Sixth graders learned the procedures for my class and practiced them. We passed out textbooks and shared some about our learning styles. Students also practiced their cursive handwriting during the “Do Now’s.” Finally, sixth graders had the opportunity to take the pre-qualifier spelling test with Mrs. Candelier and they completed their first Daybook assignment.
Mrs. Foster
This week Middle School is working on Pointillism. Pointillism is a technique of painting using dots of colors very close to one another (instead of mixed colors) allowing the eye to mix the colors for you.
Sixth and seventh grade are working on Partial Pointillism, where only half of their paintings will be in the pointillism technique, while eight grade is working on painting a picture entirely in the pointillism style.
Pointillism although created in the late 1800’s by unconventional artist who were mocked for this new style of painting, is still used today. Television sets, computer screens and even digital cameras use a form of pointillism. Ever look really close at a computer or television screen? You’ll notice that the picture you are seeing is made up of tiny little dots of unmixed colors, the most common (cyan, magenta, yellow). Today we call it pixels or mega pixels.
Just imagine… what would our world be like without the unconventional artist?
Ms. Arnau
Students have been learning about the Treble Clef and Basic Theory. They will be continuing their knowledge of theory by starting their journey on guitars. Students will learn three to four chords by the end of the month as well as play their first song on the guitar.
Mrs. Racoma
This year we had over 500 in attendance at our Annual Academic Banquet. Students that have made the Honor Roll, High Roll or Principal’s List are honored each year with trophies at our banquet. The gymnasium was decorated in Red, White and Blue and the food was fantastic. We had a great time celebrating all of our students accomplishments. Way to Go!!!!!
Check out “Galleries” for fabulous pics.
National Honor Society is a society of leaders. Students participate in group projects that assist the community. They are challenged in the areas of Service, Leadership, Scholarship and Character. It is a beautiful candlelit ceremony filled with great accomplishments. Members pledge to follow 1 Timothy 4:12 . Honor Stoles and Honor Cords are presented to Officers and Seniors. This year we had the pleasure of welcoming 56 students into NHS and 50 into NJHS. We are so very proud for all of our students accomplishments.
National Honor Society
Guidelines for Admission
Guidelines for National Honor Society (NHS)
Open to 9th through 12th grade students.
Students must maintain a cumulative average each year of 85% with no failing grades.
Students must be in good behavioral standing (no excessive detentions or discipline problems).
Students must demonstrate outstanding performance in areas of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Students will meet 4 times a year with their advisor and conduct one service project of their choice.
Inductees will be charged for their membership card and pin. 12th grade inductees will be additionally charged for an Honor Stole that will be worn at the Induction Ceremony (usually in May) and at their graduation.
Inductees can purchase additional merchandise from the catalog on their own.
Students must be in attendance at Evangel for at least 3 consecutive quarters or be in good standing with their former school.
Students must not have excessive latenesses or absences unless they are excused.
Guidelines for National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Open to 6th through 8th grade students.
Same academic and discipline standards as NHS.
8th grade inductees will be additionally charged for an Honor Stole that will be worn at the Induction Ceremony (usually in May) and at their graduation.
Guidelines for National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)
Open to 4th through 5th grade students.
Same academic and discipline standards as NHS
To Remain on NHS, NJHS, NEHS
The student must maintain an average of 85% , must remain in good behavioral standing and must participate in all
NHS, NJHS or NEHS activities and meetings.
Click below to view program, members and inductees.
Check out “Galleries” for fantastic pictures.
Reader’s Oath – by Debra Angstead
I promise to read
Each day and each night.
I know it’s the key
To growing up right.
I’ll read to myself,
I’ll read to a crowd.
It makes no difference
If silent or loud.
I’ll read at my desk,
At home and at school,
On my bean bag or bed,
By the fire or pool.
Each book that I read
Puts smarts in my head,
‘Cause brains grow more thoughts
The more they are fed.
So I take this oath
To make reading my way
Of feeding my brain
What it needs every day.
Children and adults need time to unwind and enjoy the summer, so make summer reading fun! Summer shouldn’t mean taking a break from reading (or learning) since students who engage in reading activities return to school refreshed, excited and ready to pick up where they left off. Also remember that most Evangel students have summer book reports to do so…
Here are some tips to make reading a positive experience:
Keep LOTS of reading material around the home –books, newspapers, magazines and always, the Bible
Read outdoors – at the park or beach
Read to your child (it doesn’t matter how old or young your child is!)
Let your child read to you (older children can read newspaper or magazine articles)
Visit the library, check your local library’s website for special reading-related
activities and age-appropriate book lists
Model reading – turn off the TV and each person reads his or her book
(including Mom, Dad, grandparent)
ASK them what they think about what they’ve read and LISTEN to what they say
Suggested websites:
www.http://kids.nypl.org/ http://www.ldonline.org/
www.reading.org/resources/tools/choices.html www.nea.org
www.scholastic.com/summerreading/ www.storylineonline.net/
http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/
Have a wonderful summer!
“Mi casa” was the title of the chapter we have been studying this month, which means “My house”. In this lesson the students learned vocabulary dealing with names of the rooms of the house and how to use the form “hay” appropriately. The students had fun drawing pictures of their house and learning how to name all the rooms. Towards the end of the month we concentrated on studying for Finals!
Mrs. Pascualini
As a means of reviewing for the 6th grade final exam, students were split into groups of four. Each group had a captain, and each group had the opportunity to earn points each class day. Review games included chalk board competitions. For example each group was asked to place the great rivers and deserts of the world in its proper location. The group with the fastest time won 5,000 points.
Mr. Sanchez
In closing out the year, students reviewed by competing with one another in the area of verse memorization. Some students created their own personal songs to help them memorize, and others did it the traditional way, simply reciting the verses in their heads.
Mr. Sanchez