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WEEK OF DEC. 4
Berkeley Hills Update | December 4
IN THIS ISSUE: Important Dates, All-School Highlights, Berkeley Hills News, Looking Ahead
Important Dates

Dec 5, 6, 7 - Penguin Patch Christmas Shop
Dec 12 - Elementary Christmas Concert at Christ Church, grades K-6
Dec 15 – Eden Spirit Day
Dec 21 - Hat Day
Dec 21 - Learning Through Literature Nativity Play
Dec 22 through Jan 2 - No School, Christmas Break
Jan 15 - No School, Martin Luther King Day
Jan 16 - Winter Box Top Contest Begins
Jan 19 - Created In Love, Grade 5, held at Wexford Campus
Jan 19 - Step Up Day, Grade 6, Mt. Nebo Campus
All-School Highlights
EDEN PARTNERS in FOSTER LOVE'S PLACEMENT BAG DRIVE
November 13 - December 16
 
This holiday season, your family can prepare a placement bag and share your love with a foster child!
 
 
Founded by an Eden family, Foster Love Project provides placement bags for children arriving in foster care with few or no belongings. The bags include practical necessities but most importantly convey dignity, worth, and send a message that someone cares.
 
Drop your placement bags in the Berkeley Hills Campus Collection Box
November 13-December 16
EDEN STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS
 
ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 12 at 7:00 pm
Christ Church at Grove Farm
 
Students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 from Berkeley Hills and Wexford will participate in a beautiful celebration with performances by the Praise Team, chorus, rhythm, and band.
 
UPPER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CHORAL AND BAND CONCERT
December 14 at 6:30 pm
Mt. Nebo Campus Cafe
 
Students in Grades 7-12 present an evening of joy as they celebrate birth of Jesus. The concert will be held in the new Mt. Nebo Cafe.
 
Families and friends are invited to share these glorious evenings honoring our Savior. Mark your calendar !
LOAFERS SHOPPING
BENEFITS EDEN
 
Shop for your holiday baked goods and Eden receives 40% from product sales!
 
Where and when do your purchases count?
LOAFERS Bread Company Wexford
December 5 from 4:00-7:00 pm
LOAFERS Bread Company Cranberry
December 12 from 4:00-7:00 pm
 
Want to order ahead?
You can call in your order ahead of time by contacting the Wexford store (724-935-2333) for pick up on December 5 or the Cranberry store (724-776-9944) for pick up on December 12.
 
Mark your calendar for LOAFERS WEXFORD on December 5 and LOAFERS CRANBERRY ON December 12! 
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
VOLUNTEER IN DECEMBER 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.
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DECEMBER 4 LAST DAY FOR TOY DRIVE
 Eden Christian Academy partners with the Ross Township Police Department

You can bless children in our community with the joy of opening a gift on Christmas. Here's how you can help:

  • Donate new, UNWRAPPED toys to the collection box on campus
  • Make a donation which will be used to purchase toys. (Send check to the office made payable to “Ross Township Police Association” with Toy Drive noted)
PENGUIN PATCH CHRISTMAS SHOP
December 5, 6, and 7

Sign up HERE to be a Christmas Shop volunteer

  • help children shop and calculate their money
  • wrap presents
  • restock items for sale
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ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 12 at 7:00 pm
Christ Church at Grove Farm

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 from Berkeley Hills and Wexford will participate in this beautiful celebration with performances by the Praise Team, chorus, rhythm, and band. Please note that as part of their music grade, it is mandatory for students to attend the Christmas Concert .

Families and friends are invited to share this glorious evening honoring our Savior.
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NEW BOOKS ARE HERE FOR THE LIBRARY!
Can you help review them?
It's a great way to fulfill volunteer hours at home.

Please contact Mr. Hale at khale@edenca.org

  • A bag containing five books and the forms to complete reviews will be sent home with your child
  • Book reviews count toward your volunteer hours, so be sure to track your time!
LOOKING AHEAD TO JANUARY
Created in Love, Grade 5
January 19 at Wexford Campus
This special program, designed for our 5th grade students, presents God's principles for their bodies, spirits, and social interactions with peer groups.

  • Boys and girls attend separate classes with a parent or close relative
  • Berkeley Hills students are driven by parent or relative to Wexford campus
  • Jamie Kendrew meets with the boys
  • Amy Scheuring meets with the girls

Step-Up Day, Grade 6
January 19 at Mt. Nebo Campus
Our 6th grade students will "step up" to the Mt. Nebo campus to take a tour, ask questions, observe classes, and enjoy a pizza lunch in the new Mt. Nebo Cafe. Students will be transported to and from Mt. Nebo by bus.