WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOV. 10-NOV.14
By Katie Jacobson,writer
SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
Monday Schedule
Tuesday — No school
Wednesday Schedule
Thursday Schedule
Friday — Monday Schedule
FRESNO VETERANS DAY PARADE
Attention all FC students and families: The FC percussion, color guard, music students and cheer will be marching in the 95th annual Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11. Students who are participating in the parade should meet at Ventura on M St., south of Inyo St. in downtown Fresno at 11 a.m. Publication students will be meeting at 10:45 a.m. across the street from City Hall. Color Guard must be in the music suite at 9 a.m. Percussion must meet in the music suite at 10:30 a.m.
CSPA HONORS FEATHER WITH DIGITAL CROWN, Nov. 10
For the 7th year in a row, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University in New York City, has honored The Feather Online with one of 14 Digital Media Crowns as the best examples of scholastic media in the United States. The campus paper is assured of at least a Silver Crown and will be awarded either that or a Gold Crown at CSPA’s 91st annual Spring Scholastic Convention, March 18-20, 2015. Over 1,400 digital newspapers were eligible for the award which honors the top papers in the country, regardless of size, division or state. More information will follow in the months to come.
WORLD KINDNESS WEEK, Nov. 10-15
As homecoming focus fades, consider renewing an effort to PAY IT FORWARD for World Kindness Week, Nov. 10-15. While Random Acts of Kindness Week is in February, this week is the fall edition which may help redirect student attention towards gratitude. Take the time to discuss in class, with peers, teachers or parents how our campus can pass along kindness this fall. Posters, announcements and an article later in the week can help with ideas.
HS GIRLS SOFTBALL
Any HS girls interested in joining softball may sign up outside the athletic office.
SAT
The registration deadline for the next SAT was Nov. 6. The test will be held on Dec. 6.
ACT SCHEDULE
The next ACT test will be Dec. 13. The registration deadline was Nov. 7. If students are looking for a test prep option, please contact Michelle Warkentin in the academic office or at [email protected] for more information.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Operation Christmas Child boxes are now due Nov. 12 by 7:30 a.m. Please bring your boxes to room 608 or the HS office. Please consider sharing in this way. #FCGiveThanks
CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
If you enjoy writing, the Creative Writing club meets in room 603 every Monday during lunch. This club is available to JH and HS.
WRITING LAB
If you have trouble writing essays or any other papers, there is a writing lab in room 624 every Tues. and Thurs. from 3-4:30 p.m. This opportunity is available until Dec. 11.
HIGH SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Attention Parents of 10th-12th grade students:
The High School Enrichment Program is an opportunity that has been made available for students who are interested in taking classes at the community college while still in high school. This is not a good fit for all students, but can be beneficial for high achieving students who are looking to get ahead academically!
High school students can take community college classes for the Spring 2015 semester through the Educational Enrichment Program (High School Enrichment).
The Clovis Community College Center is hosting informational orientations and are encouraging your students to attend to learn more.
Evening Orientation sessions are available for students and parents on the following dates:
— Nov. 4, 2014 Clovis Community College Center – AC1 150
— Nov. 10, 2014 Herndon Campus, Building B – 308
— Nov. 13, 2014 Herndon Campus, Building B – 308
All sessions are scheduled from 6-7 p.m. (please choose one session to attend). No reservations are required.
SPIRIT WEAR
Spirit Wear is now for sale now! Please fill out the order form and turn it in to the HS Office by Nov. 12. To print the order form, click here. Contact Vanessa Markarian at [email protected] for more information.
FRESNO PACIFIC PLAY
Fresno Pacific University will be putting on the play Truth and Reconciliation from Nov. 13-15, 20-22 at 8 p.m. The performance will be in the Severance Building at the California Arts Academy. For more information, click here.
MESSIAH SING ALONG
The 38th Annual Messiah Sing Along will take place on Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The event will take place in the FPC Sanctuary. There is limited seating, so it is recommended to arrive an hour early.
DRAMA
Drama will be performing The Gift of the Magi on Dec. 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Student Ministry Center. The HS Choir will be performing during the play and in between scenes.
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.
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 559.299.1695, 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 (No school)
Wednesday – No lunch Scheduled
Thursday – JH Leadership; Chick-fil-A; Chicken sandwich, fries and drink
Friday – HS Leadership; Pacifica Pizza; Personal Pizza
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
Nov. 12 — HS Cross Country WSL Championship @ Riverdale, time of event TBA
DATES TO REMEMBER
November–
Nov. 7 — ACT registration deadline for Dec. 13 ACT
Fresno State Workshop in JJ Room, 10:15 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child boxes due
Nov. 10-14 — World Kindness Week
Nov. 11 — No School – Veterans Day
Color Guard performs in Veterans Day Parade, downtown Fresno, 10:30 a.m.
Nov. 17 — Beginning of Yes We Can Food Drive
Nov. 20 — 8th grade Reagan Museum trip
Nov. 26-30 — Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30 — 38th Annual Messiah Sing Along at First Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m.
December–
Dec. 5 — Elementary Drama in North Lobby Chapel 7 p.m.
Dec. 12 — Half Day
Dec. 8 — Drama performance of Gift of the Magi, featuring HS choir in Student Ministry Center 7 p.m.
Dec. 9 — Elementary Christmas Program in People’s Church Auditorium 7 p.m.
End of Yes We Can Food Drive
Dec. 15 — Christmas break begins
January–
Jan. 5 — Return from Christmas break
