Posts Tagged ‘immersion’
Heritage Country Open House
Yesterday, our 4th and 5th-grade immersion classes invited elementary students from our English, Spanish, and Mandarin classrooms to experience and explore Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, and China—right here at ZCS. Yesterday, our 4th and 5th-grade immersion classes welcomed elementary students from our English, Spanish, and Mandarin classrooms to take a cultural journey through Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico,…
Read MoreDo Immersion Differently
“Speaking the language is only part of the benefit of attending a trilingual Christian school.“ A few weeks ago, we walked into our Wednesday night church dinner and a sweet little girl ran up to my fourth-grade daughter, Greta. Speaking quickly in Spanish, I heard the little girl cheerfully greet her and then ask if they…
Read MoreZeeland Christian School Announces Next Elementary Principal
Betsy Koop will be the next elementary principal for Zeeland Christian School (ZCS). She will fill the opening created by the retirement of Sherri Tibbe at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Mrs. Koop taught at ZCS from 2008 – 2013, was an instructional specialist for addalingua from 2013 – 2018, and has been…
Read MoreWeibao Zhang: To Teach Children to Love God and His Word
爱上帝，爱孩子，爱学习 Ama a Dios, Ama a los niños, Ama aprender Love God, Love Kids, Love Learning Weibao Zhang – 4th & 5th Mandarin Immersion Weibao (Way-baow), or Zhang Laoshi (Jahng La-ow-shur) as known by the students, is an energetic, kind teacher with a heart for the Lord. One of Weibao’s favorite things about teaching is…
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