Lower School Newsletter
from Wade Putnal
November
12th, 2015
Our
mission at First Presbyterian Day School is to educate and equip students
to
change the world for God’s glory.
Our “Sip and See” Open House (3K-5th Grade) is Tuesday,
November 17th and also Thursday, November 19th.
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 10th at 1 and 7pm.
All students in 1st – 5th 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:
- 1st-4th
grade Boys & Girls and 5th Grade Chorus and 5th
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 10th.
- Shoes:
Everyday school shoes (tennis shoes) are fine.
- Questions?
Email Mindy Krejci at mindy.krejci@fpdmacon.org
Moms in Prayer
meets Monday, Nov. 16th 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 17th and December 1st -
12:05 pm. Join us!
- Dress
Down Day for Casa Hogar Orphanage in Acapulco, Mexico: Fri., Nov. 20th
- Thanksgiving
Holidays: November 23rd–27th (Offices closed 25th-
27th)
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
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