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.
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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.
Wonderful Joy
Our Middle School students shined as they presented “Wonerful Joy.” Students worked hard on beautiful poems that displayed the true meaning of Christmas. They shared songs, dances, writings and dramas that demonstrated the wonderful joy that was given to us through Jesus Christ. Every part of the production was meaningful and really gave the audience a new presepective on what “Wonderful Joy” really means.
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“Christmas Hang Ups”
“Christmas Hang Ups,” the title of our elementary program this year was another take on what Christmas is really about. Our students told a story through the eyes of Christmas ornaments. It showed us how we get “hung up” on so many things, other than the true meaning of Christmas. The students sang, danced, and acted out the true meaning of Christmas. It was a great night filled with great joy of our Savior coming to this earth, Jesus Christ, and there were over 500 in attendance
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The Nativity
On December 14th, our elementary students came dressed as the nativity scene. They had the chance to come dressed as the stories they heard that day. Students had a great time reading and illustrating the Christmas story.
Cultural Explosion!
We enjoyed a week of cultural exposure. We saw different costumes and traditional dress, tasted exotic foods from far away lands and learned about traditions. We also had new students place pins in our world map located on the first floor as people enter our building. This map represents all the countries our students come from – over 73 countries!
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S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G
This years’ ECS spelling bee was held on Friday, October 15 during middle school chapel. We had 5th through 8th grade students compete and had a great competition. The top two students from each class will be competing in our area ACSI event at Yonkers Christian Academy on Wednesday, November 17th. Our first place for 5th grade was Amber Reyes, 2nd place was Danielle Serrano, and our alternate was Jonathan Cortes. The first place for 6th grade was Joseph Day and our second place was Taesharra Hopkins. In our 7th grade our 7H homeroom first place winner was Zoe Tavarez and second place went to Ivy Johnson. We will only have one competing from 7P which is Kristyn Morales. In 8th grade our 8P homeroom first place winner was Jerry Meng and 2nd place was Roberto Barraza. In our final homeroom 8R, Caleb Flores took first and Johanna Gepte came in second. Congratulations to all those who competed. We know you will represent us well.
A Race To The Top!
We had an exciting week of campaigning. From singing in the cafe, to passing out candy, to amazing speeches; our student body is an incredible group of students to work with. They all worked so hard and presented a great campaign. We look forward to our elected candidates getting to work on student body issues. Congratulations to all who ran and through student government there will be many great ideas implemented. In a close race, this years’ president and vice president are Peter Rezkalla and Josaiah Bonifas, our secretary is Becky Wong and our treasurer is Angie Arroyo. We are looking forward to a great year!