No Mid Term
10th grade started the new year with a blast. Ninety seven percent of the class was exempted from the mid-term. I want to continue to pray for enthusiasm and encouragement; they are doing an awesome job.
Mrs. Iglio
School Supplies
9th graders are working on conjugating verbs through the theme of school supplies. They are really applying themselves, so please continue to encourage them.
Mrs. Iglio
High School Christmas Program:
“The Colors of Christmas” was a new direction this year for our high school. Students were able to see that each color had a meaning that illustrated God’s love and mercy on us as He sent His son to be born and one day die for us. The poems and testimonies that were shared by our high school brought about the true meaning of the season. God is using our students to spread the gospel literally around the world.
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New Holidays
Amidst the rigors of learning how to use past perfect or simple past tense; changing gerund phrases to infinitives; learning challenging vocabulary and creating sensory word banks the international students have had an enriching time. Many experienced Thanksgiving and Christmas for the first time. Middle School listened to the radio drama about the life of Tisquantum and through his life they learned what Satan meant for evil God worked out for good. It led to good discussions about what happens when misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures. The Christmas season was especially blessed with an invitation to a Christmas Tea hosted by the Hephzibah House Ministry in their authentic Victorian brownstone. They served a variety of festive refreshments and a special tea poured from a camel shaped teapot. Best of all, students were touched by the testimonies of international college students and the thoughtfulness of all who ministered there. We are all looking forward to what the New Year will bring.
Mrs. Kemp
The Renaissance Period
10th grade studied the Renaissance, focusing on the individuals who made lasting contributions during that time. Students made PowerPoint presentations on such figures as Martin Luther, Michelangelo, and Isaac Newton. They also wrote essays explaining the significance of their figure. The ideas and art of this time period affected the rest of history and how humans think and interact. The rest of the year we will be exploring the ramifications of these great men and women.
Miss Schutz
Ancient Rome
9th grade studied Ancient Rome especially focusing on why Rome fell. Many point to similarities between America today and Ancient Rome. We discussed the similarities in politics and culture, and how history affects how we see the news today. We also created long timelines that are taller than some of the freshmen. We will continue to add to them as the year goes on so students can begin to view history spatially. This will help students understand that while the Zhou dynasty is in power in China, Athens is experiencing its golden age under Pericles. Seeing that visually will cause students to begin to see how events and people across time and place affect each other.
Miss Schutz
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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 6:9
December has flown by!
We have learned much about the geography, history, and culture of Spain, Argentina, & Bolivia, while journeying through Castilla and Leon with the honorable legendary knight, El CID of Vivar.
This year we begin our journey into the country of Bolivia, while venturing into the adventures of Lazarillo de Tormes, a young orphan who tries to find life outside of his slave hood in Spain.
Mrs. J-P
December is flying by!
We have traveled and learned about Argentina, as well as their passion for the sport of soccer, the art of playwriting, and the art of the flamenco dance. This new year, we will learn about the differences between living in the country versus living in the city, and it’s interesting to observe how many would prefer living the country and vice versa. Journey with us as our Spanish vocabulary increases to greater heights. I encourage you, if possible, to continue to speak Spanish with your child(ren), as this will enable learning all throughout.
Mrs. J-P
December has flown by!
After having traveled via train through Chapter 1, we now rest in Chapter 2. This New Year, we will learn to ask for a menu and identify parts of a restaurant. Eat and learn with us. We shall continue learning how to conjugate verbs using the past preterit tense.
Journey with us as our Spanish vocabulary increases to greater heights. I encourage you, if possible, to continue to speak Spanish with your child(ren), as this will enable learning all throughout.
Mrs. J-P
New Vocabulary
The beginning of school has been quite exciting in ESL with over fifty students from all over the world acclimating to a Christ centered school. The Middle School and High school students have been increasing their conversational English through group activities related to their workbooks. Spiritual Emphasis Week became an impetus for many students to learn for the first time words many of us take for granted such as sanctuary, redemption, praise, glory and audacity. It also became a special time to learn how to question and write reflectively. Our latest projects were for International Week; students made presentations with either posters or power points describing where they grew up, comparing and contrasting their hometown with New York City, and predicting where they will be in ten years. The best part was listening to the students ask questions in English about each other’s hometown. It was very enriching for all and enlightening to me.
Mrs. Kemp