Posts in Elementary School

Eastern Christian School will be honored in March at the National Virtual Forum hosted by Character.org, a non-profit advocate and leader for character education. After a rigorous application process, EC has been recertified as one of only 7 Districts of Character in the nation, earning the award for a second time in a row. “Each…

Eastern Christian School is accredited through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Assessment is important at school… and it’s important for schools. So how are we doing? It’s time for a mid-term progress report!   What is Accreditation? Accreditation is an ongoing, comprehensive review process from an outside organization in order to ensure…

An annual highlight of the Elementary School calendar is our 100th day of school. Every year, students, teachers, and administrators find new and creative ways to celebrate our 100th day of learning.   This year, however, the 100th day held an even more special place in our hearts and minds as we are truly thankful…

The entire educational landscape has shifted amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Very little is known about how learning is impacted when there are such dramatic changes to the way that American students are learning throughout the 2020-2021 school year.  The closest comparison we can make is the research around learning loss that occurs over a typical…

  Come see what makes Eastern Christian School New Jersey's premier Christian school! The night will include a school overview, campus tours, and the opportunity to meet teachers and administrators. Register online to let us know you'll be joining us! Tours will be kept very small with staggered start times and follow COVID-19 safety guidelines…

At Eastern Christian School, we frequently survey our families to ensure that our partnership with our families is on the right track. Given the unique challenges of running an excellent Christian school amidst a global pandemic, we are particularly focused on student learning, health and safety, and social, emotional, and spiritual needs. We are very…

In a year where many activities are cancelled, yearbook staffer, Josaida Pineyro, decided to poll music students on their favorite songs from last year. The near-unanimous winner: Baba Yetu, a song about the Lord’s Prayer, written exclusively in Swahili.  This experience was one of many opportunities on campus aimed at intentionally cultivating unity within diversity…

How do faith and science intersect at EC? One way is through intentional class discussions. EC teachers delight in pointing the wonders of creation back to its Creator. They weave explanations of God’s design so beautifully into their lessons, and I’ve had the privilege to witness many such conversations. I’d like to give you a…

A HUGE Thank You to the EC Community! You’ve made the 2020 Giving Tuesday a record for our school in many ways! Thanks to your incredibly generous support, we were able to raise over $150,000 in funds to help pay for some of the unbudgeted COVID-19 safety expenses that we’ve incurred while keeping on-campus learning…