WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPT. 29-Oct. 3
By Katie Jacobson,writer
ANNUAL COLLEGE WORKSHOP
For those who missed the Annual College Workshop can contact Michelle Warkentin in the academic office or at [email protected] for information.
EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS
Students who are interested in attending Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn State, or Stanford:
There is a student/parent information session: Exploring College Options
Tuesday Sept. 30 at 7:30pm
Fresno Hotel & Conference Center
2233 Ventura Street
Fresno, CA 93721
ART
HS art will be at the Fresno Fair next Tuesday, Oct. 7. Pieces done by Sally Rudolfs, Sydney Belmont, Cayla Rivas, and Michael Fu are currently down at the fairgrounds waiting to be judged and hung up in the Junior Exhibit Building. Art teacher Sharon Scharf will be taking Sally Rudolfs, Cayla Rivas, and Amber Wilson to compete in the chalk drawing event. Students begin their work at 8 a.m. and must be finished by 2 p.m.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Grandparents Day will be Friday, Oct. 3. They will be visiting from 9:40-11:40.
Period 1-2 regular schedule
Period 3 11:15-11:40
Lunch 11:40-12:25
Period 3 12:30-1:25
Period 4 regular schedule
SAT AND ACT SCHEDULE
The next SAT test will be on Oct. 11. Registration for that test ends Sept. 30. Students may sign up for the test here. The next ACT test will be Oct. 25. Registration ends Sept. 19, with a late fee for Sept. 20-Oct. 3. Students may sign up for the test here. If students are looking for a test prep option, please contact Michelle Warkentin in the academic office or at [email protected] for more information.
PSAT
The PSAT will be offered at Fresno Christian on Oct. 15. The PSAT is mandatory for all juniors (pre-paid in tuition). The test is also recommended for all sophomores.
SPORTS MEMBERSHIP PASSES
The athletic deptartment will be selling FCS sports membership passes starting Sept. 2. Click here for more information. Individual passes: $125. Family passes (admits up to 4 people): $275. The passes are valid for FCS home football, basketball and volleyball games, excluding CIF foundation games and playoffs. Contact Jon Penberthy via email or phone at 299-1695, ext 108, for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Students interested in playing high school girls volleyball, girls tennis, or cross country please contact Mick Fuller for more information. Mick Fuller can be reached in the athletic office.
SPORT EVENTS DRESSCODE
All school students must be in dress code at all school sports events, both on campus and at away games. Students who are out of dress code will be asked to change clothes and may be required to leave the event if they are unable to comply.
PHOTOJOURNALISM
If anyone is interested in photography and has a free 3rd period please talk to Kori Friesen about joining Photojournalism. She can be contacted at [email protected].
LUNCH MENU
Lunches may now be selected online. Go to the Fresno Christian website, select Campus News, and scroll down until the lunch menu is visible. Under the menu the option “Submit your lunch request” will appear. You may then select what you want for lunch!
No bills over $20 are accepted.
Monday – No lunch scheduled
Tuesday – No lunch scheduled
Wednesday -Pacifica Pizza with water
Thursday -JH Leadership; Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with fries and a drink
Friday – No lunch scheduled
Click to submit lunch requests.
STUFF MART
Stuff Mart, the student store, is open every day during the 10 minute break. It is located at the south end of the top floor in building six. Snacks and some school supplies are available for a nominal cost. Check it out today!
FOLLOW THE FEATHER ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM
The Feather Online continues to tweet each school day up-to-date news and happenings. All students, parents and community supporters need to do is sign up for an account and follow @thefeather on Twitter on Instagram and on Facebook.
To follow on Twitter:
The Feather (www.thefeather.com) – @theFeather
Fresno Christian School – @FresnoChristian
Fresno Christian Sports – @FCEaglesSports
Fresno Christian Music Department – @FCSMusicdept
Fresno Christian Athletic Department – @FCSportsAD
Fresno Christian PE – @FCEaglesPE
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS
Sept. 29 — JH volleyball vs Sequoia MS 3 pm in PC gym
Sept. 30 — HS Volleyball @ Summit Charter Collegiate Academy – JV 5 pm and Varsity 6 pm
HS Varsity Tennis @ Avenal HS 4 pm
Oct. 1 — JH Volleyball @ Bullard Talent MS 3 pm
Oct. 2 — HS Varsity Volleyball @ Aplaugh HS 5pm
HS Varsity Tennis vs Dos Palos @ FC Gym 4 pm
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 1-13– Fresno Fair – HS art in the Junior Exhibit Building
Oct. 3 — Grandparent’s Day
Oct. 10 — End of the first quarter
Oct. 11 — SAT test
Oct. 15 — PSAT test
Oct. 18-19 — Civil War Revisited
Oct. 25 — ACT test
Oct. 27-31 — Homecoming Week
Oct. 31 — Homecoming game
Nov. 26-30 — Thanksgiving break
