International Week
China. India. Mexico. Brasil. Nepal. Switzerland. Peru. Spain. These are just some of the 73 countries beautifully represented by our students and staff and Evangel Christian School. We held our semi-annual International Week to celebrate the heritages of our families. This year, our celebration took place from October 19th through October 23rd. Throughout the week, students had opportunities to research one or more countries that their families are from, present objects or pictures from their country to their classmates, and dress in their flag’s color or in an outfit native to their land. The highlight was definitely the food sharing portion of International Week where students brought in a dish to share with their peers. From “arroz con pollo” to “roti” and “flan” to a “guarana” drink, both students and staff alike appreciated the delicious and rich culture they got to partake in. We culminated our week by bringing students and staff down to the huge world map located right beyond our main entrace where they put a pin in the city and country they are from. On Friday, the last day of the event, we held a special missions-oriented chapel where an alumnus, Joseph Lee, talked about his parents who are missionaries to Indonesia and showed a slide presentation of their work there. Check out the wonderful pictures in “galleries” and be blessed as you see the excitement on the student’s faces as they show pride in their heritage!
In 3G we have been reading “Cam Jansen and the First Day Of School Mystery” by David A. Adler. They enjoy this time when I read them this book, and it gives them something to look forward until next week since it’s a chapter book that we have read in pieces when we come together at library time. Most of our students liked it so much that they are checking out other Cam Jansen books.
Mrs. Ruiz
“Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal to School Day!”
Elementary grades are learning how to draw, not just how to draw but how to break down a picture by starting with shapes. For example they were asked to copy a drawing of a farm (animals included). Once they drew the picture their way they were shown how to draw more effectively by drawing the shapes within each animal first, then moving on to details. The second time they were given a different picture to copy and were much more successful in getting it accurate.
They also Decoupage their art folders with colorful pieces of paper and magazine cut outs.
Ms. Arnau
What better way to enjoy school than with your favorite furry friend? That’s exactly what students in grades Pre-K3 through 5th got to do on Tuesday, September 29. Students and teachers were encouraged to bring their most beloved friend to show off during the day. Children excitedly placed their favorite animals on their desks as they worked hard throughout the day. “Bring Your Favorite Stuffed Animal to School Day!” – just another way we get to know each other a little bit better here at Evangel Christian School! Check out the cute and cuddly pictures in the gallery section of our website!
Elissa Candelier
In Phonics we are learning about blends and how vowels are important. Bridges is our math program where we share our ideas and draw our strategies .
Our Daybook is fun and we talk about stories and what we think will happen next. In Social Studies we are learning about communities and how they work. At Reading Lab we read stories and have them read to us. In Bible we are taking about Abraham from the Old Testament and the many blessing he and his family had. Third grade is a lot of fun!
Mrs. Guzzardo
Do you know what a Boom Town is? If not ask the students in 3rd Grade, they will tell you. Ask them what Amanda did because she was bored one day and how that turned where she lived into a Boom Town.
Mrs. Bienemann-Reading Teacher
Students have all been focused on rhythm and steady beat this month. They will continue learning about rhythm as well as adding dynamics and melody this. Students sing, play and move to the beat while in class.
Mrs. Racoma
3G has been borrowing books every week and at the end or the beginning of the period depending on the class mood we have been having story time by reading a chapter or so from the book by David A. Adler, “Cam Jansen and the First Day of School Mystery.” Our students have been captivated by the story line and enjoying such books at home also by borrowing similar titles by Mr. Adler to take home with them.
Mrs. Ruiz