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Not every Eighth grade student with a crafty hobby is asked to spend several days in Daytona, Florida at a Slime Bash with other crafters while meeting hundreds of other craft enthusiasts. However, EC eighth grader Jaden is not just a student having some fun making and selling crafts. She's literally made a business of…

Come Visit EC Preschool and Kindergarten! Will your child be 2.5, 3, 4, or 5 in the fall of 2019? Are you interested in having your child start at EC? If so, now is the time to explore our early childhood program at Eastern Christian School. We've been blessed with a growing program, and space will…

The students who attend Eastern Christian are given many opportunities to share their God-given gifts and talents throughout their years in the school system. Elementary school students are given a full chapel in January to lead the rest of the student body in praising the Lord and share their musical talents. Music teacher, Rob Flim,…

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11 & 12 Although it is more than 2000 years since the angels shocked the…

The Christmas Season is my favorite time of year. I love the giving spirit that abounds and going to public venues hearing Jesus' name sung throughout. One of the best parts for me is that in Eastern Christian we can talk about, and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! Eastern Christian Elementary School's first graders…

Eastern Christian Elementary School participated in the Hour of Code last week, as a special celebration for Computer Science Week. The Hour of Code is an excellent introduction for learners of all ages to help them gain an understanding of what coding is. The Hour of Code also helps students see that coding can be…

Have you ever wondered what sets a great private school apart from a good one? Most educators genuinely strive to prepare their students for bright futures, but how is this accomplished in a dynamic way? After more than 125 years, we have a few ideas. At Eastern Christian School, our teachers and staff do things…

School was not always the highlight of my day when I was younger. Sure, I loved aspects of it and I certainly respected many of my teachers, but learning took more effort for me. My love for learning probably did not start until my teaching career began and it was obvious that there was much…

Eastern Christian School Alumni Dave Saunders ('13) currently has an art gallery live at the Paterson Museum. The exhibit features graphic prints and photography- all related to the city of Paterson. Saunders' artist statement for the work reads, "Mindful color choices, strong underlying concepts, and passion for improvement are all aspects that I strive to…