Dear FCS Families,

Thank you for your patience as our teachers rapidly assimilate to a new teaching platform. Your response has been overwhelmingly positive and we are grateful for this community!

Please refer to last Friday’s email, also posted on the front page of the website. Very little has changed except new Webex schedules which are at the end of this email and also will be posted online. Here is the latest from staff and teachers:

Elementary Student Work:

Pick up and drop off will take place in the PC GYM per the schedule (in last Friday’s email and on website) that has been carefully made to minimize contact. The following steps have also been put in place to follow health department guidelines:

• The rooms, gyms, all surfaces, equipment, etc. have been sanitized on a regular basis with a hospital-grade disinfectant.

• Schoolwork being turned in can be placed in a box at your grade-level table.

• Schoolwork being picked up will be spread out so the only packet you touch is your child’s.

• We would ask that, as much as possible, only one parent or older child drop off and pick up schoolwork.

Secondary Student Work:

• New schedules are linked below to mitigate duplicate class times

WebEx Class Schedules:

• Elementary Webex Class Schedule

• Middle School Webex Class Schedule

• High School Webex Class Schedule

In Christ,

FCS Administration

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:18(NIV)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We appreciate our community so much! The positive response has been overwhelming and we are truly blessed to be involved with you in your child’s educational process.

Next steps:

• It is extremely important that your 5-12th grade students use their FCS email accounts to communicate with their teachers!

• Schoolwork will be provided for all grades one week at a time
• Direct Instruction will be provided through WebEx beginning next week, March 23
• Published “Office Hours” for each teacher will be available through WebEx for questions beginning week of March 23

Secondary Student Work:

• Secondary students will continue to access assignments through Schoology and/or Google Classroom. 
• Online class sessions and office hours for new content and assistance.

Elementary Student Work:

• Teachers will be emailing a newsletter for the week.
• Elementary families can turn in completed work and pick up new work Tuesday and Wednesday using the following schedule. Tables will be set up outdoors, in the courtyard, by grade level to expedite the process and minimize contact. 
• In case of inclement weather, the tables will be set up in the PC gym.

•  Digital delivery of elementary work packets (pdf) will be ready early next week for families not able to exchange work on campus, for any reason.
  • Digital return of schoolwork can be done by emailing your teacher photos of completed work, or by using a digital scanning app on your smartphone (GeniusScan recommended)

Webex: This online platform was launched with teacher training Thursday 3/19/20. Please be patient while our staff tries out new technology. Be looking for information from each teacher regarding their online class times and “office hour” availability each week. 

Click here for instructions for families and students to get connected with Webex

If you have any issues with your student’s FCS Email, PowerSchool or Schoology  accounts or with the WebEx system please contact our Director of Technology, Robert Hyatt – rhyatt@fresnochristian.com

Library: In order to make our library available to our students, we are working on a schedule that is compliant with the Fresno County Public Health Department and that meets the needs of our students. Please stay tuned. 

FCS STUDENT ACCOUNT ACCESS: CLICK HERE FOR LINK

It is important that students use their Fresno Christian School Email for all school related items. Use link (above) for instructions on using these accounts. 

We continue to monitor developments through the Public Health Department, ACSI, and Fresno County Office of Education as we make decisions for each next step.If you have any questions, please email info@fresnochristian.com.

In Christ,

FCS Administration

18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:18 New International Version (NIV)

March 16, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you so much for your prayers and patience as we navigate these uncharted waters! See below for the most current information moving forward.

FCS Administration has gathered some resources for information that both our parents and students will need. This information will also be posted on our website: www.fresnochristian.com/covid-19

Schoolwork for students: Both elementary and secondary teachers are preparing work for your students. The work will be assigned for one week at a time and will either be distributed electronically through our standard platforms, or printed work to be picked up at FCS. We will be sharing a schedule that will allow us to limit the number of people on campus but allow students to gather their schoolwork, belongings, books or other essential items. FCS Schoolwork/Belongings Pick Up

Sports Practices: Until further notice, all Fresno Christian Athletics have been postponed. This includes all previously scheduled games, all practices, and all use of Fresno Christian facilities and equipment.

Field Trips: All field trips are postponed/canceled until further notice.

Library: In order to make our library available to our students, we are working on a schedule that is compliant with the Fresno County Public Health Department and that meets the needs of our students. The library schedule will align with the hours families will be on campus picking up and dropping off work.

Access to student accounts: Click HERE for student account access information.

If you have any questions, please email info@fresnochristian.com.

In Christ,

FCS Administration

18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)

March 13, 2020

Good Afternoon,

I want to start by thanking all of our community that have sent emails/texts or have taken the time to let us know that you are praying for us. It means a lot, and please know that we take the stewardship of your children seriously.

Yesterday, FCS Administration had a meeting with all staff regarding the COVID-19 virus. In that meeting, we covered the following topics:

• Safety and security of our students, staff, and community
• Updates from the California Department of Public Health, State of California, Office of Fresno County Superintendent, Association of Christian Schools International and other agencies
• Plans that Fresno Christian Schools has prepared if/when the situation in our community develops further

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, we will be transitioning to an alternative learning model to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff, and community. Please do not send your child to school.

• FCS is following ALL guidelines presented by the State of California and the Fresno County Office of Public Health.
• We are finalizing plans for alternative learning scenarios for all grades.
• At this time, our plan is to resume on-campus classes on Monday, April 13.
• Additional communication will be sent early next week.

These are difficult and challenging times for our community. Our students are navigating these times, along with us. I would like to invite you to talk with your children about the safest and best practices. Many of our children are filled with unknowns and anxiety. We may not have all the answers, but we can talk to them about trusting God for wisdom and peace.

Lastly, please know that we are praying for you and your families. As decisions are being made, we will continue to communicate with you. If you have any questions, email info@fresnochristian.com.

Yours in Christ,

Jeremy L. Brown
Superintendent

March 13, 2020

ATHLETIC INFORMATION

Good Afternoon FCS Parents,

As many of you have heard, districts and organizations have made health and safety decisions in the last 48 hours regarding athletic games and practices. The following events have unfolded:

Public school districts, athletic leagues and private schools have made the decision to pause all scheduled games until at least 4/13. This includes today’s championship baseball game for our MS boys.

Our officiating agency, SJVOA, has canceled all games until 04/13

MAXPREPS, Scorebook live, athletic.net and other school schedules may not be up to date at this time.

FC’s athletic calendar and sports schedules will be updated as soon as possible.

Your coach will keep you up to date regarding the rescheduling or cancellation of games after 4/13. As these events unfold, the calendar and schedules online will be updated.

In summary, ALL FCS games for all sports have been canceled or postponed till further notice. Practices will continue at coaches’ and FCS administrative discretion. Fresno Unified and Clovis Unified are encouraging all practices to continue until further notice. For high school sports, check with your coach for an updated practice schedule. For elementary and middle school sports, check with Darbee Whipple.

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s health and safety, we will honor your decision to allow your child to participate or not. Please know that our coaches are being instructed to take precautionary steps to keep your child safe.

Thank you,

FCS Elementary and Secondary Athletics

March 12, 2020

Dear FCS Community,

In light of the ongoing developments around COVID-19 health concerns, a situation that is changing by the hour, FCS Administration has determined the best course of action is to cancel/postpone this weekend’s Auction.

The benefit of exercising caution outweighs any financial benefit to the school as opportunities for potential exposure for our most vulnerable populations need to be avoided.

Stay tuned for details to follow regarding auction items, donation opportunities, and the potential rescheduling of this event.

At this time, school is considered an essential gathering and will remain in session, but updated safety steps are in progress, including postponing non-essential gatherings and staggering lunch and break times.

We will continue to operate based upon guidance from the Fresno County Department of Public Health, the California Department of Education, and the Fresno County Office of Education, and will update frequently as the situation continues to be very fluid and fast-moving.

Jeremy L. Brown
Superintendent