Monday, November 12, 2018

Fall Fun

Fall is such a fun time of year!  We have enjoyed a visit to the pumpkin patch, graphing Halloween candy, special color day snacks, and practicing for our Thanksgiving program.



















Publix Cards


Is my Publix Partners card still valid?
Stores will continue to scan Publix Partners cards through September 30, 2018, to allow our customers adequate time to transition. Effective October 1, 2018, Publix Partners cards will no longer scan or be accepted.
To support your school, sign up for Publix Partners through your Publix.com account (if you don't already have one) and select your desired school. Then, enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase.
Do I need to reenroll every school year?
Yes. Enrollment in Publix Partners expires each July and you still need to sign up annually. Log into your account each July to select a school in your account settings.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Names, names, names!

We have been working on spelling our names, writing our names, sorting the letters in our names, and learning our friends’ names.  We begin the year by using all capital letters and work on forming those letters correctly.  We also encourage the children to start their letters at the top and move down.  For example, an E is a big line down, jump back to the top, a little line across the top, the middle, and the bottom.  O starts at the top, comes around like a C and then finishes back at the top.  I will be sending home more information on how you can help your child correctly form the letters in his name next week.











Thursday, August 30, 2018

Sailor Day

Our unit on maps ended with following a treasure map to find treasure!











Thursday, August 23, 2018

Reading Buddies

Mrs. Blizzard’s 3rd grade class came for the first time last Friday.  They will be our reading buddies this year.  Each week they will bring books to read to our class.















Wednesday, August 22, 2018

8 Ways to Raise a Reader

8 ways to raise a readerI came across this article today and thought it had some excellent points for parents of preschool children.  After snack each day, students are allowed to select books to "read" quietly until everyone is finished and it is time to move on to the next activity.  Many children find this difficult.  At school we model the proper way to hold a book and turn the pages.  We also model how to look carefully at the pictures, ask ourselves questions, and look for letters we may know.

At home I would encourage you to set aside 5 minutes each day and have your child "read" books quietly.  This will help to improve focus, observation skills, and independence.

Also, find time to read to your child each day.  Ask questions, make observations, and discuss the story afterward.  All of these will improve comprehension and help to create a life long learner and reader.


Thankful to be able to partner with you to educate and equip your children to change the world for God's glory!

Friday, August 17, 2018


Lower School Newsletter from Wade Putnal
                              August 16th, 2018       
     Welcome Back!  The elementary art room has fresh paint, lots of new books for the library, STEAM carts ready to roll for each grade level, new friends and families, and teachers excited to get to know their classes. We have so much to be grateful for and appreciate the opportunity to partner with you. Know that my door is always open and please let us know how we can help you. A big welcome to all our brand-new VIKINGS! Looking forward to a great year. Thank you for your prayers and support!

 ELEMENTARY THEATER>>>> Announcing the Elementary play for this year!!!                 
When are the auditions? 
Auditions will be held Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22, from 3:15-5:15 PM.  Auditionees should only come on ONE of those days and plan to be there for the entire time.  Occasionally the auditions finish a bit early, but most years we barely finish in time. See flyers in today’s folder.

Lower School Open House for classes 1st-5th grade is Monday, August 27th - 6:30pm. Please go directly to your child’s classroom. If you have more than one child in the lower school, it may be best if parents split and go to different classrooms. If you need to meet other teachers, please do so at the end. 1st-5th teachers will be sharing important information, expectations, and this is a great time to get your questions answered.

5th Grade Parents: An info meeting for the Washington, D.C. trip for those families who are NOT yet SIGNED UP is 5:45 pm Monday, Aug. 27h in the HS Lecture Hall, right before Open House. This is a repeat meeting of the “early-bird” meeting held last spring for those who didn’t attend or haven’t yet signed up for the trip

BOX TOPS!! Don’t forget to send in your Box Tops which earn money for our school! Collection boxes are located in the Elementary Office and the High School office.

Fall Classes: Check out all the great offerings for children and adults through our FPD Center for Discovery! VIKING Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Carpentry, EV3robotics, music, LEGO Jr. Builders, Jr Robotics with WeDo 2.0, Ballet, Acting lessons, Chess, – and many more! View brochure and register online, at www.fpdmacon.org/center-for-discovery. Classes are open to the community. Invite a friend to sign up with you!

NEW this Fall : Make and Take It Tuesdays and Stay and Play Thursdays with Viking Clubhouse and Viking Crew in September and October.3:15- 4:30pm~ $10.

Morning Carpool Reminders - Please have your children sit in the BACK SEAT on the RIGHT (passenger side) for easy assistance in getting out. Attach carpool card on the right visor to flip down so it can be seen. (**Please request a carpool card from the elementary office should you need one.) Class begins at 8:15am. Thank you for having your children to school on time. Remember, you’re always welcome to park in the upper soccer parking lot and walk to the carpool area to pick up your child, but we encourage you to use the easy drop-off and pick-up in the elementary and kindergarten carpool areas. We’re off to a great start!

Late Start Wednesdays – (3K-12th) – School day begins at 8:50 am every Wednesday unless noted on the red FPD calendar. Please use carpool areas to drop off your children on these days. If students arrive early, they will go to designated classrooms. Students should bring a book in their book-bag to read each Wednesday. Electronics are not allowed during this time, except for book readers.

 What’s going on in the library?  It’s almost BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB time!  A blue flyer will be coming home next week that explains how you may participate.  Mrs. Darnell has more than 300 new books to choose from and hopes you will stop by the Media Center during Open House on August 27th.  What a treat for the children.

Technology Tidbit: It’s a new school year, so it’s a great time to review your family’s plan for safe technology usage. As always, we encourage you to monitor your child’s screen time, limit and balance it with lots of outside time and quiet reading times. Remembering reading aloud to your child and with your child is one of the very best things you can do to help your child academically.

Our first Lower School Chapel is Tuesday, Sept. 11th from 12:05-12:25pm. Parents are always welcome to come join us in the Clark Fine Arts Center as we worship together and hear a wonderful message.

Did you know??? Friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia donated aluminum can “pull tabs” (over 16 million tabs!!) raising nearly $10,000 for local families in need last year. Our FPD students helped, and we want to continue this year. Please send pull tabs in a Ziploc bag to the office or to Mrs.Bryant in the Science Lab. Thanks so much!

The Viking Store is glad you’re back! We’re open M-F, 7:45 am-3:30 pm, located near the cafeteria in the MAC lobby. We have school supplies, uniform-approved outerwear, gifts, Viking Bucks cards, snacks, FPD room decorations and Spirit Day t-shirts, and Lands’ End short-sleeve polo shirts in stock. We carry used uniforms for $10 or less until August 24. Please see order form in today’s signed papers to order t-shirts or football jersey by August 24th. Other t-shirt designs can be viewed on our Facebook page at FPD –The Viking Store. Questions? Contact Renita at renita.eversole@fpdmacon.org or 477-6300 x 177.

                         DON’T FORGET:
·         Read aloud to your child daily J
·         Please complete your green VPA (Viking Parent Ambassadors) Form. Copies available in the Elementary or High School offices. Thank you for volunteering!
·         Labor Day Holiday – Monday, Sept. 3rd– no school/offices closed
·         New Family Dinner at football game, Friday, Sept. 7th
·         Elementary School pictures, Thursday, Sept. 13th
·         Elementary Play, “Rumpelstiltskin Private Eye” features 3rd-5th grade,
Sept. 25th-27th

THANK You for reading our very first bi-monthly newsletter. The next one you will receive will be online. Classroom teachers will post newsletters on their blog. Every other week you will receive some great tips to read from Counselor Susan Causey. Know that the Elementary Newsletter is always posted on the FPD website should you need to refer to itJ

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Making New Friends

Today we played a game to help us learn our friends’ names. We also built and acted in centers.







Thursday, August 9, 2018

First Day Fun!

What a great first day!  We learned playground rules, made new friends, and played in centers.  It is going to be a great year!

















Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Nature Trail Walk

What a beautiful walk in the woods last week!  We used our senses to explore God's creation.  We heard birds singing.  We smelled honeysuckle and grass.  We felt moss, ferns, palm branches, and rocks.  We saw deer tracks, animals homes, berries, and fallen trees.  We counted the rings on a tree stump.  The tree was over 60 years old!  Thank you, God, for Your creation and for a school where we can celebrate it!