International Week
China. India. Mexico. Brasil. Nepal. Switzerland. Peru. Spain. These are just some of the 73 countries beautifully represented by our students and staff and Evangel Christian School. We held our semi-annual International Week to celebrate the heritages of our families. This year, our celebration took place from October 19th through October 23rd. Throughout the week, students had opportunities to research one or more countries that their families are from, present objects or pictures from their country to their classmates, and dress in their flag’s color or in an outfit native to their land. The highlight was definitely the food sharing portion of International Week where students brought in a dish to share with their peers. From “arroz con pollo” to “roti” and “flan” to a “guarana” drink, both students and staff alike appreciated the delicious and rich culture they got to partake in. We culminated our week by bringing students and staff down to the huge world map located right beyond our main entrace where they put a pin in the city and country they are from. On Friday, the last day of the event, we held a special missions-oriented chapel where an alumnus, Joseph Lee, talked about his parents who are missionaries to Indonesia and showed a slide presentation of their work there. Check out the wonderful pictures in “galleries” and be blessed as you see the excitement on the student’s faces as they show pride in their heritage!
Both upper elementary classes have been borrowing two books per student on a weekly basis. We have been enjoying the book “The Landry News” by Andrew Clements as a story time together. Then they respond to the reading and we share each other’s opinions. We have also begun writing newspaper articles like the main character in the story. We are enjoying our time in the library.
Mrs. Ruiz
We have just finished a Reading Unit about exploring the United States. The students have read about the diversity around the country. We also took a look at historic Route 66 and the different tourist attractions on that famous highway. Finally we explored the Southwest and Western United States. The students were very intrigued when reading a story about surfing. They enjoyed comparing skateboarding to surfing.
Mrs. Bienemann
“Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal to School Day!”
This week in Grammar we are learning about prepositional phrases. We are also using them to write poems that involve animals. The students’ use of prepositional phrases can be both creative and quite amusing. For example: Last night I dreamed of sharks. There were sharks everywhere. They were bathing in my tub, biting on my sheets, chewing up my books, and swimming across my floor.
Miss Laforest
This week in Social Studies we are investigating New York’s natural resources. Along with studying about our state’s resources and we are thinking of ways we can help conserve them. Students are also using their creativity to make a project using only natural resources from their environment that they will present in class.
Miss Laforest
This week in Math we are studying division, factors, and prime/composite numbers. We are introducing these areas in a hands on way. Using tile manipulatives and linear pieces we are creating what we are learning about visually. Using this approach students are able to “see” what division really means, why some numbers are factors and others aren’t, and what makes a prime number prime.
Miss Laforest
This month in Science we are studying why matter matters. Through various labs we are exploring the solids, liquids and gases around us. This week we experimented with surface tension- the “skin” that forms on the top of water when the molecules bind together; and how this occurrence allows some bugs to skate across water.
Miss Laforest
Elementary grades are learning how to draw, not just how to draw but how to break down a picture by starting with shapes. For example they were asked to copy a drawing of a farm (animals included). Once they drew the picture their way they were shown how to draw more effectively by drawing the shapes within each animal first, then moving on to details. The second time they were given a different picture to copy and were much more successful in getting it accurate.
They also Decoupage their art folders with colorful pieces of paper and magazine cut outs.
Ms. Arnau
What better way to enjoy school than with your favorite furry friend? That’s exactly what students in grades Pre-K3 through 5th got to do on Tuesday, September 29. Students and teachers were encouraged to bring their most beloved friend to show off during the day. Children excitedly placed their favorite animals on their desks as they worked hard throughout the day. “Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal to School Day!” – just another way we get to know each other a little bit better here at Evangel Christian School! Check out the cute and cuddly pictures in the gallery section of our website!
Elissa Candelier