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In our Second Grade "Look Again" unit, students learn about various animal habitats, and how many creatures use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. The animal habitat project provides children and their families an opportunity to more deeply explore a topic that the children have been studying at school. For this project, students choose an…

New York Red Bulls player and 2015 Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the year Luis Robles spoke in chapel today at Eastern Christian School's Elementary and Middle School. Mr. Robles told stories from his childhood and career. He highlighted Mark 10:27 and how God loves to take ordinary people and do extraordinary things through them. He…

We had a great turnout at our Elementary School Open House on Thursday, March 3rd. Guests at our event were able to see a brief presentation, tour the preschool and elementary school facility, and talk with faculty. Our 4th grade State Fair and 2nd grade habitat presentations took place at the same time, so our open house…

Eastern Christian had a team of 20 students participating at the St. Peter's University Model UN Conference in Jersey City this week.  The students were split among nine different committees debating everything from financing terrorism to water use policy. Scott Steenstra and Luis Grande Garcia won honorable mention on the Legal Committee. 

Eastern Christian School is pleased to announce the appointment of Karyn Baitzel as Director of Eastern Christian's Preschool program with effect from July 1, 2016. In this newly created position, Ms. Baitzel will oversee our expanded preschool program on the Elementary School campus. Ms. Baitzel will continue to report to ECES Principal Sandra Bottge. Ms.…

Renown early childhood education expert Dr. Milt Uecker recently met with a group of EC Elementary School parents. Dr. Uecker's EC Talk featured discussion on our Developmental Approach to Learning and why this approach is best for children. Our teachers have been working with Dr. Uecker for several years to hone their philosophy and approach.

Eagles Day Camp is back and registration is now open! Eagles Day camp is a fun, creative, and educational way to spend your summer! Open to students entering grades K-7, this camp includes daily activities and devotions, bi-weekly trips to Graydon Pool, and weekly field trips and talent shows.  Show off what you've got, learn…

Hard work and commitment to the basketball program continues to payoff for the middle school boys basketball team. The team capped off a successful season (14-4) by handing their resilient rival HCA their second loss of the season. The young Eagles were led by a core group of 8th graders who have been in the…

The Middle School Girls Basketball Team finished the season with a record of 7-10.  The team excelled late in the season, finishing up with a three game win streak.  Highlights of the season included a close win against a strong Waldwick team and two wins against rival Hawthorne Christian.  Captains Sydney Moore and Nicole Bucci…