Tasty Experiments
In one of our hands on lessons, we learned about molecules. 5E made chemical components out of marshmallows and toothpicks. This was a tempting lab because as 5E stated, they smell so good. They had to resist temptation and through this lesson they learned that a great scientist never samples their experiment. In light of the truth, they were rewarded with marshmallows at the end of the lab for not eating their experiments.
Mrs. Emestica
Fractions
Who ever thought we could have so much fun with a one inch strip of paper. Our hands on lesson help us to divide that strip into halves, fourths, eights and sixteenths. We were able to compare and came to the conclusion that the smaller the denominator the bigger the piece of pizza. The bigger the denominator the smaller the piece of pizza. 5E determined that they would rather have a half of pizza than a forth.
Mrs. Emestica
ECS Track Team
This track season I have had the honor and privilege of working with nineteen gifted athletes. From the first day of tryouts they were told that once on the team they would be pushed far beyond what they believed to be their limits. Tryouts consisted of two solid hours of track drills, which were designed to test how in shape the athlete was in.
To be a member of the track team one has to be hard working, dedicated, motivated, and have self-confident. There is no glory in Track and Field, no pep rally’s, no home crowd to cheer you on. Track and Field is solely about individual talent and constantly striving to be better then the previous day. Throughout the season these athletes were tested both mentally and physically. They were challenged and asked to perform far beyond what they believed they could handle. But time and time again these athletes rose to the occasion and proved how much they wanted to be a part of the team. For most of the athletes on track team this season was one that established in their mind that they can stick with and preserver through any obstacle and that giving up is not an option.
Please check out “Galleries” for some great pics!
Bake Sale
On Thursday, April 15th, the National Junior Honor Society held its second bake sale. NJHS chose the NY Foundling, a NYC foster care agency, as the service project for the 2009-2010 academic school year. Our treasurer, an 8th grader, was adopted and suggested we raise money for foster children, and the members of NJHS supported this idea whole-heartedly. A great surprise was a Hershey’s fondue set that was brought in. The students made “fruit kabobs” and offered a non-chocolate version for a healthy food option that was appreciated by the staff! We pray that in the remaining school months we will reach our goal of a total amount of $500.00. Our April 15th sale raised over $100.00! Check out the photo gallery from some fun pictures from our sale.
Mrs. Candelier
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!
Plate Tectonics
In our 10th grade Earth Science lab classes, the students have been focusing on the effects on our land from day to day, over the centuries, and predicting what is scheduled to take place in the future. We have observed the difference in time that it takes for dry sand to heat up, water, and damp sand. From this experiment, students have predicted areas in the United States that would have a larger temperature range through the course of a day. We have also observed the plates and countries of the world, realizing how they fit like a puzzle and have moved a part over time. Understanding how mountains were formed and how earthquakes were produced, became clearer through this study of Plate Tectonics. Another lab consisted of mapping volcanoes and where they are most likely to happen. More than half of the world’s active volcanoes occur in the Ring of Fire, encircling the Pacific Ocean.
Ms. Farrell
Apron on? CHECK! Goggles on? CHECK! Gloves on? CHECK! Well, let’s Rock and Roll
Our 9th grade Biology lab classes have investigated the anatomy of a grasshopper, while labeling each part of the body. In yet another lab class the students have been given their own frog to dissect. For some it was a gruesome experience, but they have recognized the similarities between the major organs of the human and a frog. They have identified each organ and sketched their own diagram. In the initial part of the lab, they were instructed to open the mouth of the frog, maneuver its tongue and also discover whether they received a male or female frog. The female frogs had the presence of eggs and ovaries. It was a sight to see!
Ms. Farrell
Properties of Transformations
The 10th grade Geometry class is working on a unit study called the Properties of Transformations. The students will create diagrams that will display knowledge and use of translation, reflection, rotation, and symmetry in real life situations. Some examples of real life application is in navigation, and hang gliding. Students will observe various pictures and art works to identify patterns of translation, rotation, reflection and symmetry.
Mrs. Christian
Lets do some Factoring
The 9th grade Algebra class is working on a unit called Polynomials and Factoring. With in the unit study, students will be engaged with solving real life problems and creating their own problems using polynomials.
Mrs. Christian
Monumental Sculptures
Working in groups they selected a snack, they then constructed a super sized version of the snack out of cardboard boxes, paper, tape and paper mache. After it was constructed they painted it to look exactly as it looks in real life (nutritional facts, expiration dates, logos etc). Once the completed the project they displayed them for the entire school to see.
Miss Arnau