Dear Families,
Grandparent’s Day was truly special. I know all the children were so proud to have their grandparents in their classroom and do some activities with them. Thank you to all who came. It was a great time of blessing.
Picture Re-Takes – On Tuesday, October 7th, the photographer will be back one last time for any students who were absent, not satisfied with their original purchased package, or did not get to purchase on Picture Day. If you are retaking an original order, you must return your complete picture package to be be photographed. No retakes for CD orders. Pictures will be taken for school records, yearbook, and portrait package. Order forms are available in the School Office.
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.
Fundraiser – This Thursday is our FUNdraiser delivery day. Would you be so kind as to put the following blurb in your newsletter/eblast?
FUNdraiser REMINDER — Please remember to pick up the items you sold during our Fall FUNdraiser, i.e. Stella cookie dough and Signature catalog items. The prizes will be included. Please be aware that NO ITEMS can be stored. Everything must be picked up and taken home.
Where? Behind building 5 on the playground/parking lot. When? Thursday, October 9th at 2:45pm.
PST THANKS YOU for your participation and hard work!
Joni Eareckson Tada
Special Guest Speaker on October 24, 2014
It is with great pleasure that we announce a special guest speaker coming to FCS this fall. On Friday, October 24, Joni Eareckson Tada will be speaking to students and their families from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the People’s Church auditorium. This is a rare and priceless opportunity to hear an inspiring message from one of today’s most influential Christian speakers.
Each student is allowed to invite two adult guests. The free reservations adult guests must be made by emailing the Joni and Friends Central California office directly: jafcentralcal@gmail.com. Please provide your student’s name, grade, and the names and addresses of the guests. You will be sent an email confirmation. For questions about the event, call the Joni and Friends office directly at 559-227-5664.
Simonian Farms – We will be going for our pumpkin field trip this year to Simonian Farms on Thursday, October 16th.. We will travel by bus, leaving at 9:45 AM and returning by 12:30 PM. Please send a lunch and drink with your child. It should be lots of fun. The children have already paid through tuition and there is no charge for parents unless they want to buy a pumpkin.All are welcome to come. I will have a sign-up sheet outside our door if you are able to come, however, no siblings may come. This is a new rule this year.
Language Arts – We continue to work on our Anthology Book. Many are rushing through their seat work and in particular, comprehension. Some are not even reading the story or information that applies to the questions. We have talked at length about being a careful reader. When you are reading at home, please quiz your child about what they are reading by asking who, what, why and when questions, Have them list the characters and their significance in the story. We continue to work hard on this as well at school.
Writing – We will have our first writing benchmark this week. This is an Elementary School wide assessment.We have been practicing different prompts to get us ready for this. We will be writing about an expository person. A good score will stay on topic and have correct sentence form. They will also be scored on correct capitals and punctuation.
Math -We will start Chapter 4 which is Data and Graphing as well as taking our Quarter 1 benchmark, which will cover everything we have learned this quarter.
Social Science -We will begin Chapter 4 which is Our Changing World.
Science – Our theme for October will be Pumpkins and Harvest. We will learn what pumpkins need to grow and the many different things you can do with a pumpkin.We will integrate this into our Math and writing as well.
Show and Tell – This week is Team B. Your child can bring something to share two times during the week.
Book Bags and Work Envelopes – Just a reminder that book bags and work envelopes are due every Friday. Please assist your child in being responsible to return both ON TIME. Imagine that!!! This is where the training begins for the older grades when turning in something late means a lower grade.
Bible – We will be continue with Joseph and learn about the power of forgiveness.
Book Order – You will have a book pamphlets in your envelope this week. The book order will be submitted on Oct.15th.. Please be sure you have ordered by then if you are interested. You will order and pay online. You will have many more options than what is in your child’s grade level pamphlet. It is a very easy site to navigate. There are also free perks when you order online. Our class activation code is J4ZNG.
Absences – The flu season is coming!!! If your child is sick or gone for more than one day, please call our office (292-7704) and come by the school to pick up your child’s missed work. If your child is gone only one day, I will send the missed work home on the day he/she returns. If they are gone 2 or more days, their work will be gathered and left with Mrs. Roberts. Just let me know when you want to pick it up.Also, if your child is leaving school early and you know ahead of time, please email me or send me a note so I can be sure your child has everything that is needed. This will be really helpful. I understand there are emergencies where this is not possible.
Spirit Day is every Friday. Please wear your favorite FCS shirt.
HAVE A FABULOUS WEEK !
CALENDAR
10-7 – Picture Retakes
10-10 – Quarter 1 ends
10-11 -Happy 7th Birthday Bella Hess
10-15 – Happy 6th Birthday Demetri Kamara
10-24 – Joni Eareckson Tada – 11: AM – 12: PM Peoples Church Sanctuary
10-30 – Happy 6th Birthday Meghan Creamier
11-11 – Veterans Day – No School
11-25 – Thanksiving Program AM (to be announced)
11=26-28 – Thanksgiving Vacation
Bible Verse – Oct. 6-12
The earth belongs to God! Everything in all the world is His!! Psalm 24:1 15 pts.
Spelling – Lesson 12 – Oct. 6-10
back
neck
kick
pick
sick
rock
sock
duck
have
or
want
here
harvest