Sixth graders had two Reading classes this first week of school. They completed a Do Now and shared about the types of things they read over the summer (including but not limited to books). Students took two, three minute pre-tests in their SRA Reading Booklets in order to be placed at their personal, reading ability level. Then, students read a short story called “Lady Liberty” to practice completing SRA story assignments.
Mrs. Foster
Students reviewed and practiced procedures, many of which were the same as last year. We passed out textbooks and shared some about our learning styles. Students completed a Daybook assignment and had the opportunity with Mrs. Candelier to take the pre-qualifier spelling test.
Mrs. Foster
Sixth graders learned the procedures for my class and practiced them. We passed out textbooks and shared some about our learning styles. Students also practiced their cursive handwriting during the “Do Now’s.” Finally, sixth graders had the opportunity to take the pre-qualifier spelling test with Mrs. Candelier and they completed their first Daybook assignment.
Mrs. Foster
PK3-Kindergarten are having fun learning to sponge painting with number, letter and people shaped sponges.
Ms. Arnau
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
This week Middle School is working on Pointillism. Pointillism is a technique of painting using dots of colors very close to one another (instead of mixed colors) allowing the eye to mix the colors for you.
Sixth and seventh grade are working on Partial Pointillism, where only half of their paintings will be in the pointillism technique, while eight grade is working on painting a picture entirely in the pointillism style.
Pointillism although created in the late 1800’s by unconventional artist who were mocked for this new style of painting, is still used today. Television sets, computer screens and even digital cameras use a form of pointillism. Ever look really close at a computer or television screen? You’ll notice that the picture you are seeing is made up of tiny little dots of unmixed colors, the most common (cyan, magenta, yellow). Today we call it pixels or mega pixels.
Just imagine… what would our world be like without the unconventional artist?
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 Science we’ve been reading about plants and how each part needs each other to survive. Just as the roots, the stem, and the flower need each other, in like manner, second graders need each other. We work in our class as a team. We also learned how animals camouflage to survive.
Mrs. Boodram
In our reading class our second graders have learned to distinguish the difference between urban and rural places through the story of Iris and Walter. Iris, a young city girl, went to live in the country with her grandpa. To the kids’ surprise this young lady found the country boring until she met Walter who showed her what a fun place the country can be. Iris loved Walter’s tree house.
Mrs. Boodram
In our Bible class, the kids are learning about the promises of God. He promised that there is a beautiful place for us in heaven with streets of gold. They are excited about that wonderful promise. It’s another way for them to see how much Jesus loves them.
Mrs. Boodram