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October 26 Mt. Nebo Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA News
- A Message from Mr. Aiken
- Announcements
- Reminders
- Athletics Office
- Counseling Office
- Frequently Used Links
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Oct 27 - Report Cards sent electronically
Oct 27 - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent & Student/Teacher Conferences
Nov 20 - Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 21 - Homecoming
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 5
Closes on October 30 at 10:00 am
Strategic plan Survey 5 was sent to your email on October 23.
Curriculum and instruction are at the heart of what we do at Eden. It is our aim to provide exceptional classroom curriculum and experiences that engage our students’ hearts and minds to desire, to think, and to act like Jesus.
Your responses to the questions in Survey 5 will help us to determine what follow-up discussions, research, and focus groups need to be facilitated in order to discern what strategic goals will help us to better achieve our mission.
We value the time you invest in providing your feedback. To show our appreciation, each week one respondent will be awarded a CHICK-FIL-A FAMILY MEAL. Congratulations to our Survey 3 recipient, Carrie Fortunato!
Add your voice to the conversation and complete Survey 5 today!
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MEET ECA'S SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTOR
Samuel Hugg, our full-time, Safety and Security Director, joined us at ECA through our security provider, Romans XIII Consulting, which is led by Frank Murphy (ECA’s former security director). Samuel’s primary responsibility is to monitor and ensure the safety and security of students, staff, parents, and facilities at Eden Christian Academy’s three campuses while contributing to an environment conducive to the school’s mission.
Samuel was born into a Messianic Jewish home in the United States and migrated to Israel at a young age. He later returned to the U.S. graduating from high school in California and completing two years of college in photography and graphic design. While on a mission trip to Israel and India in 2014, Samuel felt called to return to Israel where he served in a combat position in the IDF (Israel Defense Force). He is currently in the IDF reserves. After completing his active service, he opened a photography business in Israel and worked in security for two years.
Samuel returned to the U.S. last December. He immediately began working and training with Frank Murphy, CEO of Romans XIII Consulting. Samuel joined our staff with Frank’s high recommendation and full support.
Samuel tells us, “I enjoy being able to use my experience and training to serve, protect, and bless at ECA. It is an honor to see the next generation learn about God and grow to love Jesus."
School safety is a partnership between our school families and our community. If you see or hear something of concern within a campus, on social media, or from your child, please contact your school principal or local law enforcement.
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Dear Parents and Students,
I want to commend our students for an outstanding job navigating Quarter 1 from a spiritual, academic, COVID regulations, and social perspective.
Quarter 1 report cards will be sent electronically on Tuesday, October 27.
As a reminder, we have declared October as Conference Month! Teachers are available throughout the month to conference with parents and students. We have 2 days set aside later this week, October 29 and 30. We will also make ourselves available throughout the month and, for that matter, throughout the entire school year.
If you would like to conference via phone or video please reach out to the school office and they will connect you with the classroom teachers. You may contact Mrs. Joyce Afflerbach at jafflerbach@edenca.org, Mrs. Christine Kaniecki, ckaniecki@edenca.org, or Mrs. Jami Ryan at jryan@edenca.org.
Thank you for the opportunity to educate and train your children. Our prayer is that every student and family enjoys our Fall Break and returns refreshed and is invigorated for the start of Quarter 2.
We are here to serve. Please reach out if you have any questions.
God Bless,
Todd Aiken
Mr. Todd Aiken
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THANKSGIVING FEAST
November 20, 2020
Our annual Thanksgiving Feast is on the calendar! This wonderful meal is specially prepared for our students by Medure's Catering and is an Eden favorite!
The lunch includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, yams, stuffing, roll, milk, and dessert. The cost is $7.00.
You'll be able to order your child this delicious meal and, again this year, you will have the opportunity to purchase a meal to be donated to the Light of Life Rescue Mission. Every donated meal will be generously matched by Medure's catering, so one meal becomes two! If Eden families donate 500 meals, Medure's will make it 1,000. Together, the ECA family and Medure’s Catering donated over 3,400 meals to Light of Life last year. What a blessing it will be to those in need in our city!
Watch for order details coming soon!
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HOMECOMING DANCE
November 21, 2020
Arrival 5:30
Dinner 6:00-7:00
Dance 7:00-10:00
This year's theme will be Dancing With The Stars!
Tickets are $30 per person and are on sale only until November 13.
No tickets will be sold at the door or after November 13.
Watch for more details including parent volunteer opportunities in next week's update!
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MOMS IN PRAYER
Fridays at Mt. Nebo Campus
Join other moms in prayer every Friday morning from 8:00-9:00 am on campus.
There are no meetings on days when the Eden has a snow delay or is not in session.
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PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 2020
This week, October 29 and 30 have been set aside for parent/student/teacher conferences. This is a tremendous opportunity to build and strengthen team relationships and talk about progress seen so far this year.
Parents, you may request phone or video conferences directly with your child’s teachers or through the school office.
We've declared October as Conference Month! Parents are invited to schedule a conference with teachers on conference days, during the month of October, and at any time throughout the year.
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ECA ATTENDANCE POLICY AND COVID-19 SYMPTOMS DEFINED
As we enter the months when colds and respiratory illnesses are more frequent, please take a moment to review ECA's regular attendance policy, the definition of specific symptoms, and how they will be handled.
Regular attendance protocols regarding health and school attendance remain in effect. Students and staff with a fever (100.4 or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, or diagnosed contagious illnesses must stay home and will be sent home if symptoms present during the school day.
Additionally, students and staff will be placed under the COVID-19 attendance policy if they exhibit one (1) or more of the symptoms in group A OR two (2) or more of the symptoms in group B.
Group A symptoms (1 or more):
- Persistent, dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of or limited sense of smell
- Loss of or modified sense of taste
Group B symptoms (2 or more):
- Fever defined as 100.4 or higher (measured or subjective)
- Chills
- Rigors
- Muscle aches/soreness
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
We are here to serve you! If you have any questions, please reach out to your building principal.
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SENIOR PICTURES
Due by November 2, 2020
Every senior will need to provide a vertical headshot that is 300 dpi jpeg.
All photos should be submitted using the submission link accessed HERE
Important reminder: Clothing for senior pictures must adhere to the school dress code. The yearbook staff reserves the right to refuse your photograph if it does not comply.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your senior picture!
- No full body poses along with hands near face. Your photo should be a vertical headshot.
- Indoor or outdoor photos are accepted.
- Background should be simple and uncluttered.
- No texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp should be visible.
Remember, our goal is to achieve a unified appearance of all senior pictures in the yearbook!
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ECA Varsity Boys Soccer WPIAL Play-Off Game
Tuesday, October 27, at 6 pm
Eden vs. Serra Catholic
Game will be played at Avonworth High School
Seating will be limited. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased (cash only) at the Mt. Nebo Campus from Mark Ackerman or Jami Ryan.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Check out the 2020-2021 Scholarship Guide and the Upper School Counseling Department page on the ECA website. There are scholarship opportunities for seniors and many other grade levels.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions.
Mrs. Brenda A. Cischke, M.A., NCC
Director of College and Career Counseling
412-741-2825 ext 103
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VIRTUAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR
November 5, 2020
Over 100 Christian colleges and universities will be online at this virtual event.
This is one of nearly 50 events that will be offered this fall and winter.
- Chat with admission reps in their virtual booths.
- Attend live college presentations on how to apply, financial aid, student life, and more.
- Schedule a virtual meeting with a college - just choose a date and time.
- Tell your friends. Parents are also invited.
- Sessions on Financial Aid, Value of a Christian Higher Education, and more.
Engage with college reps and enter to win AirPod Pros, college swag bags or gift cards. The Virtual Christian College Fairs are free, easy, informative and important to your college search.
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EDEN PHOTOS
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Submissions must include your name, campus, date, and event details with the photos.
- Photos submitted may be included on Eden's website, Facebook, Instagram, or yearbook.
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Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students on social media.
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- Go to Campus Cuisine
- Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account
- Order hot lunches!
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All lunches are pre-packaged and individually wrapped.
- Milk must be ordered separately. It is not included in the hot lunch meal cost.
- Orders, changes, and cancellations can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Lunches are ordered when payment is complete and you receive a confirmation.
Questions?
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2020-2021 YEARBOOK ON SALE
- Click Yearbook > Buy Your Yearbook
- Type in Eden Christian Academy
- Select the Mt. Nebo Campus (Sewickley)
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ECA BRANDED MASKS
We are pleased to offer Eden Christian Academy families the opportunity to purchase approved, ECA branded masks. The masks are multi-ply, cover the nose and mouth, and are available in several colors. They can be purchased individually or in packs of five.
Orders will be delivered approximately 2 weeks from order date to your child unless you indicate that you wish the order to be held at your campus office for pick-up.
We are happy to partner with Instant Imprints Cranberry in service to our families. Please note that this is not a fund raiser and no profit on sales goes to ECA.
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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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