DECEMBER 2018
Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal
Our mission at First Presbyterian Day School is
to educate and equip students
to change the world for God’s glory.
The Elementary Christmas program is
Thursday, Dec.6th at 1:00 and 7:00 pm. The title of this year’s program is “A Cozy Cottage.” All
students in grades 1-5 are involved. The costume for all children 1st-5th
for both shows, will be pajamas
(or pajama-like outfits, such as sweatpants and
a t-shirt.) There is no need to
purchase pajamas for the program--they do not have to be Christmas-themed
or anything special. Christmas-themed is ok, but NOT required.
Children should wear PJ’s and regular school shoes to school
on Dec.6th.
**The 1:00 pm performance will be
live streamed for grandparents and friends to
DRESS DOWN- Friday, December 7th- $1 Donations for local Wesley Glen Ministries>>>
Elementary students may wear a Christmas
sweater/shirt or Viking spirit shirt and jeans.
Wesley Glen Ministries is a private, not for profit agency of the
South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church,
dedicated to serving adults with developmental disabilities.
Wesley Glen provides comfortable, secure homes with round-the-clock
care, nutritious meals, safe and reliable transportation, and support
for daily living. Our week day program Cornerstone allows participants
to learn, grow, and socialize with each other.
BACKPACK MINISTRIES: The local food bank is VERY low, so please send Vienna sausages, oatmeal/ grits packages,
applesauce, and juice boxes/pouches.
Thanks for helping as we minister to needy
children in our community. The Lower School donations make it possible for our
high school students to meet the needs of the Backpack group they serve at Rosa
Taylor Elementary School. THANK YOU for giving!
Christmas
is coming, and The Viking Store has
all sorts of items for any-age Viking, including “Viking Bucks” gift cards
available in any amount! Get ready for cooler weather with uniform-approved
outerwear and scarves. We have so many new products including Viking room
decorations, mirrored car tags, Christmas ornaments, jewelry and stuffed bears
wearing a cheerleading uniform or letterman’s jacket. We have lots of stocking
stuffers too! Visit us at
www.fpdmacon.org/tvs and “like us” on Facebook @ FPD-The Viking Store. Open
school days 7:45am- 3:30pm. Located in the MAC near the cafeteria. We are open
during most home Varsity basketball games. We accept credit cards except
American Express.
**The Viking Store
will be open until 3:30pm on Thursday, Dec. 6th, during the
Elementary Christmas music program. This is a great time for parents and
grandparents to shop!
LOOKING
for a great gift…. Books! Children that are read to and read with someone on a
daily basis have a marked increase in their literacy, writing, and
comprehension skills.
READING to and with your child every chance you
get is one of the greatest gifts you can give
them! We encourage students to always
have a book in their book bag. A great time for AR reading is before or after
school.
MARK
YOUR CALENDAR:
·
Thursday, December 13th is a full
day for 3K- 5th grade.
·
Christmas
Sing-a-Long~~4th
Grade Chapel Presentation for Lower School (3K- 5th grade)-
Friday, December 14th @ 10:30 am
·
Last Day of School for 3K- 5th grade – Friday, December
14th -12 noon dismissal. No lunch
served.
·
Viking Clubhouse & Crew is available Friday, December 14th until 6pm.
Please contact Sally Anne Lancour if your child will attend. They will need to bring a lunch/drink on
this day.
·
Christmas
Holidays for
Lower School (3K- 5th grade)- December 17- January 3rd
· NEW this year… Christmas
Camp Days! Great price! Great
days for parents to get last minute errands run.
Leaders:
Sally Anne Lancour and Landis Mauldin.
Registration
required. Sign up now! Limited space!
***$25 a day or $45 max per family
per day
Christmas Camp Days
Monday, Dec 17th and Tuesday, Dec.18th
8:00am-3:00pm
For FPD
students in 3K- 5th
** Bring a lunch and a drink
Monday Dec. 17
PJ’s, Christmas Games, and The Polar Express! Have
fun wearing PJ’s all day! Laugh with friends while playing fun games! Warm up
with hot chocolate and candy canes while watching “The Polar Express” movie.
Tuesday
Dec. 18
Christmas with the 5 Senses Come
enjoy engaging activities using your 5 senses to experience Christmas! We will
see, smell, taste, touch and hear as we play in centers with friends. Reading,
singing Christmas songs, creating crafts, and tasting yummy Christmas snacks
will be part of the fun!
**3rd- 5th Graders: Sign up
and get to be official elf helpers. You will receive a special “elf” prize for
joining!
Please label all jackets, coats,
sweaters, hats, mittens, lunchboxes, etc. All unclaimed/unlabeled items will be removed during the Christmas
holidays. Please check the Lost & Found rack for missing items.
DRESS CODE Reminders:
Socks, tights, and leggings should be solid red, white, black or gray. All
accessories (hairbows, headbands, etc) should also be school approved colors.
Boys hair should not cover ears or eyes and should not touch collar.
Class Photographers: If you have photos of your child’s field
trips and other school-related activities to share, please send to your child’s
teacher throughout the year. Thanks so much!
LUNCH
PLAN: If your child is not on a 3-day or 5-day
dining plan, and they eat in the lunchroom at any time, please email
Carrie.Rogers@fpdmacon.org or send a note to the Elementary Office to let us
know so that we may add the $7.00 charge to your billing statement.
A student may be added to the 3 or 5 day plan
at any time. Please contact: cindy.martin@fpdmacon.org if you would like to add your child to the
dining program.
2019
·
First Day of School in 2019 – Monday, January
7, 2019
·
MLK Holiday – Monday, January 21st, 2019– No
School
·
Please invite your friends to our upcoming FPD
PREVIEW DAY for Prospective Families:
FPD Open House, 3K-12th grade, Sunday,
January 27th, 2019, from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm in the Clark Fine Arts Center
lobby. If you know anyone that you’d like us to contact, email: admissions@fpdmacon.org
2nd Annual Dick Frame 5K and
1 Mile Fun Run to Benefit ALS
Date: Saturday, January 5th,
2019
Time: Registration
Opens at 7:00 a.m.; 5K at 8:30 a.m.; 1 mile fun run at 9:00 a.m.
Place: First
Presbyterian Day School~~Dick Frame Track and Field Complex
During
this season of life’s most precious blessing… the gift of Jesus, prayers are
with you and your family. We thank you for sharing your God given blessings
with us each and every day. May your season be filled not only with receiving,
but also know the blessing you bring by sharing your joys with us.
As
we help nurture the hearts of your children, please be reminded that we share
in the joy of the fulfillment in helping them bloom as we trust in God. We are
so grateful that First Presbyterian Day School is the place you have chosen to
entrust your children to. They are our gifts every day.
Merry, Merry Christmas
to all.
May peace, love, and
joy fill your hearts and homes.
Wade P
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