The Quisqueya in Washington trip is set to depart this Friday!
These 17 fantastic high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will spend next week in sites such as the Smithsonian Air & Space museum, Ford’s Theater, the US Capitol, the White House, the Library of Congress, Mt. Vernon, the National Archives, the Holocaust Museum, the US Supreme Court, and the National Portrait Gallery. We can’t wait!
We ask your prayers for safe travel, a smooth trip, deep friendships, and great spiritual and intellectual growth.
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The third quarter is flying by at Quisqueya, and we are only 2 weeks away from Carnival Break!
This past Wednesday we were happy to initiate 7 new members into the Eagles’ Nest Chapter of the National Honor Society. Congratulations to:
Steven Baboun, sophomore
Alexandra Beneche, junior
Deborah Castel, senior
Brooke Irvine, senior
Marlee Laratte, sophomore
Kevin Nicolla, sophomore
Krystelle Rocourt, sophomore
At their induction ceremony during chapel, the NHS sponsor Mr. Kilpatrick read the requirements for invitation to apply: a 3.5 GPA and demonstrated achievement in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Current NHS members Bianca Haddad and Florian Craan read the definitions of each virtue. We are so proud of these students, and know that they will lead their classmates toward greater academic success and integrity.
In other news, this was Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers were celebrated and encouraged through ice cream, breakfasts, sodas, and many hearty thank-yous.
The senior class continues holding fundraisers to provide for their annual senior trip. This week they sold roses and serenades for Valentine’s Day, and they are learning business skills as they operate the concession stands at basketball games.
The seniors have received good news this week as the first few acceptance letters have begun to arrive. Three 12th graders have already been accepted to their first-choice schools: Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Augusta (Georgia). We excitedly anticipate more college acceptances as the spring continues.
The elementary school students kicked off their Read-a-Thon week called “Book-It to Space” on Friday with a march around the soccer field, a dress-up day (Aliens & Astronauts), an opening rally and singing time in the chapel, and the announcement of the Read-a-Thon poster contest winners in each grade. Students have collected sponsorships for the amount of time they spend reading next week, and all money will be donated to a local ministry providing education to Haitian kids.
Lastly, we are already beginning our plans for 2011-2012. Re-enrollment forms will go out on March 21, and will be due March 31 to secure spot for next year.
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Today is a day of remembrance for our Quisqueya community. There is no school today due to the one-year anniversary of the Haitian earthquake.
Yesterday afternoon our secondary students held a memorial service in the chapel.
Mr. Hersey spoke and read Scripture. 12th grader Bianca Haddad remembered Quisqueya last spring, when the relief workers and military personnel shared our campus for a time. Two middle school girls shared about the tragedy of losing one of their classmates in the quake. Our librarian, Mr. Chabot, closed with poignant thoughts on moving forward, being able to laugh again, and the sufficiency of God’s grace.
We pray for the grief and loss many members of our student body and staff are walking through. God bless Haiti.
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Note: Quisqueya will be closed today, December 7, as a precaution related to the announcement of election results. We remind all high school students to use this day to prepare for their semester exams, which will begin this Friday.
This fall, all secondary students in grades 7 – 12 have been participating in Discipleship Groups. This new program is under the leadership of two of Quisqueya’s student services staff members, Shane Mattenley and Joycelyne Bataille. Each single-gender group of approximately 7 students meets for 45 minutes each Friday morning and is led by a Quisqueya secondary teacher or a parent.
The groups have met throughout the fall and have each chosen their own topic. One high school boys group is reading a book about Godly choices by Georgia pastor Andy Stanley, while a other 7-9th grade boys group is focusing on studying the person of Jesus Christ.
High school English teacher Mrs. Kilpatrick and her 9th – 12th grade girls spend part of their time listening to worship songs, and also tackle one “tough question” each week.
Quisqueya is excited to offer Discipleship Groups as we seek to encourage spiritual growth alongside our academic instruction. We are pleased to see deeper friendships forming between students as well as adding at least one more adult willing to listen to any question or concern to each student’s life.
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Our school administrators and security committee have made the decision to cancel school for Monday, November 29 as a precaution relating to today’s elections. Let’s all lift Haiti up in prayer today.
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An exciting tradition at Quisqueya is Spirit Week, a time of fun and making great memories among secondary students (grades 7 – 12). The week consisted of five dress-up days culminating in “Clash of the Classes” on Friday afternoon, a competition among the grade levels.
Monday was Pajama Day, and Tuesday was Mix & Match Day. Above, the senior class shows their Mix & Match spirit. On Wednesday, students dressed up for Wannabe Day, and Thursday was celebrated as Formal Day.
Middle schoolers decked out in purple and gold for Spirit Day on Friday.
High school students cheering on their friends at the Clash of the Classes.
Elementary students joining in the fun.
Students competed in quiz games, tug-of-war, relay races, and other fun traditions. At the end, 10th and 11th graders played in the championship event- a massive soccer game. The sophomores emerged victorious and won a pizza party the following week. A fun week for all Quisqueya Eagles!
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One exciting elective offered at Quisqueya is Senior Transitions. This class for 12th graders focuses on life skills and includes units of study on such varied areas as first aid, college applications, cooking, nutrition, dancing, finances, etiquette, finding a job, cars, shopping, and even how to register to vote. This week the seniors enhanced their domestic skills by learning to cook a breakfast meal of eggs and pancakes at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick, both high school teachers at Quisqueya.
Carl learns to crack an egg.
Mr. Kilpatrick demonstrating the proper way to whisk pancake batter.
Boris flipping a pancake.
Tasting our finished pancakes.
Celine taught the class how to separate egg whites from egg yolks.
One senior knew how to add a special twist to her pancakes- Mickey Mouse shapes!
Florian taught us how to make eggs sunny side up.
Next up: a report on the seniors as they learn to make pizza from scratch and dessert.
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On Tuesday, August 17, Quisqueya celebrated its first day of the new school year. We are excited to welcome over 280 students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
To read more “back to school” details, including upcoming calendar dates, teacher contact information, and a letter from our director Mr. Hersey, please visit the latest edition of our QCS newletter (see the newsletter section in the menu at left).
Last week Quisqueya’s director, along with elementary and secondary principals, led the staff in teacher training, orientation, and professional development.
Over the summer the entire campus received a fresh coat of exterior and interior paint.
Members of the new senior class at the opening day assembly. The class of 2011 has been busy this week researching colleges and creating a personal timeline for college applications.
Middle school students are happy to be reunited with friends after the summer break.
Elementary Eagles met their new teachers and got used to new classrooms after the opening assembly.
Students gathered on the basketball court to listen to opening remarks by director Steve Hersey and a devotion by Mr. McMahon.
The high school English classroom is ready for readers.
A chalkboard in the high school history classroom welcomes back students.
At the end of the first week Quisqueya held a New Parent Breakfast. New families were given tours of campus and met with QCS staff.
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Quisqueya Christian School was proud to announce the graduation of the Class of 2010 on May 29.
Our graduation ceremony took place in the chapel and diplomas were handed out by our Chairman of the Board, Mr. Banks.
Valedictorian Rebekah Boyer delivered a speech, as did salutatorian Sasha McCarn and Quisqueya teacher Corrigan Clay.
Graduation included laughs, tears, words of wisdom, and sharing of great memories.
After receiving their diplomas, our graduates followed the tradition of moving their tassels.
Each graduate presented his or her parents with a rose as a token of their love and gratitude.
Younger high school students and members of the faculty attended graduation to support the senior class.
Here’s what’s next for a few of our new graduates:
Jessica Ackerman will attend Indiana University where she will study Business Management.
Rebekah Boyer will attend Brown University where she will be Pre-Med.
Philippe Gabriel will attend HEC in Montreal where he will study Business.
Fabrice Gehy will attend American University where he will study Business Management.
Klaus Manigat will attend Florida International University where he will study Mechanical Engineering.
Sasha McCarn will attend Virginia Tech where he will study Computer Programming.
Colin Pierre-Louis will attend Polytechnic Institute of New York University where he will study Electrical Engineering.
Josine Vervloet will attend LaSalle in Montreal where she will study Photography.
Chris Zuraik will attend McGill University where he will study Environmental Science.
Congratulations to the Class of 2010!
From the whole Quisqueya family, we wish you a happy summer. Spend lots of time reading, and we will see everyone again on August 17, our first day of school for the 2010-2011 year.
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These 17 fantastic high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors will spend next week in sites such as the Smithsonian Air & Space museum, Ford’s Theater, the US Capitol, the White House, the Library of Congress, Mt. Vernon, the National Archives, the Holocaust Museum, the US Supreme Court, and the National Portrait Gallery. We can’t wait!
