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Mrs. Fraser, February 2, 2015

CHARACTER TRAIT:  Love

 

Reference:  I Corinthians 13:4

Bible Verse:  Love is patient, love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Definition:  Meeting another’s needs unselfishly

Opposite:  Putting my own needs first

SPELLING WORDS:  Lesson 21

Pattern Words-R-Controlled Vowels: (eer, err, ur, ure)

1.  deer

2.  steer

3.  turns

4.  error

5.  purse

6.  hurry

7.  nurse

8.  curve

9.  merry

10.  nature

11.  picture

12.  errand

13. pasture

14.  purpose

15.  cheerful

16.  fracture

17.  surprised

18.  adventure

High-Frequency Words

19.  bottom

20. straight

Challenge Words

*  quadrilateral

*  parallelogram

PARENT CORNER

IN APPRECIATION

Our class would like to thank Mrs. Michelle Garcia, a health care professional and Kaiden’s mom, for visiting our classroom last Thursday.  She taught third graders all about allergies and asthma in the San Joaquin Valley.  Ask your child to share with you health tips they learned during her time with us.  Children also worked together on an Allergy Booklet to review important facts learned in class.

PARENT CONFERENCES

This week we begin  parent conferences from February 2-6 for grades 1-6.   Monday through Friday are minimum release days with dismissal at 12:00 PM.   I look forward to meeting together with each of you as we share together about the progress your child is making in third grade.

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE

Thank your for your tremendous support and cooperation during The World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser!  Our class did a fantastic job!

PEACH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Congratulations to the following elementary students who were selected last Monday, January 26 at the FCS Peach Blossom Assembly as representatives to California State University, Fresno in spring for the Peach Blossom Festival!

Thomas Cargin
David Castillo
Sophia Falcon
Madilyn Hazelton
Sydney Hazelton
Hadarah Kok
Adrianne Paderna
Kyle Clem & Mark Pimentel
Naty Tewodros
Brynlee Schmidt
HEALTH/SCIENCE HOMEWORK
Students have a homework assignment this week in Health and Nutrition.  You will find a Family Homework assignment entitled “Lesson 5:  Breakfast Blast.” pages 15-16.  It will have a cat Homework stamp on it.  It is an assignment to complete with child and parent.  It will require a student and parent signature when finished.  It is due on Thursday of this week along with the usual math homework assignment.

PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING

Mrs. Whipple has begun preparing our third graders for the Physical Fitness Testing which is in March.  Please remember to wear tennis shoes each Tuesday and Thursday to avoid any injuries.  Thanks!

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

Friday, February 13, our class will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a party from 1:20-2:40 PM.  Students may choose to participate in exchanging valentines.  A class list was provided so that all students can be included in the valentine exchange.   Please bring your valentines on the DAY of the party, not any earlier.  Thank you!

There will be a Valentine’s Party sign-up sheet posted by our classroom door on Monday, February 2.  Stop by to see if there is something you might like to help with our third graders’ special day.

A pizza lunch in our classroom will be provided for our third graders on the day of our party so you will not need to pack a lunch but just a morning snack.

TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION SAN JOSE FIELD TRIP

We will be traveling to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose on Thursday, February  19th to spark students’ fascination for science and technology.  Students will explore interactive exhibit galleries and hands-on experiences.

We will be leaving at 6:00 AM and returning by 5:30 PM.  If you would like to be a chaperone THE DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th.  Please email me by Friday, February 7th,  as I will have a limited number of chaperones on a chartered bus. There will be no siblings or other family members allowed on this trip.  There will also be a sign-up sheet at parent conference appointments next week.  Please kindly understand that I will not be able to take any parents at the last minute who wish to join.

The following parents have volunteered to serve as chaperones:

1)  Amy Deffenbacher

2)  Kelly Mynderup

3)  Jen Alberta

4)  Becky Covington

5)  Brenda Rocha

6)  Tina Stephen

7)  Desiree Rocha

8)  Kevin Sue

9)  Jaime DeGroot

10)  Judy Doubleu Williams

11)  Indra Gunawan

12)  Deanna Hazelton

***WE HAVE ONLY 6 SEATS LEFT ON THE CHARTERED BUS.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A CHAPERONE ON THE TECH MUSEUM TRIP, YOU MAY EMAIL ME AT cfraser@fresnochristian.com as soon as possible.

All parent chaperones will need to complete the new Volunteer policy form before attending, if you haven’t already done so. These forms are available in the office and can be turned into Mrs. Roberts when completed. She will let me know who has been cleared to attend the field trip.  If your child will not be able to attend please let me know that as well. All students are expected to ride the bus and I encourage all the chaperones to ride the bus as well. We look forward to a GREAT trip!

Students should bring: Food and drink for snacks, a SACK lunch and drink with their name, a jacket or sweatshirt, and a book to read.

**They may bring spending money for the gift shop. (Optional.)

Admission fee for students has been covered by tuition fees.  Adult Chaperone school group-rate admission will be $17.00.  All money transactions will be handled through the FCS Central Office and paid the Third Grade Account.  One check from the school will be made payable to the Tech Museum.   If you are one of the 17 chaperones, please pay your admission fee to the Central Office by Friday, February 6.

FCS AUCTION

The FCS auction preparation is underway!  This is our largest fundraising event each year.  We are excited about setting our goals even higher than last year.  The auction is a great way to donate to our school.  Your donations will bless the lives of others.

Please start thinking about your gift or donation. We are asking each child’s family to contact family, friends, neighbors, and merchants to make a donation to our auction.

I am hoping that each family will find that special something to donate to the auction.  I would like to encourage you to support this event by giving or getting donations of services, trips, items, desserts, and/or dinner tickets.  The dinner/silent and live auction will take place Saturday, March 14, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the FCS Gym.

CANDY GRAMS
The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fund raiser.  The money collected will be used for books for an orphanage on the China-North Korean border. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Monday, February 2 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.

FEBRUARY SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER

You will find the latest Scholastic Book Order included in this week’s RED FOLDER.  You may place your order online throughout the month of February and pay by credit card at scholastic.com/reading club.  Use the one time class activation code:  L9NJ4.  On-line orders are due by Friday, February 28.

SPIRIT DAYS

Just a a reminder that every Friday is SPIRIT DAY at Fresno Christian.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

FEBRUARY

February 2-6 – Parent Teacher Conferences / Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM

Monday, February 9 – No School / Lincoln’s Birthday

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATUM AUWAE!

Friday, February 13 – Happy Valentine’s Day! / Party 1:20-2:40 PM

Monday, February 16 – No School / Presidents’ Holiday

Thursday, February 19 – Tech Museum of Innovation San Jose Field Trip (6:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

Friday, February 20 – PST Elementary Talent Show

Friday, February 27 –  On-line Scholastic Book Orders Due

MARCH

Friday, March 6 – Meux Museum  and Historic Walking Tour of Fresno (8:00 AM to 12:30 PM)

March 23-27 – Stanford Achievement Testing

Friday, March 27 – Easter Party (1:20-2:40 PM)

APRIL

Friday, April 17 – Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies Field Trip (8:00 AM -2:00 PM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Fraser, February 2, 20152016-11-16T22:17:12-08:00

Mr. Miranda February 2 Revised

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Elementary conferences are scheduled for this week. School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. The first draft is due this Friday, February 6.

READING:

The required reading for the month of February is realistic fiction. Realistic fiction has NO magic, superpowers or superheroes, talking animals, space aliens, etc. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter” and is due on Friday, February 27. Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. Grading rubrics for “Add a Chapter” will be handed out and discussed this week.

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.

 

Here are two links to 5th grade realistic fiction lists.

<http://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/children/reading-lists/82-children/201-realistic-fiction-for-5th-graders.html>

<http://edinaschools.org/cms/lib07/MN01909547/Centricity/domain/294/greatbooks/Realisticgr5.pdf>

MATH:

This week we begin Chapter 8 multiplying and dividing fractions, mixed numbers.

SCIENCE:

Next week we begin our study of the solar system. Students will make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Hebrews 4:12 and the test will be this Friday, February 6. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 22 words will be tested this Friday, February 6.

Lesson 22

  1. postpone
  2. misinform
  3. uncertain
  4. improvement
  5. indestructible
  6. uncomfortable
  7. unbeatable
  8. unexpected
  9. reexamine
  10. unmistakable
  11. telescope
  12. thermometer
  13. microscope
  14. mischievous
  15. prescription

Challenge Words

  1. symbolize
  2. sympathy
  3. symphony
  4. symmetrical
  5. symptomatic

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • Happy Birthday Landon Keene: February 3
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7
Mr. Miranda February 2 Revised2016-11-16T22:17:12-08:00

Mrs. Vander Kooi February 2, 2015

FCS Academic

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Elementary conferences are scheduled for this week. School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day. I look forward to sharing with you the mid-year assessments and the progress your child has made.

 ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

Congratulations to Naty Tewodros who was selected as a finalist at the Oral Interpretation Assembly last week. She will represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in March.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. The first draft is due this Friday, February 6.

READING:

The required reading for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter” and is due on Friday, February 27. Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. Grading rubrics for “Add a Chapter” will be handed out and discussed this week.

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:

This week we finish Chapter 6: Data, Statistics, and Probability. The test will be this Wednesday, February 4.

SCIENCE:

Next week we begin our study of the solar system. Students will make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Hebrews 4:12 and the test will be this Friday, February 6. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 22 words will be tested this Friday, February 6.

Lesson 22

  1. postpone
  2. misinform
  3. uncertain
  4. improvement
  5. indestructible
  6. uncomfortable
  7. unbeatable
  8. unexpected
  9. reexamine
  10. unmistakable
  11. telescope
  12. thermometer
  13. microscope
  14. mischievous
  15. prescription

Challenge Words

  1. symbolize
  2. sympathy
  3. symphony
  4. symmetrical
  5. symptomatic

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
  • Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
  • Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
  • Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7
  • Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13
Mrs. Vander Kooi February 2, 20152016-11-16T22:17:13-08:00

Mrs. Witters January 26, 2015

Dear Kindergarten Parents,                                                January 26, 2015

 

Last week we celebrated the 100th day…. our soup was delicious!

 

We learned some new concepts in reading. Please keep reviewing letter sounds at home so that they are automatic. Many children are sounding out words and are reading short sentences. If your child isn’t to that point please don’t worry; every child is progressing at his or her own pace. The important thing is to keep reading to your child and impart the love of books to him or her. Please help your child with the work we send home and practice blending sounds together to make words.

We have been learning songs about love and Valentine’s Day. Last week I sent a poem or quote home for your child to memorize for our Red, White and Blue Review program on February 13. PLEASE practice this with your child. THANK YOU!

This week our character trait is Honesty. Our Bible verse is, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” Exodus 20:5.

 

                   Red, White and Blue – Feb.13 th

   I hope you all can come to our program (9:00 a.m.). It will be in the church North Lobby Chapel. Please dress your child in patriotic colors if possible. Blue denim is fine! This is a fun and educational way to celebrate our beloved U.S.A. After the show we will have recess and then continue the fun with our Valentine Party.

 

Please send the children’s valentine cards as soon as possible. Remember to have your child sign his/her name on the back of the card, but please don’t put the names of the other children on the cards or envelopes. It is so difficult to sort cards for so many children. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I really appreciate it.

 

We will be practicing for physical fitness testing. Your children will be running, doing curl-ups, V-sit stretches, and pull-ups on the bars. They will be eligible for an award at the end of the year if they are able to complete all activities successfully; however, this is very difficult for young children to do. Little girls may want to wear shorts under their dresses. Everyone should wear some sort of running shoes.

 

The annual FCS AUCTION is coming up on Saturday, March 14th. It’s a fun night with great food. There is an extra attraction for the kindergarten parents and grandparents this year – we have a beautiful class quilt for sale!!! Hope you’ll come!

With our love and prayers,

 

Mrs. Witters

and your Honest Kindergartner

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

February 9            Lincoln’s Birthday – NO School

February 13            Red, White and Blue Review and Valentine’s Party –

(Regular Schedule)

 

February 16            President’s Day – NO School

 

February 27             Dad’s Day – All dads, grandpas, uncles or special friends are invited! We have a fun-filled morning planned!

 

March 14                 F.C.S. Auction – Lots of FUN!!!!!

 

 

Mrs. Witters January 26, 20152016-11-16T22:17:14-08:00

Mrs. Vander Kooi January 26, 2015

FCS Academic

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Elementary conferences are scheduled for next week, February 2-6. School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day during that week. Please return your conference confirmation as soon as possible and if you need to reschedule, please call Mrs. Roberts  at 292-7704 – ext 103.  I look forward to sharing with you the mid-year assessments and the progress your child has made.

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

Congratulations to Naty Tewodros, Natalie Johnson and Joseph Igot who will present their poems in the Grades 4-6 Oral Interpretation Assembly on January 26th from 1:30-2:45 in the Peoples Church North Lobby Chapel. All families are invited to attend.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. We continue first draft writing this week.

READING:

The required reading for January is a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due this Friday, January 30. We reviewed how to write a Response to Literature in class last week.

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next.

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:

This week we continue Chapter 6: Data, Statistics, and Probability.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we conclude the settlement of the early colonies.

BIBLE:

This week we begin Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and the test will be this Friday, January 30. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 21 words will be tested this Friday, January 30.

Lesson 21

Words from Greek and Latin

  1. polygon
  2. monopoly
  3. century
  4. centimeter
  5. quadruple
  6. centennial
  7. centipede
  8. tricycle
  9. triangle
  10. diameter
  11. dialogue
  12. diagram
  13. diagonal
  14. biannual
  15. bicoastal

 Challenge Words 

  1. quadriceps
  2. quadrilateral
  3. monologue
  4. pentathlon
  5. decathlon

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • Happy Birthday Kamdon Marquez: February 4
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • Happy Birthday Gregory Tanaka: February 10
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Happy Birthday Max Hinton: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • Happy Birthday Christian Swiridoff – March 4
  • Happy Birthday Rayleigh Gong: March 7
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • Happy Birthday Jenna Smoljan: March 14
  • Happy Birthday Azlynn Lipe: March 16
  • Happy Birthday Joseph Igot: March 25
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • Happy Birthday Robert Williams: April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7
  • Happy Birthday Dev Gopal: May 13
Mrs. Vander Kooi January 26, 20152016-11-16T22:17:15-08:00

Mrs. Fraser, January 26, 2015

snowflakeBIBLE VERSE

Character Trait:  Seeker

Reference:  Jeremiah 29:1

Verse:  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

Definition:  Searching to know more of who God is

Opposite:  Lack of interest in the things of God

*This week students will write their Bible verse without a line prompt form.  Third graders should write the character trait, reference, and verse with spacing between words.  (It is not required to write the definition and opposite meanings.)  

SPELLING

LESSON 20  Pattern Words:   R-Controlled Vowels (air, ear, er, ir )

1.  stir

2.  first

3.  silver

4.  chair

5.  learn

6.  early

7.  stairs

8.  skirts

9.  heard

10.  nearly

11.  fearful

12.  airport

13.  answer

14.  upstairs

15.  thirteen

16.  covered

17.  together

18.  shepherd

High-Frequency Words

19.  engine

20.  symbol

Challenge Words

*  temperature

*  thermometer

**This week third graders will be required to write the first fifteen words in cursive on their spelling test.  Next week students will begin writing all spelling words in cursive.

PARENT CORNER

PEACH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen to compete in our Oral Interpretation Assembly on Monday, January 26th from 12:30-1:30 PM in the North Lobby Chapel!

Tryphena Gunawan

Madilyn Hazelton

Mallory Loeffler

Adrianne Paderna

All students did a fabulous job in presenting their poems to the class and should be proud of their accomplishments!  Parents are all welcome to attend the finalist round of the 1st-3rd grade Oral Interpretation Assembly. Students will be selected to advance as representatives of Fresno Christian Schools to the Peach Blossom Festival held at California State University, Fresno in early spring.

PARENT CONFERENCES

Parent conferences will be held next week, February 2-6 for grades 1-6.   Monday through Friday are minimum release days with dismissal at 12:00 PM.   Please return your conference confirmation by Friday of this week if you have not already done so.   If you need to reschedule, please call Mrs. Roberts  at 292-7704 – ext 103.   I look forward to sharing with you the progress your child has made.

TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION SAN JOSE FIELD TRIP

We will be traveling to the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose on Thursday, February  19th to spark students’ fascination for science and technology.  Students will explore interactive exhibit galleries and hands-on experiences.

We will be leaving at 6:00 AM and returning by 5:30 PM.  If you would like to be a chaperone THE DEADLINE IS  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th.  Please email me by Friday, February 7th,  as I will have a limited number of chaperones on a chartered bus. There will be no siblings or other family members allowed on this trip.  There will also be a sign-up sheet at parent conference appointments next week.  Please kindly understand that I will not be able to take any parents at the last minute who wish to join.

All parent chaperones will need to complete the new Volunteer policy form before attending, if you haven’t already done so. These forms are available in the office and can be turned into Mrs. Roberts when completed. She will let me know who has been cleared to attend the field trip.  If your child will not be able to attend please let me know that as well. All students are expected to ride the bus and I encourage all the chaperones to ride the bus as well. We look forward to a GREAT trip!

Students should bring: Food and drink for snacks, a SACK lunch and drink with their name, a jacket or sweatshirt, and a book to read.

**They may bring spending money for the gift shop. (Optional.)

MATH

During the next few weeks our class will be learning about geometry and measurement.  You can expect to see work that  provides practice with identifying and classifying plane figures and solid figures as well as with finding area, perimeter, and volume.

WRITING

This third quarter we will focus on learning to write fictional narratives or stories.  We will study about story elements including characters (imaginary people, animals, or creatures), the setting (time and place), the plot (sequence of events), the villain (someone or something that causes a problem), the conflict (a problem), and the resolution (how the problem is solved).

Third graders will learn how to develop a plot with a beginning, middle, and end.  They will also develop the characters and setting by using strategies like dress-ups, action, descriptive detail, and dialogue to make their stories interesting.  We will also focus on correct grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.

READING COUNTS PROGRAM

Our Reading Counts Program is up and going in third grade!  Mr. Hyatt, our Computer Technologist, is teaching computer lab with our new ipads for elementary every Monday morning.  You will find a weekly “Student Reading Report” printed each Monday in your child’s Red Homework Folder.  It logs the progress your third grader makes each week.  It will show the titles of books your child has read independently and the score received after completing a comprehension quiz.  Students must have a 70% or above to receive points toward goal levels of recognition.  This week students should read a minimum of two books and successfully pass the comprehension quizzes as  part of their reading grade.

Students may also take quizzes at home under adult supervision.

SCHOLASTIC READING INVENTORIES

The second component of the Scholastic reading program is an reading tool  to measure reading comprehension.  Students take an inventory once a month to measure the growth in their lexile comprehension level.  By the end of the third grade students should be reading in a lexile range of 500-800 and beyond.  The more they read, the more the scores will grow.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER 

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser. The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area.

CJSF will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at 3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015. If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line. If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER

The January Scholastic Online Book Order  is due Friday, January 30th.  You may place your order online and pay by credit card at scholastic.com/reading club.  Use the one time class activation code:  L9NJ4.

VALENTINE’S PARTY 

We will celebrate on Friday, February 13th.  Our party will be from 1:20 PM – 2:40 PM.  The children will exchange valentines with each another.  Please be sure  your child brings a valentine for everybody.  A class list will be provided for your convenience.   Please bring your valentines on the DAY of the party, not any earlier.  Thank you

COMING ATTRACTIONS

JANUARY

Monday, January 26 – Peach Blossom Assembly Grades 1-3 North Lobby Chapel 12:30-1:15 PM

FEBRUARY

February 2-7 – Parent Teacher Conferences / Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM

Monday, February 9 – No School / Lincoln’s Birthday

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATUM AUWAE!

Friday, February 13 – Happy Valentine’s Day! / Class Party 1:20-2:40 PM

Monday, February 16 – No School / Presidents’ Holiday

Thursday, February 19 – Tech Museum of Innovation San Jose Field Trip (6:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

Friday, February 20 – PST Elementary Talent Show

MARCH

Friday, March 6 – Meux Museum  and Historic Walking Tour of Fresno (8:00 AM to 12:30 PM)

March 23-27 – Stanford Achievement Testing

Friday, March 27 – Easter Party (1:20-2:40 PM)

APRIL

Friday, April 17 – Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies Field Trip (8:00 AM -2:00 PM)

Spirit Day is every Friday. Please wear your favorite FCS shirt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mr. Miranda January 26

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS:  Finalists will present their poems in the Grades 4-6 Oral Interpretation Assembly on Monday, January 26th from 1:30-2:45 in the Peoples Church North Lobby Chapel (families invited). The top three students were selected last week to advance to our school oral presentation assembly on Monday, January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

WRITING: Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.

READING: The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class this week. 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: This week we continue Chapter 7: changing mixed numbers to subtract fractions

SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we continue Chapter 4 the settlement of the early colonies.

BIBLE: This week we begin Unit 5

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and the test will be this Friday, January 30. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 21 words will be tested this Friday, January 30.

 

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 21 words will be tested this Friday, January 26. Lesson 21

Words from Greek and Latin 1. polygon 2. monopoly 3. century 4. centimeter 5. quadruple 6. centennial 7. centipede 8. tricycle 9. triangle 10. diameter 11. dialogue 12. diagram 13. diagonal 14. biannual 15. bicoastal Challenge Words 16. bifocals 17. monochromatic 18. monarch 19. monologue 20. monotone

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Oral Interpretation Assembly – January 26 1:30
  • NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
  • Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

 

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Mrs. Tally – January 26, 2015

 

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Dear Families,

images congratulationsLast Friday was wonderful for the children. They so enjoyed saying their poems. It was really hard for Miss Nolte to choose because everyone did a GREAT job. Congratulations to Chanelle Monisit, Braeden Oneida, Arlyn Rylander and Sydney Hazelton who were chosen to present at our Assembly on Monday.

Please remember to turn in your conference slip this week if you have not already done so. Please call Mrs. Roberts at 299-1695,  ext. 103  if you need to reschedule.

kids-sitting-on-books-thumbREADING – The children are becoming quite independent with their reading and their skill development work.  We continue to work on comprehension and now, putting expression in their voices when they read to make it more interesting.

thWRITING – We continue to focus on writing a narrative about oneself. They LOVE to write about themselves!!! We are starting to incorporate “dress up” words, or better known as adjectives in our piece. We have learned what an adjective is and when you use it. We have covered noun and verbs up to this point as well.

Mathematics2MATH – We will have our Chapter Test on this chapter on Thursday, January 29th.  The Chapter Review will also be due on that day as well.  It came home last Thursday. Remember to faithfully do a 4 minute math drill at home.

SOCIAL SCIENCE -We will have our first test on Wednesday, January 28th.  A chapter review came home last week.  Please go over the information with your child.  We will also review at school. I will share the results of this test at conference time.

ruthBIBLE – We will study Ruth.

img_2193cSCIENCE – We will continue on Weather and Seasons.  We learned about the different kinds of snowflakes last week and how snowflakes form.

ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF SCHOOL – We will celebrate the 100th day of school on Friday, Jan. 30th.  Every child should bring 100 of anything they want. The food items (small snack items like goldfish, raisins, m&m’s, pretzels, marshmallows, gummy bears, gummy worms etc,,) we will mix altogether. However, it could be stickers, pencils, erasers or whatever your child comes up with. Be creative!!!! We will write about our favorite part from our first grade year,thus far.  It will be a fun day.

health-colorHEALTH AND NUTRITION –  We are studying the four food groups and what constitutes healthy eating.Please send magazines, (if you have any to spare) so the kids can cut out pictures and put them in the correct food category. Dr. Rylander has graciously offered to come and share about her work as a Primary Care Physician on Tuesday, Jan. 26th. We would welcome anyone else who would like to share. 

LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY – We did better last Friday, however we still have have some forgetting work envelopes and book bags, which are due every Friday. We have spent a great deal of time talking about this and coming up with ways to help us become more responsible. Again, this is to help prepare them for the higher grades where a lower score may be given for a late assignment. Any support you can give in this area would be greatly appreciated. Getting prepared for the things that are due Friday should be part of your child’s routine.

school_fund_raisersWORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER – The children are doing a wonderful job selling chocolates!! All money is due on Friday, January 30th. Please turn in your money in the envelopes enclosed in your boxes to Central Office, not your teachers, (student’s name and teacher need to be written on them).

PEACH BLOSSOM ASSEMBLY – Parents are invited to the Finalist Round of the Peach Blossom Assembly, Monday. Jan. 26th at 12:30 PM in the North Lobby Chapel.

conferencesPARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES – Elementary conferences are scheduled for the week of Feb. 3-7. School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day during that week. Your scheduled appointment time came home in your child’s Work Envelope on Tuesday, Jan. 20th. Please sign and return by Friday, Jan. 30th. If you need to change your time, please call Mrs. Roberts at 299 1695, ext. 103.

ValentinesElephantVALENTINE’S PARTY– We will celebrate on Friday, Feb. 13th. Our party will be from 1:00PM – 2:20 PM.  The children will exchange valentines with one another. Please be sure your child brings a valentine for everybody. A class list of names will come home in the Monday Envelopes, however, if later on you need another one, just let me know. 

SHOW AND TELL – This week will be Team B.

Valentines_heart_23CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER – The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser. The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at 3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015. The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015. If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line. If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

 

WINTER CALENDAR

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1-26 – Peach Blossom Assembly – 12:30 PM – North Lobby Chapel ( All  are Invited)

2-2 – 2-6 – Parent Teacher Conferences -School dismissed at 12:00 PM

2-9 – Lincoln’s Birthday – No School

2-12 – Happy 7th Birthday James Emerian

2-13- Happy Valentine’s Day Party –  1:00 – 2:40 PM

2-16 – President’s Day – No School

2-20 – Happy 7th Birthday Lincoln Williams

2-20 – PST Elementary Talent Show

2-26 – Happy 7th Birthday Jordyn DeGroot

3-22 – Happy 7th Birthday Braeden Oneida

3-23- 3-27 – SAT Testing

3-30 – 4-6 – Spring Break

4-5 – He Is Risen….HALLELUJAH!!

4-7 – School Resumes

 

Spirit Day is every Friday. Please wear your favorite FCS shirt.

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zinger-123Bible Verse – Jan. 26-30

God blesses those who obey Him, happy is the man who puts his trust in the Lord.  Proverbs 16:20  20 pts.

 

 

Spelling – Jan. 26-30 – Lesson 23

boxes

tents

made

came

home

ride

time

feel

weak

cake

old

walked

pretty

 

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Miss Nolte, January 26th, 2015

Nolte News

January 26th, 2015

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Spelling:

strong

donkey

trunk

thanks

bring

hung

along

think

triangle

climb

thumb

sending

front

spend

himself

February

challenge words:

groundhog

miracle

Bible Verse:

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12

(you will have to write out the entire verse. No fill in the blank)

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Mrs. Fraser, January 20,2015

 

CHARACTER TRAIT:  Humility  

Reference:  Philippians 2:3

Bible Verse:  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

Definition:  Allowing God His rightful place at the center of my life and giving Him the glory of praise I might receive  

Opposite:  Pride or self-importance

SPELLING

LESSON 19  Pattern Words:   R-Controlled Vowels

1.  yours

2.  share

3.  warm

4.  worry

5.  fourth

6.  course

7.  report

8.  corner

9.  before

10.  depart

11.  storms

12.  careful

13.  worker

14.   market

15.  warning

16.  shortest

17.  seashore

18.  forgotten

High-Frequency Words

19.  noisy

20.  mountain

Challenge Words

*  vitamins

*  minerals

PARENT CORNER

POETRY CLASS SPEECH MEET

Third graders are enjoying the experience of sharing their poems in class.   They are all doing a great job!   All students should have their poems memorized  by Thursday and should be putting on their finishing touches with hand motions, facial expressions, or gestures.

Classroom participants will be selected for  on Friday, Jan. 23rd.  No parents will attend on  this day.  Keep practicing at home, as there are only a few days left before our classroom participants are chosen.

PEACH BLOSSOM ASSEMBLY

Parents are invited to the Finalist Round of the Peach Blossom Assembly, Monday. Jan. 26th at 12:30 PM in the North Lobby Chapel.

MATH

There will be a math test on Friday, January 23 over Chapter 6 Multiplication Facts.  A pre-test will be sent home to review in preparation for the test on Friday.  Students may turn in Red Homework Folders on Friday of this shortened week.  Be sure to review factors of 6, 7, 8, and 9.

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATES FUNDRAISER

The children are doing a wonderful job selling chocolates!! Check out  your World’s Finest Chocolate boxes  from now until January 31st. Please turn in your money in the envelopes enclosed in your boxes to the campus secretary, Mrs. Roberts, not your teachers , (student’s name and teacher need to be written on them).

VALENTINE’S PARTY

 We will celebrate on Friday, Feb. 13th.  Our party will be from 1:20 – 2:40. The children will exchange valentines with one another. Please be sure  your child brings a valentine for everybody.  A class list will be sent home next week so that you can include all students.

BIBLE

This week the story of Genesis shifts to Joseph in Chapter 37.  Running through the Joseph stories is one theme:  the mystery of God’s providence.  The stories our third graders will study show God working out his purposes in spite of and through human evil.  Genesis 37 identifies Joseph as his father’s chosen and the one to whom God gave a dream.  This week we will study the story of how Joseph is despised by his brothers and sold into slavery and eventually finds himself in Potiphar’s house, an Egyptian official.  We will learn about Joseph’s God-given ability to interpret dreams.

HEALTH/SCIENCE

We have been studying about “Shaping Up My Choices” and Food Group Finds.  Students have a Family Homework assignment along with the weekly math homework.  Look for the Lesson 2 “My Dinner Foods” in your RED FOLDER.  Complete the student activity and family activity together and return in your RED FOLDER by Friday, January 23rd.  

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Elementary conferences are scheduled for the week of February 3-7.  School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day during that week.  Your scheduled appointment time will be included in your child’s Red Folder on Tuesday, Jan. 20th. Please sign and return by Friday, Jan. 30th.  If you need to change your time, please call Mrs. Roberts at 299 1695, ext. 103.

KID’S CLUB

Parent volunteers are needed to lead Kids’ Clubs this spring.  Kids’ Clubs are fun activities like arts & crafts, sports and games, and food creations that the kids participate in during the second half of lunch recess.  PST is looking for parents who want to volunteer 25 minutes of their time to lead a club this spring.  We’ll give you an idea if you don’t have one and even supply the materials.  You don’t need to be crafty or have teaching experience, just a desire to spend a little time with children.  A flyer will be coming home with your child this week.  Flyers are due back by Friday, January 23rd. Please contact PST’s Kids’ Club Coordinator, Jennifer Dansby, at 681-4605 or jenniferdansby@sbcglobal.net.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

JANUARY

Friday, January 23 – Classroom Peach Blossom Presentations

Monday, January 26 – Finalist Round Peach Blossom Assembly – 12:30 PM – North Lobby Chapel (All Invited)

 

 

 

 

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