We Are One: Growing in Christ
SPRING PICTURE DAY:
All students will be photographed on Tuesday, March 4, with an exciting spring background. No money is needed on picture day. A proof picture and order instructions will be sent home for purchase. Sorry, a “Retake Day” will not be scheduled.
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, soccer ball, whiffle bat/balls, and magic catch. Thank you!
K-12 FREE TUTORING:
Take advantage of free tutoring supervised by a high school teacher and led by veteran CSF members.
When: Every Wednesday, except half days
Where: Room 624, Building 6 (Journalism Lab)
Time: 3:05-4:00 P.M.
Contact Mrs Michelle Warkentin with questions: mwarkentin@fresnochristian.com
WRITING:
The final draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story is due 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 and consent.
The top three stories in 5th grade and the top three stories in 6th grade, as determined by Mrs. Vander Kooi, will advance to the judging level, The AP Honors English high school class will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at each grade level. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house.
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. Grading rubrics for “Add a Chapter” were handed out and discussed 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 will continue Chapter 6: Data, Statistics and Probability, and the 6th grade test on Chapter 5: Integers and Rational Numbers will be this Thursday, February 27.
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 28. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, grammar, punctuation and the scripture reference.
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 1:8
SPELLING: Lesson 23 test will be on Friday, February 28.
Lesson 23 – Words with silent letters
All Students
- aisle
- align
- rhythm
- crumbs
- fasten
- glistened
- knotty
- knuckle
- often
- plumber
- reign
- bustle
- shepherd
- soften
- sword
6th Grade Only
- thistle
- knock
- wrestle
- wrinkled
- yolk
Challenge Words for All
- rendezvous
- rhinoceros
- choreograph
- raspberry
- handkerchief
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- 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