Global Leaders
Students explore local and global issues each month, building a connected community through communication, understanding, and meaningful cross-cultural relationships all while working together to make the world a better place.
Click each story below to see what's happening at ECGE each month.
Global Leaders News
![World Kidney Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773772079/orangecountyfirstcom/w6ea6icduotcaqfng76n/WKDChallengeFive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773772079/orangecountyfirstcom/w6ea6icduotcaqfng76n/WKDChallengeFive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773772079/orangecountyfirstcom/w6ea6icduotcaqfng76n/WKDChallengeFive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773772079/orangecountyfirstcom/w6ea6icduotcaqfng76n/WKDChallengeFive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773772079/orangecountyfirstcom/w6ea6icduotcaqfng76n/WKDChallengeFive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773772079/orangecountyfirstcom/w6ea6icduotcaqfng76n/WKDChallengeFive.jpg","width":2200}])
Our school community recently came together to recognize World Kidney Day, focusing on healthy habits that help keep our bodies strong
![The image shows two women sitting at a table in a classroom-like setting, surrounded by various educational materials and decorations on the walls.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773771839/orangecountyfirstcom/dgdqrsjon3ufhdewrrfz/InternationalMotherLanguageDaywithOurCommunityFriends-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773771839/orangecountyfirstcom/dgdqrsjon3ufhdewrrfz/InternationalMotherLanguageDaywithOurCommunityFriends-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773771839/orangecountyfirstcom/dgdqrsjon3ufhdewrrfz/InternationalMotherLanguageDaywithOurCommunityFriends-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773771839/orangecountyfirstcom/dgdqrsjon3ufhdewrrfz/InternationalMotherLanguageDaywithOurCommunityFriends-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773771839/orangecountyfirstcom/dgdqrsjon3ufhdewrrfz/InternationalMotherLanguageDaywithOurCommunityFriends-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773771839/orangecountyfirstcom/dgdqrsjon3ufhdewrrfz/InternationalMotherLanguageDaywithOurCommunityFriends-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Our school proudly celebrated International Mother Language Day with a month of activities designed to help students appreciate languages and cultures from around the world.
![A group of children and adults gathered around a table, engaged in an activity involving various objects and materials, with a classroom-like setting visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773770804/orangecountyfirstcom/izgg4xfi4o4v0ysda4vy/WorldWildlifeTryPlant-BasedFoods-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773770804/orangecountyfirstcom/izgg4xfi4o4v0ysda4vy/WorldWildlifeTryPlant-BasedFoods-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773770804/orangecountyfirstcom/izgg4xfi4o4v0ysda4vy/WorldWildlifeTryPlant-BasedFoods-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773770804/orangecountyfirstcom/izgg4xfi4o4v0ysda4vy/WorldWildlifeTryPlant-BasedFoods-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773770804/orangecountyfirstcom/izgg4xfi4o4v0ysda4vy/WorldWildlifeTryPlant-BasedFoods-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1773770804/orangecountyfirstcom/izgg4xfi4o4v0ysda4vy/WorldWildlifeTryPlant-BasedFoods-3.jpg","width":2200}])
In celebration of World Wildlife Day, our Student Eagles explored how caring for the environment also helps support people and communities.
![Two young children, a girl and a boy, are standing in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting. The girl is holding a marker and the boy is holding a tablet or electronic device, suggesting they may be engaged in some kind of learning or collaborative activity.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761331286/orangecountyfirstcom/e6h6voszttwqfk5wkmse/ExploringandInvestigatingGermswithaBacklight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761331286/orangecountyfirstcom/e6h6voszttwqfk5wkmse/ExploringandInvestigatingGermswithaBacklight.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761331286/orangecountyfirstcom/e6h6voszttwqfk5wkmse/ExploringandInvestigatingGermswithaBacklight.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761331286/orangecountyfirstcom/e6h6voszttwqfk5wkmse/ExploringandInvestigatingGermswithaBacklight.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761331286/orangecountyfirstcom/e6h6voszttwqfk5wkmse/ExploringandInvestigatingGermswithaBacklight.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761331286/orangecountyfirstcom/e6h6voszttwqfk5wkmse/ExploringandInvestigatingGermswithaBacklight.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Germs, Germs, Everywhere Handwashing Extension Project gave our student Global Leaders a hands-on opportunity to explore the importance of proper handwashing while practicing Participate Learning’s Global Competencies of Communication and
Understanding Global Issues.
![A group of young students standing in a classroom, holding various signs and posters, with a tiled ceiling and shelves visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761329179/orangecountyfirstcom/luduerxitm8osfxvakoj/GlobalLeadersHygieneKitConstruction.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761329179/orangecountyfirstcom/luduerxitm8osfxvakoj/GlobalLeadersHygieneKitConstruction.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761329179/orangecountyfirstcom/luduerxitm8osfxvakoj/GlobalLeadersHygieneKitConstruction.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761329179/orangecountyfirstcom/luduerxitm8osfxvakoj/GlobalLeadersHygieneKitConstruction.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761329179/orangecountyfirstcom/luduerxitm8osfxvakoj/GlobalLeadersHygieneKitConstruction.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1761329179/orangecountyfirstcom/luduerxitm8osfxvakoj/GlobalLeadersHygieneKitConstruction.jpg","width":2200}])
ECGE Eagles Connect as a Global Community
Our 5th Grade Eagles led the way in a school-wide Connect to Community Project, bringing together students, families, and staff to make a positive impact both locally and globally.
![Global Leaders Share School-wide Hygiene Kits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772555675/orangecountyfirstcom/tqygpoui0xbtrcjjlxlc/EflandCommunityCtr.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772555675/orangecountyfirstcom/tqygpoui0xbtrcjjlxlc/EflandCommunityCtr.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772555675/orangecountyfirstcom/tqygpoui0xbtrcjjlxlc/EflandCommunityCtr.png","width":800}])
Our Global Leaders are participating in a school-wide Connect to Community Project focused on Understanding Global Issues and Communicating Through Action.