WEEKLY CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR April 11 – April 15

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 April 11- April 15, 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 4/11 – 4/15

Monday

HS varsity girls softball vs Parlier at 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday

HS varsity boys baseball vs Parlier at 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2:30 p.m.

HS varsity boys tennis vs Fowler at 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2:30 p.m.

Olive Garden Fresno Christian Spirit Night. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Wednesday

JH girls softball at Tehipite, 2:45 p.m. Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

JH tennis at Tehipite, 3 p.m. Dismissal at 2:10 p.m.

HS varsity track at Caruthers, 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2 p.m.

HS varsity girls softball at Caruthers, 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2 p.m.

Thursday

JH track at Hoover, 2:45 p.m. Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

HS varsity boys tennis at Riverdale, 4 p.m. Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

HS varsity girls softball at Caruthers, 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2 p.m.

Friday

HS varsity boys baseball at Caruthers, 4 p.m. Dismissal at 2 p.m.

Sports Fundraiser

Olive Garden Restaurant is donating a portion of its receipts to Fresno Christian Schools Athletics, April 12. Plan on a dinner out at The Olive Garden to enjoy good food and help support our teams. Click here for the Olive Garden Spirit Night event flyer.

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.

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Writing Club

The club provides a space at school for students to explore interests in creative writing. For more information, contact club leaders Emily Ladd, Skyler Lee, or Nicole Hudecek.

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.

Brother to Brother

Brother to Brother t-shirts are available to be purchased. They will cost $7 which can be given to Vicky Belmont in the high school office. There will be an off-campus lunch, Tues. April 12.

Academy of Art University

There will be a representative from Academy of Art University in room 625 (Mrs. Scharf’s room) during 6th and 7th period art classes. If interested in attending an art institution and are not currently enrolled in an art class, you may be excused to attend one of these sessions with approval from your 6th/7th period teacher.

Juniors

The next SAT test is on May 7, the registration deadline is April 8. You can still register  for the test’s late registration with a fee at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

Color Guard

Color guard will be having open rehearsals in the FCS gym, Thurs. April 21 and Thurs. April 28 at 4 p.m. Interested students are advised to come and see what color guard is all about. Attendees will get a chance to learn flag and rife basics.

FC Sneak Peek

FC will be offering an open house along with school tours and meets and greets on the North Field near the FC Gym from 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., April 16. Spirit 88.9 will also be there with music, games and prizes.

Nipomo Choir Visit

Nipomo choir (Central Coast) will be visiting FCS, Wed. April 13. They are our sister choir and our ladies Ensemble visited them in the fall. There will be a performance at Sunrise Retirement. 3rd and 5th period choir will be released at third period

Band Showcase

FC band will be performing in the FCS gym at 8:15 p.m. for the elementary students to prepare for their upcoming festival performance.

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.

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.

Seniors-ELM/EPT test

Seniors who have applied to a CSU, don’t forget to sign up for your ELM/EPT test if you do not meet the minimum testing/class eligibility requirements. To sign up log in here. The April test at Fresno State is only available for Fresno Unified students, so if you have not yet signed up you will need to register for the May test or an upcoming April test at another CSU campus. When you are registering you will be asked for your State Student ID Number. This number is 0000000000 (10 zeros). If you have any questions feel free to contact Michelle Warkentin.

Drama performance of “Hello Dolly”

Kyle Dodson’s drama class is putting on the musical production of Hello Dolly!, May 15 and 16. Tickets and times will be announced soon.

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.

Career Fair

The 5th Annual Career Fair is on Friday, April 15. Sign-ups for speaker sessions will be passed out on Monday April 11 in Advisory.

ASVAB

Students who took the ASVAB test March 31 will receive their results April 11. Contact Michelle Warkentin for your results.

ON Campus Lunch Menu

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

April

14 – Chick-fil-A

15 – Pizza

21 – Teriyaki Don

28 – Taco Bell

For last week’s announcements, read: FC campus announcements, April 4 – April 8, 2016

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

May

4 – May the 4th Be With You – Band and Color Guard performance for elementary

7 – Festival In The Park at Santa Cruz – All performing groups

18-20 Senior Trip to L.A.

26 – Graduation