Mrs. Witters March 31, 2014

Dear Parents, March 31, 2014

This has really been a wonderful year!!!! This week we continue learning about Zoo animals. We’re making a Zoo Book for you to read at home. Our character trait is Patience. Our Bible verse is “Zion hears and rejoices because of your judgments, O Lord.” Psalm 97:8.

Our Zoo trip is THIS Friday, April 4. We will ride the bus. Please be at school by 8:00. We’ll visit the Zoo from 9 – 10:45 then ride back to school and have a picnic lunch. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH! I will provide the blankets, ants (tee hee!) and popsicles for dessert!

Our Easter Party and Field Trip to Fresno State Farm will be combined on Friday, April 11. We are having picnic and party with our tour of the farm. Come from 8:00 – 12:00. We will be back to school by 12:00. REMEMBER TO BRING A SACK LUNCH FOR OUR PICNIC. We’ll have dessert at our party. We will be riding the bus.

Easter vacation is the week of April 12 – 21. We start back to school on TUESDAY, April 22.

May 6 is Open House. This is a fun evening of looking at our classroom, eating cookies, and playing on the playground for a long recess!!!!! ALL are welcome! We love “showing off” our great school!!! We open at 7:00 and finish up at 8:30.

Wednesday, May 7, is Teacher Inservice Day. All kids come from 8:00 – 12:00. THANK YOU!!!!

Friday, May 9 is our Mother’s Day Tea. Please arrive at 10:30 sharp for a delightful time of songs, tea and “crumpets”, and gifts galore!!!!! If you can’t come a grandma or friend is welcome!!

“K” Promotion is Tuesday, May 20. The kids come in the morning at 8:00. Promotion Ceremony begins at 10:00. All are welcome. We have the ceremony in the North Lobby Chapel and the “cookies and punch” reception will begin immediately after, outside in the lobby. Bring your camera!!!

Wednesday, May 21, is our Witters Critters End Of The Year Swim Party at Jordyn’s house from 11:30 – 2:30. I will send a map and more details later.

I know this is a lot of info!!!!!! Please ask me any questions about these events. They will be here before you know it!!!!!

Mrs. Witters and your Patient Kindergartener

CALENDAR

April 4 Zoo Trip

April 11 F.S.U Farm Tour and Easter Party – A.M.

April 12-22 EASTER VACATION

May 6 OPEN HOUSE – 7-8 (Drop in anytime)

May 7 Teacher Inservice – come 8:00-12:00

May 9 Mother’s Tea Party

May 20 Promotion – A.M.

May 21 “K” Swim Party and LAST DAY OF “K”

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Mrs. Hancox March 31, 2014

SAT 10 TESTING:

Students will be tested in the areas of Language Arts and Math during the mornings this week. It is very important that students be on time each morning, get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. Each student may bring some hard mints to stimulate thinking. No gum or candy!

CHOIR STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

IMPORTANT reminder about Festival:

Friday, April 4-Cal Poly festival trip

Bus leaves at 6:30 am (in front of People’s church)

All students wear their choir uniform.

Pack: beach clothes, sweatshirt, towel, lunch, money for snacks.

Questions: call Mrs. Ainley 999-7064 or email, sainley@fresnochristian.com

THANK YOU:

Thank you to our parent drivers who transported the students to the Children’s Musical Theaterworks production of “Tarzan” last Friday. We appreciate your support!

READING:

We will work on our country research rubric outline page 2 this week.

MATH: We will continue our studies in coordinates and graphing.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we will continue our Theater Phase with each polis group performing a Greek play.

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

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE: We will study this verse and take our test next Friday due to SAT 10 testing.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15

SPELLING: No spelling words this week due to SAT 10 testing. We will review the Vocabulary words from last week and take the quiz this Friday.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

SAT 10 Testing: Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4
Cal Poly Choir Trip: Friday, April 4
Chapel: Tuesday, April 8, 8-8:45 A.M.
Easter Vacation – No School: Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21
Happy Birthday Sydney!
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

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Mrs. Fraser, March 31, 2014

BIBLE

Easter: Christ’s Resurrection

Reference: John 11:25

Bible Verse: Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies.”

SPELLING

There will be no spelling words this week due to Stanford Achievement Testing. There will also be no new weekly homework assignment in math unless you have re-do or make-up work to turn in. There will also be no new weekly homework assignment in math unless you have re-do or make-up work to turn in.

PARENT CORNER

STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING

This week we begin SAT 10 Testing. We will test during the mornings daily. Please be sure your child is well rested and has a nutritious breakfast. We will begin promptly at 8:00 AM, so it is important to be on time during this week. We will have worship in the afternoon along with our normal subjects. OTHER THAN MONDAY, THERE WILL BE NO PARENT HELPERS THIS WEEK. Thank you!

YOUNG AUTHOR STORIES

Writing with your children has been such a joy this year! They are becoming wonderful wordsmiths of descriptive, detailed sensory language in their story writing. I am proud that they are writing competently, viewing reflectively, and visually expressing their ideas as well.

Third grade students wrote creative fictional narratives for their Young Author Story Contest this year. They all expressed such imagination and did a wonderful job! Three students’ stories were selected and judged by a panel of A.P. English High School students. Congratulations to the students with special recognition:

1st Place – Summer Foshee

2nd Place – Macie Gleason

3rd Place – Olivia Dansby

The first, second, and third places winners will receive a published copy of their story. Our school library and class library will also receive a published copy. The first place winner will have copies of their story available for purchase at an “Autograph Signing” Table during Open House Night. You will also see all of our third grade stories on students’ desks at Open House Night. Congratulations to everyone for an excellent effort!

LANGUAGE ARTS

The fourth quarter of third grade we will focus on learning to write friendly, personal letters. Along with a continuing study grammar skills in nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and adverbs, students will study about including all 5 parts of a letter: heading, greeting, body , closing, and signature. As they learn to write personal letters, they will be graded on maintaining their focus, organizing ideas, writing complete sentences, using correct grammar, indentation, capitalization, and punctuation.

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL AND CLASSROOM OPEN HOUSE

Come and join us for a fabulous evening of Fine Arts, Music, and Open House on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 P.M. We will begin in our classroom and then head out to the Chapel of People’s Church for the Fine Arts Festival.

YEAR END CLASS REWARDS

At Back to School night I addressed our class Math & Reading Counts Goals. They were as follows:

ICE CREAM PARTY– Student must earn 100 points for Reading Counts OR master their Grade Level 4×4 Math facts.

PIZZA PARTY– Students must earn 500 points for Reading Counts OR become a Lifetime Member in our 4x 4 Math Club

Students have until Friday, May 9th to complete these goals.

SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECTS

Partners have been assigned to work on our Fresno History Presentation Boards for Open House. Students have chosen the color of their presentation board from the selection provided at school. Students may plan together what type of border trim they would like to purchase. GW School Supply House on Blackstone and Barstow or Belmont and Clovis have excellent choices of bright and colorful choices. Please bring your borders in by Friday, April 4. Thank you for your help in coordinating with your project partner.

As part of “Fresno History Day” third graders will dress up as Fresno pioneers for the square dancing performance planned by Mrs. Ainley, our music teacher OPEN HOUSE EVENING. Students may come dressed in any of the following ways: Yokut Native American Indian, fur trapper, gold miner, Fresno pioneer, cowboy, or cowgirl. Students may want to start planning their attire for the May 6th ev

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER

Just a reminder that on-line book orders are due on Monday, March 31. I will be placing the order at 5:00 PM and your orders should be here before Easter vacation. We will have one more Scholastic Book Club order in April before the end of school.

EASTER CELEBRATION

We will have a celebration on Friday, April 11th at 1:20 PM. Many of you signed up to help with the Easter party at Back To School Night. Please feel free to contact Patty Steele and Emily Phillips, our Head Room Mothers, if you would like to assist with a party for our class next month.

TALENT SHOW

We are once again looking forward to an outstanding Talent Show on Friday, April 25. Please be on the look out for the Talent Show Sign-Up for if you are interested. We would love to see many of our third grade Fraser’s Praisers participate in this popular evening event where students showcase the talents God has given our students.

END OF THE YEAR CONVOCATION

As the year draws to a close, we would like to gather as a family to celebrate all that God has done for us. Thursday, May 1st is the National Day of Prayer and our School Community Council believes that would be the perfect day to come together as an entire school. All of you (parents, grandparents, family, and friends) are invited to join the teachers, students, administration, and staff as we gather together for this ending convocation held in the Peoples’s Church sanctuary. It is a time of celebration, worship, and prayer as we end our year with thanksgiving and praise.

The service begins at 8:00 AM and will end by 8:30 AM. All students K-12 are to report directly to the sanctuary by 7:55 AM. Every class will be designated with a sign and balloons, making it easy to locate your child’s class. It is exactly the same as our opening convocation seating arrangement. You are welcome to sit with your child in their designated area or if you have more than one student attending Fresno Christian, choose where you would like to sit. I look forward to seeing all of you at this closing event as we end our year acknowledging God’s hand upon us through prayer, worship, and heartfelt celebration.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

APRIL

March 31-April 4 – SAT Testing

Friday, April 11 – Easter Celebration – 1:20 PM

April 14-21 – Easter Vacation – His is Risen!

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUBREY GRAHAM!

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY MAGULAS!

Tuesday, April 22 – Resume School

Friday, April 25 – PTF Talent Show

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALEB NIDEVER!

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD WILLIAMS!

MAY

Thursday, May 1 – Year End Convocation 8:00 AM

Tuesday, May 6 – Open House at People’s Campus & Fine Arts Festival 6:30-9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 7 – Teacher In-Service – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 10 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY SACARI BROOKS!

SATURDAY, MAY 17 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANE PHILLIPS!

Wednesday, May 21 – Grades 1-4 Awards Chapel 12:30-2:00 PM

Thursday, May 22 – Class Swim Party @ Micah Friesen’s House 10:00-1:00 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 23 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! / HALF DAY RELEASE @ 12:00 PM

SUMMER VACATION BEGINS!!!!!!!

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Mrs. Tally – March 31, 2014

Dear Families, We will be very busy this week with our SAT Testing. Yippee!!!! The children always think it is easier than what I give them. They are so excited to just “bubble” and not have to do “real” work. Yes, it is all about perspective!!! This is never stressful for them and they always do a great job. I’m sure this year will be no different.

STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING – We will work in the morning and do theme work in the afternoon. Please be sure your child is well rested and has a nutritious breakfast. We will begin promptly at 8:00, so it is very important to be on time during this week. We will do worship in the afternoon along with our theme work. Thanks!!! THERE WILL NO PARENT HELPERS THIS WEEK.

BOOK ORDER – The April book order was in the envelope last Monday. Remember, when you go online you can order from any of the book clubs that you want. Many are ordering from the older clubs now, as that is where their interests and reading level are. I will finalize the order on Monday, March 31st. The books will arrive before we go for Easter Vacation. There will just be one more order in May!!

FIELD TRIP – We will be singing at the Stephen Care Homes for Easter on Tuesday, April 8th, from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. We are in need of HELP with transportation. Please, if you are able to sign up to drive, that would be soooo appreciated. Sadly, if we don’t get enough drivers we will have to cancel. We will have a picnic at a nearby park after we sing.

SOCIAL SCIENCE – We will be studying the Marketplace. This chapter has some great concepts about resources and money. We will also discuss what God says about our needs and our wants.

BIBLE – We will continue with our Easter unit.

SPEECHES AND HERITAGE DOLL – We have so enjoyed the speeches thus far. Just a reminder that the children may dress in costume if they wish and bring a food that represents their country. These suggestions are optional and not a requirement. Please remember to write the final draft of the speech on the paper that I sent home. If you need more, just let me know. Speeches begin at 1:45 PM.

Monday – Andres, Caleb, Miracle

Tuesday – Adrianne, Colby, Justus

Wednesday – Troy, William, McKenzie

Thursday – Michael, Paige

EASTER CELEBRATION – We will have a celebration on Friday, April 11th at 1:20 PM. The sign-up is outside our door for the items needed at our party. In addition, each child will bring 12 filled plastic, easter eggs. They can be filled with candy, stickers, erasers or whatever else you choose. Anything goes!!!! These will be hidden outside for an egg hunt at our party!!

OPEN HOUSE – The Fine Arts Festival is coming up in May. Our final book project will be a diorama to display at Open House on May 6th. It will not be due until the morning of Open House. The rubric for this assignment came home in the Homework Folder on March 14th. This is a very fun project. Use your creativity!!!!! We will also do an Oral Presentation on our project .

SHOW AND TELL – This week will be Team A.

TALENT SHOW – We would love to have many of Tally’s Treasures share at the yearly Talent Show on April 25th. Please be on the lookout for the form to fill out if you are interested. This is always a fun evening to showcase the talents God has given our students.

END OF YEAR CONVOCATION– As the year draws to a close we would like to gather as a family to celebrate all that God has done for us. Thursday, May 1st is the National Day of Prayer and our School Community Council believes that would be the perfect day to come together as an entire school. All of you (parents, grandparents, family, and friends) are invited to join the teachers, students, administration, and staff as we gather together for this ending convocation held in the Peoples’ Church sanctuary. It is a time of celebration, worship, and prayer as we end our year with thanksgiving and praise.The service begins at 8:00 am and will end by 8:30. All students K-12 are to report directly to the sanctuary by 7:55 AM. Every class will be designated with a sign and balloons, making it easy to locate your child’s class.It is exactly the same as our opening convocation seating arrangement. You are welcome to sit with your student in their designated area or if you have more than one student attending Fresno Christian, choose where you would like to sit.I look forward to seeing all of you at this closing event as we end our year acknowledging God’s hand upon us through prayer, worship, and heartfelt celebration.

3-31 – 4-4 – SAT 10 Testing

4-2 – Happy 8th Birthday Faith DeGroot

4-11 – Easter Celebration – 1:20 PM

4-14 – 4-21 – Easter Vacation – He Is Risen! Hallelujah for the Cross!!!

4-25 – PTF Talent Show

5-1 – End of Year Convocation – 8:00 AM-9:00 AM -People’s Church Sanctuary

5-6 – Elementary Fine Arts Festival – 6:30-9:00 PM

5-7 – Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

5-9 – Happy 8th Birthday Kaiden Garcia

5-10 – Happy 8th Birthday Joshua Beckwith

5-19 – Year End Swim Party at the Poplins – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

5-21 – Happy 8th Birthday Miracle Neal

5-21 – Awards Assembly for Grades 1-4 – 12:30 PM -2:00 PM

5-22 – Early Dismissal – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

5-23 -Last Day of School – School dismissed at 12:00 PM – SUMMER BEGINS!!

Spirit Day is every Friday. Please wear one of your favorite FCS shirts!

Bible Verse – March 31-April 4

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. I Timothy 2:15 32 pts.

NO SPELLING THIS WEEK!!!!!

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Mrs. Vander Kooi March 31, 2014

We Are One: Growing in Christ

SAT 10 TESTING:

Students will be tested in the areas of Language Arts and Math during the mornings this week. It is very important that students be on time each morning, get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. Each student may bring some hard mints to help alleviate stress. No gum or candy!

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

CHOIR STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

IMPORTANT reminder about Festival:

Friday, April 4-Cal Poly festival trip

Bus leaves at 6:30 am (in front of People’s church)

All students wear their choir uniform.

Pack: beach clothes, sweatshirt, towel, lunch, money for snacks.

Questions: call Mrs. Ainley 999-7064 or email, sainley@fresnochristian.com

THANK YOU:

Thank you to our parent drivers who transported the students to the Children’s Musical Theaterworks production of “Tarzan” last Friday: Mrs. Macaranas, Mr. Camacho, Ms. Monroy, and Mrs. Arceneau.

READING:

Students will present their autobiography/biography oral reports on Monday.

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 Thursday, April 3.

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 1 Peter 3:15 and the test will be Thursday, April 3. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the scripture reference.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

1 Peter 3:15

SPELLING: Lesson 28 test will be on Thursday, April 3.

Lesson 28

All Students

performance
chorus
orchestra
scenery
microphone
theater
admission
entertainment
congratulation
musical
symphony
auditorium
director
script
bravo

6^th Grade Only

reservation
publicity
delightful
choreography
intermission

Challenge Words for All

alpha
omega
philosophy
philosopher
mythology

DATES TO REMEMBER:

SAT 10 Testing: Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4
Cal Poly Choir Trip: Friday, April 4
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

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Mrs. R’s Super Stars March 24th, 2014

Good Morning Parents! March is almost over and we are well underway into our 4th quarter! I hope some of you had the chance to attend one of the meetings with our future Superintendent on Saturday!

This week in Mrs. R’s Super Stars:

Bible: This week in Bible we will review for S.A.T.

Language Arts: This week we will continue using our reading strategies without being reminded. We will review all our strategies and how to use them. Along with that we will continue to work on fluency, retelling of a story, the main characters, and the setting. In writing we will being learning how to make an outline form a text. The kids will practice taking key words out of short paragraphs.

Math: Last week we started our unit on 2-digit addition. We will continue working through that this week.

Social Science: We have been learning all about our world.

Memory Verse: He is not here, for He is risen, just as He said. Matthew 28:6 (15pts)

Spelling words: This week in spelling kids will continue working on “r” blends. We will look at words with “er” “ir” and “ur”. They will spell and write high-frequency words and challenge words.

hurt

verse

fern

dirt

burn

first

turn

her

girl

great

again

who

bird

3-25 – EL Chapel

3-31 – 4-4 – SAT Testing

4-11 – 1st Grade Easter Celebration!!

4-14 – 4-21 – Easter Vacation – He Is Risen! Hallelujah for the Cross!!!

4-25 – PTF Talent Show (Tentative)

5-6 – Elementary Fine Arts Festival – 6:30-9:00 PM

5-7 – Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

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Mrs. Witters March 24, 2014

Dear Parents, March 24, 2014

This week we will be learning about ZOO animals. We’re making a Zoo Book for you to read at home. Our character trait is JOY. Our bible verse is “You are my God and I will give YOU thanks,” Psalm 118:28.

Our Zoo trip is Friday, April 4. We will ride the bus. Please be at school by 8:00. We’ll visit the Zoo from 9 – 10:45 then ride back to school and have a picnic lunch. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH! I will provide the blankets, ants (tee hee!) and popsicles for dessert!

Our Easter Party and Field Trip to Fresno State Farm will be combined on Friday, April 11. We are having picnic and party with our tour of the farm. Come from 8:00 – 12:00. We will be back to school by 12:00. REMEMBER TO BRING A SACK LUNCH FOR OUR PICNIC. We’ll have dessert at our party. We will be riding the bus.

Easter vacation is the week of April 12 – 21. We start back to school on TUESDAY, April 22.

Tuesday, May 6, is Open House. This is a fun evening of looking at our classroom, eating cookies and playing on the playground for a long recess! ALL are welcome! We love “showing off” our great school!!!! We open at 7:00 and finish up at 8:30. Drop in anytime!

Friday, May 9 is our Mother’s Day Tea. Moms come at 10:10. for a delightful afternoon of songs, tea and “crumpets”, and gifts galore!!!!! If you can’t come a grandma is welcome!

“K” Promotion is Tuesday, May 20. Kids come in the morning at 8:00. Promotion Ceremony begins at 9:30. All are welcome! The ceremony is in the North Lobby Chapel then a “cookies and punch” reception will follow in the lobby. BRING YOUR CAMERA!!!!

Wednesday, May 21, is our Witters Critters End Of The Year Swim Party at Jordyn’s House from 11:30 – 2:30. I will send a map and more details later.

I know this is a lot of info!!!! Please ask me any questions about these events. They will be here before you know it!!!!

Mrs. Witters and your Joyful Kindergartener

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Mrs. Fraser, March 24, 2014

BIBLE

Easter: Christ’s Death and Resurrection

Reference: I Corinthians 15:3-4

Bible Verse: For what I received I passed on to you as first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.

SPELLING: Lesson 28

Pattern Words-Suffixes: -ed, -er, –est,-ing

1. bigger

2. biggest

3. glided

4. gliding

5. grabbed

6. grabbing

7. happier

8. happiest

9. hoped

10. hoping

11. hopped

12. hopping

13. larger

14. largest

15. stopped

16. stopping

17. tinier

18. tiniest

High-Frequency Words

19. great

20. underneath

Challenge Words

* erosion

* weathering

PARENT CORNER

SAT 10 TESTING
The SAT achievement test is scheduled for next week March 31-April 4. Testing will take place in the morning. It is important that your child BE PROMPT to school. PLEASE AVOID BEING ABSENT if possible during testing week. If you have appointments that could be rescheduled, that would be very helpful. The following are five suggestions to help your child prepare for testing:

1. HAVE YOUR CHILD GO TO SLEEP EARLY.
It’s very important that he/she is well rested and alert when the test is given. Try to have him/her in bed by at least 8:30 PM on the night before the test is administered.

2. YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE AT SCHOOL ON TIME.
The test is administered first thing in the morning while the children are alert. If your child comes to school late, there is a chance he/she will not be able to take the test with the rest of the students. The test will have to be made up at a later date.

3. A GOOD BREAKFAST IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Make sure that your child has a nutritious breakfast before he/she takes a test.

4. DO WHAT YOU CAN TO HELP YOUR CHILD BE IN A GOOD MOOD.
If your child is in a good mood, it will show up on the test! It has been proven that the mood your child is in helps determine how well he/she does on a test.

5. EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TEST.
The teachers have already spoken to the children about the importance of doing well on this test. Help him/her by doing the same. If your child knows why he/she is being tested and why it is important to do well on this test, he/she will pay closer attention to the directions when the test is given. Tell him/her that this test will help determine what he/she has learned this year.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OTHER THAN MONDAY, THERE WILL NO PARENT HELPERS DURING SAT TESTING WEEK.

FINE ARTS FESTIVAL AND CLASSROOM OPEN HOUSE

Come and join us for a fabulous evening of Fine Arts, Music, and Open House on Tuesday, May 6 6:30-9:00 P.M. We will begin in our classroom where students will give their parents a tour of our Fresno history themed classroom and share their work. Then we will all head out to the Chapel of People’s Church for third grade square dancing and the Fine Arts Festival.

As part of “Fresno History Day” third graders will dress up as Fresno pioneers for the square dancing performance planned by Mrs. Ainley, our music teacher OPEN HOUSE EVENING. Students may come dressed in any of the following ways: Yokut Native American Indian, fur trapper, gold miner, Fresno pioneer, cowboy, or cowgirl. Students may want to start planning their attire for the May 6th event.

YEAR END CLASS REWARDS

As a reminder at Back to School night I addressed our class Math & Reading Counts goals. They were as follows:

ICE CREAM PARTY- Student must earn 100 points for Reading Counts OR master their Third Grade Level 4×4 Math facts in addition and subtraction.

PIZZA PARTY- Students must earn 500 points for Reading Counts OR become a Lifetime Member in our 4 x 4 Math Club.

Students have until Friday, May 9th to complete these goals.

SOCIAL STUDIES PROJECTS

All 3rd grade students will be completing a Fresno History Board Project during class time to display at Open House. Students will be assigned a partner this week to “share a board” with. The information will be done separately and they will be graded on their work only.

Freestanding tri-fold boards (size 36” x 48”) have been ordered for the class to do their projects. The cost of the board was included in tuition. Once students have been assigned partners and know the color of their presentation board, they will need to plan to purchase a bright, colorful border to trim the border for the project. These can be purchased at GW School Supply House where there are many wonderful choices or at an office supply store. I will let you know when the boards come in and when you need to bring your presentation board trim.

MATH

This week we continue our study of geometry and measurement in Chapter 7 covering lines of symmetry, perimeter, finding areas, estimating areas, problem solving by finding patterns.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER

Just a reminder that on-line book orders are due on Monday, March 31.

EASTER CELEBRATION

We will have a celebration on Friday, April 11th at 1:20 PM. Many of you signed up to help with the Easter party at Back To School Night. Please feel free to contact Patty Steele and Emily Phillips, our Head Room Mothers, if you would like to assist with a party for our class next month.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

APRIL

March 31-April 4 — SAT Testing

Friday, April 11 – Easter Celebration – 1:20 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUBREY GRAHAM!

SUNDAY, APRIL 20 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY MAGULAS!

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALEB NIDEVER!

MONDAY, APRIL 28 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICHARD WILLIAMS!

April 14 -21 – Easter Vacation – He Is Risen!

Friday, April 25 – PTF Talent Show (Tentative)

MAY

Tuesday, May 6 – Elementary Fine Arts Festival – 6:30-9:00 PM

Mrs. Fraser, March 24, 2014PC Pierce2016-11-16T22:20:10-08:00

Mrs. Tally – March 24, 2014

Dear Families,

Spring has sprung!!!! We have enjoyed our little teaser of warm sunny days last week. As the new season begins, please be sure to send a water bottle or thermos with your child. We have one more week until we begin our yearly SAT Testing. If possible, please try to avoid scheduling appointments during that week. Thanks! We look forward to another great week.

THANK YOU – Our class won the auction competition and will be receiving their rewards soon, among which are popsicles, an extra recess with a treat, and a movie and popcorn. All your hard work was a financial blessing to our school. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity.

LANGUAGE ARTS – The children are enjoying the Literature Series, Andi’s Poni Trouble. Some groups are ready to start the next book in the series which is Andi’s Indian Summer. We also continue to read from our Anthology book with comprehension that matches those stories.

MATH – We continue with adding and subtracting three digit numbers. Many are bumping up in their Math Drills as well, which is very exciting.

FIVE – A DAY – Please go over the Five A Day with your child, however you do not need to return it each week.

SOCIAL SCIENCE – The chapter review will came home on Thurs. March 20th. and we will have our test on Wed. March 26th. The chapter review is due on that day as well.

BIBLE – We will begin our Easter unit, the foundation of our faith.

NEATNESS – We continue to focus on making our work neat and keeping our desks organized. I appreciate your support in this area as we together emphasize how important neat work and organization is. Many thanks!

SPEECHES AND HERITAGE DOLL – Our speeches will start on Monday, March 24th and continue through April 3rd.. The speeches will begin at 1:45 PM. The children may dress in costume if they wish and bring a food that represents their country. These suggestions are optional and not a requirement. Please remember to write the final draft of the speech on the paper that I sent home. If you need more, just let me know. The schedule is as follows:

Monday – Mallory, Tatum, Joshua

Tuesday – Ryleigh, Faith, Alex

Wednesday – Kaiden, Tryphena, Sanjay

Thursday – Mia, Noah, Kaleb

Friday – Isabelle, Jana, Cyriche

STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING – Our SAT 10 Testing is March 31st – April 4th.We will work in the morning and do theme work in the afternoon. Please be sure your child is well rested and has a nutritious breakfast. We will begin promptly at 8:00, so it is very important to be on time during this week. We will do worship in the afternoon along with our theme work. Thanks!!! THERE WILL NO PARENT HELPERS THIS WEEK.

EASTER CELEBRATION – We will have a celebration on Friday, April 11th at 1:20 PM. The sign-up will be outside our door for the items needed at our party. In addition, each child will bring 12 filled plastic, easter eggs. They can be filled with candy, stickers, erasers or whatever else you choose. Anything goes!!!! These will be hidden outside for an egg hunt at our party!!

OPEN HOUSE – The Fine Arts Festival is coming up in May. Our final book project will be a diorama to display at Open House on May 6th. It will not be due until the morning of Open House. The rubric for this assignment came home in the Homework Folder on March 14th. This is a very fun project. Use your creativity!!!!! We will also do an Oral Presentation on our project .

BOOK ORDER – The April book order will be in the envelope on Monday. Remember, when you go online you can order from any of the book clubs that you want. Many are ordering from the older clubs now, as that is where their interest and reading level are. I will finalize the order on Monday, March 31st. The books will arrive before we go for Easter Vacation. There will just be one more order in May!!

SHOW AND TELL – This week will be Team B.

FIELD TRIP – We will be singing at the Stephen Care Homes for Easter on Tuesday, April 8th. from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM. We will have a picnic at a nearby park after we sing. We will use carpools. There will be a form outside our classroom door if you are able to help with transportation. Many thanks!

3-30 – Happy 8th Birthday Noah Luginbill

3-31 – 4-4 – SAT 10 Testing

4-2 – Happy 8th Birthday Faith DeGroot

4-11 – Easter Celebration – 1:20 PM

4-14 – 4-21 – Easter Vacation – He Is Risen! Hallelujah for the Cross!!!

4-25 – PTF Talent Show (Tentative)

5-6 – Elementary Fine Arts Festival – 6:30-9:00 PM

5-7 – Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

5-9 – Happy 8th Birthday Kaiden Garcia

5-10 – Happy 8th Birthday Joshua Beckwith

5-19 – Year End Swim Party at the Poplins – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

5-21 – Happy 8th Birthday Miracle Neal

Spirit Day is every Friday. Please wear one of your favorite FCS shirts!

Bible Verse – March 24-28

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourself, it is a gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 24 pts.

Spelling – March 24-28 – Lesson 32

any

very

many

ceiling

pretty

every

valley

foggy

windy

cloudy

money

movie

sleepy

receive

sunny

cookie

together

measure

Mrs. Tally – March 24, 2014PC Pierce2016-11-16T22:20:11-08:00

Mrs. Vander Kooi March 24, 1014

We Are One: Growing in Christ

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR FIELD TRIP THIS WEEK:

All 5th and 6th grades have the opportunity to see FCS’ own William Barisic star in the Children’s Musical Theaterworks production of Disney’s “Tarzan” this Friday, March 28 at 9:30 A.M. Each class will need parent chaperones to transport students to and from the Fresno Memorial Auditorium Theater at 2425 Fresno Street. Please let teachers know ASAP if you are able to help with transportation.The cost of a ticket for chaperones is $10.00.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Anjeli Macaranas participated in the 2014 Fresno County Spell-Off last Wednesday and placed 4th out of over 40 participants! We are very proud of you, Anjeli!

READING:

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will give an oral report about their person on Monday, March 31. Instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric was sent home last 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:

The 5th grade is continuing Chapter 7: Number Theory and Addition and Subtraction of Fractions. However, since there are so many skills covered in this chapter, we will have a test on the Number Theory portion of the chapter on Tuesday, March 25. The test will cover prime and composite numbers, prime factorization, rules of divisibility, Greatest Common Factor, and Least Common Multiple. The 6th grade will continue Chapter 6: Expressions and Equations.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we begin the Theater Phase where each polis will practice and perform a Greek play.

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

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Romans 8:28 and the test will be Friday, March 28. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the scripture reference.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

SPELLING: Lesson 27 test will be on Friday, March 28.

Lesson 27

All Students

career
bookkeeper
preference
architect
achievement
professor
receptionist
principal
therapist
administrator
programmer
specialist
orthodontist
evangelist
manufacturer

6^th Grade Only

supervisor
electrician
secretary
chemist
entrepreneur

Challenge Words for All

crucifixion
burial
resurrection
ascension
hallelujah

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Chapel: Tuesday, March 25, 8-8:45 A.M.
SAT 10 Testing: Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4
Cal Poly Choir Trip: Friday, April 4
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

Mrs. Vander Kooi March 24, 1014PC Pierce2016-11-16T22:20:12-08:00

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Bible Verse – March 31-April 4

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We Are One: Growing in Christ

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SPELLING: Lesson 28

PARENT CORNER

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Bible Verse – March 24-28

Spelling – March 24-28 – Lesson 32

We Are One: Growing in Christ