.m. for our next Books with Buddies. We'll enjoy story time at our FPD library with Mrs. Darnel and this month also an art activity with Mrs. Jaime Simmons. VIKING STORE: 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. Open school days 7:45am to 3:30pm and located in the MAC near the cafeteria. Email Renita at or call 478-477-6505. DID YOU KNOW? CLASS INTERNATIONAL PALS: All elementary classes in 1st- 5th grades have an FPD International student that their class prays for daily. These students are their International Pals. Throughout the year the younger students make them cards, share goodies, and invite them to their classes to share. We want them to know what it means to be part of the FPD family. GARDENS ARE PLANTED: All classes 3K- 5th grade have cleaned out and planted their fall garden beds. Raised beds are filled with kale, broccoli, lettuces, Swiss chard, cabbage plants and carrot seeds. It will be exciting to watch these plants grow as we look forward to picking and having these for snack times and lunch! What an awesome way to experience this part of God’s creation. MARK YOUR CALENDAR October 20 - Dress Down Day for United in Pink.  Students may bring a $1 donation and wear jeans and a spirit top or a pink top or pink “head to toe!” This Middle Georgia area outreach supports families of those fighting breast cancer October 20 - FPD football vs. Tattnall (away game). Camouflage October 21 - Fall Festival to Fight Against Cancer, benefitting FPD 7th Grade student, Emily Edwards. Southern Charm General Store * 8175 Rivoli Road, Bolingbroke 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Games, Food, Raffle, Bake Sale, Music and more! October 24 - FPD Fall Festival. 12 noon to 3 p.m. Food, games, prizes – Something for everyone! Early dismissal for 3K - 12th grade. Ticket Sales begin Friday, October 20. Available at morning and afternoon carpools and in the Elementary office. Extended Day is available. Please contact Lauren Wrabel if your child does not usually attend ED and you would like for them to attend on either of these days. Lauren.Wrabel@fpdmacon.org. October 25 - Early Dismissal for 3K - 12. Parent Conferences. NO LATE START - On this Wednesday school will begin at 8:15 and end at noon for grades 3K-5th. Upper grades will dismiss at 12:15. Extended Day is available. Please contact Lauren Wrabel if your child does not usually attend ED and you would like for them to attend on either of these days. Lauren.Wrabel@fpdmaocn.org October 26 - Books with Buddies for prospective families. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Preschool children are invited to come for story and activity time in our library.  This month's theme is “Fall in Love with Art.” Mrs. Darnell and Mrs. Simmons will share in the fun! Please invite preschool-age children you know. October 27 - FPD football vs. MDS (home game). Senior Night/Black Out

Clothing Reminder

Parents,
  Please make sure names are put in all your child's sweaters, coats, and jackets. This helps tremendously when clothing is lost. Thanks so much!

Update for This Week

This is a busy week with a different schedule.  Please mark your calendars and let us know if you have any questions...

Tuesday –

*Dismissal/Carpool at 11:50

*Fall Festival from 12:00-3:00 (4^th graders will be dismissed to Fall Festival from the classroom.  If you want your child to meet you somewhere or to go straight to carpool first, please make sure he/she knows the specific plan for the afternoon.)

Wednesday –

*NO LATE START!!! (School begins at 8:15)

*Carpool at 11:50

Thursday –

*Regular schedule

Thank you all for sharing your sweet children with us!  They are working hard, and we’re all enjoying them!  Have a great week!

Backpack Ministry

Mrs. Thigpin's class had so much fun packing bags for the Backpack Ministry with Mrs. Scott last week. What a blessing for our students to be part of such a meaningful ministry!

Landforms Unit Test

Our Landforms unit test will be Thursday, October 26th.  Study tools are located under the important documents tab on the right sidebar of the blog and in student binders. 

Net Classroom Update

Please see below for info on upcoming report cards and net classroom.  Enjoy your weekend!!!

Packing Bags for the Backpack Ministry with Mrs. Rabun's Class

The students had such a great time packing 50 bags to help with the Backpack Ministry.  We look forward to doing more throughout the school year.

Backpack Ministry

Over the next 3 weeks, each 4th grade homeroom will help pack backpacks for our school outreach BACKPACK MINISTRY.  Mrs. Bryant's class packed today with Mrs. Scott.  Enjoy a few photos below...

Click HERE to find out more about the BACKPACK MINISTRY.

Scientific Method Test

Our test for the Scientific Method will be on October 12th.  Click under IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS to find the study tools for this upcoming unit test.

Explorer Projects

Today the children received information about their upcoming SS explorer projects.  They added this info to their SS binders.  We will begin research this week in the computer lab.  Additional parent information about these projects will be coming home in signed papers on Thursday, so please watch for this.  

We are so excited to see the final products which will be due on Friday, November 3rd!!!  For your convenience, copies of this information have also been added under the tab on the right labeled Important Documents.  Thanks so much!