SCHEDULE FOR FEB. 24-25, 2011
FRIDAY
Fresno City College testing ? 8-10 a.m.
Lunch ? TBD ? 12:35 p.m.
Brother-to-Brother off campus ? 12:35 p.m.
Baseball practice ? North Field ? 3:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Baseball practice ? North Field ? 12 p.m.
Alumni baseball game/dinner ? North Field/J.J. Room ? 1 p.m.
FCS ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME, Feb. 26
As of noon on Friday, the baseball game and dinner has been cancelled due to stormy weather. Please return to these announcements for more updates on a future baseball event.
Make plans now to attend the FCS Alumni baseball game, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., on the North Field. The game will be followed by a kick-off dinner in the J.J. Room (Building 6) beginning at 4 p.m. The game is free, so bring the whole family for a great day of baseball. Tickets for the tri-tip dinner are only $10 each ($30 for a family of 4) and available by contacting Peggy Lee at 285-1003. Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bennett will be the featured speaker. This is an opportunity to meet the new coaches, Thomari Story-Harden and Casey Padgett.
GIRLS BASKETBALL CIF CENTRAL SECTION DIVISION IV PLAYOFFS: EAGLES DEFEAT TAFT, NOW TRAVEL TO SIERRA HIGH, March 1
Congratulations to the varsity girls’ basketball team; They are West Sequoia League champs for the 4th consecutive year! After defeating Taft in the second round of the CIF Central Section Division IV playoffs, they now will travel to Sierra High to take on the Chieftains, March 1. Game time is 7 p.m. in Tollhouse, CA. Please remember that season passes are not valid at CIF Division IV playoff games.
ALL ENTRANTS MUST PAY. The fees are set by CIF and are: Adults – $5; Students (Elem through HS, including FCS students) $4; Seniors (65+) $3. Also, congratulations to coach Josh Tosland, who was named Coach of the Year by the League for the fourth year in a row!
Congratulations to the following athletes for their All-League status: Ashlyn White- MVP- 1st Team Michele Graham – 1st Team Bridget Teixeira – 2nd Team Brandi Thompson – 2nd Team Nicole Hensley – 2nd Team.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CROWNS FEATHER
The Feather is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of 18 online high school finalists for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Crown Award. The newspaper will receive either a Silver or Gold Crown during the 87th Annual CSPA Convention at Columbia University on March 18. For the 2011 Crown competition, The Feather is one of only four schools in California to be recognized as a finalist. Last year, The Feather won a Gold Crown, and two years ago a Silver Crown, making this the third Crown that The Feather has received.
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE TESTING
Seniors: Fresno City College is coming to campus Friday, Feb. 25, 8-10 a.m., to administer the required math and language tests for admission into FCC or any other area community college. So even if you are not planning on attending Fresno City, but may attend Willow International, Reedley College, or any other community college in the Valley, take advantage of this opportunity! Please sign up in the office with Mrs. Dooley right away! There is no charge for this service.
28TH ANNUAL FCS AUCTION, MARCH 12
Fresno Christian Schools will host the 28th annual FC Auction for members of the community in the FC Gym, March 12. The event, which includes a silent auction, steak dinner, live auction and other activities, will run from 5:30-9 p.m. All proceeds will support FCS.
A silent auction will offer a variety of items, including gift certificates, services and desserts. Although the steak dinner will be served at 6:30, the silent auction will continue throughout the evening. The live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. and continue until the event’s close.
Police Chief Jerry Dyer will serve as the special guest emcee throughout the evening.
Sponsor tables and/or tickets are available. Last year’s event was sold out so purchase tickets before they are gone. Sponsorships (special reserved table) or individual ticket price are listed below:
Event Sponsor $10,000 – full page program display & seats 24 guests
Diamond Sponsor $5,000 – full page program display & seats 24 guests
Platinum Sponsor $2,500 – full page program display & seats 16 guests
Gold Sponsor $1,000 – half page program display & seats 8 guests
Silver Sponsor $750 – listing in program & seats 8 guests
Individual Tickets $50 – open seating
Call 299-1695 to reserve a table or purchase tickets.
DONATE ITEMS FOR FCS AUCTION 2011
The success of the FCS Auction is based on a unique blend of guests (bidders) as well as the number and quality of donations. A wide variety of quality merchandise is needed so there are items for all interests.
Popular items include new merchandise, gift certificates, handcrafted boutique items, all types of professional services, entertainment packages, vacation packages, recreational equipment and outings, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, electronic equipment, landscaping, or gardening supplies, fancy desserts, and of course, cash to help with the cost of the event. Individual creativity is encouraged.
All donations to Fresno Christian Schools are tax deductible.
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK NEWS
The HS track team has been practicing since Feb. 8 after school. Please meet on the South Field at 3:15 to speak with Coach Michelle Warkentin before practice starts. All students are encouraged to come out, meet the coach and join the team.
A track and field meeting for parents and athletes is scheduled for Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 627. Please plan to attend, meet the coaches and get the schedule for the season.
SENIORS: BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Seniors: The Buick Achievers Scholarship is looking to celebrate motivated, passionate college bound students nationwide. They want to recognize those who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom, who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. They encourage applicants to apply who will be enrolling for full-time study as a first-time freshman at a 4-year college or university and who plan to major in one of the following: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design. Applicants should be interested in a career in the automotive or related industries. For more information, visit the Buick Achievers Scholarship Website. The application deadline is March 31, 2011.
SAT SPRING TEST DATES LOOM
Time is running out for juniors and seniors to register for the spring SAT tests for college applications. Students may still register for the March 12 test by Feb. 25. Register now for the May 7 test by April 8. Late registration will be taken until April 22. The cost for each test ranges but is at least $50. Please visit the College Board’s website for more information.
BASEBALL PRACTICE BEGINS
Baseball practice for all baseball players (JV and Varsity) began Feb. 8 on the varsity baseball field. Practice will be 3:30-5:30, Monday-Friday. The team still needs more players, so consider coming out and learn to play baseball with our new coaches!
PARKING PASSES
Reminder: All students who have a first semester parking pass must renew it for second semester by Monday, Jan. 31. Give your $10 renewal fee to Mrs. Dooley in the High School Office. Beginning Feb. 1, students who have not renewed their pass will have it revoked.
NOTICE: SCOOTERS NOT ALLOWED
Scooters are not allowed on the Peoples Church campus or inside any buildings. The only places where scooters are allowed to be ridden are the parking lots. Violation of this rule will result in scooters being confiscated. Scooters will only be returned to parents.
CSF TUTORING
If you ever need help with your school work, don’t forget to come to CSF tutoring on Wednesdays after school, 3:15-4:15, in Room 621.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT SELLS MUFFINS
Music department students continue to sell muffins, croissants and vitamin water every morning for $1 each. They are sold outside Building 6 from 7:15-7:50 a.m. The proceeds benefit instrumental and choral groups.
BELL SCHEDULES
A complete listing of the bell schedules for the 2010-11 school year is available at this link.
DATES TO REMEMBER–
FEBRUARY
Feb. 25 — Fresno City College on campus ? College Entrance Exams ? 8-10 a.m.
MARCH
March 12 — Annual Auction ? FCS Gym ? 5:30-9 p.m.
March 16 — Town Hall Lecture Series: Daniel Kammen ? Saroyan Theatre
March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
March 23 — Half-day: School dismissed at 12 noon
March 24 — Graduation items delivered
APRIL
April 1 — April Fool’s Day
April 14-17 — JEA/NSPA National HS Journalism Convention ? Anaheim
April 18-25 — Spring Break
April 20 — Town Hall Lecture Series: Christopher Buckley ? Saroyan Theatre
MAY
May 4 — Half-day: School dismissed at 12 noon
May 4-6 — AP Exams administered
May 9-13 — AP Exams administered
May 17-18 — Senior finals
May 19-21 — Senior trip ? Los Angeles
May 24-26 — Final exams
May 25 — Graduation rehearsal
May 25 — Senior awards chapel
May 26 — Yearbook signing party ? Ground Zero
May 26 — Commencement ? Peoples Church Sanctuary
