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Dear Families,

PTF has scheduled a Fundraiser dinner at Sweet Tomatoes for today, November 18th, from 4-8. Hope to see you there!

TOGETHER WE CAN FOOD DRIVE:

Once again we have the privilege to help the families of Pinedale this Holiday season!  We will be collecting CANned food Nov. 12th thru Dec. 6th to distribute through the Pinedale Book Buddies program.  Our High School students are already volunteering as Book Buddies and we would like to continue our support for their programs.

Our delivery this year will help families by providing food for Christmas. Pinedale resource leaders put together a list of items most used in the community (see back of flyer sent home).  Please make sure to check this list before you shop.

There will be a prize awarded to the classes that bring the most items (1 prize for grades K-3, and 1 prize for grades 4-6).

If you are interested in making a financial donation, please send cash/check to the office and designate “Food – Pinedale.”  We have a program with Food Maxx where we use scrip & S.H.A.R.E.S. so FCS also benefits!

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Foshee at rfoshee@fresnochristian.com .

FRESNO CHRISTIAN MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS:

“A Candlelight Christmas”

Kindergarten through Fourth Grades

Elementary Choir

Junior High Choir

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

5:30 pm

Fresno Christian Gym


WRITING:

 We will continue writing persuasive essays, including how to address readers’ concerns.

READING:

Students will read a book from a different genre each month. THE GENRE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IS HISTORICAL FICTION. Students should show their selected book to me for approval. 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 historical fiction book response will be a book cube, due Monday, December 2. Instructions for the cube will be given in class this week.

MATH:

The 5th grade will continue Chapter 4: Division and Equations. The 6th grade will continue Chapter 3: Number Theory and Fractions.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we continue reading the novel, “The Golden Goblet.” Students should gather 3 sources for their research paper on Ancient Egypt, including at least one source from the internet.

BIBLE: We conclude our study of the Books of Prophecy with a focus on Isaiah.

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 1 Corinthians 10:13 and the test will be this Friday, November 22. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the scripture reference.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 

 1 Corinthians 10:13

SPELLING: Lesson 14 test will be on Friday, November 22.

Lesson 14 – Words from Spanish and French 

All Students

  1. adobe
  2. barbecue
  3. barracuda
  4. embargo
  5. mosquito
  6. patio
  7. rodeo
  8. sombrero
  9. tornado
  10. cargo
  11. ballet
  12. beret
  13. bouquet
  14. campaign
  15. cassette

 6th Grade Only

  1. croissant
  2. envelope
  3. plateau
  4. sergeant
  5. depot

 Challenge Words for All

  1. chauffeur
  2. cuisine
  3. etiquette
  4. reservoir
  5. critique

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Thanksgiving Break: November 27-29 – No school
  • Happy Birthday to Hannah Villines: November 19
  • Happy Birthday to Hunter Raynes: November 26
  • Happy Birthday to Shauna Howard: December 4
  • Half Day: December 11 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • “A Candelight Christmas” Concert: December 11
  • End of 1st Semester: December 13
  • Half Day: December 13 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Christmas Break: December 16 – January 3
  • School Resumes: January 6, 2014