Posts in Elementary School

For many years, Eastern Christian Elementary School has worked school-wide project each year where students learn about a common theme at an age-appropriate level. This Project Based Learning (PBL) always culminates in a special event for the students, but every few years, the culmination is an extra special community night where parents and visitors are…

Eastern Christian is excited to offer Mommy & Me music classes! Did you know that research shows many benefits of music instruction for young children? Music learning supports many types of learning and development, including greater language development, increased IQ, fine and gross motor development, and enhanced brain development. But perhaps most importantly, our Mommy & Me music classes…

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…

Eastern Christian Elementary School's second grade class led a Thanksgiving chapel on Tuesday, November 20. The second graders opened chapel sharing how thankful they are that God has blessed us, and expressing their gratitude for our school, families, and friends. After sharing what they were thankful for, they then took the audience on a journey…

Barnes and Noble Bookfair - The music department will host the Barnes and Noble Bookfair at 765 Rt 17 South, Paramus on Thursday November 29, 2018.  Come listen to all the middle and high school music ensembles perform from 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm while you shop! A portion of the purchases made that day at the…

Eastern Christian Elementary School's PTO has supported the students of the elementary school in a variety of ways over their history. The PTO recognizes that reading is a critical part of learning and growth in the elementary school years.  This year, they decided to transform the elementary school media center for a week-long Scholastic Book…

For the last several years, the elementary school field day has been hosted by the Eastern Christian High School National Honor Society students.  These high school students plan the games and events in which the first through fourth graders will participate.  The elementary students look forward to field day with great anticipation!  They come to…

Eastern Christian has incredible and talented people within its community! One of those people is Fernando Garcia, proud parent of second and seventh grade girls. He works in television production, and he and his team was recently awarded two Emmy's for their work. Fernando began work with Univision 41, a New York Spanish Television Network, at the age…

The fourth grade students of Eastern Christian Elementary School worked hard for the last several months to memorize lines, songs, and dances to tell the story of Elijah from the Old Testament.  Elijah was called by God to tell the people of Israel to repent of their sins and to stop worshiping the idol Baal.…