As the Phonics and Spelling became more challenging, First Grade was still excited about reading. This led us to visit the Town Hall to see a play about Junnie B. Jones. Students really enjoyed reading about her and actually looking at a live performance. They were so captivated by the actors in the play that they “re-enacted” the play on the way back to school. What fun we had!
Our study of Science led us to “Wonderful Rocks.” As we observed how different they were, we were able to relate them to us, and how God made each on of us different and special. The students really enjoyed our science experiments. When the baking soda was added to the vinegar in the test tube…1B exploded and shouted and screamed!
In Social Studies, we learned about how privileged we are in the United States and even in our classroom to be blessed with the freedom to worship, to voice our opinions, to work and to make choices. Some of our little ones even shared that their parents left Brazil to come to America to find better jobs to make more money!
What a wonderful time we had as we studied the Bible and God’s principles of giving, loving, forgiving and caring for others. First Grade tried their best to adhere to what they learned from God’s Word. They were really amazed when Jesus fed the 5,000 with 3 loaves of bread and 5 fish. Mark even said “Let’s try it…and see if God would multiply our juice so everyone can get some.”
kv-grad-program-208 Twenty-four miniature graduates, dressed in blue gradaution gowns and graduation hats, walked down the aisle of the church sanctuary to “Pomp and Circumstance”. How adorable is that? There was a flash of camera lights as parents and friends went “crazy” over them. The graduates sang a song and recited all of the ten verses they heard learned. Wow, that was amazing! What a wonderful time we had. All the graduates were given an adorable stuffed graduation bear attached to a helium balloon. Now, they’re off to First Grade.
5th-grade-program On June 19th at 11:00am, twenty-six Fith Graders “Stepped Up” into Middle School. Students were dressed in suits and gowns and simply looked fantastic. The boys escorted the girls down the aisle as they walked in to “Pomp and Circumstance”. Jodell Galezo and Elizabeth Hyde read Scripture and then the class sang “Lord You are Good” as Mr. Agosto played the piano. Awards were given and then Diplomas were received. Graduates were given a Middle School Gym Bag with a Middle School Gym T-Shirt. We are very proud of our Fifth Graders and are excited for them as they enter Middle School. They are super excited about getting a locker and switching classrooms. See in September on the third floor (our Middle School Floor).
I had the awesome responsibility and pleasure of teaching Elementary and Middle School music this past term and was so blessed!Elementary students were exposed to classical music, new instruments, and shared the joy of music-making. Pre-K through First Grade learned rhythm, pitch and how to sing together in their “singing voices”. Second through Fifth grades learned how to sing in harmony and learned about Opera. They even created a story for an opera (called a libretto) based on their favorite fairy tale.
In our classroom we read many stories. A few of them we even acted out as a drama activity. The story that we preformed was Henry and Mudge. The students added comedy to their performance which made it quiet enjoyable.
In Math, the students creatively developed their very own word problems. In Science, they studied the life cycle of a plant. In Bible, we developed our characters in the Kingdom of God. They learned that it was important to help others, but most of all, how to have a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
This year was full of creativity, hands-on learning, and the joy of self-discovery. With these tools packed safely away, the 2nd graders leave Evangel this summer with a pocket full of knowledge that they can take with them to the 3rd grade.
We also went to Green Meadows Farm where w say performances from different cultures and visited the petting area. They enjoyed learning about the Native American Indians and they absolutely loved all of the tricks that were performed.
The 2nd Grade class has experienced many fun activities this year. We went to see “Junie B. Jones at the Town Hall. Everyone had a great time and the students commented that the sow was hilarious and made them laugh.