Lower School Newsletter from
Wade Putnal
April 21st, 2016
Our mission at First Presbyterian Day School is to
educate and equip students to change the world for God’s glory.
ELEMENTARY (1st-5th
grade) FIELD DAY - Friday, May 13th- 9:15 to 12noon. Half-day early dismissal for 1st-5th
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 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. 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 16th-18th,
8am-6pm Mon, May
23rd- Full price – 8am-6pm
Thurs - Friday, May 19th-20th,
8am-4pm Tues, May 24th-
Half price – 8am-6pm
PICKUP: Wed, May 25th - 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 1st-5th 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 11th, 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 3rd grade class won for highest
classroom participation percentage and will receive a pizza and ice cream
party!
*** COMING UP ***
·
5th
Grade trip to Washington, DC – April 25-29
·
4th
Grade trip to Tybee Island (Burton 4H Center) – April 27-28
·
All library books are due Wednesday, May 4th.
·
Elementary
Field Day (1st – 5th grades) – May 13th –
9:15-noon
·
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
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