WEEKLY CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DEC. 8-DEC. 12

By Katie Jacobson,writer

UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY
Be sure to wear your ugliest Christmas sweater today, Dec. 10. The student with the ugliest Christmas sweater will win a Starbucks gift card.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR HEIDI WEIMER, Dec. 14
The Memorial Service for Heidi Weimer has been scheduled as follows:
Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 3 p.m.
Peoples Church Main Auditorium
A bereavement reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peoples Church with “Weimer Fund” noted in the memo. These funds will be used to bless the family and the children’s department at Peoples Church per Heidi’s request.

Peoples Church
7172 N. Cedar Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Attn: Weimer Fund

MOMS IN PRAYER
Moms in Prayer will not be meeting this Friday. The next meeting will be Jan. 9.

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.

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.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND LUNCH
On Dec. 11, be sure to bring a stuffed animal and get a free lunch! Your admission ticket to see “The Grinch” and receive a free lunch is a stuffed animal.

CONSTITUTION TEST AND STATE DINNER
Hallie Rojeski’s eighth grade class will take the 26th annual Constitution test on Dec. 11. Their State Dinner will also be on Dec. 11 during lunch.

Check out a photo from last year: Show what you know.

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

85TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN FRESNO CHRISTMAS PARADE
The 85th Annual Downtown Christmas Parade will take place on Dec. 13 beginning at 11 a.m. The theme this year is Candy Canes and Christmas Carols. Cash prizes are given to the best float entry, so make sure yours is based on your favorite holiday song! The parade first steps off at the Fulton Mall, travel South down the mall, past the ice rink, and finish off at Kern and “N” Street. For more information, click here.

NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
The National Christmas Tree Lighting will be on Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Tom Hanks, Fifth Harmony, NE-YO, The Tenors, and more will be performing. For more information, visit their website by clicking here.

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].

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.

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 lunch scheduled
Thursday – Bring a new stuffed animal to donate get a tri tip sandwich and watch a movie
Friday – No lunch scheduled

Monthly lunch calendar

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
Dec. 8 — JH boys basketball @ Tehipite MS 3:00 pm. Dismiss 1:45 pm
JH boys soccer @ Tehipite MS 3:00 pm. Dismiss 1:45 pm
JH girls soccer vs Tehipite MS 3:00 pm on FC north field. Dismiss 2:10 pm
HS girls soccer vs Sierra HS on FC Stadium field. Dismiss 2:10 pm
Dec. 9 — HS boys soccer @ McLane HS 3:00 pm. Dismiss 1:30 pm
HS boys basketball @ Woodlake HS JV 4:30 pm, Varsity 6:00 pm. Dismissal TBD
Dec. 10 — JH boys basketball @ Sequoia MS 3:00 pm. Dismiss 1:45 pm
JH boys soccer @ Sequoia MS 3:00 pm. Dismiss 1:45 pm
JH girls soccer vs Sequoia MS 3:00 pm on FC north field. Dismiss 2:10 pm
HS girls soccer Parent Meeting 5:00 pm in FC Music Suite
Dec. 11 — JH & HS Winter Sports Pictures 3:15-4:15 in FC Gym
HS girls soccer vs Kerman HS 3:30 on FC Stadium field. Dismiss at lunch for pictures prior to game.
HS girls basketball vs Alpaugh HS 5:30 pm in FC Gym.
HS boys varsity basketball vs Alpaugh HS 7 pm in FC Gym
Dec. 12 — HS boys soccer vs Kerman HS 3:30 pm on FC Stadium field. Dismiss 2:10 pm
HS boys jv basketball vs Kings Christian HS 4:30 in FC Gym
HS girls basketball vs Kings Christian HS 5:30 pm in FC Gym
HS boys varsity basketball vs Kings Christian HS 7:00 pm in FC Gym

Sports Events during Christmas Break:

Saturday 12/13 Elementary boys & girls basketball @ San Joaquin Memorial
Monday 12/15 HS girls soccer @ Tranquillity HS 4:00 pm
Tuesday 12/16 HS boys soccer vs Liberty Ranchos HS 3:30 pm on FC Stadium field
Tuesday 12/16 HS boys varsity basketball vs ACEL Charter HS 6:30 pm in FC Gym
Wednesday 12/17 HS girls basketball @ McLane HS 6:30 pm
Thursday 12/18-20 HS jv boys basketball in FC JV tournament FC Gym
Friday 12/19-20 HS boys & girls soccer @ Garces Tournament, Bakersfield
Friday 12/19-23 HS boys varsity basketball @ Liberty Ranchos Tournament
Saturday 12/20 Elementary boys & girls basketball @ San Joaquin Memorial

DATES TO REMEMBER

December–
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
HS Christmas Movie and lunch
Dec. 12 — Half Day
End of Yes We Can Food Drive
Dec. 13 — Central Valley Championships @ Alta Sierra for Lego Robotics
ACT Test
85th Annual Downtown Fresno Christmas Parade 11 a.m.
Dec. 14 — National Christmas Tree Lighting: Kings Canyon National Park, 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 15 — Christmas break begins

January–
Jan. 5 — Return from Christmas break
Jan. 8 — Prepare to celebrate National Bubble Day