Mavis Beacon
We have just started their fall typing unit. We are currently taking a fall speed test and will be working on improving their typing skills for several weeks. We are working mostly in Mavis Beacon, though 1st and 2nd Grade are getting to use Word pad as well.
Evangel Christian School was honored with an invitation for a group of
our ninth-graders to visit the Pray Achievement Center in Bedford, New York on Thursday, October 14. The Center, operated by Business Philanthropist Malcolm Pray, is home to his world-class antique and rare car collection, which our students were encouraged to explore, each having the chance to sit behind the wheel of their favorite car.
Mr. Pray uses his collection of nearly 50 rare and valuable cars to engage students in a broader discussion about entrepreneurship and achievement. After the tour and lunch our students sat down with Mr. Pray to learn how good manners, patriotism, and a hardy work ethic will open up doors of opportunity. Mr. Pray’s belief that every hard-working child can succeed fits perfectly with Evangel’s educational philosophy – “With God ALL things are possible!”. We would like to thank Mr. Pray for his hospitality and willingness to speak into the lives of students from Evangel and other Tri-state area schools.
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Jewish Heritage Museum
Our 8th grade students had the privaliage of going to the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Students were split into smaller groups and were taken throughout the museum with a tour guide. One of the tour guides shared the story of how his grandmother met his grandfather and they moved to America. Shortly after that, all his grandmother’s siblings were killed in the Holocaust. This story, plus the many others shared, showed students how hatred hurt a whole generation of Jewish people. It was also noted that the same number of students that are currently in New York City public schools were killed during the Holocaust. This trip was eye opening not only for the students but adults as well to see how hate can change an entire nation.
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This is an EXCELLENT school. The teachers are all very helpful. The curriculum has its serious points and its fun times. Its a very well rounded place to be and very safe.
Submitted by a student
The teachers really care about each student and are also the type of role model I like my child seeing. Great standards.
I’m a parent who had both my daughters attend Evangel Christian School from Kindergarten to High School. They’ve both graduated from Evangel High – my youngest in 2009. It was a sacrifice for us but it was well worth it! The teachers and administrative staff were caring and my daughters had some great relationships with teachers over the years. I could go to work in peace knowing that they were in a caring, supportive, safe environment where they knew them by face and name. It was important to me that the girls go to a school that cared about academic excellence as well as the spiritual component of their lives. My girls developed their artisitc gifts at Evangel also. Moreover, I wanted a school that reinforced my Christian values at home and at church and I got it. Seriously, this is faith based learning at it’s best!
My son attends Evangel Christian School, he is in the 5th Grade and the first week of school on the ride home he said:
“Mom, my Teacher is a “PRAYER WOMAN”, no really mom , I’m not just saying that to be nice, she told us that we were each an answer to her prayers and that she prayed for each of us to come to this school and that she prays over our desks. You know what mom… I believe her, you should see her, she really prays for us and wasn’t just saying she does.”
As I was driving, I became emotional and got a few tears in my eyes and right there, we thanked the Lord for Christian Teachers who invest not only intellectually and emotionally , but spiritually.
I will never doubt or regret the INVESTMENT I am making in my child by having him in a Christian School.
Martin Luther Invitational Volleyball Tournament Winners
On Saturday, October 2nd the Lady Eagles successful y defended their Tournament Title, making it the 2nd straight year that they have won. The Lady Eagles were at the top of their game and were anxious to prove how hard they have been working. As tournament play continued, the Lady Eagles won matches against Martin Luther, Richmond Hill, and Long Island Lutheran, putting them in 1st place within their pool & taking them into the Championship Game. The Championship game would prove to be the most difficult game the Lady Eagles had faced all day. They lost their first set to United Nations 16-14. Under the leadership of captains Becky Wong & Karas Bonifas, the Lady Eagles went on to take the next two sets 15-3 and 15-6 and claim the title of Martin Luther Invitational Volleyball Tournament Champions.
Special awards given out were: All Conference: Becky Wong, Angie Arroyo, and Blanca Bayas
Tournament MVP: Karas Bonifas
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“My whole heart follows hard after you and clings closely to you!”
We were thrilled bout our first spiritual emphasis week for the 2010-2011 school year. It was held September 20-24.
The theme for Elementary School was “Spirit of the Seas.” Each day during bible time, students focused on a bible story which all centered in on obedience. The stories covered during this week were: Jesus Calming the Storm, Noah and the Ark, Jonah, The Disciples Casting Their Nets & Peter Walking on the Water. Each day students were able to have worship time, a bible lesson, memory verse and complete a craft. The week concluded with an interactive bible story, including a large boat and someone “walking on water,” during chapel. It was a great week and students received a certificate and snack for their completion of our Spiritual Emphasis Week.
Pastor Tom Mahairas (founder of Manhattan Bible Church) came in to speak to our Middle and High Schoolers. He graciously shared his testimony with them and spoke about how God rescued him from a life of drug addiction. Pastor Mahairas also shared that there are 3 types of Believers….. The Believer, The Non-Believer, and the Make-Believer…….he challenged them as to which one they were. At the end he asked all those that would like to rededicate their lives to Christ to come forward. On Friday he shared with them that they are special and that God loves them very much. Seven students came forward to receive Jesus as their personal Saviour. He also asked student to pray for one another.
We praise God for His presence and for moving amongst our students. We are excited to see what He has in store for us this school year!
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Ancient Greece
We dove right into Ancient Greece, embracing the stories of the Greek gods and even writing their own. The goal was for students to understand the influence of ancient Greece on modern Western Civilization. They read some of Plato’s Republic first-hand, discussed the causes and effects of the Persian Wars, and even participated in their own Olympics with each homeroom making up their own city-state. By making history personal, hopefully students will see history as more than a vast collection of facts.
Miss Schutz