Keep On Rolling
As we reach the half way point this year, we’re already looking ahead to next year. Our stories are getting tougher, and we’re using our reading skills to face the challenge. We’re learning to apply the skills and strategies that we already know to anything we read. We’ve built up a great momentum and we’re going to keep on rolling!
Miss DiGiovanni
High School Christmas Program:
“The Colors of Christmas” was a new direction this year for our high school. Students were able to see that each color had a meaning that illustrated God’s love and mercy on us as He sent His son to be born and one day die for us. The poems and testimonies that were shared by our high school brought about the true meaning of the season. God is using our students to spread the gospel literally around the world.
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Middle School Christmas Program:
Our middle school shared “Celebrate the Day” in their annual Christmas program. Many students wrote poems and essays to share what it means to celebrate the day that Jesus Christ was born. The songs and dramas were great portrayals of why we celebrate Christmas. The middle school students were such a blessing to parents and the community.
Elementary Christmas Program:
“A King is Coming to Town” was a great story of our Savior coming to this earth which our elementary students shared for their Christmas program this year. It was a great journey as students looked at various kings, such as, King Tut, Elvis, The King of the Jungle and more on their discovery to realize that Jesus is the true King of Kings that came to this earth for us and is still alive today.
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Each year our elementary classes are asked to be in charge of one of our chapels. Our second grade students did a great job as they reenacted the story of Moses and the burning bush. Each child took part and it helped the other students to better understand the story and how God is always with us even when we feel alone.
On Monday, January 30, 2012, the popular Christian Attorney Mr. Daniel Buttafuoco came with his mobile museum of Bibles and sacred manuscripts dating back hundreds of years. It was very interesting how he explained these archaeological items to prove the validity of Scripture. We had all three twelve grade classes present for the exhibit and presentation. The students had the opportunity to observe to the documents. He went on to explain the importance of having a good foundational knowledge of the scriptures; therefore, peers cannot shake or dismantle/question ones faith. Finally, there was some time given for questions and answers. We are so thankful to Mr. Buttafuoco and Mr. Mikhail for investing in students and donating their time to come to Evangel Christian School!
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New Holidays
Amidst the rigors of learning how to use past perfect or simple past tense; changing gerund phrases to infinitives; learning challenging vocabulary and creating sensory word banks the international students have had an enriching time. Many experienced Thanksgiving and Christmas for the first time. Middle School listened to the radio drama about the life of Tisquantum and through his life they learned what Satan meant for evil God worked out for good. It led to good discussions about what happens when misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures. The Christmas season was especially blessed with an invitation to a Christmas Tea hosted by the Hephzibah House Ministry in their authentic Victorian brownstone. They served a variety of festive refreshments and a special tea poured from a camel shaped teapot. Best of all, students were touched by the testimonies of international college students and the thoughtfulness of all who ministered there. We are all looking forward to what the New Year will bring.
Mrs. Kemp
The Renaissance Period
10th grade studied the Renaissance, focusing on the individuals who made lasting contributions during that time. Students made PowerPoint presentations on such figures as Martin Luther, Michelangelo, and Isaac Newton. They also wrote essays explaining the significance of their figure. The ideas and art of this time period affected the rest of history and how humans think and interact. The rest of the year we will be exploring the ramifications of these great men and women.
Miss Schutz
Ancient Rome
9th grade studied Ancient Rome especially focusing on why Rome fell. Many point to similarities between America today and Ancient Rome. We discussed the similarities in politics and culture, and how history affects how we see the news today. We also created long timelines that are taller than some of the freshmen. We will continue to add to them as the year goes on so students can begin to view history spatially. This will help students understand that while the Zhou dynasty is in power in China, Athens is experiencing its golden age under Pericles. Seeing that visually will cause students to begin to see how events and people across time and place affect each other.
Miss Schutz
This is what has been happening in Kindergarten over the past few weeks!
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