Resource Room
November is a wonderful month. Students are now finding out what is really hard for them and what is easy. Many are studying and using time more effectively. Those who have been bringing in copies of their classes from Edline are some of the students who have progressed the most. However some students are finding out the consequences of poor study habits verses good study habits. This month I will focus on test corrections, remediation and encouraging them to”… press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
Mrs. Kemp
Operation Christmas Child Visits Evangel
Operation Christmas Child, a ministry under Samaritan’s Purse, asks people to fill shoe boxes with items and love yearly, to distribute to children in need around the world. From basic essentials like toothbrushes and bars of soap to fun activities like crayons and flash cards, people around the world give a little bit of hope to children who may not otherwise have any.
Evangel Christian School continued our tradition of packing shoe boxes. On Friday, November 13th we dedicated these shoe boxes to the Lord at our chapel services. Students shared testimonies about what packing a shoebox meant to them. We prayed that these shoe boxes would reach their destinations and that the child whose hand a shoebox landed in would come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
We then received the honor of having a film crew from Operation Christmas Child come to Evangel on Tuesday, November 17th to film our students praying over their shoe boxes. Selected students also went up to our roof to shoot various plugs for OCC! This footage will be used in future Operation Christmas Child promotional videos. How exciting! The OCC film crew and staff were impressed with our children’s enthusiasm and the abundance of shoe boxes collected. Colorful posters and even some students wearing self-made t-shirts graced the sanctuary for all to know that Evangel loves Operation Christmas Child!
In total, 211 shoeboxes were packed and more than $800 (that could be visibly seen in a shoebox) in donations were collected. These donations cover the shipping costs for each of the shoe boxes.
More than 69 million children world-wide have been impacted by Operation Christmas Child and Evangel is so proud to be a part of this. Check out pictures from our chapel and the film crew coming to visit in the Galleries section of our website!
We pray that many children will be blessed this Christmas season! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this event a success!
Union or Confederacy
Continuing to gear up for the Civil War, we studied the election of 1860, and the beginnings of the war at Fort Sumter. We have begun asking what does it mean to be a Union? Looking at the differences between a Union, which cannot be divided, and a Confederacy, which can be divided at will. We will begin asking when should a country break away from another country?
Miss Jensen
The Civil War
During the first half of October we continued our road to the Civil War, we learned about the Dred Scott court case and how that enraged many anti-slavery citizens. We also learned about two emerging politicians, Lincoln and Douglas, and read about their famous debates as they ran for senate and president.
Miss Jensen
English Class
Last week, students used their outline to write their body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence and supporting details. Students also used their printed research articles to implement quotations and statistics. Finally, students used their textbook to cite their two or more sources in MLA format.
Mrs. Foster
Reading Class
For the week of October 19-23, students read chapter 6 of The Silver Chair. Also, we analyzed specific quotations of Aslan and matched them with the Scripture references. In addition, students participated in a great class discussion about whether God calls (& chooses) us or we call (& choose) Him.
Mrs. Foster
English Class
For the week of October 19-23, after choosing a cause & effect topic (problem in society) and brainstorming, students created an outline of their essay, which included the following: lead, thesis, body topic sentences, restated thesis, and solutions to their problem. Then, students actually wrote their introductory paragraph and created a unique essay title.
Mrs. Foster
Reading Class
During the week of October 13-16, students began reading The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis. They read chapters 1-3, completed comprehension questions, and completed a quiz. In class, we discussed the setting, characters, and key events/conversations.
Mrs. Foster