Student leadership is having a car wash to raise money for school events on Sept. 17 from 8:30 A.M.-2 P.M. behind Majesty Books on the NE corner of Cedar and Herndon. They are asking for a $5 donation per car.
SEE YOU at the POLE–
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be one of the campus sponsors for See You at the Pole on Sept. 21 at 7:15 A.M. at The Peoples Church globe. This event corresponds with the National Week of Prayer for Youth, Sept. 18-21. Many schools are organizing a Jericho Walk around the campus on Sept. 19 and Buchanan High is hosting a Momentous & Power Rally on Sept. 20. The Power Rally is an all youth worship and prayer night from 7-8:30 P.M. See Ericlee Gilmore for more information at [email protected] or go online at www.syatp.com.
FCA will meet for breakfast, fellowship and a student forum at 7 A.M. in T-1 on Sept. 15.
PIZZA and FRESNO PACIFIC VISIT–
Juniors and seniors, representatives from Fresno Pacific University will be on campus Sept. 21 during the lunch period. Come find out about FPU and enjoy pizza. Students must sign up in advance with Vice Principal Jon Endicott.
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL VICTORY–
The girls’ volleyball team won the Caruthers Raisin Harvest Invitational Tournament as they defeated Kingsburg in the finals, 25-19, 25-9, on Sept. 10. The girls only lost one game enroute to victory! Seniors Tara Albrechtson, Kassy Batesole and sophomore Melanie Nachtigall were named to the All-Tournament team. Check the sports calendar for game results.
A half day is scheduled for Sept. 14 due to teacher’s inservice.
COLLEGE VISITS–
Seniors: two colleges will visit campus on Sept. 16: Will Jessop in Room 601, 8 A.M. and Simpson in the lunch area, 12:30 P.M.
BABY UPDATE–
High school secretary, Cheryl Pohl, became a grandma at 11:51 P.M. last night, Sept. 8. Noah Patterson was born to alumni Stephanie and Jason Patterson weighing in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER–
Fresno Christian Schools has a wealth of available information for their students and families. The Library Media Center has prepared a handout that contains the instructions and information regarding these databases that are available to campus students online.
The information includes:
World Book Encyclopedia
EBSCOhost–a periodical search and database
Newsbank–a newspaper search and information database
FCS Library–searchable online
Don’t miss out on these research tools! Stop in one of the offices and pick up a flyer. Students can also access the media center by clicking on the FCS Media Center link on right menu bar. The patron bar code and password are the students’ user ID.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT–
For detailed information on parental involvement, go to the misc. news section of the announcements.
FUNDRAISING–
Each year many classes, teams, clubs, and organizations at Fresno Christian Schools have fundraisers to help pay for the activities, equipment, and travel for their groups. One of the best fundraisers is the Entertainment Book sales program. Students will be bringing home information about the program and how a student may accrue credit towards a school activity in which he/she participates.
The Entertainment Books are in the high school office and students may purchase the 2005-06 Entertainment Book for $30.
EDUCATIONAL TOUR––
Greg Stobbe is planning his 14th educational study tour for June 2006. The
proposed tour will take interested students, parents and alumni to London, England, with day trips to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warick Castle and Windsor for a visit to the Royal Residence. While the total is in flux, the cost will be near $2000 for the 9-day trip with most expenses covered including theatre tickets, entrance fees, flights, bus, food and lodging. A detailed itinerary will be available starting Sept. 12. For more information, contact Stobbe at [email protected] or visit these announcement soon thereafter for more updates.
SPORTS–
All sports news are now under the sports announcements menu bar on the left.
CLASS NEWS–
The journalism and the newspaper classes wrote over 460 articles during the 2004/2005 school year and these articles are still accessible online at www.thefeather.com and can be reached via the archives or through the search engine. From sports’ triumphs to band and choir concerts to personality profiles, students may find their photo and favorite classmates in various activities throughout the year.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT–
Paul McEntee is looking for dedicated individuals to be a part of the HS concert band. If students play/or would like to play low brass, flute, or percussion (piano players, too), please contact him in person, by email, or phone: 299-1695, ext. 131, [email protected].
COMMUNITY SERVICE–
All students must complete at least 10 hours of community service per semester. Contact the office for opportunities.
JUNIOR HIGH–
Students please note, the upstairs restroom has been designated for grades 7-10, and the downstairs restroom is only for grades 11 and 12 and staff. Trespassers will receive a consequence.
UPCOMING EVENTS–
September 14 – Staff Transformation Day (Half Day)
September 23 – Awards Day – Beach trip to Cambria & FB @ Coast Union
September 29 – Home economics class to SaveMart
October 6, 7 – No School due to teachers’ inservice
October 10-14 – Homecoming Week
October 11 – Big Fresno Fair chalk art contest
October 26 – Staff Transformation Day (Half Day)
November 11 – Veteran’s Day observed (No School)
November 16 – Staff Transformation Day (Half Day)
November 23 – Beginning of Thanksgiving Holiday (Half Day)
November 24-27 – Thanksgiving Holiday (No School)
December 16 – Half Day
December 17- January 2 – Christmas Vacation
January 3 – Beginning of Second Semester
