ENGLISH: During this month, students read several articles about the controversial issue of TV’s influence: positive or negative. Then, students brainstormed the pros and cons of this issue. Next, they wrote a rough draft essay using a step-by-step packet. Students implemented quotations from the articles to support their stance on the issue. Finally, after I read over their rough drafts, they wrote a final, persuasive, 5-paragraph essay with three reasons supporting their thesis. We found that there are pro’s and con’s to watching TV. We realized that we needed to be careful what we watch and that reading can be a lot more fun than watching TV!
Mrs. Foster
Students finished working on negative and positive integers this month. They also completed a workbook packet that gave them a review of what they accomplished in 7th grade math. Students also worked on a study guide, which helped prepare them for their Finals.
Mrs. Racoma
Students worked hard on equations. They learned earlier in the year about basic equations but as the end of the year approached, they were challenged with 2 step equations. They have been getting a taste of Algebra during this month.
Mrs. Racoma
This month we continued to make Prayer the highlight of our time and discussions. I believe God met us and as a result we have all grown. We also have been looking at the life of Esther. We watched the movie “One Night With a King”.
Mr. Lopez
Every year our students anxiously await the arrival of Elementary School Field Day. This is a day where local private schools get together and compete in track and field events. Not only do our students get to show off their speed and strength, but they unite together as one body to support and encourage one another. Our middle school did amazing this year with the 7th grade boys, 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys all taking 1st place. I was very impressed not only with how well they preformed, but with the amount of maturity that they exemplified. – Mr. Wong
Thanks be to God! We have officially finished our book for Spanish, because of this 7th grade will be starting a project on a city in Spain. They will be able to tell me what are the special sites of these cities.
Mrs. Colon
Several middle school students and one elementary student had the privilege of participating in the Annual Association of Christian Schools International Art Fair in North Stonington, CT. The students were exited to get out of the city and to see for themselves what the competition is like.
Upon arrival to North Stonington Christian Church & Academy we attended a chapel service. This chapel service was where all the schools introduced themselves and guest speakers shared how God can use art and is the Master Artist. After chapel we headed to the wreck room where students were served lunch and had the opportunity to interact with kids from other schools. After lunch everyone headed to the school where all the artwork and ribbons were displayed. The artwork was judged before schools arrived and were rated Superior, Excellent or Good.
One piece of artwork (made this year) was submitted for each student and was compared with that of other students of the same grade level from other Christian schools. Evangel Christian School did an excellent job! Abrianna Ross (kindergarten) and Sopia Paskov (second grade) came in 1st in their age group, April Joanne Abortante (eighth grade), Angelie Cesario (seventh grade), Nicholas Reyes (fifth grade) and Christian Pascal (first grade) came in 2nd in their age group and last but not least Kreg Franco (seventh grade), Kristina Papacostas (seventh grade), Natale Barbosa (seventh grade), Astroy Semple (sixth grade), Amber Reyes (fourth grade) and Emmily Carrasquillo (eighth grade) came in 3rd in their age group.
Although we did a great job this year we plan to come back next year even stronger and ready to give all the other schools a run for their money!
Ms. Arnau
Lights! Camera! Action! Middle School students of ECS worked long and hard to not only entertain but also share the Gospel of Christ to Evangel Church attendees on Sunday, May 17, 2009. Featuring musical performances, dancers, testimonies, and scripture reading, the aim of the show was to please and please it did!
Highlights of the show included members of the school’s dance elective performing Hip-Hop to “Jump, Jump” and a lyrical piece to “God is Here.”
Music students wrote their own songs during music class this semester, and it was amazing to see these songs come to life!
One sixth grade students surprised his adoptive mother by sharing his testimony of being placed in a foster home and the process of being adopted. He expressed his gratitude to his Lord and Savior. God is awesome!
The Middle School student’s efforts showed and they did not disappoint! Check out the singers and dancers in action in our gallery!
Mrs. Candelier
In 7th grade we tackled the need for orderliness. In our young peoples culture there is a huge lack of structure. We stared with organizing our Environment then our time and finally our relationships. A little order goes a long way.
Mr. Lopez
Our Middle School students finished their songs for the Spring Celebration and they were awesome. The lyrics to the selections were full of the Spirit. The songs chosen for the performance were: “Take Me, Take Me” sung by Manuela Agudelo and Karen Lopez; “The All and All of My Life” sung by Chantel Eaddy, Johannah Gepte, and Melany Farinango; “He Is Here” sung by Jonathan Snape; “God’s In Heaven” sung by Isaiah Sanchez, Adrian Villacorta, Ryan Poonai, Joseph Samaroo, Clyde Dichoso; and “Faith” sung by April Arbotante.
Mr. Agosto