WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOV. 24-NOV. 28
By Katie Jacobson,writer
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – Monday Schedule
Tuesday – Monday Schedule
Wednesday – Friday – No school
FALL FESTIVUS
The Fall Festivus will be held on Nov. 25 at the Beal Ranch. Tickets are on sale in the HS Office for $10. There will be food and a movie, so come with your friends and have fun!
For a map to Beal Ranch, click here.
THANKSGIVING AND GIVING TUESDAY, Dec. 2
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Please consider being a part of this day. Ideas include the Poverello House, the Community Food Bank of Fresno, the Fresno Rescue Mission, the Marjaree Mason Center, Naomi’s House, the Evangel Home, the Salvation Army, and other agencies through your local church.
LEGO ROBOTICS
Congratulations to the Lego Robotics team for winning first place at the 2014 FLL/Lego Robotics Qualifier ! The team has qualified for the Central Valley championships on Dec. 13th at Alta Sierra.
YES WE CAN FOOD DRIVE
The Yes We CAN food drive began Nov. 17 and ends Dec. 9. Students are encouraged to bring canned foods to help the many Fresno families with no food. HS Leadership will be holding a competition to see which class can collect the most food and to raise awareness. Be sure to use #FCGiveThanks.
BROTHER TO BROTHER, SISTER TO SISTER
Training for older brothers and sisters is Monday, Dec. 1. Brother to Brother lunch will be held on Dec. 2. The Sister to Sister luncheon will also be held on Dec. 2 in room 628.
SUPERINTENDENT TOWN HALL MEETING
The Superintendent Town Hall Meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 6:30-8 pm. The event will take place in SMC Main, where coffee and water will be available. This is an opportunity to hear about the enrollment, future FCS programs, finances, and exciting opportunities for parents and alumni.
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE
Students will be walking Van Ness Blvd., (which in December is called Christmas Tree Lane) on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. A free Starbucks will be awarded to the student with the ugliest Christmas sweater. Students will meet at the Starbucks in Fig Garden Village before the walk. For information on the 2013 Christmas walk, check out Community highlights holiday walk, tradition.
For directions to Christmas Tree Lane, click here.
CINDY LANE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Each year, the Wawona Ranch Estates community decorates their homes bright Christmas lights and decorations. Homeowners usually put up their decorations the day after Thanksgiving and take them down the day after Christmas. Cindy Lane is located in Clovis behind the Willow Station shopping center just East of Willow and Alluvial. For an article of last year’s Christmas at Cindy Lane, read Cindy Lane provides light art, decorations (VIDEO).
For directions to Cindy Lane, click here.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Candlelight Christmas takes place every year on Huntington Boulevard and Sixth St. The tradition was given it’s name because lampposts are decorated like candles.
For directions to Candlelight Christmas, click here.
For an article about all the Christmas lights, check out Lanes light up Christmas spirit.
SPORTS PICTURES
Pictures for JH and HS sports will be on Thurs. Dec. 11 at 3:15 pm in the FC gym.
HS cheer
JH cheer
HS boys basketball JV & var
HS girls basketball var
HS boys soccer var
HS girls soccer var
JH boys basketball 7th & 8th
JH boys soccer
JH girls soccer
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.
HS GIRLS SOFTBALL
Any non-winter sport female athlete, including cheerleaders, wanting to play HS softball in the spring should come to the first fall workout Nov. 21 from 3:30-5 PM. Please bring all gear, and dress accordingly for the weather. Any questions, e-mail Coach Ragan at [email protected].
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.
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.
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 and band will be performing during the play and in between scenes. The story is about Jim and Della, who are very poor, but rich in love. Their efforts to buy each other a Christmas present will remind all of us of our true blessings.
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
Wednesday – No School
Thursday – No School
Friday – No School
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. 25 — HS girls soccer vs Hanford West HS 3:30 pm on FC stadium field.
We are looking for a coach for elementary boys basketball (grades 5 & 6). Please contact the athletic office at 299-1695 ext 108 or email Jon Penberthy or Mick Fuller if you know someone who is interested in coaching.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November–
Nov. 17 — Beginning of Yes We Can Food Drive
Nov. 20 — 8th grade Reagan Museum trip
Nov. 24 — Jostens on campus
Nov. 25 — Fall Festivus at the Beal Ranch
Nov. 26-30 — Thanksgiving break
Nov. 30 — 38th Annual Messiah Sing Along at First Presbyterian Church, 3 p.m.
December–
Dec. 1 — Older “Brother and Sister” training during lunch
Dec. 2 — First Christmas Tree Lane pedestrian walk
Brother to Brother and Sister to Sister luncheons
Superintendent Town Hall Meeting in SMC Main 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 5 — Elementary Drama in North Lobby Chapel 7 p.m.
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.
De. 10 — Walk Christmas Tree Lane with campus students
Dec. 11 — Annual Christmas movie and lunch
JH and HS sports pictures
Dec. 12 — Half Day
End of Yes We Can Food Drive
Dec. 13 — Central Valley Championships @ Alta Sierra for Lego Robotics
Dec. 15 — Christmas break begins
January–
Jan. 5 — Return from Christmas break
