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FC campus announcements, Feb. 22 – Feb. 26, 2016

Julian Castro • February 23, 2016

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WEEKLY CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEB. 22 – FEB. 26

The Feather brings its readers weekly FC campus announcements published the first day of each week. This week coverage is from Feb. 22 – Feb.26, 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 2/22 – 2/26

Monday

JH boys baseball vs Tehipite at 2:45 p.m. Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

JH girls basketball vs Awahnee at 3 p.m.

Tuesday

HS varsity boys basketball at Tranquility, 7 p.m. CIF playoff game

HS varsity boys baseball at Parlier, 3:30 p.m. Dismiss at Lunch

Wednesday

JH boys baseball at Bullard Talent, 2:45 p.m. Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

JH girls basketball vs Wawona at 3 p.m. Dismissal at 2:10 p.m.

HS varsity girls basketball at Caruthers, 7 p.m. CIF playoff game

Thursday

HS varsity boys tennis at Coalinga, 4 p.m. Dismiss at 1:45 p.m.

HS varsity boys basketball possible playoff game. Time and location TBD

Friday

HS varsity boys baseball at Avenal, 4 p.m. Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

HS varsity girls basketball possible playoff game. Time and location TBD

Saturday

HS varsity track at Central Valley Relays, 10 a.m. at Dinuba HS

HS varsity boys baseball vs Liberty HS at Minarets, 12 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.

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.

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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.

College Trip

The annual college trip has been scheduled for April 4-5. The trip will include visits to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Westmont and UC Santa Barbara. If interested, sign up with Kerry Roberts in building 5 with a $100 check or cash by Thurs, March 3.

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 Tue, Feb. 23. The other schools involved are Riverdale, Caruthers and Fowler.

CSF

CSF will have a mandatory meeting at lunch in room 621, Feb. 25

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.

Juniors

A college representative from Fresno Pacific University will be presenting in the junior English classes, Feb. 23. There will also be a college representative from William Jessup University will be presenting in the junior advisory class, Feb. 29.

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

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

26-Pizza

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

MARCH

3 – Serve Day

8 – Kid’s Day

11 – Third Quarter Ends