Rhythm
Students have been focusing on rhythm. They have identified various types of drums as well as other instruments. Students have been able to come up and demonstrate beats on the drums. Another fun way the students have learned rhythm is through tennis balls. It is a great music method called, Dalcrose, where students apply the number of beats per measure with a particular pattern using a tennis ball. It has been an exciting month seeing students play instruments and learn about rhythm.
Mrs. Racoma
ABA
Students have been working hard on learning about form. We have used a lot of dancing to illustrate form. The younger students learn simple AB form where they move one way during the A section and then they move another way during the B section. They not only learn to sing the music, but to move to it as well. As the student gets older, we have learned ABA form and ABACA form. They are having a great time of movement and singing in the class.
Mrs. Racoma
Celebrating God’s Goodness
This year’s Spring Celebration took place on Monday, May24th and was a mixture of Elementary, Middle and High School students. Students performed skits, dramas, songs, and dances unto the Lord. What a great celebration it was and everyone was blessed – even the performers. Thanks to all for working so hard and glorifying God with the use of our talents.
Please see “Galleries” for lots of pictures!
Ronald McDonald Promotes Literacy
“Literacy” was the theme that was emphasized during Ronald’s visit to Evangel on Tuesday, May 19, 2010. The students sang songs, saw a puppet show and had a great time learning about “Book Time” and the love of reading. Ronald encouraged our students not to “play the day away, but to grab a good book and go on an adventure!” We are very grateful to McDonald’s for sending Ronald to our K-5th grade students to share how important it is to love reading and to read books with excitement!! We can’t wait until he comes to visit us again!!!!!! Thank you to the McDonalds Corporation for their generosity in choosing our school for their community outreach efforts.
Please visit our “Galleries” to view some wonderful pictures.
Peacock Bookmarks
Reading is fun but its tough when you forget which page you left off at. Students made lively peacock bookmarks using Popsicle sticks, feathers, googley eyes and markers. There’s no better way to save your page then with a bright peacock!
Miss Arnau
Beginning Typing – no wait – Keyboarding
The students in elementary have begun a focused unit studying the history and basics of keyboarding. We have taken a speed test and many of the students have some natural ability. The students are exploring Microsoft Word and love drawing pictures for each other in Pixie, our basic illustration software. Jump start is a great addition to your home software collection. The students love playing it and they learn about many different subjects from playing it.
Mr. Boyd
Elementary and Middle School students worked long and hard to prepare for Evangel Christian School’s annual Speech Meet. Students selected various forms of speech such as Bible scripture or a poem to recite. They were judged on how well they present their piece using just their voices to convey the feeling of their work.
Evangel congratulates all of the students who participated.
Our winners are:
Elementary
1st Grade Bible Memorization:
1st Place : Ismael Ruiz
2nd Grade Poetry:
1st Place: Sarah Joy Gallardo
2nd Place: Christian Pascal
4th Grade Bible Memorization:
1st Place: Jorge Ruiz
4th Grade Poetry:
1st Place: Amber Reyes
2nd Place: Brianna McMichael
5th Grade Bible Memorization:
1st Place: Jennifer Munoz
2nd Place: Leslie Aguilar
5th Grade Patriotic Oration:
1st Place: David Kem
2nd Place: Rachel Bou
5th Grade Poetry:
1st Place: Rebecca Edward
2nd Place: Amber Colon
Middle School
Dramatic Poetry:
1st place: Jerry Meng
2nd place: Samantha Byrne
Dramatic Reading:
Kristina Papacostas
Humorous Poetry:
Angelie Cesario
Check out our photo gallery to see pictures from the school event. And stay tuned for an updae as our Middle School students will be competing in the ACSI District Speech Meet on April 30th!
The Easter Story
Every Friday during our reading intervention sessions students in grade 1-3rd take a sentence reading assessment, which entails weekly phonics skills, high-frequency words and the vocabulary words of the week. Students who complete their daily reading and homework assignments do very well.
On April 1st, the last day before beginning our Easter recess and after we completed our sentence reading assessment the students enjoyed reviewing the Easter story using the resurrection eggs. Each egg had a small item; a donkey which reminded them of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and 11 other items representing the Easter story. In addition to using the resurrection eggs, the students learned that years ago during the Lent season people made a bread that would remind them that they should pray. Each student was given a home-made chocolate pretzel to observe how the dough was shaped like arms that cross the heart in prayer. After making this observation and discussing the importance of prayer we also enjoyed the chocolate covered treat. So, whenever you see a pretzel think of it’s origin and remember the importance of prayer. Especially during Lent when we recall the forty days Jesus spent in the desert, fasting and becoming strong as he thought deeply about fulfilling His mission on this earth.
Mrs. Jimenez
Creations of Transportation
Wow the class is starting to look like a construction zone. I have K’Nex, Lego’s and a lot of modeling clay around the room. Roller coasters, bridges, towers, and all sorts of projects are being created. Middle school is working on making a bridge and also towering towers. One of the towers is 4.5 feet tall and another tower is almost 5 feet tall. The roller coaster is almost ready for its first run. Creations of transportation and electronics are finished. God is good and has blessed all in the class with great imaginations. I am ready to see what comes from the students next month.
Mr. Penland
Going Green
For Social Studies we are talking about recycling projects and how we can do things in our neighborhoods to make things better.
Mrs. Guzzardo