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WEEK OF APRIL 16
Wexford Update | April 16
IN THIS ISSUE: Important Dates, All-School Highlights, Wexford News
Important Dates
April 19 - PS3 Father’s Day Activities; AM 8:30-9:30 | PM 1:00-2:00
April 22 - New Building Dedication, Mt. Nebo Campus at 2:00 pm
April 25-28 - Upper School Spring Musical, CINDERELLA
April 26 - 2nd grade trip to Beechwood Farms
April 26 - 3rd grade trip to Old Economy
April 27 - Decades Day - dress up from your favorite decade
April 28 - Cinderella Tea, includes admission to matinee ; 11:30
May 3 - 4th grade field trip to Ed-Tour Mines
May 4 - 3rd and 4th grade Science Olympiad; 9:00-11:30
May 8 - Elementary and Upper School Fine Arts Night; 7:00
May 9 - PK4 (Mrs. Aiken) Mother’s Day Event in café; 9:00-10:00
May 10 - PS3 Mother’s Day Event in classroom; AM 9:30-11:00 | PM 1:00-2:30
May 11 - PK4 (Mrs. Wick) Mother’s Day Event in café; AM and PM 9:00-10:00
May 11 - Kindergarten trip to Latodami Nature Center; 9:15
May 14 - Beach Day - wear flip flops and sunglasses
May 14 - Kindergarten-Grade 6 Mother’s Day Chapel in South Venue; 1:30-3:00
May 16 - Wexford Talent Show; 1:30-3:00
May 24 - Kindergarten (combined) Donuts with Dad; 9:00-10:00
May 25 - Red, White, and Blue Day
May 28 - No School - Memorial Day
May 30 - PK4 Father’s Day Activities; AM 8:30-9:30 | PM 12:15-1:15
June 5 - End of Year Awards Chapels in the Music Room
  • First grade: 8:45-9:30
  • Second grade: 9:45-10:30
  • Fifth grade: 10:45-11:30
  • Third grade: 11:45-12:30
  • Fourth grade: 12:45-1:30
  • Sixth grade: 1:45-2:30
Note: PS3, PK4 and Kindergarten Awards will be held at their end of year picnics
All-School Highlights
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RSVP!

Dedication of
New Academic Building

April 22, 2018
2:00-4:00 pm
Mt. Nebo Campus


OPEN HOUSE
AND RECEPTION
immediately following the dedication including student-led tours and light refreshments.


Kindly RSVP by April 16
SHORT TERM INTERNATIONAL HOSTING OPPORTUNITY

Eden has a unique opportunity to host a male high school student from France who will audit classes for cultural immersion and English language exposure.

There is short-term hosting experience, from April 29 – May 26 , for a family who can open their home to this student and also provide cultural activities such as museums, sports events, hiking, music, to name a few.

Do you have a very active family with more than one child at home? You might be the perfect fit to host this student!

If interested, please contact Jen Cranston, International Program Director at 412-716-4672
IMPORTANT: Thursday, May 31, is the LAST DAY hot lunch is served. There are no hot lunches in June; everyone has to pack a lunch!   
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
is the deadline to order
MAY HOT LUNCHES
PERFORMANCES
APRIL 25-28
7:00 pm

APRIL 28
2:00 Matinee

APRIL 28
Cinderella Tea
11:30-1:30

Make a magical memory with your little princess or prince!

CINDERELLA TEA
April 28 at 11:30

You will have a ball enjoying a hot chocolate bar and sweet treats with costumed cast members, posing for family photos in front of a green screen, making a themed craft , and taking a tour of the set before settling into your reserved seats to be delighted by this enchanting musical!

Event Includes:
  • Food and Beverages
  • Interaction with costumed cast members
  • Make-and-take activity 
  • Special green screen photo opportunity (event staff take photos to be emailed to guest)
  • Cinderella photo opportunity (guests take photos with their camera)
  • Backstage tour
  • Admission to and priority seating at 2:00 Matinee
 
Menu:
Hot Chocolate Bar
Tea
Tea Sandwiches
Cookies and Squares

Tickets: $20 includes admission to 2:00 Matinee
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.
Wexford News
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. POWERS


Dear Parents,

You are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 8, for Eden’s Fine Arts Night at North Way Christian Community Church. The evening includes an Elementary Art Display in the front Atrium from 6:30-8:30 pm; a musical concert featuring the elementary and upper school bands, the sixth grade Rhythm Warriors, and fifth grade Chimes in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm.

Please note that this a required performance for 4th-6th grade students in Band, Rhythm, or Chimes. (No chorus performance at this event.)

We look forward to this great night. Please bring your family, friends and neighbors!

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Psalm 100:1

In His service,
Carrie A. Powers
Elementary Principal
YOU ARE INVITED!

Fine Arts Night
May 8, 2018
held at Eden's Wexford Campus

  • 6:30-8:30 - Elementary Art Display in the front atrium
  • 7:00 - Concert in the sanctuary featuring the elementary and upper school bands, the sixth grade Rhythm Warriors, and fifth grade Chimes

Please note that this a required performance for 4th-6th grade students in Band, Rhythm, or Chimes. (No chorus performance at this event.)

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!
CAN YOU HELP WITH FINE ARTS NIGHT SET-UP OR PACK-UP?

ARTWORK DISPLAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
May 7, 8, and 9
at Eden's Wexford Campus

  • Staple art to bulletin boards
  • Set out pottery / sculpture
  • Pack-up after Fine Arts Night

Please contact Emily Lowery at elowery@edenca.org if you are able to come for set-up or pack-up. Your help is appreciated!
AT EDEN, we believe in strong partnership with parents welcoming their involvement in the activities of the school.

In support of that partnership, every Eden family is required to contribute 15 service hours each school year. ( Preschool family requirement is 7.5 service hours in a school year.)

Families are responsible for fulfilling the required hours by April 30 and recording them in ParentsWeb no later than May 3. Service hours not fulfilled are billed (rate of $10 per hour) to the family in May.

If you have questions about volunteer opportunities or fulfilling your hours, please contact your campus volunteer coordinator: Kathy Chopp-Carozza at kcarozza@edenca.org

WEXFORD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LUNCH OR RECESS Sign up HERE
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NEED PRAYER?

To be added to the Wexford Prayer Chain, contact Lori McDonnell at jamie_mcd@yahoo.com.