Elementary has learned many new things in the computer lab this month. We have been using a new program to increase their skills and reinforce what they are learning in their classrooms. The students are having a blast and the younger students can’t even tell they are learning the alphabet and math at the same time.
Mr. Miller
Singing, Dancing, Eating, Rapping, Performing, and Sharing were all a part of our Academic Fair which took place on Thursday, March19 th, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. What an exciting evening it was for all – students and visitors alike. Students in all grades had been working feverishly since January on their projects and reports and as you walked aroung the school the aroma of wonderful foods filled the air. Foods from India, Africa, Guatemala, and many, many more countires were represented. THe sounds of students talking with visitors, projects humming, music playing, and students reciting were all sounds that filled that evening. There were many different sections to the Fair: Technolgy, Dance, Art, Science, History, Health, Bible, English, Home Ec., Countries, and many more. Many students dressed up to represent a certain person, or country; there were also scientific dissections to witness. Students were so excited as they got the chance to explain their projects and research to our visitors – nearly 1,000! What a great job all teachers, staff, parents and students did! We applaud you and can’t wait until next year!
As overseer of Chapel, it has been my desire to see the hearts of our students be drawn closer to our Lord and Savior. The Lord has been faithful to hear my heart’s cry. There has been such a growth and hunger in our students to worship God and carry out His purpose for their lives. From Elementary to High School, there has been steady growth and our Spiritual Focus for the year has truly been our anthem:
Philippians 3:13 NIV
“I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Please continue to pray for our chapel services. We need to continue to ask God to open our children’s hearts and minds, we need the Lord to anoint our worship teams and we need God to empower every speaker who shares.
Mrs. Torres
This week in Science we will study Static Electricity. We will perform labs that will make our hair stand on end…literally! We will also learn about circuits and see how, if they stay connected, the light shines. The same is true for us as Christians if we “hold hands” with Christ and don’t let go, His light will shine through us as well.
Miss Laforest
This week 4L went on a wonderful Field Trip to see a play on the life and heroism of Harriet Tubman. It covered her life as a precocious child in slavery to a brave (if not headstrong) runaway slave, who eventually became a “Conductor” in the Underground Railroad and helped over 300 other slaves escape. She was a true heroine!
Miss Laforest
In Social Studies our theme was the fight for freedom. We delved into women and African Americans struggle for equal rights. We learned about brave women who fought for suffrage (the right to vote) and men who fought in the Civil War. We also rejoiced over President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation that put an end to slavery in all states.
Miss Laforest
“Character” was the theme that was emphasized during Ronald’s visit to Evangel on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. The students played games, saw a puppet show and had a great time learning about Trustworthiness, Fairness, Responsibility and Respect. Even the teachers got involved as Ronald told a story and they got a chance to act it out. We are very grateful to McDonald’s for sending Ronald to our PreK – 3 through 6th grade to share how important character is. We can’t wait until he comes to visit us again!!!!!!
Please visit our “Galleries” to view some wonderful pictures.
On March 3rd, Evangel Christian school participated in the annual Read Across America project of the National Education Association, which celebrated Dr. Seuss’ 105th birthday. Dr. Seuss, the man who taught children that reading is fun was born, Theodor Seuss Geidor in Springfield Massachusetts, on March 2, 1904.
On this fun -filled day, Mrs. Jimenez came dressed as the Cat in the Hat, had the most fun of all, as she read several stories to the students written by Dr. Seuss. Hop on Pop, The Cat in The Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish were read to Pre-K3- 5th grade.
The students also went home with worksheets and door hangers created in class to remind them about the importance of reading. Our Pre-K 3’s made Cat in the Hat hats and ended their celebration by making their own green eggs and ham the following day. A great big “Thank You” to Mrs. Jimenez for all of her hard work!!!!
Please check out “Galleries” for some amazing pictures.
This week in Science we are exploring the concept of how minerals form on cave walls. We engaged in a fun lab that involved making a solution out of minerals. We then observed, how over a period of a week, as the water dissolved, it left behind the original mineral in a “crystal” form. Totally cool!!!!
This week in Math we are learning all about remainders. We are realizing that a lot of times when we divide something, we can do a lot with what we have left over (besides throwing it away). We can break it up into fractions (like with a cookie), we can exchange it for coins (like when we work with money), and much more!
Miss Laforest