Imagine being trapped on an isolated island. Imagine being by yourself. Would you be able to survive? The seventh grade classes will find out how one young girl managed to do so as we read The Island of the Blue Dolphins. Throughout this novel, we will be exploring the characteristics needed by a person to survive such a trial.
Mrs. Chandelier
Have you ever thought about something that was going to happen in the future? If you have you were probably making a prediction, and that is exactly what the sixth graders are learning to do in reading. We are finding out how to search for clues to make predictions. Based on things they know about themselves, the class was asked to make predictions about what they would do after graduating high school.
Mrs. Candelier
For the past two weeks the students have been studying about early exploration in Europe. They’ve studied the lives of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and the Spanish Conquistadors. Students have been able to see how past historical figures and groups have helped to influence society, whether for the good or for the bad.
Mr. Sanchez
We have spent the first weeks of school learning about where civilization began, The Fertile Crescent. Student’s spent several days studying the Sumerian Civilization and learned about important inventions such as the wheel, plow and calendar system. Through this study students have learned how past technological inventions have helped to improve society. Understanding this truth, students created their own invention such as an efficient toilet seat for the elderly, a double sided toothbrush, and notebook taggers that allow students to identify their textbook without actually opening it.
Mr. Sanchez
The first several weeks of Bible have been exciting. Students have been learning about the importance of God’s word. We have studied the character of Josiah, specifically his great leadership ability and obedience to God. Students spent time interviewing people in leadership positions such as their youth pastor, gym coach, and even Mrs. Marko, Evangel’s school principal.
Mr. Sanchez
We have had a great time in Pre-K 4 so far. The students made special handprints in paint with the verse Proverbs 22:6 written on them for the Back to School night.
Miss Herrera
My name is Rosa Herrera and I am the Pre-K 4 Substitute Teacher. I graduated from Monroe College with my AA and am now working on my BA at Nyack. This is my first year at Evangel. I have worked at Yonkers Christian Academy as a teacher assistant and substitute teacher for many years. I love the Lord and serve at my church as a Sunday School teacher and in the dance ministry.
It’s an exciting time in the Middle School English department as we actively pursue and interest in reading and writing. The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have learned the importance of taking response notes over the past couple of weeks to prepare them for the demands of reading novels and studying for their classes. Every time the students read, they know to circle, underline, highlight, doodle, and whatever else they like to make them a part of the story. Why are they doing this? To become active readers or in simpler terms, to have a conversation with the story they are reading. It is Mrs. Candelier’s desire that this will foster an appreciation for written language.
This year we will be learning the numbers 1-10 and all the letters of the alphabet. We will do so by playing educational games and doing fun and creative activities!
Mrs. Rivera
My name is Desiree Rivera and I am the new Pre-K 3 teacher. This is my first year working at Evangel and my first year working as a head teacher. Growing up I always had a desire and passion of becoming a teacher. I love working with children, especially in a Christian school because I am able to express and interpret the love of Jesus Christ. Not only through His Word, but by the way that I speak to the children and portray His genuine love.