Christmas Program
December has been a month full of exciting activities. Kindergarten did a wonderful job singing in their Christmas Program, and we were excited to see all the families that came to show their support. It was a blessing to see students celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, which is Jesus Christ! Kindergarten also had fun creating their very own Ginger Bread houses. This has become an annual kindergarten tradition, and they all made spectacular and yummy houses to share with their families.
Miss Velez
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Students are learning about rhythm and expression this month. Students have been dancing and moving to the various rhythms they are learning. One of the favorites was in fourth and fifth grade where they danced and sang “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. They really enjoyed it and had the freedom to make up their own dance as long as it matched the rhythm. Third grade got to learn rhythm through the use of tennis balls. They had a great time seeing how every beat in each measure could be demonstrated through the use of the tennis ball. Some had a hard time controlling the tennis ball at first but they really got the hang of it. The students are having a great time learning how music can be expressed through dance, movement and the use of instruments.
Mrs. Racoma
Gym Time
In December, students practicing for the Christmas program. There were different groups working on their dances with flags and banners. Other students did skits, dramas, songs in different languages, and even a fashion show. ITWAS AWESOME!!!
Mrs. Rosario
During November students were tested on the balance beam. They also had fun playing a basketball shooting game.
Mrs. Rosario
Christmas Around The World
What a wonderful evening was had by all as we celebrated our Savior’s birth! On Friday, December 11th our Elementary School celebrated Christmas Around the World. Songs were sung from different countries and children spoke about the way Christmas is celebrated in places other than America, such as Ireland, Brazil, etc.
Each grade had a special part to play and our Elementary Electives came through with “shining colors”. Our Dance Team danced to “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”. The children did a great job and it was a beautiful dance. Our Drama Team took care of all of the narration! Way to go guys! Our Junior Chorus sang”This Little Light of Mine” and “Spread a Little Love”.
This was an awesome way to celebrate our Savior’s birth. Thanks for all who helped to make this a wonderful evening.
Check out “Galleries” for some super pictures!
Music Class
Students are so excited to share their Christmas program with family and friends. They have learned a lot through this experience. This program focuses on countries all around the world and how they celebrate Christmas. After we have made it through the program, students will be able to sing Christmas carols and share what the true meaning of Christmas is for the last week of December. We look forward to coming back in January and continue learning music through instruments, voice and movement.
Mrs. Racoma
Christmas Around the World
Students have been working hard in preparation for the 2009 Christmas Program: Christmas Around the World. Kindergarten will be singing, Rise Up in Celebration. They have been working on adding motions to the song and trying so hard to stay focused, which is very challenging. They are anticipating their show in December. They can’t wait for their parents to see what they have been working on.
Mrs. Racoma
Early Reading Intervention Class
During the month of November, the kindergartners in our Early Reading Intervention class learned to identify 11 letters and sounds. We also learned to isolate initial and final sounds using a 3- square strip. We are discovering that we are more capable than we thought!!
Mrs. Jimenez
We Are Thankful
This month has been a busy and exciting month for kindergarten. We had the opportunity to visit our local library, and listen to funny stories from the librarian. We have also had the opportunity to make shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Some of the children filled shoeboxes with toys, food, toiletries, and small articles of clothing for the children in other countries. We even received a chance to be filmed for the upcoming Operation Christmas Child promotion video. In class, kindergarten expressed how thankful they are for all they have, and we prayed over the children that would receive each shoebox. During our Thanksgiving Holiday we will remember all that we have.
Miss Velez
Operation Christmas Child Visits Evangel
Operation Christmas Child, a ministry under Samaritan’s Purse, asks people to fill shoe boxes with items and love yearly, to distribute to children in need around the world. From basic essentials like toothbrushes and bars of soap to fun activities like crayons and flash cards, people around the world give a little bit of hope to children who may not otherwise have any.
Evangel Christian School continued our tradition of packing shoe boxes. On Friday, November 13th we dedicated these shoe boxes to the Lord at our chapel services. Students shared testimonies about what packing a shoebox meant to them. We prayed that these shoe boxes would reach their destinations and that the child whose hand a shoebox landed in would come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
We then received the honor of having a film crew from Operation Christmas Child come to Evangel on Tuesday, November 17th to film our students praying over their shoe boxes. Selected students also went up to our roof to shoot various plugs for OCC! This footage will be used in future Operation Christmas Child promotional videos. How exciting! The OCC film crew and staff were impressed with our children’s enthusiasm and the abundance of shoe boxes collected. Colorful posters and even some students wearing self-made t-shirts graced the sanctuary for all to know that Evangel loves Operation Christmas Child!
In total, 211 shoeboxes were packed and more than $800 (that could be visibly seen in a shoebox) in donations were collected. These donations cover the shipping costs for each of the shoe boxes.
More than 69 million children world-wide have been impacted by Operation Christmas Child and Evangel is so proud to be a part of this. Check out pictures from our chapel and the film crew coming to visit in the Galleries section of our website!
We pray that many children will be blessed this Christmas season! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this event a success!