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Butterflies in the stomach, sweaty palms, nervous laughter, bright lights and an audience full of family members and friends. These are the feelings our middle school musicians have faced in the past week while performing at their annual Barnes and Noble night and Christmas concert. While the Christmas season can be overwhelmingly busy with the…

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…

Four years ago, Eastern Christian High School held the first Thanksgiving Alumni Chapel. Knowing that many recent graduates were home for the holiday and often stopped in at the high school to visit old friends and teachers, it was suggested that a formal alumni event be held. That year a small group of alumni came…

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…