We Are One: Growing in Christ

FCS Academic

YOUNG AUTHORS RESULTS:

Congratulations to the following Young Authors finalists. The 1st place winners will sell their published books at our open house in May!

5th Grade:   1st Place – Mitchell Mar    2nd Place – Hannah Villines    3rd Place – Vijay Stephen

6th Grade:   1st Place – Kylie Arioto     2nd Place – Janae Shew    3rd Place – Shauna Howard

READING:

The required reading for the month of April is student’s choice. 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:

The 5th grade continues Chapter 7 with Addition and Subtraction of Fractions. The 6th grade will finish Chapter 6: Expressions and Equations and the test will be on Friday, April 11.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we conclude the Theater Phase with each polis performing a Greek play.

BIBLE: We continue Unit 6 which focuses on Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Death, Resurrection and Ascension.

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Colossians 4:5-6 and the test will be Friday, April 11. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the scripture reference.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:5-6

SPELLING: Lesson 29 test will be on Friday, April 11.

Lesson 29

All Students

  1. multiple
  2. multitude
  3. universal
  4. transfer
  5. interfere
  6. interstate
  7. quartet
  8. octagon
  9. circumference
  10. semiannual
  11. pentagon
  12. binoculars
  13. transparent
  14. monorail
  15. mural

6th Grade Only

  1. counterclockwise
  2. trinity
  3. introspect
  4. retrospect
  5. conspicuous

Challenge Words for All

  1. miscellaneous
  2. jealousy
  3. occasionally
  4. exceptionally
  5. misconception

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Chapel: Tuesday, April 8, 8-8:45 A.M.
  • Easter Vacation – No School: Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21
  • Happy Birthday Anjeli Macaranas: Monday, May 1
  • End of Year Convocation: Monday, May 1 at 8:00 A.M.
  • Half Day: Wednesday, May 7 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Chapel: Tuesday, May 13, 8-8:45 A.M.
  • Grades 1-4 Awards Assembly: Wednesday, May 21 at 12:30 P.M.
  • Grades 5-6 Awards Assembly: Thursday, May 22, 10:30 A.M. – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • High School Graduation: Thursday, May 22, 7:00 P.M.
  • Last Day of School: Friday, May 23 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Happy Birthday Lorenzo Fierro: Monday, May 26