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January 21 | Berkeley Hills Campus Weekly Update Important Dates All-School Highlights Berkeley Hills News

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Important Dates

Jan 21 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 22 - Preschool 3 Parents invited to Learning Through Literature, 8:30 am Jan 23 - Report Cards distributed Jan 23 - PK4 Parents & Students Make Tracks to Kindergarten; PK4 AM at 8:35 am, PK4 PM at 12:20 pm Jan 25 - 6th Grade Steps Up to Mt. Nebo Day Jan 25 - 5th Grade Created in Love, held at the Berkeley Hills Campus Feb 5 - Jump Rope Chapel Feb 6 - Dental Program K-3 Feb 7 - 100th day of school | STEAM Day Feb 10 - Father’s Day Bowl 1-6th grade time 6-7 Feb 11 - Parent Association Meeting, held at Mt. Nebo Campus, 9:00-10:30 Feb 14 - Valentine's Day Parties 1:15-2:15 Feb 14 - Box Top Contest Ends Feb 18 - No School, Presidents Day Feb 21 - Tennis club begins Feb 19-22 Spiritual Enrichment Week

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All-School Highlights

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE! 35th Anniversary Be the Light Gala March 22, 2019 Allison Park Church We hope to see you there!

ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS OPENS FEBRUARY 1   Guarantee your child a seat for next year and take advantage of the discounted fee before enrollment opens to the public on March 1.   Watch your email for important information and links coming soon!

YOUR EDEN EXPERIENCE  IS OUR BEST REFERENCE Prospective families often tell us they heard about Eden through a friend. And, we appreciate you!  When you share your love for Eden with a new family that enrolls a student, you can receive a $250 tuition credit (for each new student enrolled in K-12). Questions about Referral Rewards? Please contact Chuck Smullin at csmullin@edenca.org

EDEN IS LOOKING FOR A FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR   See the position description and requirements HERE Interested candidates should submit the following information to Chuck Smullin, Chief Operations Officer,  csmullin@edenca.org,  by February 15, 2019 .   Cover letter stating interest in the position Resume Statement of Christian beliefs List of three references, including phone number and email address (references will be contacted with candidate’s permission)

EDEN PHOTOS We love to see your smiles!   Share your great photos from Eden events Send your Eden photos from the last 35 years for #FlashbackFriday posts on Eden's Facebook page Send photos to edenphotos@edenca.org   Please include your name, campus, date and event details with the photos. Photos submitted to EdenPhotos may be included on Eden's website, Facebook or Instagram. Note: Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students. edenphotos@edenca.org

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM Go to Campus Cuisine Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account Order hot lunches! Questions? Contact Joyce Ricci at jricci@edenca.org   HOT LUNCH ONLINE ORDER

Berkeley Hills News

MESSAGE FROM MRS. HYLAND Dear Berkeley Hills families, Joyful January continues this week on January 22 with a kindness chain! Check your child’s folder for the instructions and materials. Please join us in celebrating Joyful January through your prayers! Mrs. Hyland Berkeley Hills Principal

JANUARY EVENTS 6TH GRADE STEPS UP TO MT. NEBO CAMPUS On January 25, sixth grade students will have an amazing experience connecting with upper school students and getting a first-hand look at campus life. Details were emailed to parents of sixth grade students on January 9. Please contact the office if you didn't receive yours!  CREATED IN LOVE on January 25 Fifth grade students will learn God's principles for their bodies, their spirits, and their social interactions with peer groups in separate classes, accompanied by a parent or relative. Permission forms were sent home in Friday Folders. Please contact the office if you did not receive yours.

MESSAGE TO 6TH GRADE PARENTS AND STUDENTS   Hello! My name is Brenda Cischke and I’m the director of College & Career Counseling at Eden. On behalf of the upper school students and staff, we look forward to welcoming you on Friday when you “step up” to Mt. Nebo! We are excited to meet each of you and share a glimpse of campus life with you.   In addition, on March 13, I will visit the 6th grade class at Berkeley Hills to explain the scheduling process and answer student questions. I am committed to making your transition process go smoothly!    Parents, please do not hesitate to contact me with your questions; I am here to serve! bcischke@edenca.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FEBRUARY EVENTS FEB 7 - 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL & STEAM DAY   FEB 10 - FATHERS BOWL AT PARADISE ISLAND LANES   Watch for more details coming soon!

Throughout the month of January, Berkeley Hills students will experience a sequence of chapels leading up to Black History Month . Last week, Mrs. Lukitsch highlighted black women in amazing careers like Science, Math, and Music. See if your student can tell you ... Who sang at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral service? What gospel song is she famous for singing? How old was Katherine Johnson when she entered college? What astronaut insisted that Katherine double-check the computer calculations before his mission? What year did Mae Jemison travel to space? What was the name of the space shuttle she traveled on?

DON'T MISS THESE MEETINGS! PRESCHOOL 3 PARENTS INVITED TO LEARNING THROUGH LITERATURE (LTL) JANUARY 22 AT 8:30 AM Come and discover LTL, a unique-to-Eden program, specifically designed to integrate STEAM initiatives with learning through purposeful play . LTL students are developing a love for literature and contemporary children's authors, and learning and growing through creative play. PREKINDERGARTEN 4 STUDENTS AND PARENTS MAKE TRACKS TO KINDERGARTEN JANUARY 23 “Track on up” to Kindergarten for activities, adventure, and exploration led by our Kindergarten teachers. The PK 4 AM experience is at 8:35 am and PK 4 PM is at 12:20. Learn how your child will thrive in a positive, fun, loving environment where curiosity and creativity are encouraged and biblical truths are woven in all aspects of the school day.

SUPPORT THIS SENIOR PROJECT!   DEK HOCKEY TRAINING SESSION Grades 1-8 Berkeley Hills Campus gym February 2, 2019 9:30 am - 12:00 pm   Join the fun! Drills, games, and a shootout contest All students registered are entered in a drawing for a Sidney Crosby Jersey! All proceeds from the event will be donated to Urban Impact View the registration details and form HERE   Questions? Please contact Andrew Lukitsch at alukitsch2019@edenmail.org

AFTER SCHOOL LITERATURE CLUB Grades 4-6 Tuesdays through February 5 3:30-4:30 pm You can still join this lively group in Mrs. Laird's room at the Berkeley Hills Campus where students are sharpening their reading, vocabulary, and discussion skills. This is the graduation project of Eden junior, Heather Jackson. The club is FREE , but please sign-up so Heather can prepare her materials Sign-up forms are available in the school office.  Email hjackson2020@edenmail.org if you have any questions.

TENNIS CLUB BEGINS FEBRUARY 21 Watch for registration flyer coming home soon!

BOX TOPS CONTEST NOW THROUGH FEB 14 Start clipping and sending those Box Tops! The class that collects the highest amount of box tops will enjoy a hot chocolate and movie party!

FEBRUARY RECESS MONITORS What's more fun than recess? And, it's easy to SIGN-UP ONLINE HERE

BERKELEY HILLS MOMS IN PRAYER 2nd & 4th Thursday each month Room 103, 1:45-3:00 Join other moms to pray scripturally and specifically for your child and the school. Meeting this week Thursday, January 24 For more information, contact bhmomsinprayer@gmail.com

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