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Cullen Events in May 2021
What? It’s May and the summer break is almost here! Below is what we have planned for the last month of the school year. Finish strong, Eagles!
Thursday the 6th: It’s the National Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is love, life, and liberty, and a couple of songs, a time of prayer, and a devotion focused on the Lord’s Prayer will be done in the 3rd period Bible classes.
Wednesday the 12th: Mr. Bradleys’ 6th grade engineering and technology class will be launching some rockets. We’ll be sure this is done outside the classroom!
Thursday the 13th & Friday the 14th: The 6th & 7th graders will take just the math NWEAs.
Tuesday the 25th: It’s the last day of the semester, and we have a ton planned for the day – chapel with a special guest, end of the year awards, the Cullen Club & Team Recognition Assembly, a locker clean-out, signing yearbooks, games, and more! We’ll do what we can to end the 2020-21 school year right and send the students home on a happy note!
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Cullen Events in April 2021
Wow. We’re on the home stretch – less than two months left before the 2020-21 school year is in the books. We had some challenges, but I’m so thankful that we were able to meet in the building and offer remote learning. Below are the events happening this month.
Friday the 2nd: It’s Good Friday so we won’t have school. Be sure to think about why Jesus’ death on the cross was so good. Romans 5:8
Tuesday the 6th & Wednesday the 7th: The 7th graders will have their hearing screenings during 1st & 2nd periods.
Wednesday the 7th: Report cards will be sent home. Check out the local businesses that reward students for good grades!
Monday the 5th to Thursday the 8th: We will taking some ILEARN practice tests to help prepare for the tests later in the month.
Monday the 5th to Friday the 9th: It’s Staff Appreciation Week, and this year’s Cullen theme is “The Vacation You Didn’t Get to Take” (Travel the World without Leaving Work). You can find the teachers’ list of favorites on the PTF website. Thank you for making the Cullen Crew feel loved and appreciated!
Monday the 12th to Friday the 16th: It’s time for the 4th Annual Cullen Games & another Spirit Week! Will the Kerndogs be able to defend their championship or will Lever’s Leapers sweep this year’s competitions? Will Bland’s Baby Back Ribs or Foltz’s Phoenix Phenomenon claim their first trophy? We shall see!
- ‘Merica Monday (wear red, white, blue)/Three Man Luge
- Tie-Dye Tuesday/Sock Slalom Relay
- Monochromatic Wednesday (black, white, gray)/Skeleton Race
- Team Sports Thursday (favorite team/sport)/Pool Noodle Hockey
- Blue & Gold Friday/Dance Party
Thursday the 15th & Friday the 16th: During the second half of second period, we’ll have the Spring Sports & Quarter 3 Academic Assembly. During 3rd period, Mr. Wilhite will be teaching us how to study God’s Word (2 Cor 2:15) at chapel.
Monday the 19th to Friday the 30th: We’ll have ILEARN testing during these two weeks. The first week will consist of ELA tests, and the second week will consist of math and science tests. Be sure your Chromebooks are fully charged and you bring earbuds (NOT the wireless/Bluetooth kind).
Friday the 23rd: The 6th graders will be treating the contractors who are building our new elementary school to a feast of snacks.
Monday the 26th: It’s the 4th quarter midterm.
Friday the 30th: The 7th graders will be treating the contractors who are building our new elementary school to a feast of snacks.
Cullen Events in March 2021
It’s March, and I think we are headed toward warmer weather – Woo!
Tuesday the 2nd: Be sure you don’t have any fuzz on your teeth because pictures for the band, Bible study groups, and student teams (e.g., fire wardens, morning announcement crew) are happening this morning (rescheduled from last month).
Thursday the 11th: Mr. Wick will be presenting the Easter message at the 6th grade chapel during 3rd period Bible. The 7th graders will go to chapel the next day during the same time.
Tuesday the 16th & Wednesday the 17th: All of the classes will be participating in severe weather drills on these two mornings.
Wednesday the 17th: Mr. Bradley’s 6th grade engineering and technology class will be shooting rockets near the Wesselman Woods. Blast off!
Friday the 19th: The third quarter ends, and we have just one quarter left in the 2020-21 school year. How is this possible?
Monday the 22nd to Friday the 26th: Take a little break from your formal studies and be sure to enJOY spring. We won’t have school this week.
Monday the 29th: The fourth quarter begins. Let’s finish the school year on a strong note!
Cullen Events in February 2021
February is Black History Month so the students will be learning about the various contributions African Americans made to the world. This includes the amazing art of Jacob Lawrence, the thought-provoking quotes of Booker T. Washington, and the out of this world travels of Mae Jemison.
Thursday the 4th: We’re back in the building. Be sure to properly wear your masks, and don’t get in anyone’s bubble! We’ll have the 6th grade Q2 Academic/Winter Sports Assembly during 3rd period Bible. The 7th grade Q2 Academic/Winter Sports Assembly will be the following day, also during 3rd period Bible.
Friday the 5th: It’s the midterm so the 3rd quarter is halfway over. ECS student-athletes must be passing all courses and may not have more than one grade below 76% to be eligible to play for any interscholastic athletic team.
Monday the 15th: Because we had a snow day on January 27th, school IS IN session on Presidents’ Day.
Tuesday the 16th: The band, Bible study groups, and student teams (e.g., fire wardens, morning announcement crew) will get their pictures taken this morning. Make sure your hair looks as pretty as Mr. Wick’s hair!
Thursday the 18th: Mr. Wilhite will be teaching about the topic of rest at the 6th grade chapel during 3rd period Bible. The 7th graders will hear from Mr. Wilhite the next day during the same time.
Cullen Events in January 2021
It’s here – 2021! Can you believe it? Believe it! We have a number of fun and important events happening this first month of the year. To God Be the Glory! Woo!
Monday the 4th to Friday the 8th: Not everyone was able to decorate the Cullen mitten tree so we’ll continue to have that out in the commons. If you are able, please bring in new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves or other winter wear to hang on the tree. All items will be donated to the Evansville Christian Life Center at the end of the week.
Also this week, the 6th graders will compete in the 4th Annual Silver Snowball Tournament (dodgeball w/ a twist). Will the Kerndogs defend their championship? Will Lever’s Leapers make get their second victory this year? Will Thaxton’s Thrashers pick up their first trophy? We shall see!
- Monday – Thaxton’s Thrashers vs. Lever’s Leapers
- Tuesday – Kerndogs vs. Smith’s Screaming Chickens
- Wednesday – 3rd & 4th place match
- Thursday – Championship match
- Friday – Silver Snowball trophy presentation
Thursday the 7th: The school spelling bee will be taking place at the East Campus this morning. Eight Cullen students who won their homeroom spelling bees will be participating in the competition to see if they can be crowned the 2021 ECS spelling bee champ.
Friday the 8th: To celebrate the completion of the first semester and the start of the second semester, we’ll be passing out donuts from Donut Bank to every student at lunch. Can we say yum? Yum!
Friday the 15th: Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day. Check out these area businesses that provide rewards for good grades!
Monday the 18th: We won’t have school since it’s MLK Day.
Thursday the 21st: Be sure to check out Mr. Wilhite’s chapel presentation about giving at the link!
Cullen Events in December 2020
No way – The first semester is coming to an end! Thank you Jesus for helping us get through these interesting times. Check out below what we have planned for the last month of 2020.
Tuesday the 1st: Miss Bland’s homeroom and Mrs. Smith’s homeroom will have a Krispy Kreme donut party during enrichment. Thanks to all those who made food drive contributions to the Bread of Life Ministry!
Tuesday the 1st to Friday the 11th: We’ll be taking our second round of the NWEA tests. The Cullen remote learners will be taking the reading test on Tuesday the 1st and the math test on Wednesday the 2nd in the Cullen gym. The schedule for all other students is below.
- Tuesday the 1st: Mrs. Thaxton (reading) & Mr. Bradley (language)
- Wednesday the 2nd: Mrs. Thaxton (reading) & Mr. Bradley (language)
- Thursday the 3rd: Mrs. Lever math (no 7th grade test)
- Friday the 4th: Mrs. Lever & Mr. Bottorff (math)
- Monday the 7th: Ms. Kerney (science) & Mr. Bottorff (math)
- Tuesday the 8th: Ms. Kerney (science)
- Wednesday the 9th: No tests
- Thursday the 10th: Mrs. Smith (language) & Miss Bland (reading)
- Friday the 11th: Mrs. Smith (language) & Miss Bland (reading)
Thursday the 10th & Friday the 11th: Mr. & Mrs. Radke, who served as missionaries in Japan for a few years, will be giving this year’s Christmas chapel presentations. The 6th graders will hear from this dynamic duo on the 11th, and the 7th graders will hear the next day. Domo arigato, Mr. & Mrs. Radke!
Monday the 14th to Friday the 18th: We have a ton planned for this last week of the semester! For starters, we will have a fun Christmas-themed spirit week (to be confirmed by the student leadership team).
- Winter Monday – Wear Shades of blue or white and bundle up with gloves, hats, & scarves.
- Ugly Christmas Shirts/Sweaters Tuesday
- Christmas Sock & Hat Wednesday
- Red & Green Thursday
- Ultimate Christmas Spirit Friday – Come wrapped as a present, dressed as Rudolph, or any other Christmas-related character.
Also this week, the student leadership team will be setting up the mitten tree in the commons. Bring in new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves or other winter wear to hang on the tree. All items will be donated to the Evansville Christian Life Center at the end of the week.
For the 7th graders, we will finish the semester on a super fun note with the 4th Annual Silver Snowball Tournament (dodgeball w/ a twist). The 6th graders will have their homeroom competition in January.
- Monday – Bland’s Baby Back Ribs vs. Foltz’s Phoenix Phenomenon
- Tuesday – Bottorff’s Italian BMT vs. Bradley’s B-Team
- Wednesday – 3rd & 4th place match
- Thursday – Championship match
- Friday – Silver Snowball trophy presentation
Additionally, be sure to clean out your locker and make sure you have nothing growing in there!
Friday the 18th: It’s the last day of quarter two. Our Christmas break is from December 19th to January 3rd. We return to school on Monday, January 4th. Thank you, Jesus!
Cullen Events in November 2020
Monday the 2nd: Mrs. Mojica is back so be sure to tell her hola!
Tuesday the 3rd: We will begin setting up the Indiana Career Explorer accounts in 7th grade Bible. The 5th & last lesson will be taught on Thursday the 19th.
Friday the 6th: The 7th Grade Bible teachers will give the Practicing Faith surveys. The 6th grade Practicing Faith surveys will be given on Wednesday the 11th during Bible classes.
Tuesday the 10th: Our very own Mr. Bradley will be speaking at the 6th grade Veteran’s Day chapel during 3rd period Bible classes.
Wednesday the 11th: Mr. Bradley will also be speaking at the 7th grade Veteran’s Day chapel during 3rd period Bible classes.
The Week of November 16th: The 2nd Annual Gobble ‘Til Ya Wobble Food Drive is happening! Bring in canned fruit, cereal, pasta, and household items to help support the Bread of Life Ministry. The homeroom from each grade that brings in the most food will win a donut party. The food will be picked up food from 8:30 to 9 AM on Friday the 20th. We will also have a Spirit Week that week.
- Make Yourself At Home Monday – Wear comfy clothes (sweatpants & hoodies).
- Harvest Tuesday – Dress like a farmer or a lumberjack.
- Patriotic Wednesday – Come decked out in red, white, & blue like a good American!
- Disney Thursday – Look like your favorite Disney character or wear a Disney shirt.
- Blue & Gold Friday – Show your Eagle pride by wearing school colors or ECS attire!
Wednesday the 25th to Friday the 27th: Thank you Jesus for the Thanksgiving Break!
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