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This years’ ECS spelling bee was held on Friday, October 15 during middle school chapel. We had 5th through 8th grade students compete and had a great competition. The top two students from each class will be competing in our area ACSI event at Yonkers Christian Academy on Wednesday, November 17th. Our first place for 5th grade was Amber Reyes, 2nd place was Danielle Serrano, and our alternate was Jonathan Cortes. The first place for 6th grade was Joseph Day and our second place was Taesharra Hopkins. In our 7th grade our 7H homeroom first place winner was Zoe Tavarez and second place went to Ivy Johnson. We will only have one competing from 7P which is Kristyn Morales. In 8th grade our 8P homeroom first place winner was Jerry Meng and 2nd place was Roberto Barraza. In our final homeroom 8R, Caleb Flores took first and Johanna Gepte came in second. Congratulations to all those who competed. We know you will represent us well.
Hall of Science Trip
This month, 4th graders went to the New York Hall of Science. We visited installations that affected our senses visually (what our eyes see), audibly (what our ears hear), and tactile (what our skin feels). We observed insects in their natural environment, witnessed our shadows on a black-lighted wall, and took part in the Hall’s sports challenge. We ended the trip with a relay race that had both the students and the parents rooting for each other and laughing so hard they cried.
Miss Laforest
Natural Resources
We have been learning about New York’s natural resources. In correlation with the curriculum, students made a natural resource project. They created models, dioramas, and posters made only out of natural resources from their environment. Children were very creative and brought in everything, from playgrounds made of real foliage, cotton balls, sand, and rocks to prehistoric animals made out of clay and aluminum foil.
Rocks
Sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks are the make-up of the rocks of the earth. The rock cycle is a fascinating process of rock recycling. Who knew rocks could be so interesting!
What do you see?
In 1665, Robert Hooke looked through a microscope and saw a cell for the first time. Mitosis is one form of cell reproduction. These are just two of the many things that students are discovering in 7th grade science class through experiments and study!
Do you know?
Protozoa, viruses, and bacteria are all words that the 6th grade students can explain to their parents. 6th grade students are also able to describe virus replication. Way to go!
Living a life for God
Students have been learning how to live a Christian life effectively, through lessons dealing with the inspiration of the Bible and the authority of the Bible.
Emotional Distress
Students have been learning through biblical characters such as Timothy, Absalom, and Abraham how to overcome emotional distress. We have had some great discussions.
Character Traits
Students have been learning about the character traits of honesty, joyfulness, and thankfulness. In these studies, we used our life experience to bring understanding to our lessons.
Got Honor?
Students have been studying how having truthfulness and honor can affect their lives. We looked at biblical characters such as Simon, Peter, Abraham, and Paul. What great examples!