Several middle school students and one elementary student had the privilege of participating in the Annual Association of Christian Schools International Art Fair in North Stonington, CT. The students were exited to get out of the city and to see for themselves what the competition is like.
Upon arrival to North Stonington Christian Church & Academy we attended a chapel service. This chapel service was where all the schools introduced themselves and guest speakers shared how God can use art and is the Master Artist. After chapel we headed to the wreck room where students were served lunch and had the opportunity to interact with kids from other schools. After lunch everyone headed to the school where all the artwork and ribbons were displayed. The artwork was judged before schools arrived and were rated Superior, Excellent or Good.
One piece of artwork (made this year) was submitted for each student and was compared with that of other students of the same grade level from other Christian schools. Evangel Christian School did an excellent job! Abrianna Ross (kindergarten) and Sopia Paskov (second grade) came in 1st in their age group, April Joanne Abortante (eighth grade), Angelie Cesario (seventh grade), Nicholas Reyes (fifth grade) and Christian Pascal (first grade) came in 2nd in their age group and last but not least Kreg Franco (seventh grade), Kristina Papacostas (seventh grade), Natale Barbosa (seventh grade), Astroy Semple (sixth grade), Amber Reyes (fourth grade) and Emmily Carrasquillo (eighth grade) came in 3rd in their age group.
Although we did a great job this year we plan to come back next year even stronger and ready to give all the other schools a run for their money!
Ms. Arnau
Lights! Camera! Action! Middle School students of ECS worked long and hard to not only entertain but also share the Gospel of Christ to Evangel Church attendees on Sunday, May 17, 2009. Featuring musical performances, dancers, testimonies, and scripture reading, the aim of the show was to please and please it did!
Highlights of the show included members of the school’s dance elective performing Hip-Hop to “Jump, Jump” and a lyrical piece to “God is Here.”
Music students wrote their own songs during music class this semester, and it was amazing to see these songs come to life!
One sixth grade students surprised his adoptive mother by sharing his testimony of being placed in a foster home and the process of being adopted. He expressed his gratitude to his Lord and Savior. God is awesome!
The Middle School student’s efforts showed and they did not disappoint! Check out the singers and dancers in action in our gallery!
Mrs. Candelier
On Sunday, May 3, 2009, the congregation of Evangel Church was treated to a spectacular display of talent! Evangel Christian School’s littlest lambs, from Pre-K3 through 5th grade, sang, danced, read scripture, and gave awesome testimonies for the glory of God.
Featured in the annual Elementary Spring Show were the Junior Praise Dancers who performed to “Holy Spirit, Rain Down” and the Junior Chorus singing “He Knows My Name.” The Junior Drama Team gave a hilarious account of “The Eight Dwarf”–a mini-play featuring the character, Forgetful, who although he forgot many things, God never forgot him! Forgetful, and the audience, learned that he was fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)!
The grand finale featured the Junior Chorus and Praise Dancers coming together in “Firm Foundation”.
Teachers and students alike worked hard to make this production possible and it sure was worth all the hard work! Check out our school’s picture gallery to see the performers in action!
Mrs. Candelier
“N”ever give up. “E”ncourage others. “D”o your best.
The above represents the acronym for N.E.D., and on May 22 The NED Show proved to be a fun and interactive way for our Pre-K through High School students to learn the importance of being their best for Christ each and every day. The NED Show promotes academic achievement and character development by teaching the three critical skills that will benefit kids for a lifetime–to never give up, show kindness to others, and to always strive for their personal best.
Through an exciting YoYo presentation featuring amazing tricks, Steve (our presentor) taught the kids not only the important values N.E.D. represents, but how to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior. Using “Ned”, a cardboard cutout, we were taken through the story of this young man’s life as he did exciting and new things (like eating spaghetti by the Eiffel Tower–all demonstrated with a YoYo!), and yet he still felt empty. The students learned nothing fulfills that hole we all have except for the peace and love of Jesus Christ.
Various students were asked to share with the audience what they learned and how they were going to apply it in school. The best answer received a free YoYo and holder! After the show, students had the opportunity to purchase nifty YoYos.
Be sure to check out our N.E.D. Show pictures on the gallery! And remember to always apply N.E.D. in your life!
Mrs. Candelier
Fourth and Fifth grades are learning about other cultures and their music. Through this musical exploration, they are learning to distinguish the sounds of different insturments and how they sound together. Students are also learning to notice changes in harmony and dynamics. We are seeking to grow in our appreciation for the gift of music.
Mr. Agosto
We have been working with the very complicated poetry of the Baroque period. It is known for its many references to ancient mythology and works of scholars. It took some doing but we were able to discuss several poems of the era. We discussed the work from Luis de Góngora and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
Ms. Rivera
We finished reading the adaptation of Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra. We were able to distinguish a man of high principles who was out of his time and who lost touch with reality. This is seen in the well-known scene where Don Quijote goes to fight giants in honor of his lady Dulcinea. The words of his friend Sancho Panza fall on deaf ears because nothing was going to stop him from fighting the horrible giants that were “destroying” the land. When he was thrown back by the blades of the windmills and got hurt, his friend Sancho told him: “You see, I told you they were windmills.” To which Don Quijote replied that a magician had changed them. The real world around him saw a crazy man, while he saw himself as a hero, an errant knight.
Ms. Rivera
As we continue to emphasize the spoken language, we have revisited our vocabulary and added new words to our repertoire in order to give and request personal data. We had a lot of fun as we made skits of situations in which we introduced ourselves and asked for information of others. We also made a project that dealt with the activities we like to do, depending on the seasons. The students who are very good at communications excelled in the skits, while others excelled in their very creative projects.
Ms. Rivera
We are now reading an adaptation of Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra. We are exploring what happens when a man that lives in a fantasy world is confronted by the harsh reality of his surroundings. This masterpiece of literature is sure to bring some laughs, and some tears, to anyone who reads it.
Ms. Rivera
We have continued with the spoken language. We are now concentrating on giving and getting directions in getting from point A to point B. We are also studying commands, because they are most used in this task. We have set “scavenger hunts” around the school, following directions backwards and forwards finding the beginning point or end point of our directions. It’s been lots of fun.
Ms. Rivera