by Austin Ward,
Senior editor

SCHEDULE FOR JAN. 12-18, 2010

TUESDAY | Chapel Schedule A
JH/HS combined chapel ? GZ Main ? 9:35 a.m.
Lunch ? GZ Quad ? 12:45 p.m.
Varsity girls’ soccer at Fowler High School ? Fowler ? 3:30 p.m.
Varsity girls’ soccer at Fowler High School ? Fowler ? 3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY
Lunch ? GZ Quad ? 12:35 p.m.
FCC placement test ? MPR, 1 p.m.
JV/Varsity girls’ basketball at Sierra H.S.
JV boys’ basketball at Firebaugh High School ? Firebaugh ? 5:30 p.m.
Varsity boys’ basketball at Firebaugh High School ? Firebaugh ? 7 p.m.

THURSDAY | Chapel Schedule B
HS chapel ? GZ Main ? 12:10 p.m.
Lunch ? GZ Quad ? 12:40 p.m.

FRIDAY
Lunch ? GZ Quad ? 12:35 p.m.
Boys’ soccer at Parlier High School ? Parlier ? 3:30 p.m.
Girls’ soccer at Parlier High School ? Parlier ? 3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY
Varsity girls’ basketball at Mission Prep High School ? SLO
JV boys’ basketball vs. Mendota ? Mendota High School ? 5:30 p.m.
Varsity boys’ basketball vs. Mendota ? Mendota High School ? 7 p.m.

MONDAY, Jan. 18 | No school
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
Varsity girls’ basketball at Mission Prep High School ? SLO

SPANISH CLUB MEETING
There will be a meeting during lunch in Room 604 on Thursday, Jan. 14, to plan the second semester and the New Year fiesta. Make sure to wear the club T-shirt.

ATTENTION INT’L STUDENTS
All international students who were issued an I-20 from FCS must bring the original I-20 with the U.S. Immigration stamp on it to Mrs. Kilbourne. A copy will be made of students’ I-20 and returned to them as they wait. Please take care of this request as soon as possible.

CSF APPLICATIONS
CSF applications are now available from Mrs. Sargent and also are on the table in front of the high school office. Students must submit their completed application with a copy of their first semester grades and $5 for dues to Mrs. Sargent or to her box in the high school office no later than noon, Jan. 26. The first CSF meeting of the second semester will be at lunch in Room 621 on the same day. For questions, please visit Mrs. Sargent.

BASEBALL PRACTICE BEGINS
Reminder for all varsity and JV baseball players: Practice will begin promptly at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, located on the varsity baseball diamond on the north field. Practice will end at 5 p.m. Make sure to wear grey practice baseball pants, maroon socks or stirrups, maroon or black Fresno Christian T-shirt, FC hat and a jacket or sweatshirt. A short baseball-style haircut will be mandatory to practice with the team.

FCC PLACEMENT TEST
Fresno City College will be giving placement tests on campus this Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. Both math and English tests will be given in order to determine placement for students who may choose to attend local community colleges. Sign up immediately in the HS office.

GYM REFINISHED
The FCS gym floor has been refinished. Please note that the gym doors to the foyer and into the gymnasium will now be locked, except for events taking place in the gym.

All music students are required to enter and exit the music suite from the door on the east side of the building, not through the foyer.

All P.E. and strength and conditioning students are to use the locker room doors and enter the locker rooms from the rear access doors. Students are ONLY to use the rear locker room doors when they are leaving and returning to Building 6; they are NOT to walk through the gym and leave by the front door.

This new procedure will be enforced immediately.

SLIDESHOWS ON THE FEATHER
Photo slideshows are beginning on The Feather Online. Current slideshows include all sports articles. To watch the slideshow, click on the “View slideshow” link above the media section on the right side of the article. The Feather Online staff is committed to added as many photos as possible to articles. Be sure to check each article for added slideshows even after an article first appears.

COMMENTS ON THE FEATHER
The Feather Online (www.thefeather.com) staff would appreciate those who read their articles, view pictures or watch slideshows to send feedback to the staff in the comment section at the end of the article or photo. These comments help the staff focus and improve their journalism skills.

LUNCH ON RAINY DAYS
Lunch will be eaten in Rooms 602 and 604 instead of in the GZ Quad on days when it rains.

CSF TUTORING PROGRAM
CSF is sponsoring a free tutoring program for high school, junior high and elementary students. CSF members will be offering one free tutoring session per week during free time: lunch, after school or a study hall. Mat and English, of all levels, are available for tutoring. If interested, sign up in front of the high school office or contact CSF adviser Molly Sargent or Suzanna Quiring for more information.

GIRLS’ BIBLE STUDY
Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, Coach Jennifer Tatum will be facilitating a Bible study for the junior and senior girls during lunch in room 601. It’s going to be a very exciting time of growth in the Lord. Students should bring their lunches and come as quickly as possible.

DRESS CODE
Principal Bennet has initiated a new rule for dress code. Boys are not allowed to wear baseball hats in the building at all; they may wear them outside the building only.

GROUND ZERO ACCESS
Reminder: Fresno Christian students are not allowed in the Ground Zero building at any time without permission or for planned campus activities. Please especially note that the GZ cafe is not a shortcut to GZ main for Tuesday chapel. On Tuesday morning the GZ cafe is being used by another organization for their activity. Off limits applies also to the GZ bathroom facilities.

VIDEOS ON THE FEATHER
Videos will now will be embedded into articles on The Feather. To view the videos, scroll to the bottom of an article. Current articles with video include New director pursues excellence and Quarterback refines mental game. However, due to server restrictions, they cannot be viewed on campus. The volleyball sport shorts also has a video on Jessika Searles at the bottom.

MOMS IN TOUCH PRAYER GROUP
Moms In Touch, a prayer group comprised of JH and HS moms, meets from 8 – 9 a.m. on Friday mornings in Room 204 to pray on the behalf of students. All JH and HS parents are invited to join Moms In Touch every Friday. If a couple dads show up, a Dads In Touch group will be formed.

Room 204 is near the PC library. If anyone is unable to locate the room, come by the HS office to find out more. For further questions, please contact Gina Wathen at 322-9116.

PSN BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
PSN needs a secretary and treasurer, as well as members for the board. No freshman, sophomore or junior mothers have volunteered. Please contact Pam Powell at [email protected] or at 977-5779.

DATES TO REMEMBER?

JANUARY
Jan. 18 ? No school: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
Jan. 23 ? SAT & Subject Tests date
Jan. 25-29 ? WSL Talent Show tryouts
Jan. 27 ? Half-day schedule
Jan. 30 – AcaDec competition: subjectives

FEBRUARY
Feb. 6 ? AcaDec competition: objectives & Super Quiz
Feb. 8 ? No school: Lincoln’s Birthday observed
Feb. 13 ? Night of the Stars formal
Feb. 15 ? No school: Presidents’ Day observed
Feb. 24 ? Half-day schedule
Feb. 25 ? WSL Talent Show at FCHS

MARCH
March 17 ? Half-day schedule
March 27-April 5 ? Easter vacation

APRIL
April 6 ? School resumes after Easter break
April 21 – Half-day schedule

MAY
May 12 ? Half-day schedule
May 27 ? FCHS graduation & reception