Next Week’s Skills in Pre-K

                                      April 25-29, 2016

Bible – Proverbs 31:28-31

Her children shall rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.  Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.  Charm is deceptive and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is greatly to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned.  Let her works bring her raise at the city gate.

Themes – Letter Xx; Moving On

Skills – Over the next couple weeks, I will be assessing students over our PreK skills.  I will be using this information to fill in any gaps and reviewing.  Once all assessments are complete, I will be sending home a summary for each child. 

                       

Show and Tell – an item from a trip you have taken

Dates to Remember:

Friday, May 6^th – Mothers’ Brunch from 11:30-12:00 (invitations

going home today)

Tuesday, May 10^th – Awards and PreK leads chapel from 11:30-12:30

(end of the year party after)

Wednesday, May 18^th –Twin Oaks Strawberry Patch

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal

April 21^st, 2016

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

ELEMENTARY (1^st-5^th grade) FIELD DAY - Friday, May 13^th- 9:15 to 12noon. Half-day early dismissal for 1^st-5^th 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 23^rd – 24^th 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:                               SALE DAYS:

Mon - Wed, May 16^th-18^th, 8am-6pm            Mon, May 23^rd- Full price – 8am-6pm

Thurs - Friday, May 19^th-20^th, 8am-4pm        Tues, May 24^th- Half price – 8am-6pm

PICKUP: Wed, May 25^th - 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 1^st-5^th 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 11^th, 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 3^rd grade class won for highest classroom participation percentage and will receive a pizza and ice cream party!

                   *** COMING UP ***

·         5^th Grade trip to Washington, DC – April 25-29

·         4^th Grade trip to Tybee Island (Burton 4H Center) – April 27-28

·         All library books are due Wednesday, May 4^th.

·      Elementary Field Day (1^st – 5^th grades) – May 13^th – 9:15-noon

·      May 21^st - FPD Graduation at Ingleside Baptist Church, 12:00 noon

·      May 23^rd - Elementary Honors Program, 1:30 pm, Clark Fine Arts auditorium

·      May 24^th – 5^th Grade Graduation, 7 pm, Clark Fine Arts auditorium

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

Next Week’s Skills in Pre-K

                                      April 18-22, 2016

Bible – Daily Devotions

 

Themes – Letter Ww; Nature All Around Us

Skills – Writing, identifying, and One-to-One Correspondence for                         

            Numbers 0-20

            Opposites

            Counting to 100 by 1s, 10s, and 5s

                       

Show and Tell – a rock (please no bigger than a golf ball

Dates to Remember:

Friday, May 6^th – Mothers’ Brunch from 11:30-12:00

Tuesday, May 10^th – Awards and PreK leads chapel from 11:30-12:30

End of the Year Party to follow.

Wednesday, May 18^th –Twin Oaks Strawberry Patch 9:00-12:30

Thank you! 

To Charlie for our yummy Vv snack.

To Suzie’s Aunt for being our guest reader.

“Murphy’s Law” Morning

by Susan Causey, M.Ed., LPC

          Have you ever had one of those mornings when “Murphy’s Law” takes over? You know the axiom that says, “Whatever can go wrong, will.”  It may start with not wanting to get out of bed. Then, when you get to the kitchen, you find your husband, who was sweet enough to fry shrimp for dinner the night before, forgot to throw out the grease. So, in your state of stupor, you try to put the grease in a container but end up spilling it all over the counter. After you clean up the mess, you pour the wrong creamer in your coffee and burn your tongue tasting it. You accidently step on the cat’s tail. Then it takes you 20 minutes to decide what to wear because the forecast has changed. When you finally decide, you discover a hole in the armpit of the shirt. Eventually you realize … it’s going to be one of those days. Your “biorhythms” are off. You are not on your game. “Murphy’s Law” will try to get the best of you.

          Sometimes parenting can be just like this. Despite our best efforts and our good intentions, one thing after the other goes wrong. Instead of feeling defeated, let this be a cue to PRAY. You may simply pray, “Jesus, please help me to get through this day with grace.” When we are weak, His strength shines through. These verses from 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 put it like this, “But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” With this transfer of power, our most difficult days become a testimony for Him.

As we pour our trust into the Lord, He will direct our thoughts, actions and words. When we realize our powerlessness, we lean more heavily on His guidance as we pray our way through the day. Thank the Lord for our “sheep-like state.” (Sheep are clueless.) It is in recognizing our cluelessness, that we are drawn to Him and His omnipotence. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

          I have heard it said that as a Christian, instead of saying, “Good Lord! It’s morning?” we should say, “Good morning, Lord!” Put Him in charge of your next “Murphy’s Law” morning - and all your mornings. He will accomplish what concerns you.

A Beautiful Day in the Garden

We are continuing our nature study.  Today we spent time in the school gardens drawing some of the flowers we saw.

Next Week’s Skills in Pre-K
                                      April 11-15, 2015

Bible – Daily Devotions
Themes – Letter Vv; Nature All Around Us
Skills – Writing, identifying, and one-to-one Correspondence for                        
            numbers 0-20; simple addition
   Opposites
   Counting to 100 by 1s, 10s, and 5s

Please spend some time over the next few weeks working on PreK skills (identifying letters, letter sounds, identifying numbers 1-20, counting to 100, writing name correctly).  Soon I will be assessing students and will be sending home an end of the year progress report.
                     
Show and Tell – free choice

Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, April 20th  No Late Start
Friday, May 6th  Mother’s Brunch 11:30-12:00
Tuesday, May 10th  Class Awards and Chapel 11:30 (end of the year
party to follow at Sadie Long’s house)
Wednesday, March 18th Strawberry Patch Field Trip 9:00-12:00

Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal

April 7^th, 2016

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

Register now for the 17^th Annual FPD Golf Tournament on Monday, April 18^th at Idle Hour Country Club. Cost is $150 per player or $600 per four-person team. Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, golf balls, and golf shirt. Visit www.fpdmacon.org/golf-tournament for info.

Grandparents’ Day Shirts: The Viking Store has restocked their super-soft Grandparent’s T-shirts ($15 each.) Check them out on Facebook and Instagram! 

SAFETY DRILL: Elementary students in 3K-5^th grade will practice our safety procedures on Monday, April 11^th. Safety is a top priority at FPD. This drill will help us practice precautions and procedures should an “unsafe” situation arise on our campus. We want to inform parents about this safety drill in case your child tells you about it. Thank you!

lll APRIL 18^th – 22^nd  lll TESTING  lll  APRIL 18^th – 22^nd   lll TESTING

All students 1^st-8^th grade will be taking standardized tests. Please remember the importance of early bedtimes and rest. Children should eat a good breakfast, including some protein, and must arrive at school ON TIME. Please do not schedule doctor’s appointments or other activities that cause your child to miss school or leave early during these days.

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

LIBRARY NEWS: Wow! What a Book Fair! Thank you to students, parents, and grandparents for supporting our Fair so generously. Our profits translate into lots of new books and hopefully another awesome guest author next year. Our Book Fair was run by our wonderful library VPA mom, Elizabeth Hardy, who enlisted the help of many moms and dads. Thank you so much, Elizabeth and volunteers, for giving your time and energy! You’re the best!

BACKPACK MINISTRY: Help us restock by sending vienna sausages, peanut butter crackers, fruit cups, and juice pouches. We’re always thankful for your help!

Congratulations to the 17 students who participated in our MATH-A-THON! Together you raised $2,344 for the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Way to go!

The Viking Store News: Many great gift items available for a Viking: Red & black nail polish/decals, Pomchie hair accessories/lanyards, beach drink spikes, wall decor, car tags, and new t-shirt designs. Sale items: $10 t-shirts, long sleeved t-shirts and outerwear 20% off, flannel sleep pants $10 and Adidas shorts $10. Open M-F 7:45a – 3:30p, in the MAC lobby.

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

MOMS: Do you often find yourself threatening, repeating instructions, or raising your voice to your children? Please join us for a parenting conference with Ginger Hubbard, author of “Don’t Make Me Count to Three!” on Wed., May 11^th at First Presbyterian Church, 7pm – 8:30pm. Register before May 4 via email: msanchez@fpcmacon.org. Ginger’s candid approach encourages moms to develop a confident and well-balanced approach to raising children.

*** COMING UP ***

v  4^th Grade Parent meeting: Monday, April 11^th at 5:30pm for those interested in “Early Bird” payment planning for next year’s Washington, DC trip. Meet in Media Center.

v  5^th Grade Parent meeting: Monday, April 11^th at 6:00pm. Final info meeting for our current Washington, DC trip. Meet in Media Center.

v  Fine Arts Band Night: April 12^th, 7:00 pm. 5^th grade, MS and HS bands will perform.

v  Dress Down Day, Friday, April 15^th – $1 donations support local animal shelters

v  Elementary Chapel: April 19^th, 12:05 pm. First grade leads. Parents always welcome!

v  NO LATE START on Wednesday, April 20^th, due to testing. School begins at 8:15 am.

v  FPD’s uniform consignment sale is May 23^rd – 24^th in the MAC. You may buy and sell new and/or gently-used FPD uniform items. Parents can consign Lands’ End uniforms (not Sunshine), any item purchased in The Viking Store, and other school-related items. If you don’t want to sell items, you may donate them to the school - just bring to the Viking Store anytime. (Please don’t donate locally for security reasons.) A donation receipt can be issued for tax purposes, if desired. More information coming on FPD website soon.