Have you ever thought about something that was going to happen in the future? If you have you were probably making a prediction, and that is exactly what the sixth graders are learning to do in reading. We are finding out how to search for clues to make predictions. Based on things they know about themselves, the class was asked to make predictions about what they would do after graduating high school.
Mrs. Candelier
We have spent the first weeks of school learning about where civilization began, The Fertile Crescent. Student’s spent several days studying the Sumerian Civilization and learned about important inventions such as the wheel, plow and calendar system. Through this study students have learned how past technological inventions have helped to improve society. Understanding this truth, students created their own invention such as an efficient toilet seat for the elderly, a double sided toothbrush, and notebook taggers that allow students to identify their textbook without actually opening it.
Mr. Sanchez
The first several weeks of Bible have been exciting. Students have been learning about the importance of God’s word. We have studied the character of Josiah, specifically his great leadership ability and obedience to God. Students spent time interviewing people in leadership positions such as their youth pastor, gym coach, and even Mrs. Marko, Evangel’s school principal.
Mr. Sanchez
It’s an exciting time in the Middle School English department as we actively pursue and interest in reading and writing. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have learned the importance of taking response notes over the past couple of weeks to prepare them for the demands of reading novels and studying for their classes. Every time the students read, they know to circle, underline, highlight, doodle, and whatever else they like to make them a part of the story. Why are they doing this? To become active readers or in simpler terms, to have a conversation with the story they are reading. It is Mrs. Candelier’s desire that this will foster an appreciation for written language.
We are learning about how plants need carbon dioxide to live, humans need oxygen to survive, and both need each other to live and grow.
Ms. West
In math class we have been working on dividing and multiplying numbers with decimals. At first, it was a bit confusing, especially with the multiplication decimal placement, but students seem to be getting the hang of it. The students seem to really be grasping the concept and will be taking a chapter test next week.
Greetings from teh Middle School and High School Resource Room! The year has started out with a great sense of expectation. Because of last year’s success many students are looking forward to a better year. Students are beginning the year with great attitudes and a healthy desire to work hard in order to achieve higher goals. We are setting the groundwork for success first through prayer and second by covering the “10 easy steps” taught in the booklet “How to get Good Grades” by Linda O’Brien.
-My homeroom class is the class I have been able to bond with the most so far. They are a great group of students. It is neat to see how much they have grown in the past few weeks. They are starting to figure out what middle school is all about unlike the first week where they just looked lost and confused. Each day with all of my students is a challenge and I think that is what makes teaching so exciting. You never stop learning and growing.
-I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I moved to NYC a month after I graduated high school to work in a church on the lower east side of Manhattan with my family. I went to college at Manhattanville, got married at the age of 20 and I now have two beautiful children. Eliana is three and Marcus is 4 months. My husband and I are youth pastors and I am the music minister at Trinity Community Church. I love being here and continue to seek God’s will in my life.
In 6th grade Spanish we are learning the basic vocabulary needed to understand and have a successful conversation. The class is learning how to use that conversation in class with the teacher as well as with their fellow students. They seem to really enjoy the process of learning a new language and are ecstatic when they can understand and respond in Spanish.
Mrs. Pascualini