We Are One: Growing in Christ

FCS Academic

Dear Parents,

I enjoyed meeting you at Back-to-School Night and hope that the information provided was helpful. The class continues to be enthusiastic about learning and we’re having fun along the way, too!

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Grandparents’ Day is on Friday, September 13th.  A shuttle service will be available  from parking lots “A” and “F”  to transport grandparents to the Peoples Courtyard. Student schedules may be picked up at the Courtyard from 9:30-9:50 and grandparents will visit classroom from 9:50-11:40. Lunch will be provided for grandparents and students. For maps and further information, visit www.fresnochristian.com.

STUDENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MRS. HANCOX:

Student Council is a team of students who play a vital role in every school. Participants share ideas and interests to promote school wide events, fundraisers, and service projects. Student council promotes responsibility, commitment, and collaboration among students. On Monday, students in grades 3-6 will be given the opportunity to apply. Those who desire to be an active leader must complete and return their application by 8:00 AM on Wed., August 28. Those who are elected must be willing to commit to the following responsibilities for the 2013-2014 school year.

Responsibilities of Representatives:

-Attend meetings twice a month to discuss ideas

-Work at special events

-Help with school service projects

-Serve as a positive role model to other students

-Maintain academic and behavior excellent status

-Pray together and for our school

A TOTAL OF 12 STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AVAILABILITY, LEADERSHIP, AND DEMONSTRATION OF RESPONSIBILITY.

HUME LAKE FOR 6TH GRADERS:

This year we will be going to Hume Lake for 6th grade camp October 14-18 to study Outdoor Education. Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to be counselors for the week. Per Hume Lake policy, parents are welcome to visit campers during the 2 hour afternoon free time only. They may not attend classes or eat meals with the students.

A NOTE FROM MRS. AINLEY ABOUT CHOIR UNIFORMS:

Parents, please check to see if you have any piece of the choir uniform at home. Last year’s uniform included a maroon skirt/skort, a maroon vest (boys), and a black bow tie (boys). Please send to school ASAP. Thank you.

WRITING:

This week students will continue writing summary and opinion paragraphs about stories and books. This is in preparation for the 1st Quarter “Response to Literature” summative writing assessment.

READING:

This week I will continue the read aloud novel entitled, The Case That Time Forgot: The Sherlock Files, by Tracy Barrett, which ties into our Social Studies curriculum. Students are required to independently read one book of their choice during the month of August and will write a “Response to Literature” for it, due September 3rd.  Students need to bring a book to school each day to read during S.S.R.

MATH:

On Monday and Tuesday we will review place value, exponents and expanded form and the students will take a quiz on each Tuesday and Wednesday. We will also continue our study of whole numbers, decimals and problem solving. Students will utilize the online Khan Academy program to practice and reinforce concepts.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we will travel in our newly designed time machines to ancient Mesopotamia! Students will write farewell letters to their families asking them not to worry while they’re gone. Students will also review basic map skills.

BIBLE:

This week we continue our study of the Bible, focusing on the Writings in the Pentateuch and Books of History.

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Romans 3:23 and the test will be this Friday, August 30. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar and the 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 30.

 Lesson 3:  Words with Variant Vowels and Diphthongs

 All Students

  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

6th Grade Only

  1. booklet
  2. drowsy
  3. moisture
  4. flaunt
  5. ointment

Challenge Words for All

  1. Mesopotamia
  2. Tigris River
  3. Euphrates River
  4. Mediterranean Sea
  5. irrigation

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Happy Birthday to Max Munoz: August 31
  • NO SCHOOL Labor Day: September 2
  • Happy Birthday to Faith Monroy: September 5
  • Happy Birthday to Marin Sue: September 7
  • Happy Birthday to Harmanpaul Gill: September 11
  • Elementary Pictures: September 10
  • Half Day: September 18 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences: September 23-27 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Hume Lake: October 14-18
  • Happy Birthday to Izabella Arballo: October 23
  • Happy Birthday to Anthony Ellis: October 23