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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCT. 20-OCT. 24.
By Katie Jacobson,writer
CHARACTER COUNTS
Each year the third week of October is deemed CHARACTER COUNTS! Week. This event is about the universal values we share. For more information, click here.
FCS FAMILY NIGHT
FCS Family Night is this Friday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. on the West Field. A showing of the movie Mr. Peabody & Sherman will go on as visitors snack on the free food provided. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
JONI EARECKSON TADA
Joni Eareckson Tada will be visiting us this 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].
HOMECOMING
Homecoming week is Oct. 27-31. Each high school class will build a float that goes along with their theme.
Here are the dress up days for next week:
Mon. — ‘Merica Monday
Tues. — Tacky Tourist Tuesday
Wed. — Wake up Wednesday
Thurs. — Think Alike Thursday
Fri. — Fly Together Friday
Here is the schedule for the game:
6:30 — pre-game princess introductions in cars
7:05 — kickoff
7:15 — float judging
End of 1st quarter until halftime — candidates and escorts report to tent for halftime presentations
Between 3rd & 4th quarter — float winners announced
ACT SCHEDULE
The next ACT test will be this Saturday, 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.
SAT
The next registration deadline for the SAT is Nov. 6. The test will be held on Dec. 6.
MAX HINTON BLOOD DRIVE
The 6th annual Max Hinton Blood Drive will take place on Monday, Oct. 27 from 1-4:30 p.m. in the parking lot behind Building 6. Students may sign up in the HS office. For more information, please call (559) 389-5433, ext. 5448.
COLLEGE TRIP
The annual college trip has been postponed until next semester on March 3-4, 2015. It is open to all CSF members and students (10th-12th grade) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
BOOK BUDDIES
Book Buddies meets every Thursday during lunch. For more information, click here.
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 -CSF; Nachos with all the fix-ins
Thursday -JH Leadership; Chick-fil-A; chicken sandwich, fries and 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, 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. 20 — JH girls soccer starts practice 3:15 pm on west field
HS girls soccer starts conditioning workouts 3:30 on north field
Oct. 21 — HS volleyball vs Riverdale HS in FC gym. JV @ 4:30 pm, Varsity @ 5:30 pm
Oct. 23 — HS volleyball vs Caruthers HS in FC gym. JV @ 4:30 pm, Varsity 5:30 pm
Oct. 24 — HS Cross Country @ Clovis North Twilight Invitational
Oct. 25 — HS football @ Riverdale Christian HS 1 pm.
CJSL Soccer schedules and information
DATES TO REMEMBER
Oct. 24 — Joni Eareckson Tada visiting
— FCS Family Night put on by PST @ FCS 6 pm
Oct. 25 — ACT test
Oct. 27 — Max Hinton Blood Drive
Oct. 30 — Senior Recognition Night for HS volleyball
Oct. 27-31 — Homecoming Week
Oct. 31 — Homecoming game
Nov. 26-30 — Thanksgiving break
