WEEKLY CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEB. 15 – FEB. 19

By Julian Castro, writer

The Feather brings its readers weekly FC campus announcements published the first day of each week. This week coverage is from Feb. 15 – Feb. 19, 2016.

Campus administration is looking for an elementary girls volleyball coach. If interested, contact Jon Penberthy or at the school, 559-299-1695, ext 108.

As the sports schedule gets underway, consider supporting JH and HS athletes at our home games. The week’s athletic events are listed in the weekly announcements below.

Sports Events the Week of 2/15 – 2/19

Tuesday

HS varsity boys basketball vs Fowler at 7:30 p.m., senior night

HS varsity girls basketball vs Fowler at 6:30 p.m., senior night

HS JV boys basketball vs Fowler at 4:30 p.m.

HS varsity boys soccer vs Wonderful College Prep Academy at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday

JH boys baseball vs Ft. Miller

JH girls basketball at Kings Canyon, 3 p.m.

Thursday

HS varsity boys basketball at Minarets, 8 p.m.

HS varsity girls basketball at Minarets, 6:30 p.m.

HS JV boys basketball at Minarets, 5 p.m.

Track Meeting Manchester

HS varsity boys soccer at Mendota, 5:30 p.m.

Friday

HS varsity girls soccer at Mendota

Saturday

HS varsity baseball at Roosevelt (Double Header), 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

T.E.A. Talks

A new group called TEA Talks has formed on campus and is lead by juniors Hannah Nale and Jennifer King. It is open to all HS girls and is meant to build friendships in Christ while encouraging others and learning about the Word. The next meeting will be a movie and pajama night, Feb. 20.

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Spring Formal

Fresno Christian’s Spring Formal, formally known as NOTS, will be held a Wolf Lakes, April 2, 2016. The theme this year will be set in the Roaring 20’s and tickets will be available starting Feb. 29, price TBA. More information will be available soon.

Scholastic Journalism Week

For the week of Feb. 21-27, The Feather will be taking part in Scholastic Journalism Week. This week is for journalists to emphasize “The Stories We Tell” and the reason why journalism is important to high school students. The Feather is joining SJW to help show the importance of journalism because through the First Amendment, demonstrating how fortunate American citizens are to have the freedom of press.

Break the Barriers

FC is looking for students to volunteer for Break the Barriers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteer work will count for hours toward CSF.

Talent Show

FC will be having tryouts for a multi-school talent, the week of Feb. 1. See Robert Foshee or Vicky Belmont to inquire more information on tryouts. FC will be hosting the talent show during chapel, Feb. 23. The other schools involved are Riverdale, Caruthers and Fowler.

Bellezza at the Fresno Prayer Breakfast

FC’s ladies ensemble will perform at the annual Fresno Prayer Breakfast hosted at the Fresno Convention center, Feb. 23. Nearly 1,500 guests will be in attendance including the mayor of Fresno, Ashley Swearengin. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and tickets are $25.

Winter Festivus

Winter Festivus has been cancelled due to conflicting schedules with the high school varsity girls playoff soccer game. Money can be refunded or put towards the Spring Formal. For more information talk to Vicky Belmont.

Seniors

Seniors who have applied to a local SCCCD community college must complete their online orientation as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Warkentin.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing period is open from Jan. 1 – Mar. 2. This is an application for free financial assistance for college and also the application for The Middle-Class Scholarship. For more information about how to apply contact Michelle Warkentin or visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Local Cash for College Workshops are also being held now where you can receive help completing the application http://www.csac.ca.gov/ccfc.asp.

ESL help for International Students

Tamara Hill will be available in the library on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. for ESL support for our international students. Any questions can be directed to Hill.

ON Campus Lunch Menu

JH/HS Leadership will offer lunch throughout the year on Thursday and Friday.

February

18- Pasta, meatballs, bread, dessert, water bottle

19- Grilled cheese, soup, dessert, water bottle

25- Hot dog,(chili if you want), chips, dessert, water bottle

26-Pizza

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

FEBRUARY

23 – Talent Show

MARCH

11 – Third Quarter Ends

12 – FCS Auction

21-28 – Easter Break

APRIL

2 – Spring Formal