Our Hero
Who is your hero? This was the theme of the high school production. Students did a tremendous job of illustrating through song, dance, drama, music videos, spoken word, flags and worship who their hero is, Jesus Christ. They also took this theme a step further by looking at themselves and the important role they have of sharing the gospel to others by being the light of the world in the midst of darkness. These students showed what it was to be a hero to those that don’t know Christ. They displayed a lit cross to the song “Go Light Your World,” signifying the importance of who Christ is in their lives. Our Hero, Jesus Christ, is the true reason for the season.
See “Galleries” for some awesome pics!
Counting Calories
With obesity on the rise within the United States, more and more people are learning to count the amount of calories that they consume. Students undertook a project where for one week they needed to count the amount of calories that they consumed. This included breakfast, lunch, dinner and any other snakes that they ate during the day. Students then compared their total daily calorie intake to that of the average. If the amount of calories fell below or above the average, students needed to examine that day and find out what events lead to this difference. This project gave students a better understand as to what they put in their bodies and for some it should them that they need to change their eating habits and eat healthier food.
Mr. Wong
December has flown by!
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
We have learned much about the geography, history, and culture of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, while learning more about the infamous Don Quixote. But the highlight of our journey would be our trip to El Museo de Barrio (Museum of the Neighborhood), where we learned about the artwork that influence so many. During the journey, we had an opportunity to express ourselves through our own artwork in a workshop. Each student was asked to bring to life a theme of an important world event using paint and cardboard.
This year we begin our journey into the country of Argentina, where we shall learn about their passion for the sport of soccer, the art of playwriting, and the art of the flamenco dance. During this time, we will continue our journey into La Mancha with Don Quixote & his sidekick, Sancho.
Mrs. J-P
Vocabulary
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
Learning about the kitchen
This new year, we shall begin learning vocabulary words that describe areas of a kitchen. Our mouths will water as we describe and share authentic recipes from the Spanish-speaking world. Perhaps I may even bring in a typical plate or two to enhance learning by bringing the culture into the classroom. Together, we shall to travel Mexico, and Valencia in Spain.
Mrs. J-P
December has flown 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. We have also learned 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.
Mrs. J-P
Take Spanish out of the classroom
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
Telecommunications
This New Year, we begin learning vocabulary of various types of telecommunications; knowledge essential in today’s technological world. Students will learn names for parts of a computer, telephone, and more, as well as learn how to conjugate words in the imperfect past tense perfectly.
Mrs. J-P
December has flown by!
This month we have learned how to ask for the menu to order meats, seafood, vegetables, and much more from vocabulary concerning food. Students created skits and practiced on how to ask for a menu, food, and even ask check please? in a restaurant. We shall continue learning how to conjugate verbs using the past preterit tense.
Mrs. J-P
Lets Talk About God
In ESL we have been focusing on improving our speaking skills and because the textbook doesn’t always offer the most interesting or relevant topics, we came up with our own topic for the month of December. Remembering the true meaning of Christmas, students wrote questions they had about who God is or anything about Christianity and we picked one question in the beginning of each class. Students came up with great questions such as: Why did God allow evil to exist? Why didn’t he get rid of it all? Or I want to know how to be a real Christian, not just study in a Christian school. A lot of our thoughts and answers pointed towards Jesus and it was a great way to celebrate Christmas even through a speaking activity.
Miss Park