March 2 Wexford Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- Spiritual Enrichment Week Stories 2020
- All-School Announcements
- A Message from Mrs. Bordo
- Important Reminders
- Connection Points
- Lunches & Snacks
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March 2
– Dr. Seuss Day
March 3
- PS3 Field Trip, Maple Sugaring at North Park Nature Center, AM 9:30-11:00 | PM 1:00-2:30
March 6
- Wear your favorite basketball team's shirt today!
March 9 -
Parent Association Meeting, 9:00 am,
held at the Mt. Nebo Campus
March 9-13
- Admissions Week, invite a family to come for a tour!
March 11
- First Grade Field Trip to the Aviary
March 13 - Math Olympics NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-Service Day
March 17 -
Sixth grade Science dissections in the gym
March 20
- End of Third Quarter
March 20
- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, 11:00-1:30 pm,
in the library
March 24 -
Sixth grade Science dissections in the gym
March 26
- Bakers Club begins
March 27
- Sarris Easter candy pick-up day
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SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT WEEK STORIES 2020
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This is
another prayer written by an AP Literature student
at ECA’s upper school. Before Spiritual Enrichment Week began, students chose a topic and wrote a prayer using the literary pattern they studied in the Book of Common Prayer. They focused on reflecting reverence (the fear of the Lord) and awe in their prayers.
Almighty God,
We thank you and praise you for everything that you have blessed us with. We thank you for bestowing unmerited grace upon us through your Son, Jesus Christ, and we specifically ask for your provision and special blessing upon the class of 2021. We pray against spiritual and educational apathy, and ask that you provide avenues for stimulation of their hearts and minds; enable them to pursue knowledge of you and a relationship with you relentlessly, and grant them harmony of mind and in their friendships. We ask all these things through your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who will reign on high evermore.
Amen.
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During Spiritual Enrichment Week
, one elementary class had an intentional and meaningful discussion of
John 13
and the purpose behind
Jesus washing the feet of his disciples
. In response, as a song about God’s grace and love played in the background, the
teacher knelt on the floor and washed the feet
of each of her students and
prayed over them individually
. It was a beautiful expression of God’s great love and a
moment the students will likely remember all their lives
. During the special time, another teacher stopped and asked if she could wash the classroom teacher’s feet and all of the
students surrounded her, laid their hands on her, and prayed
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The teacher shared her thoughts,
“I don't think I've ever experienced a more beautiful moment with my students, and the response was overwhelming. Many of them sat with tears in their eyes and all of them gave me hugs and sincere thanks at the end. I have heard from some parents that it was the first thing their child shared with them when they got home and one mom said her son was so moved he cried when he told her the story.”
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Your child is growing in knowledge and wisdom at Eden. Every day.
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WE'RE HIRING!
BUILDING/GROUNDS MANAGER
We are
seeking an experienced person for daily maintenance and upkeep of our three campuses
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Applicants should have experience and knowledge of basic plumbing, electric, carpentry, painting, and experience with facility maintenance. This is a full-time position with benefits and tuition discount. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Qualified candidates should complete an Eden Christian Academy application and submit it to Chuck Smullin
, Chief Operations Officer, Eden Christian Academy, 206 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or
csmullin@edenca.org
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The Eden employment application can be downloaded for print
HERE
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ORDER NOW!
SPRING SPIRITWEAR SALE
March 2-16
Orders will be
delivered to your child the week of March 30
. Be sure to include your child's name, grade, campus, and homeroom or classroom teacher in the notes section when you check-out.
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PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING
March 9 at 9:00 am
Held at the Mt. Nebo Campus in the Student Union
Connect with other parents and the mission of the school through the Eden Parent Association.
Questions?
Contact PA president, Vicki Bonzo at
vicki@vlbonzo.com
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SARRIS EASTER CANDY FUNDRAISER
Pick-up day is Friday March 27
Watch for pick-up day times and details!
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ECA's Upper School Proudly Presents
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
April 1-4, 2020
Mt. Nebo Campus
Enjoy performances Wednesday through Saturday. You don't want to miss it!
April 1-4 at 7:00 pm
April 4 matinee at 2:00 pm
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REFERRAL REWARDS PROGRAM
Your Eden Experience is our Best Reference
Families inquiring about Eden or visiting us for a tour often
tell us they heard about us from a friend
; someone who told them about their great Eden experience.
We appreciate you. And, we want to show it!
When you share your love for Eden with a new family who enrolls a student,
you can receive a $250 tuition credit
for each new student enrolled in K-12.
Questions about
Referral Rewards?
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A MESSAGE FROM MRS. BORDO
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Dear Parents,
Special appreciation
to our
Parent Association
for making our
annual Epic Lunch
such a great event! The lunch was raffled at our campus Family Night in January.
Students and teachers had a terrific time together
playing a variety of games, eating pizza, and laughing! This year, students were even offered
cotton candy made fresh
at the Epic Lunch.
Thank you to all of our families who supported our Epic Lunch at Family Night!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bordo
Wexford Campus Principal
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Recess and Cooler Weather
We will continue to go outside for recess in the cooler weather.
Please be sure that your child has the appropriate clothing - jacket, hat, gloves, scarf.
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Health Reminder
If your child has been ill, please remember that they should be
fever free for 24 hours before returning to school
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LUNCHROOM HELPERS NEEDED!
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We need you!
The time frame for lunchroom volunteers
is 11:40 am-1:30 pm.
Even an occasional day is a great help and it's a such fun way to connect with the children.
Younger siblings are welcome!
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LIBRARY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
You can help our librarian, Mrs. DeMarco, organize and alphabetize books on the library shelves. Please call Kathy Chopp 724.935.9301 to schedule a time to come in.
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IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER REMINDERS!
Family Volunteer Hours Completed by April 30
Be sure to log your service hours throughout the 2019-2020 school year!
- All Eden families with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of volunteer service.
- Families with only preschool aged children enrolled (3-4 year old) must complete a minimum of seven and half (7.5) hours of service.
- Each family is responsible for completing their hours by April 30 and recording them no later than May 3.
- Hours not fulfilled will be billed to the family on or about May 11 at a rate of $10 per hour.
Volunteer Clearances
Eden volunteers must provide all required clearances along with the signed Volunteer Registration Form to your campus volunteer coordinator prior to volunteering.
Here are important links for volunteer clearances:
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PRAYER NEED?
Please contact the Wexford campus prayer coordinator, Melissa Joswiak
mjoswiak@edenca.org
to be added to the prayer chain.
MOMS IN PRAYER MEETINGS
Wexford's Moms in Prayer group
meets on Mondays, 8:40-9:40, in Founders Room C in North Way Church.
Please join us today, March 2
, and for the
upcoming prayer times:
March 30, April 27, May 4, and May 18.
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EDEN PHOTOS
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.
- Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students on social media.
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Hot Lunches
- Go to Campus Cuisine
- Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account
- Order hot lunches!
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Ice Cream Thursdays
Benefits the Discovery Program
Ice cream for only $1.00 is available on Thursdays at lunch.
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