NEHS
On Thursday, June 10th, we were so excited to invite 29 new members into National Elementary Honor Society. This is a beautiful ceremony where students carry candles. The NEHS Officers spoke and there are many presentations give. Officers received blue cords and 5th Graders received yellow cords to wear at graduation. Please see below for the history of NEHS and click on the blue inserts below to see our bulletin. Please see “Galleries” for some great pics.When the National Honor Society was founded in 1921, the hope was to create an organization that would recognize and encourage high school students’ academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The National Junior Honor Society was founded shortly thereafter-in 1929 to recognize middle school students in the same areas. Now, over 80 years later, these Societies have become prestigious organizations with outstanding faculty members and students from the school community. Their reputation for excellence is the result of years of commitment on the part of everyone involved. In 2008 the National Elementary Honor Society was established. NEHS now is the first stage for students in a process that can bring recognition in the elementary, middle level and high school years to those students who commit to achievement. Membership is thus both an honor and a commitment.
NEHS recognizes outstanding Elementary school students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
For the selection of Members to the NEHS Chapter:
Members must maintain a cumulative overall 85% average or higher for two consecutive semesters with 80% as the lowest grade in all subjects.
Members must be in good behavioral standing.
Members must demonstrate outstanding performance in areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
The selection of each Member shall be reviewed and approved by the this School’s Administration and Faculty each school year.
2010 bulletin inside 2010 outside bulletinBounceU Trip
For all their hard work, Evangel treated our elementary Speech Meet Team to a fantastic trip! We headed to BounceU which features different bounce houses, inflatable slides, and games. The students had a great time climbing up tall towers and sliding down as fast speeds! They ran obstacles courses and even boxed each other with inflatable gloves. You do not want to miss the pictures and videos on our website! Thank you to our elementary students for their achievements!
Mrs. Candelier
How does the music make you feel?
As the year comes to a close, students have been working on expression in music. They have learned to express the way they feel when certain types of music come on. They have even looked at paintings from various artists who have drawn pictures while listening to music. The students have been able to listen to various pieces of music and create their own piece of art.
Rhythm
Students have been focusing on rhythm. They have identified various types of drums as well as other instruments. Students have been able to come up and demonstrate beats on the drums. Another fun way the students have learned rhythm is through tennis balls. It is a great music method called, Dalcrose, where students apply the number of beats per measure with a particular pattern using a tennis ball. It has been an exciting month seeing students play instruments and learn about rhythm.
Mrs. Racoma
ABA
Students have been working hard on learning about form. We have used a lot of dancing to illustrate form. The younger students learn simple AB form where they move one way during the A section and then they move another way during the B section. They not only learn to sing the music, but to move to it as well. As the student gets older, we have learned ABA form and ABACA form. They are having a great time of movement and singing in the class.
Mrs. Racoma
What a beautiful change
We watched ten caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies. We observed the life cycle of a butterfly. The fact we found most interesting is that a moth mostly flies at night while butterflies prefer the daylight. We were all sad to see them fly away.
Ms. Calma
Look what is growing
We planted beans and wheat grass! The class is making sure that our plants survive and thrive and get all their basic needs: Water, Sunlight and Air. We learned that every part of a plant is made in a certain way (structure) so that it can do a certain kind of job (function). They all work together to keep the plant healthy and alive.
Ms. Calma
We Are Scientists
In research teams we observed the three states of matter. After we placed antacid tablets and water into film cans, we watched the tops POP off. This activity explored the states of matter: Solid (antacid tablet) liquid (water) and gas (visible bubbles and foam). This was so much fun. Once was not enough!
Ms. Calma
Fun in Social Studies
As we continue our study of government in Social Studies this month we are covering the legislative and judicial branches of our government. Students taking part in the legislative branch have been elected Senators and House of Representatives members. This week our bill writers will try to get their classroom bill passed through Congress and make them into laws. Then it is time for the judicial branch. The Supreme Court Justices who were nominated by our new 4th grade President (Congratulations Amber Reyes!) will hold a mock trial.
Miss Laforest
Bugs
This month in Science we are investigating insects. We will study different groups including the dragonfly, aphid, true bug, bee /ant and butterfly /moth groups. We will not only learn about their life cycles and habits, but also do fun activities; such as acting out their occupations: waiters, pilots, mail carriers, nurses, secretaries, and soldiers.
Miss Laforest