Dear Parents,

I’m looking forward to meeting grandparents this Friday during Grandparents Day. If a grandparent is not available to attend, students may invite a family member or special adult in their lives to join us for the morning from 9:30-12:30 (lunch included).

FIELD TRIP DRIVERS:

If you plan on driving FCS students on field trips, athletic events, or school business, you are required to have a Driver’s Clearance Form and required insurance documents on file. These forms are located on our website or in the school office. As stated in our Volunteer Policy, when driving or chaperoning we expect your full attention for the children you are supervising. Volunteers may not bring other children with them.

ROOM MOM:

Please contact Mrs. Vander Kooi if you are willing to be a room mom or assistant room mom this year. Duties include organizing one teacher luncheon and several class parties throughout the year. Thank you!

K-6 CHEER CLINIC:

The Cheer Clinic is from 3:30-4:30 PM on October 6-9 at the north field grass area. Learn cheers and chants and perform with the varsity cheerleaders at the Friday, October 10th football game and half time show! Send registration forms to the Central Office no later than Wednesday, October 1st. Email questions to Mrs. Raymundo at craymundo@fresnochristian.com.

SEPTEMBER READING: 

The Response to Literature for the September mystery book is due Tuesday, September 30.

OCTOBER READING:

Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. 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.

The genre for the month of October is science fiction. Students should show their selected science fiction book to me for approval. As a response to this literature, students will make a shoebox diorama, with a description of the scene and the page number from the book glued or taped on one side of the box, and a summary of the book glued or taped on the other side of the box. Check out the following websites for ideas on making a shoebox diorama.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diorama

http://www.abcteach.com/babysit/projects/dioramas.htm

http://www.dltk-teach.com/books/book_reports/m-diorama.htm

WRITING:

This week students will independently write complete “Responses to Literature” in class and grade them using the rubric.

MATH:

This week students will finish Chapter 2: Addition, Subtraction and Equations. There will be a test on Thursday, October 2, covering the following skills: simplifying expressions, writing equations, writing and evaluating addition and subtraction expressions containing variables, and using a function table to solve addition and subtraction equations (text p. 66-79).

SOCIAL STUDIES: 

This week we will review map skills and time travel to the past to learn about Native American Indians.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 2: Writing in the Books of Poetry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is 2 Corinthians 5:21 and the test will be this Friday, October 3. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 

2 Corinthians 5:21

SPELLING:

Lesson 8 words will be tested this Friday, October 3.

Lesson 8: Easily Confused Words

1. accept
2. adapt
3. adopt
4. affect
5. latter
6. complement
7. compliment
8. device
9. devise
10.  effect
11.  except
12.  formally
13.  formerly
14.  insight
15.  incite

Challenge Words

1. allusion
2. illusion
3. imminent
4. eminent
5. bazaar

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Grandparents Day: October 3, 9:30-12:30
• Happy Birthday to Brawn Gadberry: October 5
• Choir Fall Concert: October 6, 7:00 P.M.
• Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
• Happy Birthday to Sophia Buchok: October 9
• End of First Quarter: October 10
• Joni and Friends Event: October 24
• Homecoming: October 31
• NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11
• NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28
• End of First Semester: December 5
• Elementary Drama “A Bag Full of Fables”: December 5
• K-6 Christmas Program: December 12
• NO SCHOOL Christmas Break: December 15-January 2
• School Resumes: January 5

Dear Parents,

I enjoyed meeting with each of you last week at our conference time and sharing the progress your child has made. I am so thankful for this wonderful class that God has blessed me with this year.

CHAPEL:

On Tuesday, September 23, our class will be presenting “The Story of Job” reader’s theater at 8:15 A.M. in the North Lobby Chapel. Parents are welcome to attend.

ROOM MOM:

Please contact Mrs. Vander Kooi if you are willing to be a room mom or assistant room mom this year. Duties include organizing one teacher luncheon and several class parties throughout the year. Thank you!

K-6 CHEER CLINIC:

The Cheer Clinic is from 3:30-4:30 PM on October 6-9 at the north field grass area. Learn cheers and chants and perform with the varsity cheerleaders at the Friday, October 10th football game and half time show! Send registration forms to the Central Office no later than Wednesday, October 1st. Email questions to Mrs. Raymundo at craymundo@fresnochristian.com.

SEPTEMBER READING: 

Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. 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. The genre for the month of September is mystery. Students should show their selected mystery book to me for approval. Students will write a “Response to Literature” for this book, due on Tuesday, September 30. Practice responses and the rubric were sent home on Friday for parent and student reference.

WRITING:

This week students will independently write complete “Responses to Literature” in class and grade them using the rubric.

MATH:

This week students will continue Chapter 2: Addition, Subtraction and Equations. There will be a test on addition and subtraction of whole numbers and decimals on Tuesday, September 23.

SOCIAL STUDIES: 

This week we will time travel to the past to learn about Native American Indians.

BIBLE:

This week we begin Unit 2: Writing in the Books of Poetry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is John 1:12 and the test will be this Friday, September 26. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 

Titus 3:5

SPELLING:

Lesson 7 words will be tested this Friday, September 26.

Lesson 7: Words with VCV

1. report
2. climate
3. valid
4. vital
5. retail
6. future
7. robot
8. humane
9. tiger
10. laser
11. lemon
12. limit
13. linen
14. major
15. minor

Challenge Words

1. sequel
2. serum
3. memento
4. dilute
5. odorous

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Grandparents Day: October 3, 9:30-12:30
• Happy Birthday to Brawn Gadberry: October 5
• Choir Fall Concert: October 6, 7:00 P.M.
• Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
• Happy Birthday to Sophia Buchok: October 9
• End of First Quarter: October 10
• Joni and Friends Event: October 24
• Homecoming: October 31
• NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11
• NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28
• End of First Semester: December 5
• Elementary Drama “A Bag Full of Fables”: December 5
• K-6 Christmas Program: December 12
• NO SCHOOL Christmas Break: December 15-January 2
• School Resumes: January 5

Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. 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. The genre for the month of September is mystery. Students should show their selected mystery book to me for approval. Students will write a “Response to Literature” for this book, due at the end of September. This week students will practice writing a complete “Response to Literature” in class and receive a grading rubric.

WRITING:

This week students will focus on language skills.

MATH:

This week students will begin Chapter 2: Addition, Subtraction and Equations.

SOCIAL STUDIES: 

Next week we will time travel to the past to learn about Native American Indians.

BIBLE:

This week we continue our study of the Pentateuch.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is John 1:12 and the test will be this Friday, September 19. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believe in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.

John 1:12

SPELLING:

Lesson 6 words will be tested this Friday, September 19.

Lesson 6:  Words with VCCV and VCCCV

1. bulletin
2. exhale
3. associate
4. pattern
5. collapse
6. complaint
7. instance
8. dessert
9. difficulty
10. franchise
11. emphasize
12. disturb
13. mammoth
14. necessary
15. impact

Challenge Words

1. weather
2. whether
3. summary
4. opinion
5. literature

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Happy Birthday to Natalie Johnson: September 15
• Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 15-19 (DISMISSAL at 12 NOON)
• Happy Birthday to Brawn Gadberry: October 5
• Choir Fall Concert: October 6, 7:00 P.M.
• Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
• Happy Birthday to Sophia Buchok: October 9
• NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11

Your fundraising money AND order forms must be turned in on September 11th. Packets must be given to your teacher ASAP that morning. The PST Board will be counting as soon as the packets have been collected from each class. Delivery for items will be Thursday, October 9th behind Building 5.

SPIRIT WEAR:

Fresno Christian Schools Spirit Days are here! Starting this Friday and every Friday after, wear your FCS Spirit Wear. At the end of each month, the K-6 class with the highest percentage of Spirit Wear worn will be the keeper of the FCS Eagle Trophy for a month! So wear your Fresno Christian Spirit Wear with pride. Go Eagles!!!

MOMS IN PRAYER:

Any woman desiring to pray for our children and Fresno Christian Schools is invited to join us for a powerful time of prayer!

Fridays from 8:00 – 9:00 A.M.

Peoples Church, Room 204

Contact: Janet Moore 448-0947 or rjdamoore@att.net

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:

This year we will again be participating in the Box Tops for Education fundraiser. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive, we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize.” We will post class totals monthly in the Elementary Office window.

Please hand in your trimmed Box Tops in a Ziploc bag or envelope, labeled with your child’s/teacher’s name and the amount of Box Tops to your teacher. Every Friday, the student bringing in the most for the week from each class will get to choose something from the Treasure Box in the Elementary Office.

You can find a list of Box Tops online at: www.boxtops4education.com.

SEPTEMBER READING: 

Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. 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. The genre for the month of September is mystery. Students should show their selected mystery book to me for approval. Students will write a “Response to Literature” for this book, due at the end of September. Students should wait to write the “Response to Literature” until after I have finished teaching it in class. At that time, a grading rubric will be sent home and students may begin to work on the response.

WRITING:

This week students will practice writing personal opinions of stories in preparation for the 1st Quarter writing assessment, Response to Literature.

MATH:

This week students will learn how to round decimals to the nearest tenth and hundredth, compare and order decimals and whole numbers, and compare integers and decimals. There will be a test on decimal concepts this Friday, September 12.

SCIENCE: 

This week we conclude our study of weather.

BIBLE:

This week we continue our study of the Pentateuch.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is John 3:16 and the test will be this Friday, September 12. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son,  that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 

John 3:16

SPELLING:

Lesson 5 words will be tested this Friday, September 12.

Lesson 5: Words with consonant -le

1. dangle
2. mangle
3. feeble
4. crinkle
5. wobble
6. castle
7. obstacle
8. tickle
9. muffle
10. bridle
11. jumble
12. kindle
13. dwindle
14. swindle
15. nestle

Challenge Words

1. assemble
2. hustle
3. principle
4. constable
5. cuticle

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Elementary Pictures: September 9
• Happy Birthday to Natalie Johnson: September 14
• Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 15-19 (DISMISSAL at 12 NOON)
• Happy Birthday to Brawn Gadberry: October 5
• Choir Fall Concert: October 6, 7:00 P.M.
• Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
• Happy Birthday to Sophia Buchok: October 9
• NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11

Your fundraising money AND order forms must be turned in on September 11th. Packets must be given to your teacher ASAP that morning. The PST Board will be counting as soon as the packets have been collected from each class. Delivery for items will be Thursday, October 9th behind Building 5.

SPIRIT WEAR:

Fresno Christian Schools Spirit Days are here! Starting this Friday and every Friday after, wear your FCS Spirit Wear. At the end of each month, the K-6 class with the highest percentage of Spirit Wear worn will be the keeper of the FCS Eagle Trophy for a month! So wear your Fresno Christian Spirit Wear with pride. Go Eagles!!!

MOMS IN PRAYER:

Any woman desiring to pray for our children and Fresno Christian Schools is invited to join us for a powerful time of prayer!

Fridays from 8:00 – 9:00 A.M.

Peoples Church, Room 204

Contact: Janet Moore 448-0947 or rjdamoore@att.net

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES:

 Grades K-6 will be dismissed at 12 noon, Monday-Friday, September 15 – 19, 2014.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:

This year we will again be participating in the Box Tops for Education fundraiser. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive, we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize.” We will post class totals monthly in the Elementary Office window.

Please hand in your trimmed Box Tops in a Ziploc bag or envelope, labeled with your child’s/teacher’s name and the amount of Box Tops to your teacher. Every Friday, the student bringing in the most for the week from each class will get to choose something from the Treasure Box in the Elementary Office.

You can find a list of Box Tops online at: www.boxtops4education.com.

ELEMENTARY CHOIR INFORMATION FROM MRS. AINLEY:

Dear Parents-

The Elementary choir is already sounding fantastic. What a great group of children; I can tell we are going to have a great time learning to sing. I am sending this document through your classroom teacher’s newsletter, but I am also posting it on Schoology.com. This is the format  for information I will use for all my groups this year. If you don’t know, I am teaching the HS Concert Choir and Ladies Ensemble this year, as well as elementary and JH choirs. So, if you are using schoology for your child’s class, here is the code to join my course: 83DK9-J3W9W

When you log on, you will see this document, plus links to songs we are learning. The children may listen to the songs at home if they like, to help them learn the words and melody. On the right hand side of the course page you will see concert dates. I will continue to add information as the year moves along. Of course, you may email me at sainley@fresnochristian.com or you can call/text me at 999-7064 anytime.

FALL CONCERT: Monday, October 6, 7:00 pm in the GL Johnson Chapel. The entire choral department will sing in a short (less than an hour) concert. All the students from elementary through high school choir will join together and sing two songs, plus their own selections. I look forward to seeing you there.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: still being planned, but tentatively schedued for Tuesday, December 9. Will let you know ASAP.

CHORAL FESTIVAL: each year we participate in the Vocal Arts Choral Festival in the beautiful performing arts  center at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I am sending in our registration form this week, asking for March 27. We are gone all day, singing in the morning, and playing at the beach in the afternoon.

CONCERT ATTIRE: we have (loaned)vests and bow ties for boys. They need black pants, shoes and socks, and a white long-sleeved shirt. This will be their concert attire for the whole year. The girls will be loaned a skirt. I usually ask each girl to provide a white blouse of their choice, but we are currently looking to purchase a uniform blouse that will be loaned out. (I’ll let you know if you need to get one or not).The girls need black, flat, closed toe shoes, no socks (flesh colored tights are ok, and so are bare legs) and a black headband, any style, to keep their hair out of their face.

Please do let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Mrs. Ainley

SEPTEMBER READING: 

Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. 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. The genre for the month of September is mystery. Students should show their selected mystery book to me for approval. Students will write a “Response to Literature” for this book, due at the end of September. Students should wait to write the “Response to Literature” until after I have finished teaching it in class. At that time, a grading rubric will be sent home and students may begin to work on the response.

WRITING:

This week students will continue to practice writing summaries and personal opinions of stories in preparation for the 1st Quarter writing assessment, Response to Literature.

MATH:

This week students will learn how to read and write decimals, compare and order decimals less than one, round decimals and compare and order decimals and whole numbers. There will be a test on these concepts next week.

SCIENCE: 

This week we begin our study of weather.

BIBLE:

This week we continue our study of the Pentateuch.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is Romans 6:23 and the test will be this Friday, September 5. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23

SPELLING:

Lesson 4 words will be tested this Friday, September 5.

Lesson 4

1. decorate
2. apply
3. delay
4. employ
5. sturdy
6. suppose
7. exciting
8. married
9. envy
10. study
11. frighten
12. panic
13. relay
14. prepare
15. reply

Challenge Words

1. paralyzing
2. memorizing
3. concentrating
4. preferred
5. quarreled

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NO SCHOOL Labor Day: September 1
• Happy Birthday to Joseph Veselsky
• Elementary Pictures: September 9
• Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 15-19 (DISMISSAL at 12 NOON)
• Choir Fall Concert: October 6, 7:00 P.M.
• Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
• NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11

Dear Parents,

This week’s newsletter was late due to problems with the program at school. I apologize for the late posting.

FUNDRAISER:

Only 2 weeks left to sell!  Students, be sure to get in on a LOT of GREAT prizes by selling as much as you can to your friends, family members, and neighbors. With so many choices like Signature gift catalog items, cookie dough, magazines and VIP cards, you’re bound to have something available to sell to everyone. Don’t forget to tell them that we are raising the money for our co-curricular actives like Music, Art, Drama, Spanish and PE. Without this money, those activities don’t exist!

Your fundraising money AND order forms must be turned in on September 11th. Packets must be given to your teacher ASAP that morning. The PST Board will be counting as soon as the packets have been collected from each class. Delivery for items will be Thursday, October 9th behind Building 5.

AUGUST READING: 

Students will be asked to read a book from a different genre each month. 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. The book for August is a free choice genre and students will design a book jacket for it. The book jacket will show the title, author’s name, main character(s) and setting on the front cover. Students will write a summary of the story on the back cover. Paper will be provided in class and the grading rubric was handed out two weeks ago.

WRITING:

This week students will practice writing summaries and personal opinions of stories in preparation for the 1st Quarter writing assessment, Response to Literature.

MATH:

Students will be tested on the following this Thursday, August 28: reading and writing numbers through billions in standard and expanded form, reading and writing numbers through billions with exponents, and comparing, ordering and rounding whole numbers through billions. These concepts are found on pages 4-23 in the Math textbook.

SCIENCE: 

This week we continue our study of the water cycle and weather.

BIBLE:

This week we continue  our study of the Pentateuch.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week is Romans 3:23 and the test will be this Friday, August 29. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

Romans 3:23

SPELLING:

Lesson 3 words will be tested this Friday, August 29.

Lesson 3: Words with Variant Vowels and Diphthongs

1. authentic
2. launch
3. boycott
4. turquoise
5. withdrawn
6. awkward
7. faulty
8. applaud
9. jigsaw
10. curfew
11. pound
12. awesome
13. corduroy
14. shrewd
15. soothing

 Challenge Words

1. evaporation
2. condensation
3. transpiration
4. precipitation
5. vapor

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Happy Birthday to Nazrawit Tewodros: August 25
• NO SCHOOL Labor Day: September 1
• Elementary Pictures: September 9
• Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 15-19 (DISMISSAL at 12 NOON)
• Elementary Picture Retakes: October 7
• NO SCHOOL Veterans’s Day: November 11