Your update from BERKELEY HILLS. Be informed! WEEK OF FEB. 19

Berkeley Hills Update | February 19 IN THIS ISSUE: Important Dates, All-School Highlights, Berkeley Hills News

Important Dates

Feb 1-28 2018-2019 Re-Enrollment Period OPEN Feb 19 - No School , Presidents Day Feb 20 - Chipotle Fundraiser to benefit the Berkeley Hills garden Feb 20-23 - Spiritual Enrichment Week Feb 23 - Last day to register for Father's Bowl Feb 25-27 - ACSI Accreditation Team visits Eden March 1 - 2018-2019 Enrollment Open to new families March 4 - Elementary Father’s Bowl at Paradise Island Bowl, 6:00-7:00 pm March 6 - Elementary Spring Musical, Grades 3-6, held at the Wexford Campus South Venue, 7:00-8:30 pm March 8-9 - No Preschool and Kindergarten Classes , ACSI Early Childhood Conference for teachers March 12-15 - Admissions Week, Invite a friend to take a tour of Eden! March 16 - Math Olympics held at Mt. Nebo Campus March 19-22 - Terra Nova Testing, Grades 1-6 March 20 - End of Third Quarter March 23 – No School for Preschool – Grade 6 , Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences March 30-April 6 – No School , Easter Break

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All-School Highlights

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS OPEN FEBRUARY 1-28   RE-ENROLLMENT PACKETS WERE SENT BY EMAIL on February 1   Check your email for important re-enrollment information including instructions on how to re-enroll online !   QUESTIONS? Please contact Rose Weir at rweir@edenca.org

NEW LEGISLATION ALLOWS USE OF 529 PLAN ACCOUNTS FOR K-12 TUITION New legislation passed into law in 2017 allows for the use of 529 Plan Accounts (tax-advantaged investment accounts originally designed to help families pay for college) for K-12 tuition at private schools beginning with the 2018 tax year.   Account owners can use assets to pay for K-12 tuition at private schools (including Eden Christian Academy), up to $10,000 per year per student. Parents paying Pennsylvania state income taxes may be eligible for a tax deduction for contributions to such a 529 plan, subject to certain limitations. Account owners can treat K-12 withdrawals for tuition as qualified expenses, which means that earnings on the withdrawals will not be subject to federal tax or a 10% penalty. The treatment of such withdrawals in regard to Pennsylvania state income tax has not yet been officially determined.   We encourage you to consult a qualified tax advisor about your personal situation.   If you have questions, please contact Chuck Smullin at csmullin@edenca.org

EDEN IS LOOKING FOR A SECONDARY CHEMISTRY TEACHER April 2018 through June 2018 (during maternity leave)   College Preparatory Chemistry and College in High School Chemistry   Please submit your resume to Mr. Todd Aiken at  taiken@edenca.org

ORDER HOT LUNCH ONLINE TUESDAY, FEB 20 is the deadline to order March hot lunch

edenphotos@edenca.org SEND US YOUR EDEN PHOTOS We love to see your smiles! Share your great photos with us at edenphotos@edenca.org Please include your name, campus, date and event details with the photos. Shared photos may be included on Eden's website, Facebook or Instagram. Note: We do not identify or tag student names.

Berkeley Hills News

A NOTE FROM MRS. HYLAND   Dear Berkeley Hills families,   The halls are buzzing with excitement as we prepare for the week. Set aside each year to focus on spiritual needs and growth, Spiritual Enrichment Week is an exceptional time at Eden! In addition to individual classroom happenings, there are several unique assemblies and experiences that were made possible by the funds raised through the Box Top campaigns!    The week's schedule is listed below. You are invited to join us! Please note that in the weeks to come, you will see a "For Lease" sign on the property at the Berkeley Hills campus. EDEN IS NOT MOVING! We praise God for a vibrant school and healthy enrollment at Eden Christian Academy. The sign is due to Omega Federal Credit Union relocating and our search for a new tenant for the second floor space. If you know anyone who may be interested in the office space, please contact Chuck Smullin at csmullin@edenca.org Blessings, Kimberly Hyland Principal

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT WEEK February 20-23   SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS: Tuesday: Seth Reichart will open Spiritual Enrichment Week at chapel in the gym, 9:00 am Wednesday: The NED Show in the gym, 9:00 am Thursday: Students in grades 5 and 6 will present lessons to younger students Friday: Winter Olympics held at the Wexford Campus. Berkeley Hills students in grades 1-6 will be transported by bus to join Wexford students and compete in various winter themed events led by Eden high school honor students and faculty and staff. The Upper School Praise Team will also join the festivities to lead opening and closing worship.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES IN MARCH Schedule your conference now at CONFERENCE SIGNUP ONLINE Kindergarten – Grade 6 on March 23 See the sign-up list for Preschool conference dates

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER IS HERE! TUESDAY, FEB 20 Benefits the Berkeley Hills garden SCHOOL SPIRIT TASTES GREAT when you have dinner at Chipotle (4861 McKnight Road) on February 20 between 4:00 and 8:00 pm! 50% of proceeds will be donated to Eden to support the Berkeley Hills garden. Extra flyers are available in the school office

DADS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-6 LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FEB 23! FATHERS’ BOWL Paradise Island Bowl, Neville Island Sunday, March 4 6:00-7:00 pm    RSVP and return the family fee for pizza and bowling by FEB. 23!   Extra flyers are available in the school office

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART Students in K-grade 6 will jump rope the week of MARCH 5   An Elementary Service Project, Jump Rope for Heart raises money for the American Heart Association and promotes good healthy habits for our hearts!  Donation envelopes should be returned by March 2.

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN AFTER SCHOOL CLUB TENNIS WITH MARK HAFFNER in the Berkeley Hills Gym Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 3:30 - 4:30 pm Learn the importance of agility, movement and strength in this tennis program. Registration forms are available in the office

SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 23 ELEMENTARY SKATE SOCIAL Lemieux Sports Complex 10:00-12:00 noon   $5.00 per person includes:   2 hours of private skating complimentary hot cocoa and snacks skate rentals   Plan to join us!   Sponsored by Eden's Parent Association

VOLUNTEER IN FEBRUARY for recess duty   It's easy to sign up online HERE   ICE CREAM SALE benefits Discovery Program On Tuesdays, students can purchase a popsicle or ice cream treat for $1 after they have eaten their lunch. Proceeds support the Discovery Program. Volunteer to help sell ice cream by contacting DeAnn Donahugh at    ddonahugh@edenca.org   LAST WEEK TO ORDER! 2017-2018 YEARBOOK easy to order online ·      Go to www.jostens.com ·      Click "Buy Your Yearbook" ·      Type in Eden Christian Academy and select your campus Note: Yearbooks can also be ordered with the paper order form sent in Friday Folders.

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