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WEEK OF FEB. 12
Berkeley Hills Update | February 12
IN THIS ISSUE: Important Dates, All-School Highlights, Berkeley Hills News
Important Dates
Feb 1-28 2018-2019 Re-Enrollment Period OPEN

Feb 14 - Valentine Day Parties
Feb 15 - Progress Reports sent electronically for grades 1-6
Feb 16 - Box Top Contest ends
Feb 19 - No School , Presidents Day
Feb 20 - Chipotle Fundraiser to benefit the Berkeley Hills garden
Feb 20-23 - Spiritual Enrichment Week
Feb 25-27 - ACSI Accreditation Team visits Eden
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
FEBRUARY 20 is the deadline to order March hot lunch
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,

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
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
SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT WEEK
February 20-23
 
Special Events
  • 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 at Wexford Campus, students will be transported by bus
BOX TOPS CONTEST ENDS FEB 16
This is the last week!

Help us meet or exceed 3,000 box tops, so we can have a SNOW PLAY DAY when students can wear their snow gear and play outside.

Keep sending in those box tops!
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CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER IS FEBRUARY 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
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DADS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-6
YOU ARE INVITED!

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
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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. 
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THIS 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
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
 
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.