WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCT. 13-OCT. 17
By Katie Jacobson,writer
ACT SCHEDULE
The next ACT test will be Oct. 25. If students are looking for a test prep option, please contact Michelle Warkentin in the academic office or at [email protected] for more information.
ROBERT EDSEL
Tomorrow, Oct. 15, Feather staff members John Dooman, Trevor Beal and Rees Roggenstein will be at the William Saroyan Theatre to see best-selling author Robert Edsel. Edsel will be speaking about his book, The Monuments Men.
SPORTS
JH sports for 2nd quarter start this week. JH boys basketball will begin practice today, Oct. 13. The JH soccer teams will begin practices once the coaching staffs have been finalized. Families of students who signed up for JH soccer will be notified early next week about practice times.
JONI EARECKSON TADA
Joni Eareckson Tada will be visiting us on Friday, Oct. 24. Each class may come up with a question to ask at the event. For more information, contact Laura McGrew at [email protected].
BOOK BUDDIES
Book Buddies meets every Thursday during lunch. For more information, click here.
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.
HOMECOMING
Homecoming week is Oct. 27-31. Each high school class will build a float that goes along with their theme. Places to build and store the floats are needed. If you can help, please tell your child or one of the leadership instructors. Leadership teachers are Rob Foshee and Vickey Belmont.
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.
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 -No lunch scheduled
Thursday -JH Leadership; Taco Bell, tacos, churro, drink
Friday – HS Leadership; Pacifica Pizza; personal pizza, drink $5.00
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, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK
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
Oct. 13 — JH boys basketball starts practice 3:15-4:45 in PC gym
HS girls Tennis vs Dos Palos HS 4 pm on FC Courts
Oct. 14 — HS boys soccer players meet in Student Ministries Cafe at lunch
HS girls tennis vs Firebaugh HS 4 pm on FC courts
HS volleyball @ Minarets HS JV 4:30 pm Varsity 5:30 pm. Depart 3:15 pm
Oct. 16 — HS volleyball vs Parlier HS in FG Cym. JV 4:30 pm Varsity 5:30 pm
Oct. 17 –HS cross country in Roughrider Invitational @ Woodward Park 4:30 pm. Dismiss 2:15
HS girls soccer players meet in athletic office at lunch
HS boys and girls basketball players meeting in room 627 at lunch
HS football @ Faith Christian HS (Coalinga HS Stadium) 7 pm
Oct. 18 — HS girls tennis WSL championship tournament @ Sierra Racquet Club 8 am
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 15 — PSAT test
Oct. 16 — Choral Festival @ North Fresno MB Church
Oct. 17 — Homecoming Court pictures
Oct. 18-19 — Civil War Revisited
Oct. 24 — Joni Eareckson Tada visiting
— FCS Family Night put on by PST @ FCS 6 pm
Oct. 25 — ACT test
Oct. 27-31 — Homecoming Week
Oct. 31 — Homecoming game
Nov. 26-30 — Thanksgiving break
