We also went to Green Meadows Farm where w say performances from different cultures and visited the petting area. They enjoyed learning about the Native American Indians and they absolutely loved all of the tricks that were performed.
The 2nd Grade class has experienced many fun activities this year. We went to see “Junie B. Jones at the Town Hall. Everyone had a great time and the students commented that the sow was hilarious and made them laugh.
Gym class for grades Pre-K through 2nd had a great time this year. They had so much fun, they probably didn’t realize all that they were learning. After warming up by stretching and running some laps in the gym they would start their activity. They had to be good listeners and pay attention to the directions and example to know how to play the game. Some of the games we played were: Follow the Leader, Cat & Mouse, Red Light, Green Light, Freeze Dance, Steal the Bacon, Simon Says, and Duck Duck Goose. They especially liked to play with our big parachute. We played many games with the parachute developing individual and group skills. We would put beach balls or froggies in the middle and see how long we could keep them in with out them jumping out. We also played games like kick ball, soccer, basketball and baseball. Students learned how to dribble a ball, shoot a basket, hit a ball with a bat and run the bases. They learned how to only use their feet and not their hands in soccer. We also worked with a balance beam, walked on stilts, learned how to do a bridge, tumble, do the splits and had relay races with a baton. All in all, the students were challenged and had lots of fun.
Dance Elective is so much fun. The students get a chance to really work out and it’s a learning experience. Many students came and found out that they had gifts that they didn’t know about before. The students learned how to express their emotions in a different style of dance and they learned how to worship in Spirit and in Truth
In the spring, the High School dance Elective did a Spring Celebration here at Evangel Church. Some of these students also ministered in dance while on their Mission Trip to Spain. The Dance Elective also had the opportunity to minister at a church here in Queens, the Church of the Nevia Vida, where the people were truly blessed by our Dance team.
This year I had 23 boys and girls in Elementary Dance elective (grades 3-5). They danced to “Ancient of Days” with flags and streamers. They were such a blessing to work with. I was amazed how quickly they learned the steps and routine.
The Middle School Dance Elective did their Christmas Program to the song “I Praise You In the Sanctuary” and “Lord You’re Holy”. I had a wonderful time with them. They were very respectful and listened well and really worked well together.
In December the High School Dance Elective worked on a “Hiphop R & B” dance to the song “Crossover”. They also did a dance with flags involving 22 students to the song “Mighty to Save”. It took them two days to learn the moves and the technique of the flags but they had a lot of fun learning and performing the dance routine.
■ Participate in Volunteer/Internship Program (preferably in a company/organization/agency that would expose student to their field of interest).
■ Prepare for the October SAT I – Reasoning Test
Note: The following are suggestions to help students improve SAT scores — enroll in a Prep Course of choice – i.e. Princeton/Kaplan, purchase and study the “The Official SAT Study Guide, inquire about free SAT Prep Courses.
Note: NYC Local Libraries sometimes offer FREE SAT Prep Courses.
■ Plan to attend School Open Houses.
■ Request Admission Applications from schools of interest.
■ Identify required supplemental documents to be included with Admission Applications – (i.e. SAT IIs – Subject Tests, Essay, Letters of Recommendation, Interview, Portfolio, Audition Demo, etc.).
Note: Students are able to submit online applications to most schools. Requesting hard copy applications before applying will help students become familiar with the admission application before actually applying. It will also give insight as to the types of short answer questions/essays students will need to include with their applications.
■ Begin to prepare application responses (i.e. short answer questions and essays).
■ Plan to register for the October SAT – the registration deadline for this SAT is in early September.
■ Select at least TWO teachers you plan on requesting letters of recommendation from. Note: You will be requesting letters from these two teachers in early September.I believe – with you – that the Lord has great plans for your child. I am excited to be a part of those plans and delighted to support you all in this endeavor.