TOGETHER WE “CAN” FOOD DRIVE:
Once again (over the last 11 years; previously called Red Buckets) we have the privilege to help the families of Pinedale this holiday season! We will be collecting CANned foods Nov. 17th thru Dec. 9th to distribute through the Pinedale Book Buddies program. Our students are already volunteering as Book Buddies at Pinedale elementary school and we would like to continue our support for their programs. Our delivery this year will help families by providing food for Christmas.
Pinedale resource leaders put together a list of items most used in the community and this information will come home today. Please check this list before you shop.
If you are interested in making a financial donation, please send cash/check to the office and designate “Food – Pinedale.” We have a program with Food Maxx where we use scrip and S.H.A.R.E.S. so FCS also benefits!
If you have any questions, please contact Rob Foshee at rfoshee@fresnochristian.com.
KIDS4TENNIS:
A sign-up paper will come home today for an after school tennis program. It will be on Thursdays (November 20, December 4, December 11 and December 18) at 2:45-3:45 P.M. on the blacktop. The cost is $39.00 and includes a FREE tennis racquet and 4 hours of lessons. Turn in the completed form to the school office by Wednesday, November 19.
Give Thanks
Dear Parents,
In keeping with St. Paul’s shared secret in 1 Thessalonians 5:8 to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”our class will have a day of thanksgiving next week. We want to take some time to express gratitude for God’s ever present help in our time of need.
On Monday, November 22, we will reflect, share snacks, and give thanks at 11:00 until lunch time at 11:30. You are welcome to join us for this special time. Students are encouraged to bring a snack to share with the class. Some ideas are flavored popcorn, apples, cheese, veggies, cookies, etc.
Thank you for the continued support of your child’s academic and spiritual growth.
NOVEMBER READING:
Students will independently read a book from a different genre each month. 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.
The genre for the month of November is historical fiction. Students should show their selected historical fiction book to me for approval. As a response to this literature, students will make a book cube. Students may get the book cube manila tag material and rubric from me when they are finished reading their books. The book cubes are due on Monday, December 1.
Side 1: The title, the author, and the student’s name neatly labeled.
Side 2: The setting illustrated and a written one-sentence description.
Side 3: The protagonist illustrated and a written one-sentence description, including the name of the character.
Side 4: The antagonist illustrated and a written one-sentence description, including the name of the character.
Side 5: The conflict described in detail.
Side 6: A summary which includes what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
WRITING:
This week students will continue persuasive writing.
MATH:
We begin Chapter 6 with Data, Statistics, and Probability. This Friday the students will be tested on finding the mean, median, and mode.
SCIENCE:
This week we continue our study of plants.
BIBLE:
This week we continue the Prophetic Writings
SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:
Students will memorize scripture weekly and take a written test each Friday. The memory verse for this week 1 Corinthians 10:13 and the test will be this Friday, November 21. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
SPELLING:
Lesson 15 words will be tested this Friday, November 21.
Spelling Lesson 15
Suffixes –im-, in-, ir-, il-
1 inability
2 inaccessible
3 inadequate
4 inadmissible
5 inappropriate
6 inattentive
7impress
8 inaudible
9 indigestion
10 irrational
11 insecure
12 irresponsible
13 immobile
14 immovable
15 impartial
Challenge Words
1 inequitable
2 ineligible
3 indistinctive
4 impending
5 inexcusable
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Classroom Thanksgiving Monday, November 22 11:00-11:30
- NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28
- Town Hall Meeting: December 1 at 6:30 PM
- Elementary Drama “A Bag Full of Fables”: December 5 at 7:00 PM
- JH/HS Christmas Program: December 8 at 7:00 PM
- Room 527 Mr. Miranda’s 5th Grade leads Chapel December 9 8:15 AM
- K-6 Christmas Program: December 9 at 7:00 PM
- Classroom Christmas Party: December 12 from 8:00-9:00 AM
- Elementary Roller Skating: December 12 from 9:30-11:30 AM
- NOON DISMISSAL: December 12
- End of First Semester: December 12
- NO SCHOOL Christmas Break: December 15-January 2
School Resumes: January 5