Chronicles of Narnia-The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Our 5th through 12th grade students had the privalege of viewing the new movie, “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” We were able to secure the entire theater exclusively for our students. We had a great time with snacks and viewing this new movie based upon C.S. Lewis’s books, “Chronicles of Narnia.” After we returned, students discussed the Christian Symbolism represented in the Bible! It was awesome!
Step Up Your Faith
January 3rd- January 7th
“Step up You Faith,” the theme for the week, encouraged students to go a step further in their walk with God. Middle School and High School students were challenged with speakers each day to take their faith to the next level. Our Elementary students looked at a different bible stories each day as well as completed crafts to encourage them to “step up their faith.” Our memory verse for the week was Luke 17:5-6
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!
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
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
Boxes of Love
During Fall Spirit Week, November15-19, MS and HS students participated in a canned food drive as part of their class competitions. Students were excited at the opportunity to win points for their class while helping needy families. In all, we collected 130 cans and were able to help feed 30 families for the holidays. We are extremely happy with the results and very proud of our students for focusing on the value of giving.
El Museo del Barrio
11th – grade went on an exciting field trip to El Museo del Barrio- The students learned about some Latino artist and so some interesting exhibits and paintings. The students also had the opportunity to create art themselves. The students had a discussion about the problems worldwide and how it effects their barrio- which means community. The students created imprint plates and made wonderful posters in Spanish. They also discussed what world events they are most concerned with. They all had the opportunity to discuss and express their thoughts and some solutions.
Ms. Purdee
Microsoft Projects
11th and 12th grade have finished their first independent learning project, completing lessons and a final creative product in one of four Microsoft office programs. Their final products turned out wonderfully. During the second term, they are working on assignments for Mr. Hernandez, our college preparation guidance counselor. They are researching scholarships and making college applications and resumes.
Mr. Boyd
Fingerprints
We have been fingerprinting our fellow classmates. The students learned how to calculate their Herny factor for their fingerprint. They also made patent and plastic prints, prints made in sticky liquid and in soft solids like putty. This new chapter we are finding out what type of clues lead to forgery prosecutions. We even had a lab to try and disguise our handwriting!
Miss Stahler
Consumer Math
We have been journaling our debits and credits. With Christmas shopping and monopoly to give us real-life transactions we are recording them in our general journals. We can clearly see the impact each transaction has on the 6 different accounting headings.
Miss Stahler