WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOV. 17-NOV. 21
By Katie Jacobson,writer
GRANT JONES-WEIBE SHARES IN JH CLASS
Grant Jones-Wiebe, son of two missionaries, will speak to Hallie Rojeski’s second period class. He was born in Nigeria and speaks the language. Wiebe currently lives in Fresno. He will speak to students about Nigerian culture and his time living there.
HS FALL SPORTS AWARDS
The HS Fall Sports Awards Dessert Potluck will be Monday, Nov. 17. The event will take place in SMC Main at 7 p.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.
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.
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 (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. 17 — Final day for elementary basketball (5th & 6th grades only) signups in classrooms.
JH girls soccer @ Ahwahnee MS 3 pm.
JH boys soccer vs Ahwahnee MS 3 pm on FC north field.
JH boys basketball vs Ahwahnee MS 3 pm in FC gym.
HS football turn in gear 3 pm in weight room
HS Fall Sports Awards Dessert Potluck 7 pm in Student Ministries Main.
Nov. 18 — HS track & field pre-season workouts start 3:15 in weight room.
Nov. 19 — JH girls soccer @ Wawona MS 3 pm.
JH boys soccer vs Wawona MS 3 pm on FC north field.
JH boys basketball vs Wawona MS 3 pm in FC gym.
Nov. 20 — HS cross country championship @ Woodward Park 11 am.
Nov. 22 — HS boys & girls basketball scrimmage 8 am-5 pm in FC & PC gyms.
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. 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
