The students in 11th grade Chemistry started the year studying the signs of a chemical change. They were excited to see these changes take place right before their eyes in lab. When they mixed two clear solutions the chemical change resulted in bright blue, lime green, bright yellow, and magenta solutions and precipitates.
The students in 11th grade Algebra 2 are relieved not to take the Math Regents this year. They started the year strong by reviewing Algebra and learning how to work out solutions by hand. It was a pleasure to hear many “I remember doing this”.
The students in 10th grade Geometry are a very hard working. They spent the first few weeks learning the basics of Geometry; from labeling points, lines, and planes to determining angle pair relationships.
In 6th grade Spanish we are learning the basic vocabulary needed to understand and have a successful conversation. The class is learning how to use that conversation in class with the teacher as well as with their fellow students. They seem to really enjoy the process of learning a new language and are ecstatic when they can understand and respond in Spanish.
Mrs. Pascualini
It has been a great joy to teach middle school students. I am truly learning a lot, as well as the students in my class. In particular, 8C, the only eight grade class in the school, has been learning about events leading to the Civil War. Out of all the topics, the Dred Scott decision of 1857 has affected the majority of the students. It was a great experience in allowing students to create speeches concerning the faulty decision reached by the Supreme Court: a decision in which Dred Scott was considered simply a piece of property and not an American citizen. In front of the class, students were able to show their disgust and frustration, yet also realized how significant the issue of slavery was during the 19th century.
Mr. Sanchez grew up in the South Bronx, but currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He recently graduated from the Christian college in the Empire State building, The King’s College. Mr. Sanchez enjoys working with adolescents. He is an active member of his church in Bushwick, Evergreen Gospel Chapel, and enjoys reading and playing all sports, in particular basketball. It is Mr. Sanchez’s desire to influence the next generation of students for the kingdom of God, both spiritually and educationally.
September is one of my favorite months of the year. Some obvious reasons why, might be because I get to see my returning students, I get to meet new ones, and I get to set the tone for the rest of the year. These are among the main reasons I anticipate the start of the school year, but there is yet another reason I like September. And that reason is the “Fitness Test.” The Fitness Test is a New York State Test that measures student’s muscular strength and endurance. For one week, students have “Fitness Test Training,” where they are given a card with specific workouts and are expected to complete that card by the end of the class. For many students this card is an immovable mountain. They see what I expect of them and say, “Mr. Wong are you serious? Mr. Wong this is a joke right? Mr. Wong you’re a funny guy?” The truth is that I do have high expectations of my students and I take pride in pushing them further then they believed they could go. The conversations for the next couple of days are as follows, “I’m so sore, how about you? I cannot believe I actually finished ever thing on that card. Mr. Wong I have not worked out like that in months.” Little do they know that that’s music to my ears. It is not until the following week that they begin to realize the fruits of their labor. They understand why they were pushed so hard and how easy the Fitness Test actually is.
Hi, my name is Norma Pascualini and I am a new teacher here at Evangel. I feel very blessed to be given the opportunity to be a part of this great ministry. I hope to positively influence my students, not just academically, but also spiritually. My prayer is that together we would all grow in every area of our lives, as Christ would have us.I am a graduate of Jimmy Swaggert Bible College and have taught extensively in different areas of ministry. I have participated in a lot of missions work abroad, specifically in Spanish speaking countries. I also recently completed an intensive 2 year leadership course in Spanish designed to minister more effectively to God’s people and the world.
I am currently teaching 6th and 7th Grade Bible courses and 6th , 9th and 11th Spanish. We will be discovering new and exciting things this school year, in Bible as well as in Spanish and I will do my best to make it interesting and challenging for my students.
In September the Second grade really enjoyed making beetles for math class. The paper beetles were a way for the students to share about themselves and their families. For example, the dots represented their birthdays and the stripes represented how many people live in their home. They learned how to spell new words and in Science they discovered how to sort animals. Second Grade also enjoyed making predictions in the stories they were reading.
Mrs. Candelier is 28-years-old and resides in the Bronx. She is happily married to Ivan, and has a son, Christofer, currently in Pre-K4. Mrs. Candelier comes to Evangel having worked at Yonkers Christian Academy as a 7th and 8th grade teacher. She is thrilled to be the Middle School English teacher having studied English at Stony Brook University with the hopes of continuing her education at Nyack College. Stop by and visit Mrs. Candelier anytime!