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Mrs. Vander Kooi February 18, 2014

 

We Are One: Growing in Christ

FCS Academic

AUCTION BASKET:

Our class is putting together a sports-themed basket for the auction in March. If you would like to donate an item, please bring it to the classroom by  February 28th. Your child will get credit for any donation you bring. If you have any questions, please call Tara Luginbill at (559)213-8491. So far we have a football, basketball, whiffle bat/balls, and magic catch. Thank you!

WRITING:

The first draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story is due Tuesday, February 18. This week students will revise and edit their stories. The final draft is due on Monday, February 24 and must be typed (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12). Parents may help students type their papers, but please do not make any changes without the student’s participation.

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 28. 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:

The 5th grade will continue Chapter 6: Data, Statistics and Probability, and the 6th grade will continue Chapter 5: Integers and Rational Numbers.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

We continue our study of Ancient Greece this week.

BIBLE: We continue Unit 5 which focuses on Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Hebrews 4:12 and the test will be this Friday, February 22. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the 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: Lesson 22 test will be on Friday, February 22.

Lesson 22

All Students

  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

6th Grade Only

  1. telephone
  2. octopus
  3. process
  4. transport
  5. aquatic

Challenge Words for All

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

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • No School: President’s Day – Monday, February 17
  • Happy Birthday Vijay Stephen: February 24
  • Chapel: Tuesday, February 25, 8-8:45
  • Half Day: Wednesday, February 26 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Happy Birthday Mitchell Mar: March 1
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: Tuesday, March 4
  • Egyptian Museum Field Trip: Friday, March 7, 7:45-5:30
  • Chapel: Tuesday, March 11, 8-8:45
  • End of 2nd Semester: Friday, March 14
  • FCS Auction: Saturday, March 15
  • Half Day: Wednesday, March 19 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Chapel: Tuesday, March 25, 8-8:45
  • SAT 10 Testing: Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4
  • Cal Poly Choir Trip: Friday, April 4
  • Chapel: Tuesday, April 8, 8-8:45
  • Easter Vacation – No School: Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21
  • Happy Birthday Anjeli Macaranas: May 1
Mrs. Vander Kooi February 18, 20142016-11-16T22:20:36-08:00

Mrs. R’s Super Stars February 11th, 2014

Good Morning Parents!

I hope you all had a restful 3 day weekend! This week is a short week but full with learning! Along with our normal schedule we will be celebrating Valentines day on Friday February 14th.

Thank you for all the wonderful conferences we had last week, and I look forward to continuing to work together to help your child!

This week in Mrs. R’s Super Stars:

Bible: This week we will continue to learn about Samuel

Language Arts: This week we will be learning about consonant blends with ‘r’. The students will be working through their spelling books and other activities to practice recognizing and saying words with the ‘r’ blend. Be sure to continue practicing sight words and spelling words each night at home. This will not only aide in expanding their vocabulary as well as assisting them to recognize words during reading. Be sure to continue to read each night with your child. Have them read to you, and challenge them by asking them what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Ask them who the characters were? where did the story take place? was their a problem? If so, how was it solved? Last week I sent home a Scholastic book order form. If you have time, please go online and order books with our class code. Not only will you get books for your child at home, but this earns points for our class and we are able to get free books for our room! In writing we are continuing to write an expository text about our self.

Math: This week we  will be finishing up on chapter 5 and begin to prepare for our test for next week. I will be sending home a chapter review. Our math test will take place on Monday.

Science: February is Dental health month. We will start to learn about the care of our teeth.

Social Science: We will be learning about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

ValentinesValentine Day Party: Our class will be celebrating our Valentine’s day party on Friday February 14th. The party will begin at 11:30 with lunch and continue until after lunch. After lunch the kids will be exchanging valentines and participating in crafts and games.

 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

 We are nearing the end of our 2013/14 Box Tops for Education promotion. There are 3 more Fridays left to turn in Box Tops. The last day to hand in Box Tops is Friday, February 14. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize”.

runnersPHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING – The students have begun preparing in earnest for Physical Fitness Testing which is in March. The requirements for this assessment  will be handed out at conferences. The requirement for each is different, depending on gender and age.

fieldtrpField Trip: We will be taking a class field trip on Friday February 21st, 2014 to the Fresno Air Force Base. One of our own parents, John Gamber, is on the Air Force and will be giving the children a tour. The students will be traveling by bus. The bus will leave People’s church around 8:30am and return around 1:30pm. On this field trip the students are going to be able to experience various parts of  the base such as the maintenance group, where all the air crafts are parked. They will learn how different areas of the maintenance group contribute to making the air craft work. We will also be taking a trip to the Fire Department. It is just like a city fire department. They will have the opportunity to tour the vehicles and other areas that contribute to how the fire department works. Aden’s dad has graciously offered to provided a lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm on the base. They will be served hot dogs, chips, snack, and a drink (juice/water). There will be no additional cost for this. In the beginning there will more than likely be some security checks prior to entering. At this point we believe it is ok for parents to bring their our car. For those who wish to follow the bus, you will enter though the West Gate which is on McKinley Ave just west of Peach Ave. You cannot miss it. There is a display of all the Wing’s past aircraft and a huge concrete structure. I will continue to communicate as more details arise! This is going to be such an exciting field trip for our little ones!! I can’t wait!!

Spelling Words:

frame

green

brown

dry

prize

trust

dress

crops

trees

pray

from

two

what

Bible Verse:

“For the Lord is my fort where I can enter and be safe.” Psalm 18:2

Sight Words:

build

afraid

horse

pink

gray

color

near

guess

water

rock

 

 

2-14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! – Lunch @ 11:30 – Party – 12:30 – 2:30 PM
 
2-17 – President’s Day – No School
2-24- EL Worship Chapel
2-25- EL Chapel
 
2-26– Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM
3-4- EL Spring pictures
3-7- Drama opens Bye Bye Birdie! 7pm in the Student Ministries Center
3-10- EL Worship Chapel
3-11- EL Chapel
3-14- End of Third Quarter
3-15- FCS Auction
3-19- Half Day- Teacher Inservice. School dismissed @ 12
3-24- EL Worship Chapel
3-25- EL Chapel
Mrs. R’s Super Stars February 11th, 20142016-11-16T22:20:37-08:00

Mrs. Fraser, February 11, 2014

 

Valentines

CHARACTER TRAIT:  Loyalty

Reference:  John 15:3-4

Bible Verse:  Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.  You are my friends if you do what I command.

Definition:  Supporting someone even when the going gets tough

Opposite:  Unfaithfulness or double-mindedness

SPELLING:  Lesson 22

Lesson 22 Phonics:  Contractions

1.  it’s

2.  I’m

3.  let’s

4.  we’ll

5.  you’d

6.  that’s

7.  they’ll

8.  we’re

9.  you’re

10.  aren’t

11.  they’d

12.  they’ve

13.  there’s

14.  couldn’t

15.  weren’t

16.  might’ve

17.  wouldn’t

18.  shouldn’t

High-frequency Words

19.  direct

20.  captain

Challenge Words

*  president

*  Washington

PARENT CORNER

PARENT CONFERENCES

Thank you for the time spent together during Parent/Teacher Conference Week.  It was very helpful to connect, listen to you share your thoughts and insights, learn more about your family, celebrate progress, and set new goals together.  I appreciate your support, prayers,  and encouragement in this journey of education together with your child.

  VALENTINE’S DAY

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!  The third graders are learning about the greatest command Jesus gave us: to love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor (your study buddy sitting beside you) as much as you love yourself.  Our devotions this week will focus around what it means to be a loyal friend and  love at  all times by knowing, liking, and accepting another person the way God made them.

MEMORY BOOK

This is a request  to all who have taken pictures of our class this year.  I would appreciate it if you could put them on a CD and send it to school. This would include all our field trips,  Christmas program, and parties.  We are in need of pictures for our Yearbook, which is prepared online. Many thanks!

SCIENCE

This week we have a science homework assignment to do as a family.  You will find it in your Red Folder along with your weekly math homework.  It is called “Lesson 5:  Breakfast Blast!”  There is a student activity along with a family activity.  Please return the assignment on Thursday along with your other work in your Red Homework Folder.

With preparation for Physical Fitness Testing we will focus on Lesson 7 this week entitled:  “Get Ready, Get Set, Get Moving!” along with Lesson 8 “Label Language” and food labels.

WRITING

In writing we are learning to write fictional narratives using sample prompts,  cluster charts to brainstorm characters and settings, story maps to plan the beginning, middle, and ending, color code our descriptive words, dialogue, similes, and peer conference in pairs to revise and improve our rough drafts.

READING

This week we will focus on the comprehension skill of story structure with elements of main characters, setting, plot, problem, what happens, and ending.  We will also study the comprehension skill of making judgements and decisions.

READING COUNTS

For students who have read non-RED STAR books, you are able to get credit for reading those books toward your Blue, Red, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates.  Here are the requirements:

1)  You must complete the STORY ELEMENTS CHART book report.

2)  Record the number of pages in the length of the book.

3)  Also record the lexile level if given inside the cover of the book.

4)  Return the book report along with the book to school for credit.

I have included a copy of the “STORY ELEMENTS CHART” in your newsletter this week.  You may obtain future copies at school in a basket for students.

MATH

We continue our study of our multiplication fact families.  Check to see where your child is.  This week we will introduce the factor family of 6:

6 x 0 = 0

6 x 1 = 6

6 x 2 = 12

6 x 3 = 18

6 x 4 = 24

6 x 5 = 30

6 x 6 = 36

6 x 7 = 42

6 x 8 = 48

6 x 9 = 54

6 x 10 = 60

BOX TOP COLLECTIONS

Our final Box Top Drawing is this  Friday, February 14.   Your class participation has been  FANTASTIC!!!  The class with the most box tops at each campus will win a prize so let’s give our very best this week and remember to turn in those  BOX TOPS as a fundraising effort to help FCS!!!!!

FCS AUCTION

The FCS auction 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.

You received the information about our class basket which is a “Beach” theme.  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.  Students will be given a ticket for every 10 points they earn in donations.  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  on Saturday, March 15th, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the FCS Gym.

 SPIRIT DAYS

Just a a reminder that every Friday is SPIRIT DAY at Fresno Christian.  Wear your school pride and let’s give  the Spirit Trophy  along with Baldwin, our school mascot Eagle a proud home in our classroom for a WHOLE MONTH!  We need 4 weeks in a row of 100% to win!!  WE ARE ONE AND WE CAN DO IT!!!

COMING ATTRACTIONS

FEBRUARY

Friday, February 14 —  Spirit Day

Friday, February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! / Party 1:20-2:40 PM

Monday, February 17 – No School / Washington’s Birthday

Wednesday, February 26 – Staff In-Service / 12:00 PM Dismissal

 

 

Mrs. Fraser, February 11, 20142016-11-16T22:20:38-08:00

Mrs. Witters February 11, 2014

Dear Parents,                                    February 10, 2014

 

Don’t forget the Red, White and Blue Program THIS FRIDAY at 9:00 a.m. Please invite all your friends!! It’s a GREAT show! Our Valentine’s party will be right after recess (10:15).  PLEASE dress your child in RED, WHITE and BLUE.  Thank you!

Our teacher is very proud of us.  We are learning so much at this time of year.  We are growing strong.  We are even practicing running.  What a challenge!  Please have your child wear his or her fastest tennis shoes for the next few weeks.  The girls need shorts under their dresses for stretching exercises.

This week we are making a “storm” book and learning about the water cycle.

Many of us are really growing in math knowledge.  Most of us can count to 100 by ones without help.  We are also learning how to count by tens.  In reading we are blending sounds together to make words. We are also writing words and sentences.

Our character trait is friendship. Our Bible verse is “Teach me your ways so I may know you”. Exodus 33:13.  Please continue to send us notes demonstrating how your child is allowing Christ to develop His character in your child.  We will be writing “smilebringer” crowns in a few weeks.  Each child will have a turn to be honored and affirmed by the class.

The Fresno Christian Auction is just around the corner  (Saturday, March 15).  Be sure and order your tickets/tables as soon as possible.  Tickets are going fast!  Also remember, WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS!  Popular auction items include: boutique items, collectibles, vacation packages, jewelry, art, tools, dinner packages, professional services, electronics, garden supplies, gift certificates, etc.  Turn in the forms with your donation (or clearly mark auction donation) and our class will get credits towards a party. You may get these from Mrs. Roberts.  Our class quilt will be for sale at the auction.

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

 

 

February 14        Red, White and Blue Program and Valentine’s

Party

 

February 17         NO SCHOOL ( President’s Day )

 

February 26        Teacher Inservice – Come 8 – 12

 

February 28        Dad’s Day- Regular schedule

 

March 15                FCS Auction (Our class quilt will be for sale!)

 

March 10 – 14      Parent Conferences – Regular Schedule

 

March 19            Teacher Inservice – Come 8 – 12

 

April 4               Zoo Trip

 

April 11               Fresno State Farm Trip and Easter Party (more

Info. later)

 

April 12 – 22        Easter Vacation

 

 

I certainly appreciate all the parent help and support this year! Thank you!!

Have a happy week! God Bless You!

Mrs. Witters and your friendly Kindergartner

Mrs. Witters February 11, 20142016-11-16T22:20:39-08:00

Mrs. Tally – February 11, 2014

ValentinesElephant

 

Dear Families, 

Thank you for the wonderful conferences.  It’s exciting to partner with you, educating your child to become a life long learner who will  love God, and further His Kingdom!  

images-18HELP – This is a request  to all who have taken pictures of our class this year.I would appreciate it if you could put them on a CD and send it to school. This would include all our field trips, as well as the Thanksgiving and Christmas programs and parties. We are in need of pictures for our Yearbook, which is prepared online. Many thanks!

books-rowLANGUAGE ARTS –  As you read with your child, ask them what is happening at the beginning, middle and the end of the story, as well as the characters, setting, problem and solution in their stories. We will be doing comprehension questions with our study of George Washington, looking for details in our text.

HERITAGE DOLL AND SPEECH INFO –  The paper for writing their speech was in the homework folder on February 7th. You  will be receiving a schedule for speeches in the homework folder on February 14th.  They will be in March.. This will take the place of a book project for the month of March. If you did not get the info for this project, please stop by the room and I will give it to you.  Not everyone got away from the conference with one.

BIBLE – We will continue with our study of Samuel.

mathMATH –We  continue on Multiplication and Division. They are so enjoying this unit and surprising themselves how easy  multiplication seems. Some started division this week and that kind of took the wind out of their sails!!! Knowing the multiplication facts of 2’s, 3’s, and 5’s is really helpful.  We will continue with this concept this week as well.  Please check your child’s work for accuracy. 

FIVE – A DAY –  We will begin reviewing Math and Language skills in a booklet called  Five -A- Day.  There are five problems in both Math and Language for each day of the week.  These are done independently.  The children will circle in red the ones they miss and correct them.  We discuss these together as a class to make our corrections.  Please note the kinds of mistakes your child is making as this will be beneficial to you as you work with them.  You will see the first Five-A Day in the envelopes on Feb.18th.

SOCIAL SCIENCE –  We are  learning what country we live in, the state, and the city, as well as the seven continents. We have begun,”People Make a Difference” in our Social Studies book.  We will also focus on the contributions of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington this month..

SCIENCE –  February is Dental Health month.  We will do a unit on”The Care of Our Teeth,” beginning Feb.18th.

bear-love-transparentVALENTINE’S PARTY –  We will celebrate on Thursday, Feb. 14th.  Our party will be from 1:20 – 2:40. The children will exchange valentines with one another. Thank you to those who have signed up to bring something for our party.

PEPHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING – We have begun preparing in earnest for our Physical Fitness Testing which will take place in March.

 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:We are nearing the end of our 2013/14 Box Tops for Education promotion. There is one more Friday left to turn in Box Tops. The last day to hand in Box Tops is Friday, February 14. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize.” Thank you for supporting Fresno Christian Schools.

FCS AUCTION– The FCS auction 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. You received the information about our class basket which is a “Game Night” theme.  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.  Students will be given a ticket for every 10 points they earn in donations.  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  on Saturday, March 15th, from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the FCS Gym.

SHOW AND TELL – This week will be Team B.

 

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR

2-10 – Lincoln’s Birthday – No School

2-12 – Happy 8th Birthday Tatum Auwae

2-14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!!   Party 1:20 – 2:40 PM

2-17 – President’s Day – No School

2-26 – Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

3-4 – Elementary Spring Pictures

3-14 – Quarter 3 Ends

3-15 – FCS Auction

3-19 – Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM

3-31 – 4-4 – SAT Testing

4-14 – 4-21 – Easter Vacation – He Is Risen!

 

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

 

Bible Verse – Feb. 11-14

For the Lord is my fort where I can enter and be safe.  Psalm 18:2  16 pts.

 

Spelling – Feb. 11-14 – Lesson 25

cherry

cherries

peach

peaches

box

boxes

teacher

teachers

bench

benches

dish

dishes

family

families

class

classes

tear

working

images-5

 

Mrs. Tally – February 11, 20142016-11-16T22:20:40-08:00

Mrs. Vander Kooi February 11, 2014

We Are One: Growing in Christ

FCS Academic

AUCTION BASKET:

Our class is putting together a sports-themed basket for the auction in March. If you would like to donate an item, please bring it to the classroom by  February 28th. Your child will get credit for any donation you bring. If you have any questions, please call Tara Luginbill at (559)213-8491. Suggestions for basket items: football, baseball, basketball, bat, soccer ball, baseball mitt. I will publish in the newsletter all donations brought in so we can avoid duplicates.

VALENTINE’S PARTY:

This Friday is Valentine’s Day and the students have voted to exchange valentines. Families may bring treats to share if they wish. I will provide  drinks, napkins and plates. Here are the names of all Vander Kooi’s Joys: Kylie, Izabella, Angelica, Anthony, Lorenzo, Harman, Megan, Shauna, Logan, Anjeli, Mitchell, Faith, Max, Morgan, Matthew, Hunter, Janae, Vijay, Marin, Toryn, Hannah, Jayden.

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 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2014.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 14, 2014.  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.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:

We are nearing the end of our 2013/14 Box Tops for Education promotion. There is one more Friday left to turn in Box Tops. The last day to hand in Box Tops is Friday, February 14. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize.” Thank you for supporting Fresno Christian Schools.

EGYPTIAN MUSEUM FIELD TRIP:

All 5th/6th grade classes are preparing for an adventure to the largest Egyptian Museum in the Western World. We will tour the museum in San Jose with an experienced docent. Our tour includes an Introduction, Gallery Walk, and Tomb Tour.

Expedition Date:  Friday, March 7, 2014

Time:  7:45 am – 5:30 pm

Where: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose, CA.

School Tours: www.egyptianmuseum.org

The museum allows one chaperone per seven students. This provides our three classes with the opportunity to take two chaperones per class.  Thank you to Mrs. Grimmius and Mrs. Monroy who will chaperone the Vander Kooi Joys on the field trip.

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. This week we begin writing the Young Authors fictional narrative stories.

READING:

The required reading for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter,” (instead of Write aLetter as previously printed). 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:

The 5th grade has begun Chapter 6: Data, Statistics and Probability, and the 6th grade will continue Chapter 5: Integers and Rational Numbers.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

We begin our study of Ancient Greece this week. Students are encouraged to watch the Winter Olympics in preparation for our class Olympic competitions.

BIBLE: We continue Unit 5 which focuses on Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and the test will be this Friday, February 14. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the 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: Lesson 21 test will be on Friday, February 14.

Lesson 21: Words from Greek and Latin

 All Students

  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

6th Grade Only

  1. bifocals
  2. monochromatic
  3. monarch
  4. monologue
  5. monotone

Challenge Words for All

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

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • No School: Lincoln’s Birthday – Monday, February 10
  • Chapel: Tuesday, February 11, 8-8:45
  • No School: President’s Day – Monday, February 17
  • Happy Birthday Vijay Stephen: February 24
  • Chapel: Tuesday, February 25, 8-8:45
  • Half Day: Wednesday, February 26 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Happy Birthday Mitchell Mar: March 1
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: Tuesday, March 4
  • Egyptian Museum Field Trip: Friday, March 7
  • End of 2nd Semester: Friday, March 14
  • FCS Auction: Saturday, March 15
  • Half Day: Wednesday, March 19 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Chapel: Tuesday, March 25, 8-8:45
  • SAT 10 Testing: Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4
  • Cal Poly Choir Trip: Friday, April 4
  • Chapel: Tuesday, April 8, 8-8:45
  • Easter Vacation – No School: Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 21
  • Happy Birthday Anjeli Macaranas: May 1
Mrs. Vander Kooi February 11, 20142016-11-16T22:20:41-08:00

Mrs. Hancox Feb. 11th, 2014

Dear Parents and Students,

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY!

VALENTINE’S DAY CLASS CELEBRATION: This Friday, our room mothers will be putting together a class Valentine’s Day celebration. The students will be meeting a school ESLR’s by making cards for the residents at Sunrise Senior Living Center. Also, the students will be served Me-N-Eds pizza. If your child would like to make Valentines for the class, please be sure to have the make one for each student. A class list of names will go home on Tuesday. Thank you!

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 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2014.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 14, 2014.  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.


BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:

We are nearing the end of our 2013/14 Box Tops for Education promotion. There are 3 more Fridays left to turn in Box Tops. The last day to hand in Box Tops is Friday, February 14. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize.”

 January Standards Overview-

Communication folder (blue)-Student will continue to place daily work and assignments in their communication folders. Graded work will continue to go home on Mondays. All students will need to utilize a planner to record weekly assignments. This will allow you the opportunity to check in on the work assigned. 

Bible: Students studied the Sermon on the Mount this past weekend. We will continue to look at the life of Jesus according to Matthew. This week’d memory verse is:  Matthew 7:1  Do not judge, or you too will be judged.

Writing-Young Author’s final copy is due this Friday. Grading will be based on the rubric that was sent home last Monday. Standards: L05W1.1 – Multiple-paragraph narrative compositions, L05W1.1.a – Establish and develop a situation or plot, L05W1.1.b – Describe the setting, L05W1.1.c – Present an ending

Reading-

1.  Teacher read aloud:  Timothy of the Cay  Students will be assigned a Reading Counts quiz on this story. The date of quiz is February 26.

2.  Independent Reading: FICTIONAL NARRATIVE WITH SHOE BOX DIORAMA, due Feb. 28

Math: 

Unit of Study:  Geometry and Measurements:  Circles and complex figures. Students are using their text book due to the different standards in grades 5/6. A rubric will go home on Tuesday listing the skills for circles.

Science 3rd Quarter:  The Heart! A quiz will be given on Friday covering circulation system. Students should be able to describe the functions of the following terms:

  • heart-an organ whose job is to pump blood to lungs and body tissues
  • blood-made up of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
  • vessels-carry blood along paths; arteries, veins, capillaries

Students will trace a diagram and complete note cards on the functions of these terms. They may use these items to study for Friday’s quiz.

Spelling and Vocabulary: 

Spelling Unit 24

  1. solution
  2. navigation
  3. location
  4. instrument
  5. activity
  6. curiosity
  7. gravity
  8. astonishment
  9. operation
  10. celebration
  11. electricity
  12. development
  13. appointment
  14. charity
  15. security
  16. arrangement
  17. decoration
  18. equality
  19. graduation
  20. ability

Vocabulary mega-

  1. megabyte
  2. megalith
  3. megalomania
  4. megalopolis
  5. megaphone
  6. megalosaur
  7. megastar
  8. megavitamin 

 

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • No School: Lincoln’s Birthday – Monday, February 10
  • Chapel: Tuesday, February 11, 8-8:45
  • No School: President’s Day – Monday, February 17
  • Chapel: Tuesday, February 25, 8-8:45
  • Half Day: Wednesday, February 26 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: Tuesday, March 4
  • March 7, Field trip to San Jose Egyptian Museum. Information to follow at conferences
  • End of 2nd Semester: Friday, March 14
  • FCS Auction: Saturday, March 15
  • Half Day: Wednesday, March 19 – Dismissal at 12:00 noon

 

 

 

Mrs. Hancox Feb. 11th, 20142016-11-16T22:20:42-08:00

Mrs. R’s Super Star’s February 3rd, 2014

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Happy Monday families! February is here! I hope you all had a restful weekend. We had an exciting week last week with the State of the School Address on Monday evening, and our student finalist poem readings on Tuesday morning. I want to give a big congratulations to Jacob Pimentel for being one of the 10 students chosen to represent Fresno Christian at the Peach Blossom Festival!! We are so excited!!! All the kids did such a wonderful job getting up in front of their peers and parents. That shows such confidence and bravery! This week will be a quick week due to parent conference week. 

conferences  conferences: This week will be an early release day everyday due to parent teacher conferences. I look forward to speaking with everyone!

Language Arts:  After re-assessing the class I really want to focus on reading comprehension this week during our guided reading groups. Please be sure to continue practicing the sight words that come home every week. The faster they can recognize these words the easier reading will become. In writing we will also begin focusing on writing about oneself.

Math imagesMath: This week we will continue our work through Chapter 5 of Number Patterns. We will also be doing little review with telling time. I will start having students look at the clock more often to monitor their schedule throughout the day.

your-wordBible/Memory Verse: Help me to love your every wish. Psalm 119:80 (10pts.)

Spelling Words:

Play

close

blue

glad

flag

plate

class

black

fly

bless

some

these

valentine

Sight Words:

TeddiesHearts Valentine Party: We will be celebrating our class valentine party on Friday February 14th. The party will begin at 11:30am with lunch and continue when we return from lunch recess! I will be sending home a class list of names if you wish to purchase valentine cards. Also there will be a sign up e-mail for items to bring to the party. If you are able to do so please take the time to sign up. We will have a fun afternoon reading valentine cards and playing games!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

 We are nearing the end of our 2013/14 Box Tops for Education promotion. There are 3 more Fridays left to turn in Box Tops. The last day to hand in Box Tops is Friday, February 14. Each Box Top collected is worth cash for our school. As an incentive we will be having a class contest. The class bringing in the most Box Tops at the end of this promotion will receive a “prize”.

runnersPHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING – The students have begun preparing in earnest for Physical Fitness Testing which is in March. The requirements for this assessment  will be handed out at conferences. The requirement for each is different, depending on gender and age.

fieldtrpField Trip: We will be taking a class field trip on Friday February 21st, 2014 to the Fresno Air Force Base. One of our own parents, John Gamber, is on the Air Force and will be giving the children a tour. The students will be traveling by bus. The bus will leave People’s church around 8:30am and return around 1:30pm. On this field trip the students are going to be able to experience various parts of  the base such as the maintenance group, where all the air crafts are parked. They will learn how different areas of the maintenance group contribute to making the air craft work. We will also be taking a trip to the Fire Department. It is just like a city fire department. They will have the opportunity to tour the vehicles and other areas that contribute to how the fire department works. Aden’s dad has graciously offered to provided a lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm on the base. They will be served hot dogs, chips, snack, and a drink (juice/water). There will be no additional cost for this. In the beginning there will more than likely be some security checks prior to entering. At this point we believe it is ok for parents to bring their our car. For those who wish to follow the bus, you will enter though the West Gate which is on McKinley Ave just west of Peach Ave. You cannot miss it. There is a display of all the Wing’s past aircraft and a huge concrete structure. I will continue to communicate as more details arise! This is going to be such an exciting field trip for our little ones!! I can’t wait!!

Dress Up Day:

This Friday the elementary student council has made it a red, white, and blue day in honor of the upcoming olympics. Students from the upper grades will be coming by our room to ask the kiddos questions in regards to the olympics. Show our support for the USA olympic athletes by wearing American colors!

2-3 – 2-7 – Parent Teacher Conferences -School dismissed at 12:00 PM 
 
2-10 – Lincoln’s Birthday – No School
 
2-14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! – Lunch @ 11:30 – Party – 12:30 – 2:30 PM
 
2-17 – President’s Day – No School
2-24- EL Worship Chapel
2-25- EL Chapel
 
2-26– Teacher Inservice – School dismissed at 12:00 PM
3-4- EL Spring pictures
3-7- Drama opens Bye Bye Birdie! 7pm in the Student Ministries Center
3-10- EL Worship Chapel
3-11- EL Chapel
3-14- End of Third Quarter
3-15- FCS Auction
3-19- Half Day- Teacher Inservice. School dismissed @ 12
3-24- EL Worship Chapel
3-25- EL Chapel
Mrs. R’s Super Star’s February 3rd, 20142016-11-16T22:20:43-08:00

Mrs. Witters February 3, 2014

Dear Kindergarten Parents,                                    February 3, 2014

 

We hope you had a happy week.  Ours was filled with patriots and songs about our flag and love for our country.  We will make a book about the “Pledge of Allegiance.”

 

Kindergarten PARENT CONFERENCES are MARCH 10 – 14 NOT Feb. 3 – 7. (1-6 grade only). We have regular schedule the week of Feb.3 – 7.

 

Don’t forget…Red, White, and Blue Review is next FRIDAY, Feb. 14th at 9:00 a.m. Please practice your child’s poem with them so they are prepared for our program. All parents and grandparents are cordially invited.  The program will last about 30 minutes.  Please dress your child in patriotic colors if possible.  Blue denim is fine too.  Don’t go out and buy a new outfit; this is just 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. Thank you for all your support in helping with our “special” days!  Don’t forget your camera!

 

Our Bible verse this week is “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness”,  Matthew 6:33. The character trait is Friendship.

Friday, February 28, we will be honoring our dads.  We invite all the dads or grandpas to come for a fun filled morning!! We really need you from 8:00 – 9:30… but you can stay all morning if you want to!! We realize that it is difficult to take time off, and if you can’t rearrange your schedule, we understand.  We will also convey that to the children and “spread the dads around” to cover everyone in our class.

 

Dates to Remember

 

February 10               Lincoln’s Birthday – NO School

February 14              Red, White and Blue Review and      Valentines Party

                             

February 17               NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

February 26              Come from 8 – 12 (Teacher Inservice)

 

February 28                 Dad’s Day (Regular Schedule)

March 15                    F.C.S. Auction – Lots of Fun!!!!

March 10 – 14             Parent Conferences – Regular Schedule

March 19                     Come from 8 – 12 (Teacher Inservice)

April 4                        Zoo Trip

April 11                       Fresno State Farm Trip and Easter

Party ( more info later! )

April 12-22                Easter Vacation

 

 

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Witters

 

 

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Mrs. Witters February 3, 20142014-02-03T07:00:32-08:00

Mrs. Fraser, February 3, 2014

 

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

*  Lincoln

*  valentine

PARENT CORNER

PARENT CONFERENCES

This week we begin  parent conferences from February 3-7 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 SHIRLEY RYLANDER  and BILLY MAGULAS!!  They were selected last Monday, January 27 at the Oral Interpretation Assembly as representatives along with 8 other elementary FCS students to California State University, Fresno in spring for the Peach Blossom Festival!

MATH

We now begin Chapter 5 Multiplication Concepts in math and we will learn about multiplication of whole numbers.  You can expect to see work that provides practice in multiplying  with 2, 5, 10, 3, and 4.  We will also be learning about the special multiplication properties of 0 and 1.  We will learn how to represent multiplication sentences using arrays.

MULTIPLICATION FACTS

We continue our study of multiplication facts.  Check to see what level your child is on.  This week we will focus on the factor family of 5:

5 x 0 = 0

5 x 1 = 5

5 x 2 = 10

5 x 3 = 15

5 x 4 = 20

5 x 5 = 25

5 x 6 = 30

5 x 7 = 35

5 x 8 = 40

5 x 9 = 45

5 x 10 = 50

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

We are nearing the end of our 2013/14 Box Tops for Education promotion.  There are 2 more Fridays left to turn in Box Tops.  The last day to hand in Box Tops is Friday, February 14.  Keep up the fabulous job!!

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 14, 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!

FCS AUCTION

The FCS auction 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.  Students will earn a minimum of 10 points for each donation.  Our class is working as “ONE” team to reach goals of class rewards including juice bars,  a private recess with treats,  lunch party and more as we climb the FCS Auction thermometer chart in the hallway with our donations.

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 16, 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 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2014.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 14, 2014.  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.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER

The February Scholastic Book Order was sent home last week.  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.  Wear your school pride and let’s bring the Spirit Trophy back to Peoples Campus along with Baldwin, our school mascot Eagle!  We need 4 weeks in a row of 100% to win!!  WE ARE ONE AND WE CAN DO IT!!!

COMING ATTRACTIONS

FEBRUARY

February 3-7 – Parent Teacher Conferences / Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY SETH RADKE!

Monday, February 10 – No School / Lincoln’s Birthday

Friday, February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! / Party 1:20-2:40 PM

Monday, February 17 – No School / Washington’s Birthday

Wednesday, February 26 – Staff In-Service / 12:00 PM Dismissal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Fraser, February 3, 20142016-11-16T22:20:44-08:00
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