NYC Fire Museum
Students had fun on our trip to the New York City Fire Museum. While there we learned about how the first fire brigades and departments in New York formed. We got to see up close antique fire engines and gear, as well as a 911 memorial. We ended the trip having to escape safely from a room on fire and describe all fire hazards we found while going through it.
Miss Laforest
Go Kidney Beans
This month in Science is we studied the plant cycle- from seed to adult. First, we diagramed the parts of a seed and then planted beans to watch them grow. This was part of an experiment in which we followed the scientific method in order to figure out which bean sprout grows the fastest (this year the kidney beans won!). The class had to form hypothesis’, observe and collect data daily, then form a conclusion about whether or not they were able to confirm their hypothesis or not.
Miss Laforest
Olympics
During the month of December, our 4th and 5th grade students competed in their very own Olympics. During the Olympics students had the opportunity to compete in a wide array of events ranging from the flexed arm hang to the hula-hoop and relay races. These were just some of the events that the students could participate in. Not only did the Olympics offer students a healthy way to compete, but they learned the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Mr. Wong
Reading Street
Evangel is committed to assist our students to become successful readers. To achieve this goal Kindergarten through fifth grade are using a research-based reading program called Reading Street. Reading Street provides instruction in the five core areas of reading instruction; phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills and strategies. Students with their classroom teacher attend the reading lab daily where they‘re grouped to receive differential instruction. Students are taught Reading Strategies that focus on:
Summarizing what you have read.
Predicting what will happen in the story.
Clarifying and monitoring what you are reading.
Asking questions while reading.
Visualizing what you have read in your mind.
Making connections with your reading.
Decoding and trying to figure out difficult words
Our students are learning through varies types of genre in the weekly reading selection and leveled readers that good readers use different strategies before, during, and after reading. As they learn to apply these strategies they will be more engaged in what they read and eventually become successful lifelong readers.
Current research in reading reveals three important considerations for parents and teachers:
1. Children who read, and read widely, become better readers.
2. Reading and writing are complementary skills.
3. Parents are important to children both as role models and as supporters of their efforts
Mrs. Jimenez
Hieroglyphics
During our Unit on Early Civilizations we all imagined how it would have been like to be an Egyptian. It was fun trying to read each other’s names in Hieroglyphics.
Ms. Calma
What we love
Through literature, we discovered what inspires authors to write. Authors write about what they love,what they experience and want to share with others. This month First Grade shared what they love most of all through their writing.
Ms. Calma
Who doesn’t like a party?
During the month of October We traveled to Mexico. After locating Mexico on a world map we took a tour and learned about its people, customs, food and holidays. We especially enjoyed making our own piñata and decorating it with the colors of the Mexican flag.
Ms. Calma
All About Me
We had a fabulous first month in First Grade! We had tons of fun getting to know each other especially while writing our personal narratives. What first graders love to do is share stories about themselves and their experiences.
Ms. Calma
Here Comes 2013
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here. Our tree is up, and the Nativity is set to remind us of the real reason for the season – Jesus. Even with the festivities and excitement we have had A LOT of work to do. Learning about light and how our eyes work as well as learning about the fierce and terrifying Vikings has been interesting. We can hardly wait for 2013, and all of the new challenges, successes, and friendships it will bring. With God in control, it’s going to be a GREAT year.
Miss DiGiovanni
Ancient Rome
We traveled back in time to Ancient Rome. We used our history books and Bible to find out about what Roman society was like. This month we are also thinking about how thankful we are for our families, our school, and each other, but most of all we are thankful for Jesus and God’s love that gets us through every day.
Miss DiGiovanni