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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION FINAL RESULTS:

 Thank you for participating in this years Box Top for Education Fundraiser. We are excited to announce that our school has collected 11,039 box tops. We will be receiving a check from General Mills for $1,103.90! A special thanks goes to Miss Nolte’s class who brought in the most box tops. Miss Nolte’s students will receive a special prize for their outstanding effort. Here are the final results:

Mr. Broersma…1418                                           Miss Nolte…2577

Mrs. Ferguson…1594                                          Mrs. Tally…1315

Mrs. Fraser…1205                                              Mrs. VanderKooi…402

Mr. Heinz…25                                                    Mrs. Witters…847

Mr. Miranda…764                                               Extras…892 Total…11,039

Please continue to collect Box Tops now and throughout the year. This fundraiser will begin again in the new school year. Thank you for supporting Fresno Christian Schools!

READING:

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will dress up as their person and give a first person oral report on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. Instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric were sent home last week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS:

We continue to read this true story about an Indian girl who lived alone for years on San Nicolas island, just off the coast of Santa Barabara. This ties in with our Social Studies curriculum.

WRITING:

Students will be given the Third Quarter Writing Assessment this Wednesday: Fictional Narrative.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we begin our study of the Thirteen Colonies.

BIBLE:

This week we conclude Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Romans 8:28 and the test will be this Friday, March 13. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 27 words will be tested this Friday, March 13.

Lesson 27

1. career
2. bookkeeper
3. preference
4. architect
5. achievement
6. professor
7. receptionist
8. principal
9. therapist
10. administrator
11. programmer
12. specialist
13. orthodontist
14. evangelist
15. manufacturer

Challenge Words

1. crucifixion
2. burial
3. resurrection
4. ascension
5. hallelujah

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• School Auction/Dinner: March 14
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Spring Open House: May 5
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

SPRING PORTRAIT DAY:

All students will be photographed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, with an exciting spring background. No money is needed on picture day. A proof picture and order instructions will be sent home for purchase. A “Retake Day” will not be scheduled.

WRITING:

Congratulations to our Young Author finalists: Max Hinton, Sophia Reynoso and Micah Sue. Their stories will advance to the next judging level with the AP Honors English high school class which will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house in May.

READING:

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will dress up as their person and give a first person oral report on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. Instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric will be sent home this week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS:

We continue to read this true story about an Indian girl who lived alone for years on San Nicolas island, just off the coast of Santa Barabara. This ties in with our Social Studies curriculum.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions.

SCIENCE:

This week we conclude our study of the solar system. The planet foldables are due on Monday, March 2.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Ephesians 2:10 and the test will be this Friday, March 6. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 26 words will be tested this Friday, March 6.

Lesson 26

1. column
2. whether
3. banquet
4. scissors
5. debt
6. echo
7. phrase
8. pneumonia
9. castle
10. equipment
11. wholesale
12. knives
13. straighten
14. receipt
15. liquid

Challenge Words

1. asteroid
2. meteoroid
3. galaxy
4. universe
5. solar system

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• School Auction/Dinner: March 14
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Spring Open House: May 5
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

SPRING PORTRAIT DAY:

All students will be photographed on Tuesday, March 3, with an exciting spring background. No money is needed on picture day. A proof picture and order instructions will be sent home for purchase. A “Retake Day” will not be scheduled.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:

WRITING:

The final draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story was due last Friday. The top three stories, as determined by Mrs. Vander Kooi, will advance to the judging level. The AP Honors English high school class will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at each grade level. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house.

READING:

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. The “Add a Chapter” response is due this Friday, February 27.

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will dress up as their person and give a first person oral report on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. Instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric will be sent home soon.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS:

We have begun to read this Newberry Medal winning book about an Indian girl who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. This ties in with our Social Studies curriculum.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions. There will be a test on fractions this Thursday, February 26 covering the following concepts: finding equivalent fractions, finding the simplest form of fractions, and comparing fractions with like denominators, decimals, and mixed numbers.

SCIENCE:

This week we continue our study of the solar system. Students will research and make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Proverbs 3:5-6 and the test will be this Friday, February 27. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 25 words will be tested this Friday, February 27.

Lesson 25 – Words with unusual plurals

1. allergies
2. data
3. bacteria
4. moose
5. potatoes
6. pianos
7. loaves
8. canoes
9. thieves
10. scarves
11. chiefs
12. lenses
13. quizzes
14. heroes
15. oxen

 Challenge Words

1. cacti
2. analyses
3. phenomena
4. criteria
5. alumni

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• School Auction/Dinner: March 14
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

VALENTINE’S THANK YOU:

Thank you to our room moms, Margo Sue and Ruth Williams, for organizing our Valentine’s craft and game last Friday, and thank you to those who generously provided the needed materials and cupcakes. I also enjoyed my sweet treats from you! Thank you!!

WRITING:

The final draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story is due this Friday, February 20 and must be typed and printed out at home (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12). Parents may help students type their papers, but please do not make any changes without the student’s participation and consent.

The top three stories, as determined by Mrs. Vander Kooi, will advance to the judging level. The AP Honors English high school class will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at each grade level. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house.

READING:

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. The “Add a Chapter” response is due on Friday, February 27.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions.

SCIENCE:

This week we continue our study of the solar system. Students will research and make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is James 1:22 and the test will be this Friday, February 20. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

James 1:22

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 24 words will be tested this Friday, February 20.

Lesson 24 – Related Words

1. ability
2. able
3. decompose
4. decomposition
5. familiar
6. family
7. muscle
8. muscular
9. meter
10. metric
11. precise
12. precision
13. relate
14. relative
15. commerce

Challenge Words 

1. despair
2. desperate
3. commend
4. commendable
5. commemorate

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Talent Show: February 20
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• School Auction/Dinner: March 14
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

VALENTINE’S PARTY:

This Friday is Valentine’s Day and the students have voted to exchange valentines. Here are the names of all Vander Kooi’s Joys: Antwon, Sophia, Brawn, Rayleigh, Dev, Maxwell, Joseph I., Natalie, Azlynn, Kamdon, Jenna, Micah, Naty, Joseph V., Robert, Owen, Greg and Noah.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

The first draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story was due last Friday, February 6. This week students will revise and edit their stories. The final draft is due on Friday, February 20 and must be typed (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12). Parents may help students type their papers, but please do not make any changes without the student’s participation.

READING:

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response is “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. Students were given a grading rubric last week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions.

SCIENCE:

This week we begin our study of the solar system. Students will research and make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Joshua 1:8 and the test will be this Friday, February 13. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Joshua 1:8

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 23 words will be tested this Friday, February 13.

Lesson 23 – Words with silent letters

1. aisle
2. align
3. rhythm
4. crumb
5. fasten
6. glisten
7. knotty
8. knuckle
9. often
10. plumber
11. reign
12. bustle
13. shepherd
14. soften
15. sword

Challenge Words

1. rendezvous
2. rhinoceros
3. choreograph
4. raspberry
5. handkerchief

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
• Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• School Auction/Dinner: March 14
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

Congratulations to Naty Tewodros who was selected as a finalist at the Oral Interpretation Assembly last week. She will represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in March.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. The first draft is due this Friday, February 6.

READING:

The required reading for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter” and is due on Friday, February 27. Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. Grading rubrics for “Add a Chapter” will be handed out and discussed this week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we finish Chapter 6: Data, Statistics, and Probability. The test will be this Wednesday, February 4.

SCIENCE:

Next week we begin our study of the solar system. Students will make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Hebrews 4:12 and the test will be this Friday, February 6. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 22 words will be tested this Friday, February 6.

Lesson 22

1. postpone
2. misinform
3. uncertain
4. improvement
5. indestructible
6. uncomfortable
7. unbeatable
8. unexpected
9. reexamine
10. unmistakable
11. telescope
12. thermometer
13. microscope
14. mischievous
15. prescription

Challenge Words

1. symbolize
2. sympathy
3. symphony
4. symmetrical
5. symptomatic

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
• Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
• NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
• Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Elementary conferences are scheduled for next week, February 2-6. School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day during that week. Please return your conference confirmation as soon as possible and if you need to reschedule, please call Mrs. Roberts  at 292-7704 – ext 103.  I look forward to sharing with you the mid-year assessments and the progress your child has made.

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

Congratulations to Naty Tewodros, Natalie Johnson and Joseph Igot who will present their poems in the Grades 4-6 Oral Interpretation Assembly on January 26th from 1:30-2:45 in the Peoples Church North Lobby Chapel. All families are invited to attend.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. We continue first draft writing this week.

READING:

The required reading for January is a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due this Friday, January 30. We reviewed how to write a Response to Literature in class last week.

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 6: Data, Statistics, and Probability.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we conclude the settlement of the early colonies.

BIBLE:

This week we begin Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and the test will be this Friday, January 30. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 21 words will be tested this Friday, January 30.

Lesson 21

Words from Greek and Latin

1. polygon
2. monopoly
3. century
4. centimeter
5. quadruple
6. centennial
7. centipede
8. tricycle
9. triangle
10. diameter
11. dialogue
12. diagram
13. diagonal
14. biannual
15. bicoastal

 Challenge Words 

1. quadriceps
2. quadrilateral
3. monologue
4. pentathlon
5. decathlon

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
• NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
• Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
• NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
• Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

THANK YOU:

What a wonderful surprise and treat to have the class celebrate my half birthday last week! Thank you for the cards and gifts and cupcakes and balloons and flowers and food and fun!! I feel very blessed by all of you. Also, thank you to the parents who generously provided the staff luncheon last Tuesday. It was delicious and appreciated by all!

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

Students should now have their poems memorized with voice expressions and hand gestures included. Students will recite their poems in class this Thursday, January 22  (no parents allowed). Finalists will present their poems in the Grades 4-6 Oral Interpretation Assembly on January 26th from 1:30-2:45 in the Peoples Church North Lobby Chapel (families invited).

All students are expected to memorize a poem as part of their oral language grade for third quarter in language. Grades will be based on rubric scores and advancements made by outside judges based on presentations and scoring. The top three students will advance to our school oral presentation assembly on January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. We begin first draft writing this week.

READING:

The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class this week. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we begin Chapter 6: Data, Statistics, and Probability.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we transition to the settlement of the early colonies.

BIBLE:

This week we conclude Unit 4 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Birth and Early Ministry

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 1 John 1:9 and the test will be this Friday, January 23. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 20 words will be tested this Friday, January 23.

Lesson 20

Words from Greek and Latin 

1. biology
2. biography
3. biome
4. democracy
5. epidemic
6. demonstrate
7. geology
8. geography
9. geometry
10. archaic
11. microwave
12. psychology
13. archaeology
14. microscopic
15. political

Challenge Words

1. demographic
2. biodegradable
3. zoology
4. antibiotic
5. hemisphere

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
• Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
• NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
• Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
• NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
• Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER:

Our World’s Finest Chocolate candy bar FUNdraiser kicks off this Friday, January 9th and will run through Friday, January 30th. We will be checking out cases of candy (containing 60 bars each) next to the pick up point, (PC Pirate Ship), from 2:30 until about 3:30. Then we will be out there every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, (same times) until the FUNdraiser ends.

Parents must sign the chocolate out for the students to sell. Students will be responsible for selling all 60 bars. Once candy is issued, no returns will be accepted. You do not pay up front for the chocolate boxes.

Please use the small envelope provided in each case to turn in your money once each case is sold. Any checks should be made to Fresno Christian PST. A prize sheet will be posted in the elementary office window, and on the checkout table.

APPLEBEE’S DINING TO DONATE:

Please mark your calendars to come fellowship and support FCS at our FUNdinner coming up on January 15th at Applebee’s on Herndon and Cedar! Bring the attached flyer so FCS will receive 15% of the proceeds.

Thank you for supporting our school through these successful FUNdraisers!

Fresno Christian PST Board

By now all students should have their poems selected and handed in a copy to me. Students should have their poems memorized by this Friday, January 16.  Begin to think about what voice expressions and hand gestures you would like to add to make your poem story come alive!  No props are allowed per oral interpretation rules.

All students are expected to memorize a poem as part of their oral language grade for third quarter in language. Grades will be based on rubric scores and advancements made by outside judges based on presentations and scoring. The top three students will advance to our school oral presentation assembly on January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

Requirements include:

A minimum of one minute in length

Choose selections that allow children to “bring to life” their pieces through their voice and and gestures

Poem of integrity and value

Humorous or serious

Appropriate selection for age

Identify the title and author at the beginning of the selection

Vocal variety in volume, rate, pitch

Expression of voice and face

Hand and/or Body Movements

Eye Contact

Creativity Utilized

Meaning and Emotion

Naturalness and Sincerity

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. Students will review and practice writing dialogue by writing a dialogue story between two famous people or characters (dead or alive, fictitious or real) who share something in common. The final draft of the dialogue story is due this Wednesday, January 14.

READING:

The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we finish Chapter 5: Measurement and Integers. There will be a test on adding and subtracting integers this Friday, January 16,

SOCIAL STUDIES:

Students will write a report on a particular explorer to the New World. The three-paragraph report will include the explorer’s early life, voyages and accomplishments, and later life. Students may include an optional fourth paragraph on interesting facts. Students will also include a map in the report showing the route(s) of the voyage(s). The research notecards are to be completed for Monday, January 12. The first draft is due Wednesday, January 14  and the final draft is due Friday, January 16.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 4 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Birth and Early Ministry

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Philippians 4:6-7 and the test will be this Friday, January 16. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 19 words will be tested this Friday, January 16.

Lesson 19

Words from Greek and Latin

1. pedal
2. peddler
3. pedestrian
4. pedestal
5. dental
6. dentist
7. dentures
8. vocalize
9. manual
10. manuscript
11. manipulate
12. manufacture
13. vocalist
14. memoir
15. memorial

 Challenge Words

1. impede
2. pediatrician
3. pedometer
4. mannequin
5. memorabilia

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
• Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
• NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
• Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
• NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
• Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13

Dear Families,

Happy New Year and welcome back! I’m looking forward to a fun and productive 3rd quarter with my awesome students. Thank you so much for the many Christmas gifts I received. You truly blessed my family and me with your thoughtfulness and generosity.

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

This week students will select poems to memorize for the class oral interpretation speech meet which will be held on January 26. Students may select poems from a variety of sources. There are many poetry books at school in the library and poems are also available on-line. Students should submit a copy of their poem for approval by this Friday, January 9. Once selected, students should begin to memorize their poems on a daily basis at home with parental guidance. Thank you for your cooperation in helping your children learn their poems.

All students are expected to memorize a poem as part of their oral language grade for third quarter in language. Grades will be based on rubric scores and advancements will be made based on presentations and scoring. The top three students will advance to our school oral presentation chapel on January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

Requirements include:

1 1/2 to 2 minutes in length

Choose selections that allow children to “bring to life” their pieces through their voice and and gestures

Poem of integrity and value

Humorous or serious

Appropriate selection for age

Identify the title and author at the beginning of the selection

Vocal variety in volume, rate, pitch

Expression of voice and face

Hand and/or Body Movements

Eye Contact

Creativity Utilized

Meaning and Emotion

Naturalness and Sincerity

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. We will begin with reviewing and practicing writing dialogue.

READING:

The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 5: Measurement and Integers.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we continue our time travel to the age of exploration.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 4 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Birth and Early Ministry

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 1 John 5:14 and the test will be this Friday, January 9. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 John 5:14

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 18 words will be tested this Friday, January 9

Lesson 18

Words with –ation, -ition, -ion

1. accusation
2. adaptation
3. animation
4. application
5. conversation
6. transportation
7. destination
8. preparation
9. emotion
10. variation
11. definition
12. rejection
13. ignition
14. opposition
15. recognition

Challenge Words

1. estimation
2. excavation
3. exhibition
4. occasion
5. procession

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• School Resumes: January 5
• NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
• Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
• NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
• Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
• NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
• Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
• NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
• Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
• Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
• Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
• Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
• End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
• Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
• Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
• Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
• SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
• NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
• Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
• School Resumes: April 7
• Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13