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Carmel Christian School!
Students are in their seats and have organized themselves to begin a new day. As jobs are divided among the students for a two-week period, one of these duties includes leading classmates to say pledges to the American and Christian flags and to the Bible. After reciting I Corinthians 3:11, our school verse, another student comes forward and records daily prayer requests. Following a time of prayer, the academic part of our day begins with Bible class. At the upper elementary level, the students begin a new in-depth study of Bible characters with practical application to Christian living as a pre-teen. The students enjoy learning new Scripture through oral practice, writing, and games. They love looking up any type of Scripture assignment in the form of a drill, which keeps them sharp at locating books of the Bible quickly and accurately! The rest of the morning subjects are split with Mrs. Mary Edwards, who teaches math and reading, while I teach spelling and language. These lessons are taught at the individual student’s grade level. There is a mid-morning snack and break time before completing the remainder of morning classes. Of course, lunch is always welcomed with famished appetites, and hot lunches and bake sales are added treats of the week for most. The remaining room jobs are completed after eating and before beginning the afternoon classes. |
the material alternating each year between the fifth and sixth grade curricula. DVD’s, experiments and other activities are incorporated into these subjects to add to the student’s learning experience. The day ends with an afternoon recess, which we are blessed to spend in our spacious gym or on our wonderful playground or soccer field. This time is especially cherished by the sixth graders, as it is their last year of recess times. Some highlights of the school year include chapel on Wednesdays, over which I frequently hear expressed sentiment and delight. The students also enjoy classroom parties for National Young Readers Day, Christmas, and Valentines Day. We traditionally attend an instrumental concert or play in the fall, visit the Carnegie Museum of Natural History or Science Center in the winter, and enjoy a special end-of-the-year field trip, in which travel alternates yearly from Lancaster to Harrisburg-Gettysburg, PA. This spring trip involves extra fund raising, and the students’ family members are invited to attend, making it a memorable family event and a special closing milestone of the elementary school years. The year concludes with a field day, pet day, talent show and picnic. Sixth grade concludes their elementary experience with a day including the sixth grade play, selected recitations, commencement ceremony, and a special meal together. Other educational opportunities include participation in the annual Christmas program, the Book-It Reading program, Top Story current events reader, art, computer, library, a local spelling bee competition with the opportunity to advance, and the state KCEA academic competition. Also, those in the sixth grade are permitted to participate in the sports programs offered at Mt. Carmel, which include soccer, volleyball, basketball, and track. It is truly a pleasure to meet and get to know each new class and individual student. These young lives are just amazing, and I see it as a great privilege and responsibility to work with them, while under the direction of our wonderful Teacher, Lord, and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Mrs. Julie Watson |
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| Mt. Carmel Christian School 1231 Mt. Pleasant Road Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 (724) 887-7169 mccs@zoominternet.net |